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What happened to Joseph in prison? What was his role?
The Lord was with him and the prison keeper put him in charge of all the prisoners.
What were the names of the two sons that were born to Joseph in Egypt?
Manasseh and Ephraim
(t/f) A key theme for chapter 39 and the entire story of Joseph is that the Lord was with Joseph and was providentially guiding all of the events of his life.
TRUTHHHH - so cool
What did Potiphar’s wife do after Joseph ran away from her?
She falsely accused him of attacking her
Who did Joseph decide would stay in custody while the other brothers went back to Canaan with grain to get Benjamin?
Simeon
What interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams did Joseph give?
There would be seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine, which would wipe out the good years.
What happened to Joseph after he was sold to Potiphar (the first event)?
Potiphar put him in charge of his entire household.
What offer did Judah make to Jacob?
He offered to put his life on the line for Benjamin’s safety.
(t/f) In the ancient near east, dreams were never seen as a form of divine revelation.
FALSE, they were seen as a form of divine revelation.
How did Joseph get out of prison?
The chief cupbearer finally remembered Joseph and told Pharaoh that Joseph could interpret dreams.
(t/f) Joseph’s interpreting dreams and then giving God the credit is a great example for us of using gifts and talents for God’s glory.
True! HOW COOL!
Which son did Jacob not send to Egypt? WHY?
Benjamin - he had already lost one son of Rachel and did not want to lose another
How did Joseph react to Potiphar’s wife’s attempt to get him to commit sin?
He literally ran away from the situation and did not sin.
Why did Jacob send his sons to Egypt the first time?
There was a famine in the land and he found out there was grain in Egypt.
When the brothers left Egypt for the first time, what did one of them find in his sack of grain?
His grain money
What dream did the chief baker have in prison?
There were three baskets on his head with the top one containing baked food. Birds came and ate out of the basket on his head.
What was Pharaoh’s first dream? / Second dream?
Seven healthy cows came out of the Nile River followed by seven unhealthy, skinny cows. The unhealthy cows ate the healthy cows but did not look any different afterwards / Seven good and healthy ears of grain grew on a stalk followed by seven unhealthy, thin ears of grain on another stalk. The thin ears of grain swallowed up the healthy ears.
(t/f) Each time Joseph’s life circumstances changed in a big way, his clothing stayed the same.
NOPE FALSE! he had a colorful coat that was taken, he was a slave, a prisoner, and then an Egyptian official with royal robes
What dream did the chief cupbearer have in prison?
There was a vine with three branches that brought forth grapes. He had Pharaoh’s cup in his hand, squeezed the grapes into it, and gave it to Pharaoh.
(t/f) Joseph’s life was like a rollercoaster. His circumstances constantly changed, both for the good and the bad. Throughout all of these ups and downs, God was in control.
TRUE! HOW GOOD IS OUR GOD!
Joseph spoke roughly to his brothers when they came to Egypt. Of what does Joseph first accuse his brothers?
Of being spies
(t/f) When Joseph was in charge of Potiphar’s house, he was unsuccessful and Potiphar was unable to trust him.
FALSE
What was the first thing Joseph’s brothers did when they came to Egypt for the first time?
They bowed to Joseph
Benjamin must be taken to Egypt in order to get the brother in prison back. What did Reuben offer to try to comfort Jacob?
That Jacob could kill his two sons if Benjamin was not brought back safely.
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