- 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 sheep and seven lean sheep
C) Seven golden stalks and seven barren stalks
D) Seven fat cows and seven lean cows
- 2. What did the seven fat cows represent?
A) Seven years of famine
B) Seven years of war
C) Seven years of plenty
D) Seven years of drought
- 3. How did Joseph come to interpret Pharaoh's dreams?
A) He was a magician
B) He was called from prison
C) He was a dream interpreter by trade
D) He was a governor
- 4. What position did Pharaoh give Joseph after interpreting the dream?
A) Head of the army
B) Second in command in Egypt
C) Treasurer
D) Chief Architect
- 5. What did Pharaoh say about Joseph?
A) He had the Spirit of God
B) He was skilled in magic
C) He was a wise philosopher
D) He was a powerful king
- 6. How did Joseph's family come to Egypt?
A) Because of the famine
B) Because they were exiled
C) To seek new land
D) To visit Pharaoh
- 7. What ultimately happened to the seven fat cows in Pharaoh's dream?
A) They ran away
B) They turned into grains
C) They died in a drought
D) They were eaten by the lean cows
- 8. Who was responsible for interpreting dreams in Pharaoh's court?
A) The magician
B) Joseph
C) The cupbearer
D) The baker
- 9. Who were the other dream interpreters that Pharaoh consulted?
A) Soldiers and farmers
B) Bakers and cupbearers
C) Priests and prophets
D) Magicians and wise men
- 10. Which ancient civilization is associated with Pharaoh?
A) Egypt
B) Persia
C) Babylon
D) Greece
- 11. What overarching theme is presented through Joseph's story in Egypt?
A) Wealth gained through deceit
B) Human rebellion against authority
C) The power of dreams for fortune
D) God's providence and faithfulness
- 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 merchant
D) He was a servant
- 13. What did Joseph’s success ultimately lead to?
A) Reunion with his family
B) War with the Egyptians
C) Further imprisonment
D) Loss of power
- 14. What nationality was Joseph?
A) Philistine
B) Hebrew
C) Egyptian
D) Canaanite
- 15. The interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams is found in which book of the Bible?
A) Leviticus
B) Genesis
C) Exodus
D) Numbers
- 16. What did Joseph's brothers do during the famine?
A) Ignored the famine
B) Moved to Egypt permanently
C) Came to Egypt to buy grain
D) Attacked Egypt
- 17. Where was Joseph before interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams?
A) In prison
B) In exile
C) In a royal court
D) In Canaan
- 18. Who was Joseph's father?
A) Isaac
B) Laban
C) Abraham
D) Jacob
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