Joseph in Egypt
How many bothers did Joseph have?
11
What did Abraham seek from the Lord?
The blessings of the fathers / priesthood
How long was Joseph of Egypt in jail for?
2+ years
Who was taken captive and later rescued by Abraham?
Lot
Through whose lineage were the covenant blessings specifically to continue?
Issac
Where was he sold?
to Ishmaelite/Midianite merchants
What kind of society did Abraham live in that caused him to seek righteousness?
An idolatrous/evil society
How old was Abraham when Issac was born?
100
What city was destroyed because of wickedness where Lot lived?
Sodom (and Gomorrah)
What sign did God give as a token of the covenant with Abraham?
Circumcision
What ability did Joseph have that helped Pharaoh?
Interpreting Dreams
Who attempted to sacrifice Abraham?
The idolatrous priests of Pharaoh
Who was Isaac's wife?
Rebekah
What happened to Lot’s wife when she looked back?
She became a pillar of salt
What two main promises were given to Abraham?
Land and posterity (and blessings to all nations)
What position did Joseph rise to in Egypt?
Second in command
How was Abraham saved from sacrifice?
The Lord delivered him
What did Joseph’s coat symbolize?
Favor from his father
What did Abraham prepare to sacrifice before the Lord stopped him?
Isaac
What did the Lord say Abraham’s descendants would be as numerous as?
the stars (and sand)
What did the dream he interpret for Pharaoh mean?
That there would be a period of feast and a period of famine in the land
What responsibility did Abraham receive regarding the gospel?
To bear the priesthood and bless all nations
How many years of plenty and famine were there in Egypt?
7 years of plenty and 7 years of famine
What did God provide as a substitute sacrifice?
a ram caught in a thicket
What did the Lord say Abraham’s descendants would be as numerous as?
The right to be a father of many nations and hold the priesthood