38 Questions
What happened to Joseph when he fled from Potiphar's wife?
He left his garment behind
Why did Joseph accept the consequences of his escape?
To maintain his purity and relationship with God
What did St. John Chrysostom say about Joseph's action?
He became naked to become more splendid than others
Where was Joseph put after being accused by Potiphar's wife?
A place where the King's prisoners were confined
How did God respond to Joseph's situation?
God showed Joseph mercy and favor in the prison
What does the passage say about Joseph's success?
He succeeded in his servitude and in prison
Why did God put Joseph in prison?
To glorify Himself in Joseph in the midst of criminals
What does the title 'Zaphnath-Paaneah' mean in Hieroglyph?
Food of life
What did the keeper of the prison do with Joseph?
Committed everything to Joseph's hand
What did Joseph gather up in every city during the seven plentiful years?
Food of all kinds
What does the name 'Manasseh' mean?
God has made him forget
What happens when we deliver our life into the hand of the Lord Christ?
Our life would be flooded with abundance and fulfilled beyond human counting
What is the meaning of the name 'Ephraim'?
God has caused him to be fruitful
What is the title of the chapter where Joseph's brothers go to Egypt?
Chapter 42
What was the reason behind Joseph's imprisonment?
As a result of Potiphar's wife's lust
Who did Joseph encounter in prison?
Two eunuchs of Pharaoh
What was Joseph's character like?
Meek, tender, and obedient
What did Joseph say to the two eunuchs about their dreams?
Do not interpretations belong to God?
Why did Pharaoh's chief butler and baker offend him?
The reason is not specified in the text
How did Joseph treat his fellow prisoners?
With kindness and compassion
What did Potiphar's wife try to do to Joseph?
Destroy him
What is the significance of Joseph's experience in prison?
It demonstrates that even in prison, Joseph was prosperous
What did the chief butler see in his dream?
A vine with three branches
What did Joseph interpret the figure '3' as in the chief butler's and chief baker's dreams?
Three days
What did Joseph ask the chief butler to do?
To make mention of him to Pharaoh
Why did God leave Joseph in prison for two years?
Because Joseph leaned upon the human arm
Who told Pharaoh about Joseph's ability to interpret dreams?
The chief butler
What happened to the chief baker on the third day?
He was hanged
What was Joseph's counsel to Pharaoh regarding the coming good years?
To store up one fifth of all the food
What did Pharaoh say about Joseph after his counsel?
You are a discerning and wise man
What did Pharaoh do when he was troubled by his dreams?
He sent for all the magicians of Egypt and all its wise men
What is the spiritual implication of storing up grain during good years?
To store spiritual grain in our heart
What is the point to ponder mentioned in the chapter?
How do I react to injustice?
What did Pharaoh give to Joseph as a symbol of his authority?
His signet ring
What was the significance of Joseph's brothers taking off his colored tunic?
It was a symbol of their jealousy towards him
What did Pharaoh do to Joseph after giving him the signet ring?
He had him ride in the second chariot
What was the outcome of Joseph's brothers' actions towards him?
They sold him as a slave
What can be inferred about Pharaoh's character from his actions towards Joseph?
He was a fair and wise ruler
Study Notes
Joseph's Purity
- Joseph's master's wife tried to seduce him, but he fled, leaving his garment behind, to avoid sinning against God.
- Joseph's purity was evident in his willingness to face consequences, including nakedness, disgrace, and false accusations, rather than compromise his relationship with God.
Joseph in Prison
- Potiphar's wife accused Joseph of evil, and he was put in prison, where the Lord was with him and showed him mercy.
- Joseph succeeded in prison, and the keeper of the prison committed everything to his hand.
The Two Eunuchs
- Joseph met two eunuchs (officers) of Pharaoh in prison, who had dreamed and were sad.
- Joseph interpreted their dreams, which came to pass, and one was restored to his position, while the other was executed.
Realization of the Two Dreams
- Joseph asked the chief butler to make mention of him to Pharaoh, but Pharaoh's dreams were not interpreted for two years.
- Pharaoh's spirit was troubled, and he called for all the magicians of Egypt and wise men, but none could interpret his dreams.
- The chief butler told Pharaoh about Joseph, who was sent for and interpreted Pharaoh's dreams.
Pharaoh and Joseph
- Pharaoh was impressed with Joseph's wisdom and made him ruler over Egypt, second only to Pharaoh himself.
- Joseph counseled Pharaoh to store up grain in preparation for seven years of famine.
Joseph's Honor and Marriage
- Pharaoh gave Joseph his signet ring, clothed him in fine linen, and put a gold chain around his neck.
- Joseph married Asenath, daughter of the priest of On, and had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.
Laying Up the Grains
- Joseph gathered up grain in every city during the seven plentiful years.
- He stopped counting the grain because it was without number, and the abundance was without end.
Joseph's Two Sons
- Joseph named his sons Manasseh, meaning "God has made him forget all his toil and all his father's house," and Ephraim, meaning "God has caused him to be fruitful in the land of his affliction."
Explore the story of Joseph in the Bible, focusing on his escape from temptation and his commitment to purity. Learn about the consequences of his actions and how he became a role model for purity.
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