Genesis 40/41
Who interprets the Pharaohs dreams?
Joseph.
Because he heard there was grain there.
What do the men get in their sacks?
Food and money.
Why won't the man let them buy food?
He needs his brother to be there
Why did God send Joseph back to his brothers?
To preserve life
What did the Pharaohs dreams represent?
7 years of plenty, and 7 years of famine.
Who was Jacob's only son he did not send to Egypt? Why?
Benjamin. Because Jacob feared harm might come to Benjamin.
What does the youngest get in his sack.
A silver cup.
What do they bring as a present to the man, name 2
Balm, Honey, Gum, Resin, Pistachio nuts, and almonds
What did God make Joseph?
Who said this? "Can we find anyone else like this--one in whom is the spirit of God?"
The Pharaoh.
Who said this? "Did I not tell you not to wrong the boy? But you would not listen. So now hear comes a reckoning for his blood."
Why would Benjamin be killed?
For leaving his father.
Why does Joseph rush out of the room from his brothers?
He's overcome with emotion for his brothers?
How many years left of famine are left?
5 years (Genesis 45:11)
Who were the two workers that were imprisoned by the Pharaoh?
The Baker and the Cup-bearer.
Who does Joseph want his brothers to bring to him?
Their youngest brother, Benjamin.
When can Joseph see his father?
When he finds his brother.
What do all the brothers do together when they reach Egypt?
They dine together in Josephs house.
Who do Josephs brothers tell that Joseph is still alive when they return to Canaan?
Israel (Genesis 45:28)
What is the fate of the Baker as described by Joseph?
To be hung by the Pharaoh in 3 days.
What does Reuben offer his father Jacob, if he fails to bring back Benjamin alive from Egypt?
Jacob will be allowed to kill Reuben's two sons.
What does the cup mean?
They will be the slave.
Why cant Egyptians eat with he Hebrews?
Because that is ab abomination to the Egyptians
Pharaoh tells Joseph who to "load your animals and go to Canaan?"
His brothers (Genesis 45:17)