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What happened to Joseph when he fled from Potiphar's wife?
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?
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?
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?
Where was Joseph put after being accused by Potiphar's wife?
How did God respond to Joseph's situation?
How did God respond to Joseph's situation?
What does the passage say about Joseph's success?
What does the passage say about Joseph's success?
Why did God put Joseph in prison?
Why did God put Joseph in prison?
What does the title 'Zaphnath-Paaneah' mean in Hieroglyph?
What does the title 'Zaphnath-Paaneah' mean in Hieroglyph?
What did the keeper of the prison do with Joseph?
What did the keeper of the prison do with Joseph?
What did Joseph gather up in every city during the seven plentiful years?
What did Joseph gather up in every city during the seven plentiful years?
What does the name 'Manasseh' mean?
What does the name 'Manasseh' mean?
What happens when we deliver our life into the hand of the Lord Christ?
What happens when we deliver our life into the hand of the Lord Christ?
What is the meaning of the name 'Ephraim'?
What is the meaning of the name 'Ephraim'?
What is the title of the chapter where Joseph's brothers go to Egypt?
What is the title of the chapter where Joseph's brothers go to Egypt?
What was the reason behind Joseph's imprisonment?
What was the reason behind Joseph's imprisonment?
Who did Joseph encounter in prison?
Who did Joseph encounter in prison?
What was Joseph's character like?
What was Joseph's character like?
What did Joseph say to the two eunuchs about their dreams?
What did Joseph say to the two eunuchs about their dreams?
Why did Pharaoh's chief butler and baker offend him?
Why did Pharaoh's chief butler and baker offend him?
How did Joseph treat his fellow prisoners?
How did Joseph treat his fellow prisoners?
What did Potiphar's wife try to do to Joseph?
What did Potiphar's wife try to do to Joseph?
What is the significance of Joseph's experience in prison?
What is the significance of Joseph's experience in prison?
What did the chief butler see in his dream?
What did the chief butler see in his dream?
What did Joseph interpret the figure '3' as in the chief butler's and chief baker's dreams?
What did Joseph interpret the figure '3' as in the chief butler's and chief baker's dreams?
What did Joseph ask the chief butler to do?
What did Joseph ask the chief butler to do?
Why did God leave Joseph in prison for two years?
Why did God leave Joseph in prison for two years?
Who told Pharaoh about Joseph's ability to interpret dreams?
Who told Pharaoh about Joseph's ability to interpret dreams?
What happened to the chief baker on the third day?
What happened to the chief baker on the third day?
What was Joseph's counsel to Pharaoh regarding the coming good years?
What was Joseph's counsel to Pharaoh regarding the coming good years?
What did Pharaoh say about Joseph after his counsel?
What did Pharaoh say about Joseph after his counsel?
What did Pharaoh do when he was troubled by his dreams?
What did Pharaoh do when he was troubled by his dreams?
What is the spiritual implication of storing up grain during good years?
What is the spiritual implication of storing up grain during good years?
What is the point to ponder mentioned in the chapter?
What is the point to ponder mentioned in the chapter?
What did Pharaoh give to Joseph as a symbol of his authority?
What did Pharaoh give to Joseph as a symbol of his authority?
What was the significance of Joseph's brothers taking off his colored tunic?
What was the significance of Joseph's brothers taking off his colored tunic?
What did Pharaoh do to Joseph after giving him the signet ring?
What did Pharaoh do to Joseph after giving him the signet ring?
What was the outcome of Joseph's brothers' actions towards him?
What was the outcome of Joseph's brothers' actions towards him?
What can be inferred about Pharaoh's character from his actions towards Joseph?
What can be inferred about Pharaoh's character from his actions towards Joseph?
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.
