Joseph's Story
What was Joseph’s father’s name?
Jacob
What country was Joseph taken to?
Egypt
What did Joseph dream about that made his brothers angry?
His brothers’ bundles of grain bowed down to his.
Who came to Egypt looking for food during the famine?
Joseph's brothers
What Bible verse connects to Joseph’s story?
Romans 8:28
How many brothers did Joseph have?
11
Who bought Joseph as a slave?
Potiphar
What did Joseph’s second dream involve?
The sun, moon, and eleven stars bowing down to him.
Did Joseph’s brothers recognize him at first?
Complete the verse: “And we know that in all things God works for the _____...”
Good
What special gift did Joseph receive from his father?
A special coat
What happened to Joseph after he was falsely accused?
He was thrown in prison
What did Joseph’s dreams suggest would happen to him?
His family would one day bow down to him.
How could Joseph have treated his brothers when they came before him?
He could have punished them or gotten revenge.
Does Romans 8:28 mean that everything that happens to us is good?
No. It means God can work through all things for good.
Why did Joseph’s brothers become jealous of him?
Their father favored Joseph, and Joseph had dreams suggesting he would one day have authority over them.
What special ability did Joseph use while in prison?
He interpreted dreams
How did Joseph’s brothers react when they heard his dreams?
They became jealous and angry.
What did Joseph choose to do instead?
He forgave them and helped provide for them.
Name one bad thing that happened to Joseph that God eventually used for good.
Being sold into slavery, being falsely accused, or being imprisoned.
What happened to Joseph after his brothers sold him?
He was taken to Egypt and sold as a slave.
Who eventually brought Joseph out of prison?
Pharaoh
How did Joseph’s dreams eventually connect to what happened later in his life?
His family eventually came to Egypt and bowed before him/depended on him for food, fulfilling the meaning of his dreams.
Why is Joseph’s response to his brothers an important example of forgiveness?
He chose forgiveness instead of revenge, even though his brothers had seriously harmed him.
What is the main lesson we can learn from Joseph’s story and Romans 8:28?
Even when we don't understand what God is doing, we can trust that He is working through our circumstances for a greater purpose.