GOD MADE JOSEPH IN CHARGE OF EGYPT (87 downloads)
Genesis 40-41
Key verse 41:40 “You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.”
1.What was Joseph’s situation when he met the king’s cupbearer and baker? (40:1-8) What was their situation? How did Joseph show a shepherd’s concern for them? (40:6-8)
- How did Joseph interpret the dreams of both the cupbearer and the baker? (40:9-22) How did Joseph show himself to be an honest and fearless teacher of God’s revelation?
- For how many more years did Joseph remain in prison? (41:1) What werePharaoh’s dreams? (41:2-7) What did Joseph’s response to Pharaoh show about him? (41:15-16) What did Joseph teach Pharaoh about God’s sovereign control of nature and history? (41:25-32)
- How did Joseph counsel Pharaoh? (41:33-36) How does this show his shepherd mind for Pharaoh and Egypt? Why did Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of his palace and in charge of Egypt? (41:37-40)
- What did Joseph do after being made prime minister of Egypt? (41:41-49) How did Joseph use his privileges? What does this show about his faith?
- What did Joseph name his two sons? (41:50-52) What do the names reflect his faith in God? How did God use Joseph to save many lives? (41:53-57)