Joseph is Sold (Genesis 37:1-27)
Who was Joseph’s father?
Jacob
What country did Joseph live in?
Egypt
Why did Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt?
To buy food
From the story "Jacob and Esau Reunites", Jacob split his family into different groups, so that if one group was attacked, the other groups could try and get away. Where Jacob placed himself?
He went out in front of all the groups - he went first, so if someone was to be attacked first, it would be him
What special gift did Joseph’s father give him?
A coat of many colors
What special gift did God give Joseph?
The ability to understand dreams
Did Joseph recognize his brothers right away?
Yes
From the story "Jacob & Esau", who did Isaac marry and what were the name of their children?
Rebekah and the name of their children was Esau and Jacob
What else made Joseph’s brothers upset besides the coat?
Joseph shared dreams that showed he would be important
Who remembered Joseph and told Pharaoh about him?
The cupbearer
Why didn’t Joseph tell his brothers who he was at first?
He wanted to see if they had changed
From the story "Jacob Wrestles with God", A man wrestled with Jacob until daybreak. When the man saw that he couldn't get the best of Jacob as they wrestled, what did he do?
He deliberately threw Jacob's hip out of joint
What did Joseph’s brothers do to him before selling him?
They threw him into a pit
Why did Pharaoh need Joseph’s help?
No one else could explain his dreams
Who showed he was willing to protect Benjamin?
Judah
From the story "Jacob 7 Esau", When it came time for Isaac to give out his blessing, why was he confused about the son that showed up to him?
Isaac thought that he was blessing Esau but it was Jacob disguised as him. Although Isaac heard that it was Jacob's voice, Jacob was wearing a hairy garment that felt and smelled like Esau.
Why did Joseph’s brothers choose to sell him instead of killing him?
They didn’t want to shed his blood and thought selling him was better
Why did Pharaoh trust Joseph with such a big job?
God gave Joseph wisdom, and he showed honesty and leadership
What important lesson did Joseph teach when he forgave his brothers?
God can use hard situations for good, and we should forgive
List the six pieces of the armor of God, as described in Ephesians 6:14-17
1-the belt of truth,
2- the breastplate of righteousness,
3-the shoes of peace,
4- the shield of faith,
5-the helmet of salvation,
6-and the sword of the Spirit (the Word of God).