Abraham
What was Abraham’s former name?
Abram
Who is Jacob’s father?
Issac
Who is Joseph’s father?
Jacob/Israel
What was one of the dreams that Joseph had about his brothers?
1. stars
or
2. Wheat
Why was Joseph popular in jail?
He was able to interpret dreams with the help of God.
Who was Abraham’s wife?
Sarai/Sarah
Esau
How many brother’s did Joseph have?
11
What did his brother’s try to do to Joseph?
Murder him [but they sold him into slavery instead]
What happened to the cupbearer and the baker?
The cupbearer went back to the palace, and the baker was sentenced to death.
What 2 things did God promise Abraham?
1. He will have many children
2. They will become a great nation
What did Jacob steal from his brother?
His blessings/birth right
What is one reason his brothers hated him?
1. They were jealous that he was a favorite
or
2. He kept having dreams that they’d bow to him.
Which brother saved Joseph from being murdered?
Rueben
Why was Joseph appointed to the palace?
He was the only one able to interpret the Pharaoh's dreams.
Who was Abraham’s first son?
Isaac
Who did Jacob fight before returning home.
An angel [or God]
What did Joseph’s father give him that made his brothers jealous?
a colorful robe
What country did they take Joseph to?
Egypt
What was one of the Pharaoh's dreams and what did it mean?
1. 7 healthy cows get sallowed by 7 ugly, skinny cows = 7 good years then 7 bad years
or
2. 7 tall wheat stalks and 7 wilting wheat stalks = 7 good years then 7 bad years
What did Abraham almost do to Isaac, his first born son?
Sacrifice him
What did God change Jacob’s name to?
Israel
Why was Joseph the favorite son?
He was the first child of Rachel, whom Jacob really loved.
Why was Joseph thrown in jail?
The Potiphar’s wife accused him of doing bad things.
How was Joseph able to meet his brothers again in Egypt?
There was a famine and his brothers went to beg for food.