Context to this Study
How many sons does Jacob have?
12
Who "loves" Joseph? Who "hates" Joseph?
Love=Jacob
Hate= His brothers
What causes the brothers of Joseph to go to Egypt in the first place?
They are impacted by the famine.
After what event does Joseph reveal himself to his brothers?
When Judah was willing to lay down his life for Benjamin.
Which son of Joseph gets the older brothers blessing?
Ephraim
Abraham
Who is the main character of Genesis 38?
Judah
When the brothers show up to Egypt for the first time, how does Joseph act?
He does not show who he really is. He acts fully like the ruler 2nd in command of Egypt.
Who from Jacob's family goes to live in Egypt in chapter 46?
All of his family
Which sons of Joseph get the longer and more glorious blessing?
Jacob and Joseph
Who is Jacob's favorite wife?
Rachel (Joseph's mother)
Name three instances of "suffering" in Joseph's life.
Hated-sold into slavery-falsely accused-imprisoned-forgotten
Which brother sacrifices himself for another one of the brother?
Judah
What are the three promises that were given to Abraham that are found and fulfilled in Genesis 46-47?
Abraham's family would be made into a great nation
Abraham's family would get the land of Canaan
Abraham's family would be a blessing to other nations
After the death of Jacob how do the brothers respond to Joseph?
They lie and say that their father told Joseph to forgive them. Joseph's brothers are still fighting the guilt and shame of their sin of selling Joseph into slavery.
Which brothers commit sins against their father before Genesis 37?
Reuben, Simeon, Levi
Word for word what does Judah say concerning Tamar that shows his transformation of heart?
"She is more righteous than I"
Name two of the tests Joseph gives.
Imprisoning Simeon
Putting money back in sacks
Putting money and Joseph's cup in Benjamin's sack
Taking Benjamin
Name two of the things Joseph gets from the Egyptians in chapter 47 for food.
Money
Animals
Land
Give 2 of the ways in which Joseph looks forward to the future.
Joseph mentions God visiting them.
Joseph mentions going to the promised land.
Joseph mentions the taking of his bones.
What sin seems to be carried through this family line, at least starting with Jacob and continues through his wife, Rachel and as we will see into his sons?
Deceitfulness
Name three ways God is obviously at work in these chapters.
Genesis 37- Joseph's dreams of the future
Genesis 39- God causes Joseph to succeed/God gives the Egyptians blessings/God causes Joseph to find favor in the eyes of the prison guard/made Joseph succeed in prison
Genesis 40- Gave Joseph the interpretation to the cup bearer and baker's dreams
Why does Jacob allow Benjamin to go to Egypt after not allowing him to go before so that harm didn't happen?
Judah gave himself as a pledge for Benjamin's life.
When Joseph reveals himself to his brothers why does Joseph explain to his brothers not to be distressed?
God was using their evil and sinful actions to advance his plans and purposes.
How does Moses in Exodus look backward to Genesis? Give 3.
Beginning with "and"
Mentions 12 sons of Jacob
"Multiply and fruitful"
King arises who doesn't know Joseph