Joseph In Egypt Lesson 22 40-41

WBS Lesson 22

Genesis 40-41 Joseph In Egypt

Read Chapter 40 for the following questions: 

1. Who are the two prisoners awaiting their sentencing (40:2)?

     In what way is Joseph able to assist them? 

2. What does Joseph’s statement in 40:8 indicate about his character?

3. Why do you think the cupbearer forgot to honor his promise to mention Joseph to Pharaoh? 

Read Chapter 41 for the following questions:

4. How long do you estimate Joseph has been in imprisoned at this point? (39:20, 40:1, 41:1)?

5. What finally happens in 41:9-13?

6.Why do you think God allowed Joseph to sit in prison for such a lengthy time for a crime he 

   did not commit? 

7.Answer the following questions to help shape your understanding of the story:

    Who gave Pharaoh his dreams?________________

    Who gave the interpretation for the dreams? _________________

    Who will fulfill the dreams? _______________

   

    In Egypt, Pharaoh was believed to be a divine being. He was believed to be able to influence 

    other deities through magic to ensure fertile crops, favorable weather, and prosperity. How 

    does  his encounter with Joseph challenge this idea? 

8.How does Pharaoh respond to Joseph’s interpretation and counsel (41:37-39)?

9. Read 41:46. How much time has passed since Joseph was sold into slavery? (compare 37:2)

10. Write the names of Joseph’s two sons in order of their birth. ______________  ____________

      What do Joseph’s statements  after the birth of each child indicate about the state of his heart? (Note the subject of each statement ) 41:50-52

11. How do you think Joseph felt to be in a position to provide for so many (41:56-57)?

What aspect of God’s character has this week’s passage of Genesis shown you more clearly? 

What one step can you take to better live in light of this truth?