DREAMS
What was the first dream that Joseph had that made his brothers so angry and jealous?
Joseph's brothers' sheaves of grain bowed down to his. (Gen. 37:8)
Name the gift that Joseph received from his father that made his brothers jealous.
Who were the twins born to Isaac and Rebekah?
Esau and Jacob (Gen. 25:25-26)
Who sold Joseph to Ishmaelite slave traders for 20 shekels?
Joseph's brothers (Gen. 37:28)
How did God bless Joseph in prison?
Gave him favor with the keeper of the prison, who put Joseph in charge of the prisoners. (Gen. 39:21)
What was the meaning of Pharaoh's dreams? AND who told Joseph the meaning?
Seven years of plenty would be followed by seven years of famine. God revealed it to Joseph. (Gen. 41:16, 49: 29-31)
Name two things Rebekah and Jacob did to trick Isaac into thinking Jacob was Esau in order to get the blessing.
They put goat skins on Jacob's hands and neck so he would feel hairy. They prepared Isaac's favorite meal. Jacob wore Esau's clothes. (Gen. 27:14-17)
Whose name means "deceiver"?
Jacob
What were the pyramids used for?
Tombs for pharaohs.
Two important officials of Pharoah were put under Joseph's care in prison, the cupbearer and the baker. What did Joseph do for them?
Interpreted their dreams (Gen. 40:12)
How did God protect Jacob from Laban when Laban chased after him?
God warned Laban in a dream. (Gen. 31:24)
What were the names of the two sons God blessed Joseph with?
Manasseh and Ephraim (Ge. 41:51-52)
What were the names of Jacob's two wives? HINT: He had to work seven years for the first and another seven years for the second.
Leah and Rachel (Gen. 29)
Who bought Joseph as a slave in Egypt?
Potiphar (Gen. 39:1)
Who was in control of everything that happened to Joseph AND what is that attribute?
God, who is sovereign.
What did Jacob see in his dream at Bethel?
A ladder between heaven and earth with angels going up and down. (Gen. 28:12)
Which of the two sons of Joseph received the better blessing from Israel?
Ephraim - the younger son (Gen. 48:19)
What nickname did Joseph's brothers call him when they saw him coming from afar?
"This dreamer." (Gen. 37:19)
Who falsely accused Joseph of a crime, landing him in prison in Egypt?
Potiphar's wife.
Name one way Joseph tested his brothers in Egypt.
He gave Benjamin more food that his brothers to see if they would react with jealousy.
He put his silver cup in Benjamin's sack so it would look like he'd stolen it.
Joseph said he'd make Benjamin his servant to see if his brothers would stand up for him and protect him. (Gen. 43-44)
Name two things God promised Jacob in his dream at Bethel.
Land of Canaan, many descendants, special descendant who would bless all families, to be with him in his journey. (Gen. 28:13-15)
Which two special abilities did God bless Joseph with which he used to help people?
Interpreting dreams and organizing tasks
What new name did God give Jacob just before he was reunited with his brother Esau in Canaan? AND what does the name mean?
Israel..."he who struggles with God.: (Gen. 32:28)
To what land did Jacob move when he heard Joseph was alive?
Egypt/Goshen (Gen. 45:28)
Why didn't Joseph take revenge on his brothers?
He knew that what the brothers had meant for evil, God had meant for good. (Gen. 50:20)