1.12b Joseph The Dreamer II

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Unit 1: Genesis/Abraham’s Lineage
Genesis 39-41: Joseph’s Suffering Continues
Learning Goals:
-To learn of the suffering Joseph endures and how he maintains his faith in God
-To trust in God’s plans even when life brings suffering; and to choose obedience and integrity

Genesis 39: Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife

What was Joseph’s first job when he got to Egypt? How did he come by this responsibility?

Potiphar's servant

What was Joseph’s appeal and how did he gain favour from not only his master but from his master’s wife?
Joseph was young, handsome, and did all his work properly. Doing his work in an excellent way, his master was very
impressed and gave control of his belongings to Joseph to take care of. The masters wife liked him because he was young and
beautiful

What is Joseph’s motivation for fleeing the master’s house? How was he repaid? What ends up happening to Joseph by the end
of chapter 39?

He fled due to potiphars wife trying to go to bed with him. He said no, and escaped. However, potiphar's wife said that he
sexually assaulted her and showed his cloak as evidence. He was thrown in jail.

What is Joseph’s strength throughout this ordeal? Explain with reference to some verses.

He remained faithful to God.


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Verse 21: the Lord was with him: he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
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Genesis 40: Joseph in Jail

Who does Joseph meet in prison?


A baker and cupbearer

Summarize their dreams below:


Dream 1: the cupbearer will return to his position to serve the king his wine

Dream 2:The baker will be impaled and killed for his incompetence in three days.

How is Joseph repaid for these interpretations?


Joseph is forgotten

Genesis 41: Joseph Redeemed

Summarize how Joseph is brough before Pharaoh.

Pharaoh has a dream, and no one can interpret the dreams. Suddenly the cup bearer remembers Joseph and tells the pharaoh
about the man who could reveal dreams

Summarize Pharaoh’s dream and Joseph’s interpretation below:

The dream was that for 7 years, there would be prosperity in the land, but there would be a famine lasting for 7 years later

How is Joseph rewarded?

He becomes second in command in Egypt.


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Short Response:

By the end of the book of Genesis, Joseph summarizes all the challenging experiences he had to endure. What do you think were his
thoughts and feelings? What evidence in the chapters that you’ve read indicate that Joseph was deeply grieved by his experiences?
Read the verse below:

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
(Genesis 50:20)

In a short paragraph, write down how you think Joseph was able to say this to his brothers when they came to see him during the
famine. Provide some references from what you have read to guide your response. Then include some information from your own
experiences that you can refer to to consider whether you too would be able to do what Joseph did. What are some things you can
do NOW that will help you to respond in the same godly way that Joseph did?

By the end of the book of Genesis, when Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, he felt broken and angry. Joseph was
disappointed and enraged that his brothers could sell him, just for being selfish and arrogant. He felt that brothers should have
their backs, no matter what. An example was when he was in jail. At the time, Joseph would have been angry towards his brothers
and towards the sinful people he encountered, as nothing good he did mattered. He always ended up in horrible situations.
However, when he met his brothers, he was able to speak to them, and aid them, as he still loved them, even after what they did
to him. He understood that both sides made terrible mistakes. In the beginning, Joseph was arrogant, and loved to boast about
being the family favorite. This is shown in Genesis 37:5-10. He had a dream of his brother's sheaves of wheat bowing down to
Joseph's wheat. After two of these incidents, the brothers' anger and jealousy made them attack and sell Joseph. Though each side
allowed sin to consume them, they repented and corrected their ways. I have had similar situations like this as well. When my
sister shared private information with her friends, she broke my trust, and I was heartbroken. However, I understood that everyone
makes mistakes, and that she never wanted to hurt me. In the end, I forgave her, and asked her to ensure that our trust wouldn’t
be broken again. I must always remember to repent, as humans are not perfect, but we can all improve if we continue to have
good relationships with one another.
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