Joseph in Egypt
Who, after 2 years, remembered to tell the Pharaoh about Joseph who could interpret dreams?
the butler
Who was in prison with Joseph?
Pharaoh's butler and baker
What special gift did Jacob give to Joseph?
a beautiful, brightly colored coat
How did God stop the people from building the tower of Babel?
He changed their languages so they couldn't talk with one another
What is the name of the last book in the Old Testament?
Malachi
To whom did Joseph give the credit for his ability to interpret dreams?
God
What did Potiphar do to Joseph when Potiphar's wife lied to him saying Joseph had tried to get her to do wrong?
He had Joseph put in prison.
What did the sheaves of grain and the sun, moon, and stars do to Joseph in his dreams?
They all bowed down to him
What seemingly impossible task did God ask Abraham to do with his son?
Offer him as a burnt offering
The first five books of the Old Testament are called the books of ______?
law
What did the 7 skinny cows and 7 withered ears of corn mean?
What did the butler's dream about 3 branches on a vine bringing forth grapes mean?
In three days, King Pharaoh would take the butler out of prison and give him his job back.
How did Joseph's brother's feel about his dreams?
They were jealous of him. They were mad.
Why did Lot's wife turn into a pillar of salt?
She looked back when Sodom & Gomorrah were being destroyed after she had been told not to by the angels
What books in the Old Testament have both a First (I) and a Second (II)? Hint - they come after Joshua, Judges, Ruth.
I & II Samuel
I & II Kings
I & II Chronicles
When Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams, what did Pharaoh do to Joseph?
Made him second in command over the land of Egypt
What did the baker's dream about birds eating the bread from his baskets mean?
In 3 days he would be released from prison and executed.
What did Joseph's brothers do to him when he went to the fields to check on them?
They sold him as a slave.
What was the name of the girl God chose for Isaac, who then became his wife?
Rebekah
The Old Testament has 5 divisions. What do we call Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon?
Books of Poetry
Joseph is a great example of Romans 8:28 where we are told "God works for the ______ of those who love him."
good
Who was always with Joseph when he was sold as a slave and when he was in prison?
God
What did Joseph's brothers lead their father, Jacob, to believe had happened to Joseph?
They showed Jacob his blood-stained coat and he believed Joseph had been killed by a wild animal.
What sign did Eliezer ask God to provide in choosing a wife for Isaac?
She would offer to draw water for his camels
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther make up what division of the Old Testament?
Books of History