Joseph’s Family
Who was Joseph’s father?
Jacob (Israel)
What special gift did Jacob give Joseph that made his brothers jealous
a coat of many colors
What country was Joseph taken to as a slave?
Egypt
How many years of plenty were prophesied in Pharaoh’s dream?
Seven
Joseph showed this Christlike trait when he resisted temptation.
What is integrity (or righteousness)
How many brothers did Joseph have?
11
What river was important to Egypt and connected to the Pharaoh’s dream of cows?
The Nile River
Who bought Joseph as a slave?
Potiphar
How many years of famine would follow?
Seven
Joseph worked hard and stayed true even when life was unfair. This shows what quality?
faithfulness (or perseverance)
Which brother suggested selling Joseph instead of killing him?
Judah
Where did Joseph’s brothers keep him before selling him?
A pit
Who falsely accused Joseph and caused him to be thrown into prison?
Potiphar’s wife
What job did Pharaoh give Joseph after interpreting his dream?
ruler/governor over Egypt (second in command)
Joseph gave credit to God instead of taking glory for himself. This shows what trait?
humility
What did Joseph’s brothers dip in goat’s blood to deceive their father?
Joseph’s coat
Who dreamed about seven fat cows and seven thin cows?
Pharaoh
When tempted, Joseph said sinning would be wicked against whom?
God
What did Pharaoh put on Joseph’s hand as a symbol of authority?
a ring (signet ring)
Joseph prepared Egypt during the years of plenty. What principle does this teach?
preparing for the future (or being provident)
What were the names of Joseph's two sons?
Epharaim and Manasseh
What did Joseph’s first dream show bowing down to his sheaf?
his brothers’ sheaves of grain
Even in prison, what did the Lord continue to give Joseph?
favor and success (or blessings/prosperity)
What Egyptian name was Joseph given?
Zaphnath-paaneah
Joseph forgave and trusted God despite betrayal. Whose example does this remind us of?
Jesus Christ