Joseph Becomes a Slave
How old was Joseph when his brothers plotted against him?
Seventeen. (Genesis 37:2)
How did God bless Joseph as a slave?
Gave him favor with Potiphar and a good position. Blessed everything he did. (Genesis 39:5)
Whom did Joseph tell Pharaoh would give him the meaning of his dream?
God. (Genesis 41:16)
When the brothers traveled to Egypt to buy grain, give one reason why didn’t they recognize Joseph?
He looked and sounded Egyptian and had an Egyptian name. It had been many years since they had seen him.
Why did Israel call his 12 sons to him before he died?
He wanted to bless them and tell them what was to come. (Genesis 49:1, 49:28)
Why was Joseph Israel’s favorite son and what did Israel give to Joseph?
He was born to him in his old age, the first son of his favorite wife Rachel. A robe/coat of many colors. (Genesis 37:3)
Joseph fled when Potiphar’s wife tried to get him to sin. How did she get revenge on Joseph?
She lied and said that he had attacked her.
What was Pharaoh’s first dream about?
Seven attractive, plump cows were eaten by seven ugly, skinny cows. (Genesis 41:1–4)
Who did Joseph put in prison until the brothers came back with Benjamin?
Simeon
Would Israel's blessings happen to his sons or to his sons’ descendants (called tribes) and how do we know?
To his sons’ descendants, the tribes of Israel, specifically in the 'latter days'.
What nickname for Joseph did his brothers give him when they saw him coming from afar in Genesis 37:19?
This 'dreamer'.
How did God bless Joseph in prison?
Gave him favor with the keeper of the prison (jailer), who put Joseph in charge of the prisoners. (Genesis 39:21)
How long was Joseph left in prison before the cupbearer remembered him?
Two years.
Which brother took responsibility for Benjamin’s safety on the second trip to Egypt?
Judah
Which son received the leadership of the family with kings in his family line?
Judah. (Genesis 49:9–10)
Which brother said to put Joseph in a pit instead of killing him (because he planned to rescue Joseph)?
Reuben. (Genesis 37:22)
What important thing did Joseph do for Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker while they were in prison?
He told them the meaning of their dreams. (Genesis 40:12)
What plan did Joseph suggest to prepare for the famine?
Collect and store food during the 7 good years so that there would be food during the 7 years of famine.
Why were the brothers afraid when Joseph revealed who he was?
They thought he would want revenge for what they had done to him.
Where was Israel buried?
In Canaan. (Genesis 49:30)
Whose idea was it to sell Joseph as a slave to the Ishmaelites?
Judah’s idea. (Genesis 37:26)
At Pharaoh’s birthday feast, which official was given his job back and which did Pharaoh put to death?
The cupbearer (butler) was reinstated to his job but the baker was executed. (Genesis 40:21-22)
What position and gifts did Pharaoh give Joseph as a reward? (List at least two gifts)
Ruler of Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.
Signet ring, new (linen) clothes, gold chain, chariot, wife. (Genesis 41:42–43)
What did Joseph understand about God that helped him forgive his brothers?
God is sovereign. God was in control of everything that had happened.
Which promised king will have the obedience of all the people of the earth and when will this happen?
Jesus, at the Consummation (also known as His Second Coming).