Patriarchs and Matriarchs
Who are the three Patriarchs?
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Who gave Joseph his colorful coat?
His father, Jacob.
What did Joseph dream about that made his brothers angry?
He dreamed that his brothers’ sheaves of wheat bowed down to his, and that the sun, moon, and stars bowed to him.
What did we go outside to find?
Items in all the colors of the rainbow.
Who are the four Matriarchs?
Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah.
Why were Joseph’s brothers jealous of him?
Because their father loved him most and gave him a special coat.
What can we learn from the fact that Joseph never gave up, even when he was in prison?
To stay hopeful and trust that good can come from hard times.
What did those colors represent?
The colors of Joseph’s coat.
What does Patriarchs and Matriarchs mean?
first fathers and mothers of the Jewish people
What happened to Joseph after his brothers sold him?
He was taken to Egypt.
How did Joseph use his gift of interpreting dreams to help others?
He helped Pharaoh prepare Egypt for the famine, saving many lives.
What did we do with the items we found?
We glued them onto a poster to make a dreamcoat.
Who were Jacob’s two wives?
Rachel and Leah
What special ability did Joseph have that helped him in Egypt?
He could interpret dreams.
What does Joseph’s colorful coat symbolize?
Love, uniqueness, and God’s blessings.
Which Matriarch was known for her laughter when she learned she would have a child?
Sarah
What did Joseph do when his brothers came to Egypt for food?
He forgave them and helped them.
What did Pharaoh’s dream mean?
There would be seven years of plenty and seven years of famine.