🧥 Joseph’s Journey
Joseph’s brothers did this because they were jealous of him.
What is sold Joseph into slavery?
Joseph’s brothers arrive in Egypt looking for food. What surprising thing happens?
They bow before Joseph without recognizing him.
I was Jacob’s favored son and was sold by my brothers.
Who is Joseph?
Joseph continued working faithfully even when his circumstances were unfair. What character trait does this demonstrate?
Answers may include perseverance, responsibility, faithfulness, or resilience.
Why didn’t Joseph’s brothers recognize him when they arrived in Egypt?
Many years had passed, Joseph was older and dressed/lived as an Egyptian official, and they weren’t expecting Joseph to be there.
Joseph ended up as a slave in this country.
What is Egypt?
Joseph recognizes his brothers. What does he do instead of immediately revealing himself?
He tests/questions them.
I purchased Joseph after he was brought to Egypt.
Who is Potiphar?
Joseph had power over the brothers who had hurt him but did not immediately seek revenge. What trait does this show?
Self-control
Why was it significant that Joseph’s brothers bowed before him?
It fulfilled Joseph’s earlier dreams.
Joseph was put in prison after being falsely accused by this person.
Who is Potiphar’s wife?
Joseph accuses his brothers of being these.
What are spies?
I had troubling dreams that Joseph interpreted.
Who is Pharaoh?
Joseph’s brothers’ jealousy eventually led them to make terrible choices. What lesson can we learn from this?
Accept reasonable responses such as unchecked jealousy can influence our actions and hurt others.
Joseph could have immediately told his brothers who he was. Why might he have tested them first?
To learn whether they had changed and determine their character/intentions.
Joseph gained Pharaoh’s trust after doing this.
What is interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams?
Joseph secretly has this returned to his brothers’ sacks.
What is their money/silver?
I am Joseph’s youngest brother and remained home when the others first traveled to Egypt.
Who is Benjamin?
Joseph was given major responsibility over Egypt. Name TWO qualities someone needs when other people depend on them.
Answers vary: wisdom, honesty, responsibility, fairness, self-control, planning, integrity, etc.
Joseph prepared Egypt during seven years of abundance. What real-life skill does this demonstrate?
Planning ahead/preparation/resource management.
Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt because their family was experiencing this crisis.
What is a famine/lack of food?
Joseph requires the brothers to bring this younger brother back to Egypt.
Who is Benjamin?
I refused to send Benjamin to Egypt because I feared losing another son.
Who is Jacob/Israel?
Joseph experienced slavery, false accusations, prison, and separation from his family. What does his story teach about responding to circumstances we cannot control?
Answers vary, but should recognize that we can still control our choices, attitude, effort, and character even when we cannot control the situation.
Joseph went from slave → prisoner → powerful Egyptian leader. What remained more important than his position throughout those changes?
His character, choices, integrity, and faithfulness. Accept a well-supported equivalent.