Young Joseph
What did Jacob give Joseph and why?
Genesis 37:3
An ornate robe because Jacob loved Joseph more than his other sons
Where did the slave traders take Joseph and who bought him?
Genesis 39:1
Egypt
Potiphar, one of Pharaoh's officials, the captain of the guard
How long did Joseph remain in prison before the cupbearer remembered him?
Genesis 41:1
2 years
Why did Joseph's brothers go to Egypt, and what did Joseph say was the real reason his brothers had come to Egypt?
Genesis 42:1-2, 14
Their father sent them to Egypt to buy grain so the family wouldn't die.
Joseph said they were spies.
How did Joseph's brothers react when they found out who he was?
Genesis 45:3
They were terrified at his presence.
What were Joseph's two dreams?
Genesis 37:7, 9
Dream 1: His brothers' sheaves of grain bowed to Joseph's sheaf.
Dream 2: The sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed down to Joseph.
What did Joseph's master do because of God's blessing on Joseph's work?
Genesis 39:2-4
Potiphar put Joseph in charge of his household, and entrusted everything he owned to his care.
What did Pharaoh dream?
Genesis 41:2-7
Seven fat cows who were eaten by 7 skinny cows.
Seven healthy heads of grain swallowed up by 7 thin, scorched heads of grain.
After locking all of his brothers up for 3 days, who was left in prison while they took food back to their families and what did they find in their grain bags?
Genesis 42:24-28, 35
Simeon
Each man's sack of silver
What was the reason Joseph gave for why God had allowed Joseph to be sold into slavery in Egypt?
Genesis 45:7
God had sent Joseph ahead of them to preserve for them a remnant on earth and to save their lives by a great deliverance.
Which brother persuaded the others not to kill Joseph and what did he plan to do?
Genesis 37:21-22
Reuben
He planned to rescue Joseph and take him back to his father.
What happened to Joseph because someone lied about him to his master?
Genesis 39:20
Joseph's master put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined.
Who did Joseph say could interpret the dreams and what did Joseph recommend that Pharaoh do about the 7 years of famine?
Genesis 41:16, 33-36
God
Pharaoh should choose a wise man to be in charge and a fifth of the harvest should be collected during the 7 good years so there will be food for the 7 years of famine.
Why did the brothers make a second trip and who guaranteed Benjamin's safety?
Genesis 43:1-2, 8
The famine was still severe and they had eaten all the grain.
Judah
What was the name of the area where Joseph's family got to live in Egypt, and what did Joseph send back to his father?
Genesis 45:10, 21-23
Goshen
Carts, Provisions, new clothing, and silver to Benjamin
What did Judah convince the other brothers to do while Reuben was away?
Genesis 37:26-27
To sell Joseph as a slave
Because the LORD was with him, how did the prison warden treat Joseph?
Genesis 39:22-23
The warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison.
What rank did Pharaoh give Joseph and how old was Joseph when he started working for Pharaoh?
Genesis 41:43, 46
Second in command
30 yrs old
What did Joseph accuse his brothers of stealing and in whose sack was the item found?
Genesis 44:2, 4-5, 12
Joseph's silver cup
Benjamin's sack
What message did God give to Jacob on his trip to Egypt?
Genesis 46:3
Do not be afraid to do down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph's own hand will close your eyes.
What happened to Joseph's robe, and what did their father do when he saw it?
Genesis 37:31-34
The brothers dipped the robe in blood, and took it to their father.
Jacob said a ferocious animal ate Joseph. Then he tore his clothes and mourned for his son many days.
What did the cupbearer's and baker's dreams mean?
Genesis 40:12-13, 18-19
The Cupbearer would be restored to his position of cupbearer in 3 days.
The Baker would be executed in 3 days.
Who did Pharaoh send the people to when they were hungry and what was done for the hungry people?
Genesis 41:55, 56
Joseph
Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians.
What did Judah offer to do so that Benjamin could return to his father?
Genesis 44:33-34
He offered to remain as Joseph's slave in Benjamin's place.
When Joseph and his father saw each other for the first time, what did Joseph do and what did his father say?
Genesis 46:29-30
Joseph threw his arms around his father and wept for a long time.
Israel, his father, said, " Now I am ready to die, since I have seen for myself that you are still alive."