- 1. In the ancient land of Egypt, Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, found himself in a position that would change not only his life but the fate of an entire nation. After being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph rose to prominence in Potiphar's house, only to be imprisoned due to false accusations. While in prison, he encountered two of Pharaoh's officials, the cupbearer and the baker, both troubled by vivid dreams that they could not understand. Joseph, blessed with the divine ability to interpret dreams, offered his services, successfully revealing the meanings of their dreams. The cupbearer was restored to his position, while the baker tragically met his demise. When Pharaoh himself was tormented by two perplexing dreams that none of his advisors could decipher, the cupbearer remembered Joseph’s extraordinary talent and recommended him to the king. Brought from the dungeon to the royal court, Joseph confidently explained Pharaoh's dreams, foreseeing seven years of abundance in Egypt followed by seven years of severe famine. Understanding the significance of these dreams, he advised Pharaoh to store grain during the years of plenty to prepare for the impending crisis. Impressed by Joseph’s wisdom and insight, Pharaoh appointed him as second-in-command, placing him in charge of implementing a strategic plan to save the nation from starvation. Through Joseph’s perseverance and divine gift, he transformed from a prisoner to a powerful leader, showing that even in the darkest times, hope and purpose can lead to remarkable change.
What did Pharaoh dream of that Joseph interpreted?
A) Seven beautiful flowers and seven wilted flowers
B) Seven fat cows and seven lean cows
C) Seven golden stalks and seven barren stalks
D) Seven fat sheep and seven lean sheep
- 2. What did the seven fat cows represent?
A) Seven years of famine
B) Seven years of plenty
C) Seven years of war
D) Seven years of drought
- 3. How did Joseph come to interpret Pharaoh's dreams?
A) He was a governor
B) He was a dream interpreter by trade
C) He was called from prison
D) He was a magician
- 4. What position did Pharaoh give Joseph after interpreting the dream?
A) Chief Architect
B) Second in command in Egypt
C) Head of the army
D) Treasurer
- 5. What did Pharaoh say about Joseph?
A) He had the Spirit of God
B) He was skilled in magic
C) He was a powerful king
D) He was a wise philosopher
- 6. How did Joseph's family come to Egypt?
A) Because of the famine
B) Because they were exiled
C) To visit Pharaoh
D) To seek new land
- 7. What ultimately happened to the seven fat cows in Pharaoh's dream?
A) They died in a drought
B) They ran away
C) They were eaten by the lean cows
D) They turned into grains
- 8. Who was responsible for interpreting dreams in Pharaoh's court?
A) The cupbearer
B) The magician
C) Joseph
D) The baker
- 9. Who were the other dream interpreters that Pharaoh consulted?
A) Priests and prophets
B) Soldiers and farmers
C) Magicians and wise men
D) Bakers and cupbearers
- 10. Which ancient civilization is associated with Pharaoh?
A) Babylon
B) Greece
C) Egypt
D) Persia
- 11. What overarching theme is presented through Joseph's story in Egypt?
A) God's providence and faithfulness
B) The power of dreams for fortune
C) Human rebellion against authority
D) Wealth gained through deceit
- 12. What was Joseph's original status before being sold into slavery?
A) He was a ruler
B) He was the favorite son
C) He was a servant
D) He was a merchant
- 13. What did Joseph’s success ultimately lead to?
A) Reunion with his family
B) Loss of power
C) War with the Egyptians
D) Further imprisonment
- 14. What nationality was Joseph?
A) Egyptian
B) Philistine
C) Hebrew
D) Canaanite
- 15. The interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams is found in which book of the Bible?
A) Genesis
B) Numbers
C) Exodus
D) Leviticus
- 16. What did Joseph's brothers do during the famine?
A) Ignored the famine
B) Came to Egypt to buy grain
C) Moved to Egypt permanently
D) Attacked Egypt
- 17. Where was Joseph before interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams?
A) In Canaan
B) In a royal court
C) In exile
D) In prison
- 18. Who was Joseph's father?
A) Laban
B) Jacob
C) Isaac
D) Abraham
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