JOSEPH'S FAMILY
Joseph's father
Jacob
What is Jacob?
What did Joseph's brothers throw him into?
A pit/cistern
Did Joseph give up on God while he was in prison?
No
Your brother gets something you wanted, and you feel jealous. What can you learn from Joseph's brothers?
Jealousy can lead us to make bad choices. We should bring our feelings to God instead of hurting others.
Who was Moses' mother?
Jochebed
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
Where was Joseph taken after his brothers sold him?
Egypt
What special ability did God give Joseph?
The ability to interpret dreams.
You are treated unfairly even though you did the right thing. What can Joseph's experience teach you?
Continue doing what is right and trust God, even when people treat you unfairly.
Why did Moses' mother put him in a basket?
To protect him from Pharaoh's order to kill the Hebrew baby boys.
What did Jacob give Joseph that made his brothers jealous?
A special coat/tunic of many colors
Who bought Joseph in Egypt?
Potiphar
Whose dreams did Joseph interpret while in prison?
Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker.
Someone who hurt you comes back and asks for forgiveness. What can Joseph teach you?
We should choose forgiveness rather than revenge.
Who found Moses in the basket?
Pharaoh's daughter.
Who was Joseph's younger brother?
Benjamin
What position did Joseph eventually have in Potiphar's house?
He became overseer/manager of the household.
What did Joseph ask the cupbearer to do after he was released?
Remember Joseph and speak to Pharaoh about him.
You are going through a difficult situation and don't understand why God is allowing it. What can Joseph's story teach you?
God can work through difficult circumstances to accomplish His purpose.
Who was secretly able to care for Moses after Pharaoh's daughter found him?
Moses' own mother, Jochebed.
Who was Joseph's mother?
Rachel
Why did Joseph end up in prison?
Potiphar's wife falsely accused him after Joseph refused to sin with her.
What happened after the cupbearer eventually remembered Joseph?
Joseph was brought before Pharaoh to interpret Pharaoh's dreams.
Someone has done something terrible to you. You have the opportunity to get revenge, but you choose to forgive. Which major lesson from Joseph are you demonstrating?
Trusting God's justice, choosing forgiveness, and allowing God to use difficult circumstances for good.
What was unusual about the bush Moses saw?
It was burning but was not consumed by the fire.