The Life of Joseph — Dreams and Destiny Flashcards

#1

What two things did Joseph dream about that made his brothers jealous in Genesis 37?

📖 Genesis 37:9

#2

What item did Jacob give to Joseph that particularly angered his brothers?

📖 Genesis 37:3-4

#3

Who did Joseph's brothers initially intend to kill before deciding to sell him into slavery?

📖 Genesis 37:20-28

#4

What false evidence did Joseph's brothers show to Jacob to convince him that Joseph was dead?

📖 Genesis 37:31-33

#5

Who was the Egyptian official who bought Joseph as a slave?

📖 Genesis 39:1-4

#6

What false accusation did Potiphar's wife make against Joseph?

📖 Genesis 39:7-18

#7

How did Joseph interpret the dreams of Pharaoh's chief butler and baker while they were in prison with him?

📖 Genesis 40:8-19

#8

What did Joseph ask the chief butler to do for him when the butler was released from prison?

📖 Genesis 40:14-15

#2

A richly ornamented robe (coat of many colors)

Jacob gave Joseph a richly ornamented robe, which symbolized Jacob's special favor toward Joseph and caused his brothers to hate him (Genesis 37:3-4). The brothers were envious because this gift set Joseph apart as the favored son.

Genesis 37:3-4

#1

The sun, moon, and eleven stars bowing to him

Joseph dreamed that the sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed down to him, symbolizing his parents and eleven brothers (Genesis 37:9). This dream, combined with his earlier dream about sheaves bowing to his sheaf, angered his brothers and contributed to their decision to sell him into slavery.

Genesis 37:9

#4

Joseph's torn tunic with goat's blood on it

Joseph's brothers killed a goat, dipped Joseph's robe in its blood, and brought it to Jacob to make him believe that a wild animal had killed Joseph (Genesis 37:31-33). Jacob mourned deeply, believing his beloved son was dead.

Genesis 37:31-33

#3

Joseph first, then reconsider and sell him

Joseph's brothers planned to kill him, but Reuben convinced them to throw him into a pit instead, intending to rescue him later (Genesis 37:21-22). However, while Joseph was in the pit, Judah suggested selling him to Ishmaelite traders instead of killing him, which the brothers agreed to do.

Genesis 37:20-28

#6

That Joseph attempted to seduce her

Potiphar's wife accused Joseph of attempting to seduce her after he refused her advances, leaving his cloak in her hands as he fled (Genesis 39:7-18). This false accusation led to Joseph's imprisonment despite his innocence and integrity.

Genesis 39:7-18

#5

Potiphar, the captain of the guard

Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh's guard, bought Joseph from the Ishmaelite traders and made him overseer of his household (Genesis 39:1-4). Joseph prospered in Potiphar's service until false accusations led to his imprisonment.

Genesis 39:1-4

#8

Mention Joseph to Pharaoh and help secure his release

Joseph asked the butler to remember him and mention him to Pharaoh, hoping to secure his own release from prison (Genesis 40:14). However, the butler forgot about Joseph for two years until Pharaoh had dreams that required interpretation.

Genesis 40:14-15

#7

He attributed the interpretations to God and explained them accurately

Joseph interpreted both dreams by acknowledging that interpretations belong to God (Genesis 40:8). He correctly predicted that the butler would be restored to his position and the baker would be executed, demonstrating God's prophetic gift through him.

Genesis 40:8-19

#9

What were the two dreams that Pharaoh had which only Joseph could interpret?

📖 Genesis 41:1-7

#10

After interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, what position did Pharaoh give to Joseph?

📖 Genesis 41:39-43

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#10

Second-in-command over all Egypt to manage the famine crisis

Pharaoh elevated Joseph to the position of second-in-command over all of Egypt, giving him authority to prepare the nation for the coming famine (Genesis 41:39-43). Only Pharaoh himself held higher authority, making Joseph the most powerful administrator in Egypt.

Genesis 41:39-43

#9

Seven fat cows and seven thin cows; seven healthy grain stalks and seven thin grain stalks

Pharaoh dreamed of seven fat cows being consumed by seven lean cows, and seven healthy grain stalks being devoured by seven thin stalks (Genesis 41:1-7). Joseph interpreted these dreams as predictions of seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine in Egypt.

Genesis 41:1-7

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