12 Questions
Why did Joseph find favor in the sight of his Egyptian master?
Because the Lord was with him and caused all that he did to succeed.
What position did Joseph hold in his Egyptian master's house?
Overseer of the house
Why did the Lord bless the Egyptian's house when Joseph was made overseer?
Because of Joseph's sake, as the Lord was with him.
What caused Joseph to reveal himself to his brothers?
His inability to control himself any longer.
Why were Joseph's brothers dismayed at his presence?
They realized they had mistreated him in the past.
What made the Egyptians and the household of Pharaoh aware of Joseph revealing himself to his brothers?
His loud weeping.
Who did Joseph's brothers sell into Egypt?
Joseph himself
Why did God send Joseph to Egypt according to the text?
To preserve life during a famine
What was Joseph made by God in Egypt?
A father to Pharaoh
Where were Joseph's family instructed to dwell?
The land of Goshen
Why did Joseph give Benjamin silver and clothes?
As a sign of his favoritism towards Benjamin
What did Jacob initially struggle to believe about Joseph?
That Joseph had become a ruler in Egypt
Study Notes
Joseph's Favor in Egypt
- Joseph found favor in the sight of his Egyptian master because of God's presence with him.
- Joseph held the position of overseer in his Egyptian master's house.
Blessing and Prosperity
- When Joseph was made overseer, the Lord blessed the Egyptian's house, and all that he had in the house and in the field prospered.
Revelation to Brothers
- Joseph revealed himself to his brothers when he saw Benjamin, his full brother, with them.
- The brothers were dismayed at Joseph's presence because they remembered their past evil actions towards him.
Awareness of Joseph's Revelation
- The Egyptians and the household of Pharaoh became aware of Joseph revealing himself to his brothers when Joseph kissed all his brothers and wept aloud.
The Selling of Joseph
- Joseph's brothers sold him into Egypt.
God's Purpose
- God sent Joseph to Egypt to save many lives, including those of his family.
Joseph's Position in Egypt
- Joseph was made a ruler in Egypt by God.
Joseph's Family
- Joseph's family was instructed to dwell in the best of the land, in the land of Goshen.
Gifts to Benjamin
- Joseph gave Benjamin silver and clothes because of his love and affection for him.
Jacob's Initial Unbelief
- Jacob initially struggled to believe that Joseph was still alive.
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