Joseph Story
How did the King of Egypt find out about Joseph's special talent?
The cupbearer that was put in prison with Joseph had his dream interpreted, so he told the King about him.
Why did Joseph's brothers come to Egypt?
They needed to buy food so their family wouldn't starve.
Why was Benjamin special to Joseph?
They were biological brothers
Where did Joseph get his special talent?
Through God
What did Jacob give to Joseph?
a tunic or "coat of many colors"
Why did Joseph forgive his brothers?
Because they passed his test, they felt sorry, and Joseph realized that God had always been there.
Who had the missing cup? How did it get there?
Benjamin had the cup. Joseph told his servants to put it there.
What special talent did Joseph use in prison?
He interpreted people's dreams
How did the king reward Joseph?
He made Joseph in charge of the household, which has almost as much power as the king himself does.
What did Joseph tell his brothers to do?
He told them that all of them but one can leave to go give their family grain. Then, they have to bring back the youngest.
Who was Joseph sold to? Where was he taken?
Ishmaelites Egypt
What did Joseph interpret the king's dream to mean?
It shows what will happen in the years to come. There will be 7 years of severe famine following 7 good years.
Why did Jacob love Joseph more than his other sons?
Joseph reminded him of his wife and he was the child of his old age.
How did Joseph react when his brothers came to Egypt?
Joseph thought that they were to spy on him (irony)
Why was Joseph put in prison?
Joseph was framed by his master's wife for raping her, which he was not guilty of.
main egyptian god
Rah (sun/light)
Why did Joseph's brother call him "that dreamer"?
He had many dreams where his brothers took the form of many different things and bowed down to him.