Dreams
What did Joseph’s first dream of sheaves of grain mean?
His brothers would one day bow down to him
Who was Joseph’s father?
Jacob (also called Israel).
What is the name of the river that runs through Egypt?
The Nile River.
Why didn’t Joseph tell his brothers who he was at first?
They didn’t recognize him, and he wanted to test them to see if they had changed.
Which son did Jacob keep home when the others went to Egypt the first time?
Benjamin
What did the cupbearer’s dream mean?
In 3 days he would get his job back serving Pharaoh.
Why was Joseph Jacob’s favorite son?
He was the first son of Rachel, Jacob’s favorite wife.
What was a king of Egypt called?
Pharaoh
What was put into Benjamin’s sack as a test?
Joseph’s silver cup.
Which son received the blessing of the firstborn from Jacob?
Judah
What did Pharaoh’s dream of skinny cows eating fat cows mean?
There would be 7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of famine.
Which brother tried to save Joseph by putting him in a cistern?
Reuben
Why was Joseph successful in Potiphar's house?
Joseph was successful because God was with him and blessed what he did.
How did the brothers change from when they first sold Joseph?
They were repentant and willing to defend Benjamin, even offering themselves in his place.
How had the brothers changed from the beginning of the story to now?
They seemed to be sorry and were willing to defend Benjamin.
What did the baker’s dream mean?
In 3 days he would be executed.
Which brother was kept in Egypt when the others went back for Benjamin?
Simeon
What position did Pharaoh give Joseph after he interpreted his dreams?
Second-in-command, in charge of collecting and storing grain.
How did Joseph show forgiveness to his brothers?
He revealed who he was, forgave them, and provided for them.
Where did Jacob and Joseph want to be buried, and why?
In Canaan, the land God promised
How did Joseph’s early dreams about the sun, moon, and stars come true later in the story?
His brothers (and even his parents) bowed before him in Egypt.
Which brother offered to take Benjamin’s place as a slave?
Judah
How was Joseph faithful to both Potiphar and God?
Joseph did what was right, even when Potiphar's wife tried to get him to do wrong.
How did God use the bad things in Joseph’s life for good?
Joseph was able to save many people from famine, including his family.
Whose sons did Jacob adopt as his own?
Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.