The Story Of Joseph Flashcards

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1
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What was Joseph’s first dream?

A

11 sheaves of wheat bowing down to his own sheaf

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2
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How old was Joseph when he entered the Pharohs service?

A

30

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3
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When does God first speak in the story of Joseph?

A

To Jacob in a dream

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4
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Joseph urged his family to claim what and why?

A

Farmers as Egyptians hate farming

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5
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The famine Joseph foretold from Pharoh’s dream lasted how long?

A

7 years

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6
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Who was the captain of Pharoh’s guard?

A

Potiphar

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7
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What was Potiphar’s occupation?

A

Captain of Pharoh’s guard

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8
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Who was Jacobs first wife?

A

Leah

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9
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Who is Jacobs first son?

A

Reuben

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10
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Who got Jacobs best blessing?

A

Ephriam

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11
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Who gave a passionate speech with Joseph to let Benjamin go home?

A

Judah

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12
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Who was Joseph’s great grandmother?

A

Sarah

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13
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I was with Joseph in both slavery and prison…

A

God

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14
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Whose bones did the Israelites take with them leaving Egypt?

A

Jacob

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15
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What land was promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

A

Canaan

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16
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What was the land Pharoh gave to Joseph’s family?

A

Goshen

17
Q

God tells Jacob he will go down with him to what place?

A

Egypt

18
Q

In what country was Jacob buried?

A

Canaan

19
Q

Where was all of Pharoh’s livestock housed?

A

Goshen

20
Q

What was the only country in the world with food during the famine?

A

Egypt

21
Q

Who is the mother of Esau?

A

Rebekah

22
Q

Who is Levi’s mother?

A

Leah

23
Q

Who is Judah’s mother?

A

Leah

24
Q

Who is Abraham’s wife?

A

Sarah

25
Q

How many years pass from the time his brothers sell Joseph until they see him again?

A

22 years

26
Q

Where does the food come from that is served to the brothers at lunch?

A

Joseph’s table

27
Q

How many years did Jacob live in Egypt?

A

17 years

28
Q

How long did the Egyptians mourn for Jacob?

A

7 days

29
Q

The pharaohs second dream was about what?

A

Stalks or ears of grain

30
Q

The wife of Joseph is whom?

A

Asenath

31
Q

Name some of the repetition in the Joseph story

A
Long sleeves on the coat
Sickly devouring the healthy
Parental favoritism 
Dreams in pairs (two for Joseph, two for prisoners, and two for Pharaoh)
God is with Joseph
The number 7
32
Q

Name some of the cliffhangers in the Joseph story.

A
Joseph sold into slavery
Joseph is in jail
Will the cupbearer remember Joseph?
Famine is all over the world
Brothers first visit
Brothers second visit
Joseph reveals himself
(All cliffhangers lead to climax)
33
Q

Name some of the themes from the Joseph story

A
Jealousy
Family issues
Sibling rivalry
Being true to oneself 
Following Gods call
Revenge
Lying
Guilt
Forgiveness
Parental favoritism 
Human nature
Revenge
God 
God is with Joseph