Family
Who was Joseph’s father?
Jacob
What did Joseph’s dreams show about his future?
That his family would bow down to him
How much was Joseph sold for?
20 pieces of silver
What did Joseph’s brothers do to him in the beginning of the story?
Threw him into a pit
Even in prison, what was special about Joseph?
God was with him
How many brothers did Joseph have?
11
What ability did Joseph have that helped others?
Interpreting dreams
Who did the brothers sell Joseph to? and where did they take him?
Traders. Took him to Egypt.
What lie did the brothers tell their father about Joseph?
That Joseph was killed by a wild animal
What did Joseph hide in Benjamin’s sack?
Silver cup
What special gift did Joseph receive from his father?
A colorful coat (coat of many colors)
What did the sun, moon, and stars represent?
His family bowing to him
Who bought Joseph? and what did he put Joseph in charge of?
Potiphar. He put Joseph in charge of his entire house.
How long did Joseph stay in prison?
2 years
What did Joseph do for his family after forgiving them?
Brought them to Egypt
Why did Joseph’s brothers hate him? (2 things)
Because their father favored him and because of his dreams
What were Pharaoh’s dreams about?
7 good years and 7 years of famine
What symbol showed Joseph’s authority?
Pharaoh’s ring/royal clothing
Even in prison, what role did Joseph get?
Put in charge of other prisoners
What did Joseph do during the good years?
Stored up food
Who suggested selling Joseph instead of killing him?
Judah
What did Pharaoh see in his dreams?
7 fat cows & 7 skinny cows
What position did Pharaoh give Joseph?
Second in command over Egypt
How did Joseph test his brothers to see if they had changed? and did they pass the test?
He hid his silver cup in Benjamin’s bag to test if they would abandon Benjamin like they did him. They passed when Judah offered himself instead of Benjamin.
What is the big lesson Joseph says about what happened to him?
What others meant for evil, God meant for good