The Coat
What special item did Joseph receive from his father that made his brothers jealous?
A coat of many colors (Genesis 37:3)
What did Joseph’s brothers first throw him into?
A pit (Genesis 37:24)
Who tried to tempt Joseph to commit sin?
Potiphar’s wife (Genesis 39:12)
What special ability did Joseph have that eventually saved Egypt?
Interpreting dreams (Genesis 40:7-9)
In what scripture do we read that “the Lord was with Joseph”?
Genesis 39:2
Which of Joseph’s brothers suggested selling him instead of killing him?
Judah (Genesis 37:26-27)
For how many pieces of silver was Joseph sold into slavery?
20 pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28)
What did Joseph do when temptation became strong?
He ran away (Genesis 39: 12-14)
Which two prisoners had dreams Joseph interpreted in prison?
Pharaoh’s butler and baker (Genesis 40:5)
What scripture describes Joseph running away from temptation?
Genesis 39:12
What did Joseph’s brothers do with the coat to trick their father?
Covered it in animal blood (Genesis 37:31)
To what country was Joseph taken as a slave?
Egypt (Genesis 37:28)
What did Joseph leave behind when he ran away?
His garment (Genesis 39:13)
What happened to the butler after Joseph interpreted his dream?
He was restored to Pharaoh’s service (Genesis 40:20-22)
Where do we read about Joseph being sold by his brothers?
Genesis 37:28
What was the name of Joseph’s father?
Jacob (Genesis 37: 2-3)
Who bought Joseph after he was brought to Egypt?
Potiphar (Genesis 39:1)
What caused Joseph to be thrown into prison?
Potiphar’s wife falsely accused him (Genesis 39: 18-20)
What did Pharaoh’s dream of the seven skinny cows represent?
Seven years of famine (Genesis 41:25-32)
Where do we read about Joseph interpreting Pharaoh’s dream?
Genesis 41:15–16
Why did Joseph’s dreams make his brothers even more angry with him?
Because the dreams showed his family bowing down to him (Genesis 37: 8-10)
What position did Joseph gain while working in Potiphar’s house?
He was put in charge of everything in the household (Genesis 39:4)
What principle does Joseph’s example teach about resisting temptation?
Sometimes the best choice is to leave the situation immediately
What did the seven healthy cows represent in Pharaoh’s dream?
Seven years of plenty (Genesis 41:25-32)
Where does Joseph explain that God will give Pharaoh the interpretation of the dream?
Genesis 41:16