Jacob & Esau
Which brother was born first? Esau or Jacob?
Esau
How long did Jacob have to work for Laban to marry Rachel?
14 years
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
In what region did Joseph end up being a slave?
Egypt
What was the meaning of Pharaoh's dreams (cows | grain)?
7 years of good harvest, 7 years of famine
What did Esau give up his birthright for?
A bowl of stew
Name Rachel's 2 sons.
Joseph, Benjamin
Why did Joseph's brothers hate him?
How did Joseph end up in prison?
Potiphar's wife accused him of attacking her
What happened after Joseph told Pharaoh the meaning of his dreams?
Joseph became 2nd ruler of Egypt
How did Jacob deceive Isaac into giving him the better blessing?
He pretended to be Esau by wearing goat skins and Esau's clothing
Name 3 of Leah's sons.
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun
What did Joseph's 2 dreams (grain | sun, moon, stars) mean?
One day Joseph would rule over his family
Which officials did Joseph meet in prison?
Cupbearer and baker
Why did Joseph's brother travel to the land of Egypt?
To buy food that had been stored
Why did Rebekah tell Jacob to flee?
Esau wanted to kill Jacob
What is the name of Jacob's only recorded daughter?
Dinah
How did Joseph's brothers get rid of him?
Put him in a pit, sold him to traders, told Jacob he was killed
What was the outcome of the dreams Jospeh interpreted while in prison?
The cupbearer was given his job back, the baker was killed just as God had told Joseph
How did Joseph test the hearts of his brothers?
Gave their money back, put a silver cup in Benjamin's sack, demanded Benjamin to be a servant, gave Benjamin extra food
How did Jacob and Esau respond to one another when Jacob returned?
Jacob - sent gifts, bowed down, humbled himself
Esau - ran to, hugged, & kissed Jacob, forgave him
How are Jacob and Laban similar?
They both deceived/tricked someone
How did Joseph respond when his brothers came to him many years later?
He tested them to see if their hearts had changed and he forgave them knowing that God meant it for good
How was Joseph released from prison?
When Pharaoh had a dream that nobody could interpret the cupbearer remembered Joseph and he was called out
What was Joseph's reaction to all of the testing and trials that he went through?
He said God meant all of those things for good, He knew God is sovereign