Dreams
What was the first dream that Joseph had that made his brothers so angry and jealous?
Genesis 37:8. Joseph’s brothers’ sheaves of grain bowed down to his.
Name the gift that Joseph received from his father that made his brothers jealous.
Genesis 37:3. A robe/coat of many colors.
Who were the twins born to Isaac and Rebekah?
Genesis 25:25–26. Esau and Jacob.
Who sold Joseph to Ishmaelite slave traders for 20 shekels?
Genesis 37:28. Joseph’s brothers.
How did God bless Joseph in prison?
Genesis 39:21. Gave him favor with the keeper of the prison, who put Joseph in charge of the prisoners.
What was the meaning of Pharaoh’s dreams? And who told Joseph the meaning?
Genesis 41:16, 49:29–31. Seven years of plenty would be followed by seven years of famine. God revealed it to Joseph.
Name two things Rebekah and Jacob did to trick Isaac into thinking Jacob was Esau in order to get the blessing.
Genesis 27:14–17. 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.
Whose name means “deceiver”?
Jacob.
What were the Pyramids used for?
Tombs for pharaohs.
Two important officials of Pharaoh were put under Joseph’s care in prison. Who were they? What did Joseph do for them?
Genesis 40:12. The cupbearer and the baker. He interpreted their dreams.
How did God protect Jacob from Laban when Laban chased after him?
Genesis 31:24. God warned Laban in a dream.
What were the names of the two sons God blessed Joseph with?
Genesis 41:51–52. Manasseh and Ephraim.
What were the names of Jacobs two wives?
Genesis 29. Leah and Rachel.
Who bought Joseph as a slave in Egypt?
Genesis 39:1. Potiphar
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?
Genesis 28:12. A ladder between heaven and earth with angels going up and down.
Which of the two sons of Joseph received the better blessing from Israel?
Genesis 48:19. Ephraim—the younger son.
What nickname did Joseph’s brothers call him when they saw him coming from afar?
Genesis 37:19. This dreamer.
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.
Genesis 43 and 44. He gave Benjamin more food than 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.
Name two things God promised Jacob in his dream at Bethel.
Genesis 28:13–15. Land of Canaan, many descendants, special descendant who would bless all families, to be with him in his journey
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?
Genesis 32:28. Israel—“He who struggles with God.”
To what land did Jacob move when he heard Joseph was alive?
Genesis 45:28. Egypt/Goshen.
Why didn’t Joseph take revenge on his brothers?
Genesis 50:20. He knew that what the brothers had meant for evil, God had meant for good