Joseph's Dreams
What two things did Joseph dream about?
Sheaves of grain, stars
Who was Jacob's favorite son?
Joseph
What did Joseph's brothers do to him?
Sold him into slavery
How did Joseph's brothers react to his first dream?
They became jealous
How did Joseph's brothers feel about their fathers' favoritism?
They hated and were jealous of Joseph
Who did they sell Joseph to?
A Midianite Trader
What did Joseph's second dream involve?
Sun, Moon, and Stars bowing down to him
What did Jacob give to Joseph that caused the jealousy between them?
A special coat of many colors
How did the brothers deceive Jacob?
By tearing Joseph's coat and dipping it in goat's blood
How did Jacob react to Joseph's dream?
Jacob rebuked Joseph
It was strained and hostile
What reason did the brothers sell Joseph?
What message do Joseph's dreams tell us about his future?
That Joseph will one day have power and authority
How did the brothers feel after selling Joseph into slavery?
Guilty
Who suggested they sell Joseph instead of killing him?
Judah