Jeff Meyer of Bayleaf Baptist Church posted his lesson help for "When Presented with Challenging Tasks". His verse-by-verse commentary calls attention to Joseph shaving his beard before he meets with Pharaoh in keeping with Egyptian custom. He also changed his clothes. You might say Joseph "dressed for the part".
Later, Jeff's commentary highlights the ceremonional steps Pharaoh took to present Joseph in his new role. I think there are parallels here for believers to consider when they are presented with the challenging task of living the Christian life. Read Ray Stedman's devotional on Ephesians 4:22-24a, and see how this point might be used in your lesson.
You can carry this as far as you like: wear an old, tattered shirt to class, and change into a new shirt at this point in the lesson.
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