Introduction
At the end of Genesis 39 Joseph ends up in prison in Egypt. Joseph correctly interprets the meaning of dreams.
Questions
1. To whom does Joseph say interpretations of dreams belong?
v 8 ... Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? ...
2. What did Joseph ask the cup bearer to do for him when he got his job back?
v 14 But remember me when it is well with you. Please show kindness to me, and make mention of me to Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house.
3. What was special about the third day when the baker was hanged?
v 20 On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, …
Summary Points
- v 1 to 8 Pharaoh’s chief cup bearer and baker come into Joseph's care. They have offended Pharaoh and been put in prison by him. After some time they both have dreams the same night. Joseph asks to hear about the dreams
- v 9 to 19 Joseph listens to both dreams and interprets them
- v 20 to 23 Three days later the cup bearer is restored to his position and the baker is hanged as Joseph predicted