Bible Study: Joseph's Story of Purity

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What happened to Joseph when he fled from Potiphar's wife?

He was caught and punished

He left his garment behind (correct)

He was given a reward

He was welcomed as a hero

Why did Joseph accept the consequences of his escape?

To maintain his purity and relationship with God (correct)

To prove himself to Potiphar's wife

To escape punishment

To save his life

What did St. John Chrysostom say about Joseph's action?

He became naked to become more splendid than others (correct)

He became weak to escape temptation

He should have fought back against Potiphar's wife

He should have given in to temptation

Where was Joseph put after being accused by Potiphar's wife?

A place where the King's prisoners were confined Signup and view all the answers

How did God respond to Joseph's situation?

God showed Joseph mercy and favor in the prison Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage say about Joseph's success?

He succeeded in his servitude and in prison Signup and view all the answers

Why did God put Joseph in prison?

To glorify Himself in Joseph in the midst of criminals Signup and view all the answers

What does the title 'Zaphnath-Paaneah' mean in Hieroglyph?

Food of life Signup and view all the answers

What did the keeper of the prison do with Joseph?

Committed everything to Joseph's hand Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph gather up in every city during the seven plentiful years?

Food of all kinds Signup and view all the answers

What does the name 'Manasseh' mean?

God has made him forget Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the name 'Ephraim'?

God has caused him to be fruitful Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the chapter where Joseph's brothers go to Egypt?

Chapter 42 Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind Joseph's imprisonment?

As a result of Potiphar's wife's lust Signup and view all the answers

Who did Joseph encounter in prison?

Two eunuchs of Pharaoh Signup and view all the answers

What was Joseph's character like?

Meek, tender, and obedient Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph say to the two eunuchs about their dreams?

Do not interpretations belong to God? Signup and view all the answers

Why did Pharaoh's chief butler and baker offend him?

The reason is not specified in the text Signup and view all the answers

How did Joseph treat his fellow prisoners?

With kindness and compassion Signup and view all the answers

What did Potiphar's wife try to do to Joseph?

Destroy him Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Joseph's experience in prison?

It demonstrates that even in prison, Joseph was prosperous Signup and view all the answers

What did the chief butler see in his dream?

A vine with three branches Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph interpret the figure '3' as in the chief butler's and chief baker's dreams?

Three days Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph ask the chief butler to do?

To make mention of him to Pharaoh Signup and view all the answers

Why did God leave Joseph in prison for two years?

Because Joseph leaned upon the human arm Signup and view all the answers

Who told Pharaoh about Joseph's ability to interpret dreams?

The chief butler Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the chief baker on the third day?

He was hanged Signup and view all the answers

What was Joseph's counsel to Pharaoh regarding the coming good years?

To store up one fifth of all the food Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh say about Joseph after his counsel?

You are a discerning and wise man Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh do when he was troubled by his dreams?

He sent for all the magicians of Egypt and all its wise men Signup and view all the answers

What is the spiritual implication of storing up grain during good years?

To store spiritual grain in our heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the point to ponder mentioned in the chapter?

How do I react to injustice? Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh give to Joseph as a symbol of his authority?

His signet ring Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Joseph's brothers taking off his colored tunic?

It was a symbol of their jealousy towards him Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh do to Joseph after giving him the signet ring?

He had him ride in the second chariot Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Joseph's brothers' actions towards him?

They sold him as a slave Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Pharaoh's character from his actions towards Joseph?

He was a fair and wise ruler Signup and view all the answers

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."

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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.