Jacob
The Lord changes Jacob's name to what?
Israel
How did Laban deceive Jacob?
On the wedding night, Laban gave Leah, the older daughter, to Jacob instead of Rachel.
What position did Joseph eventually hold in Potiphar’s house?
He became overseer of Potiphar’s household and was put in charge of all that Potiphar owned.
What did Joseph tell the chief cupbearer to do prior to the cupbearer's release, and how did it play out?
The cupbearer forgot about Joseph and did not mention him to Pharaoh.
What was Jacob doing when his brother Esau came in from the field?
He was cooking stew. (Esau was a hunter and Jacob was more skilled at things such as cooking)
Why did Jacob decide it was time to leave Laban?
God told him to return to Canaan, and Laban’s attitude toward him had changed because God was blessing Jacob.
Name 4 times the Lord was faithful to Joseph
Pit-->Potiphar-->Prison-->Prince
What is the term for the ability to interpret dreams?
Oneiromancy
What unusual experience happened during Rebekah's pregnancy?
There was turmoil in her womb and the Lord revealed she would have twins. The older would serve the younger.
What troubling familial news did Jacob hear on his way to Canaan and how did he respond to it? (explain in detail)
Esau had previously threatened to kill him, and Jacob learned that Esau was approaching with 400 men. He divided his people and possessions into two groups, prayed for deliverance, and sent generous gifts ahead to Esau.
What was the original plan for Joseph's demise and who suggested an alternate plan?
His brothers were going to kill him and then throw him in a pit. Reuben suggested just throwing him in (not killing).
What did Pharaoh’s two dreams mean?
The dreams meant that Egypt would experience seven years of abundance followed by seven years of severe famine.
What plan did Rebekah devise to secure the blessing for Jacob?
She had Jacob bring goats from the flock, prepared them as a meal for Isaac, dressed Jacob in Esau’s clothes, and covered his hands and neck with goat skins to imitate Esau’s hairiness.
What event happened to a troubled Jacob prior to his familial reunion? Explain in thorough detail.
A Man (God) wrestled with him until dawn and dislocated his hip, yet Jacob refused to let go until he received a blessing.
What childhood dream of Joseph's was fulfilled as an adult and how was it fulfilled?
Joseph dreamed his brothers would bow before him and they did in Egypt when they paid his respects.
What important truth did Joseph declare in Genesis 50:20?
Joseph said, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good,” showing that God can use sinful actions to accomplish His good purposes.
Jacob had his famous (Jacob's Ladder) dream on his way to Haran. What did he name the place where he had his dream and offered sacrifices to the Lord?
Bethel (house of God)
Name the 12 sons of Jacob (600 points)
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin