🧥 JOSEPH & HIS VERY DRAMATIC LIFE
(Genesis 37–41)
(Genesis 37–41)
Joseph's brothers were so jealous of him that they sold him into slavery for this many pieces of silver.
What is 20?
When Potiphar's wife grabbed Joseph's coat and tempted him to sin, Joseph did this specific physical action to escape the situation.
What is he FLED / ran away? (He literally left his coat in her hand and bolted. Speed: 10/10.)
This scripture study skill involves noticing similarities AND differences between stories, ideas, or people in the scriptures to discover hidden truths.
What is making comparisons?
This is the document, signed by your bishop and stake president, that certifies you are worthy to enter the temple.
What is a temple recommend?
Brother King was born in this European country — famous for castles, bratwurst, and heavy metal — and he served his mission there too.
What is Germany? (Ja! Alles klar!)
According to seminary legend, the unicorn missed Noah's ark because it was too busy staring at itself in this.
What is a mirror? (Can't blame them. Unicorns ARE gorgeous. But also: bottom of the ocean.)
After being sold into Egypt, Joseph was purchased by this officer of Pharaoh — and eventually became the overseer of his whole household.
Who is Potiphar?
Joseph said that giving in to this temptation would be a "great wickedness and sin against" this person. Genesis 39:9 is a Doctrinal Mastery scripture.
Who is God?
In the premortal Council in Heaven, Jesus and Satan both responded to Heavenly Father's plan — but very differently. Jesus humbly sought Heavenly Father's will, while Satan did this instead. Hint (Moses 4:1–2)
What is selfishly sought his own honor and glory / rebelled?
Elder Rasband described the temple as the Lord's house — and this word, meaning a safe, holy refuge from the world.
What is a sanctuary?
Sister King is a certified "Swiftie" and actually traveled to this world-famous city to see her favorite artist perform in concert.
What is London? (Taylor Swift concert > almost anything. Sister King understands.)
The unicorn's other major ark problem: Noah tried to think of something to cover the unicorn's horn for safety purposes — but there was no _______ big enough.
What is a cork? (One poke and the whole ark sinks. Noah had to draw a line somewhere.)
Pharaoh had two dreams that no one could interpret. Joseph said they both meant the same thing: 7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of this.
What is famine?
The doctrinal mastery key phrase from Genesis 39:9 is: "How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against ___?"
Who is God?
If Brother King dramatically slammed a pile of sugar AND salt on the table and said "taste both of these," he would NOT be seasoning your breakfast — he would be teaching you THIS scripture study skill.
What is making comparisons? (Noticing how two things are similar AND different helps you understand both better. Also, don't mix up the salt and sugar. Ask anyone who's ever baked.)
According to Brother Wilcox: "Worthiness is not flawlessness. Worthiness is being ___ and trying."
What is honest?
Brother King's favorite band is this legendary heavy metal group — they are definitely NOT on the approved seminary playlist, but they DO have some great guitar solos.
What is Iron Maiden? 🤘
Unlike the unicorn, Joseph of Egypt made it through his trials not by checking the mirror, but by trusting THIS. Also, the donkey in the fable survived by shaking the dirt off and doing THIS instead of quitting.
What is God / the Lord / trusting in Heavenly Father? AND stepping up / not giving up?
Just like Joseph was betrayed by those closest to him for silver, Jesus was betrayed by this person for 30 pieces of silver — making Joseph a powerful "type" of Christ.
Who is Judas?
According to Brother Bradley Wilcox and For the Strength of Youth, "Worthiness is not ___________. Worthiness is being honest and trying."
What is flawlessness / perfection?
When you compare Jesus Christ and Satan in the premortal council, Jesus chose to follow Heavenly Father's will. Satan chose to seek his OWN glory. This one word describes what Satan let get in the way.
What is pride?
Elder Ulisses Soares taught: "If we change our ___ to enter the temple, we will change our experience IN the temple, which will transform our lives OUTSIDE of the temple."
What is preparation?
Our special guest visitor, President DeVore, holds this calling in the Church.
1st Counselor in the McLean Stake presidency
The unicorn's official explanation for not getting on the ark: "I'm too ___ to need saving." This is also the number one reason people sometimes don't prepare to enter the temple.
What is too good / too special / too proud / too comfortable? (Pride. It gets everyone — including mythical horses.)
This Apostle taught that "though at times we may feel buried by the trials of life…the love of God…will bring something unimaginable to spring forth." Psst...He really likes airplanes!
Who is Elder Uchtdorf?
*bonus points (300) if you you know WHY he likes airplanes so much*
Even after Joseph refused and was THROWN IN PRISON for doing the right thing, this happened to him — showing that the Lord was still with him even in his darkest moment.
What is the Lord blessed him in prison / gave him favor with the prison keeper / he was put in charge of the other prisoners? (Genesis 39:20–23 — sometimes doing the right thing still stinks for a while. But God doesn't forget.)
When Abraham and Lot had to choose where to live, Lot looked toward the well-watered, worldly land near THIS wicked city — while Abraham trusted God and stayed where the Lord led him.
What is Sodom
Joseph's life was a type — meaning it pointed forward to someone else. That someone is this person, who was also betrayed, suffered innocently, and ultimately saved everyone around him.
Who is Jesus Christ
Brother and Sister King have been married for this many years, and together they have this many children.
What is 27 years and 4 children? (And they STILL show up to teach seminary before the sun rises. Respect.)
In a shocking twist, the unicorn's final attempt to board the ark failed because Noah had already said these three words — the same three words seminary teachers wish students had listened to more carefully all year.
What is "GET ON NOW" / "Time is up" / "It's too late"? (Don't be a unicorn. Pay attention. Get on the ark. Enter the temple.)