Leson 21 – Jacob Returns and Reconciles (Genesis 41)
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Joseph Is Placed in Charge of Egypt
Genesis 41:1-57
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1. How would you describe success?
EXPLORE IT
2. What did Pharaoh dream? (41:1-7)
3. Whom did Pharaoh ask to interpret his dreams, and what was the result? (41:8)
4. What did the chief cupbearer tell Pharaoh? (41:9-13)
5. Why did Pharaoh send for Joseph? (41:14-15)
6. What did Pharaoh say to Joseph, and how did Joseph respond? (41:15-16)
7. What did Joseph tell Pharaoh about his dreams? (41:25-32)
8. What did Joseph tell Pharaoh he should do in light of his dreams? (41:33-36)
9. What did Pharaoh do in response to Joseph's advice? (41:37-45)
10. What did Joseph do? (41:49)
11. How did Joseph respond to the birth of his sons? (41:50-52)
12. What happened when the years of abundance came to an end? (41:53-57)
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13. How would you describe Joseph's eleven-year climb to the top?
14. What should we do to prepare for unexpected opportunities to serve?
APPLY IT
15. How can you prepare yourself this week to serve faithfully when an unexpected opportunity comes?
Verse Memory / Mnemonic Table
| Memory Verse | Mnemonic Keyword(s) |
|---|---|
| Genesis 41:16 | GOD GIVES ANSWERS |
Commentary Summary Block
Got Questions:
This lesson in Genesis 41:1-57 highlights doctrinal themes in the Genesis narrative. More significant parallels connect the divine gift of insight and wisdom of both Joseph and Daniel. Both were endowed with a ‘spirit of [holy] god[s]' (Gen. Both recognized that God had used dreams to reveal the future to kings (Gen.
This lesson in Genesis 41:1-57 highlights doctrinal themes in the Genesis narrative. More significant parallels connect the divine gift of insight and wisdom of both Joseph and Daniel. Both were endowed with a ‘spirit of [holy] god[s]' (Gen. Both recognized that God had used dreams to reveal the future to kings (Gen.
Enduring Word:
In Joseph Is Placed in Charge of Egypt, the flow of the passage emphasizes practical faith, obedience, and trust in God. More significant parallels connect the divine gift of insight and wisdom of both Joseph and Daniel. Both were endowed with a ‘spirit of [holy] god[s]' (Gen. Both recognized that God had used dreams to reveal the future to kings (Gen.
In Joseph Is Placed in Charge of Egypt, the flow of the passage emphasizes practical faith, obedience, and trust in God. More significant parallels connect the divine gift of insight and wisdom of both Joseph and Daniel. Both were endowed with a ‘spirit of [holy] god[s]' (Gen. Both recognized that God had used dreams to reveal the future to kings (Gen.
Bible Project:
Within the broader Genesis story, Genesis 41:1-57 advances the covenant line and the larger biblical narrative. More significant parallels connect the divine gift of insight and wisdom of both Joseph and Daniel. Both were endowed with a ‘spirit of [holy] god[s]' (Gen. Both recognized that God had used dreams to reveal the future to kings (Gen.
Within the broader Genesis story, Genesis 41:1-57 advances the covenant line and the larger biblical narrative. More significant parallels connect the divine gift of insight and wisdom of both Joseph and Daniel. Both were endowed with a ‘spirit of [holy] god[s]' (Gen. Both recognized that God had used dreams to reveal the future to kings (Gen.
Last Week:
Once again there is an ironic twist in the narration, since lifted up the head means two different things for these two servants: the cupbearer became an example of pardon from Pharaoh and the baker an example of Pharaoh's condemnation. These communicated both positive and negative messages for the rest of Pharaoh's courtiers. The fulfilment of the dreams is related in terms exactly matching the explanations given by Joseph: just as Joseph had interpreted for them (v.
Once again there is an ironic twist in the narration, since lifted up the head means two different things for these two servants: the cupbearer became an example of pardon from Pharaoh and the baker an example of Pharaoh's condemnation. These communicated both positive and negative messages for the rest of Pharaoh's courtiers. The fulfilment of the dreams is related in terms exactly matching the explanations given by Joseph: just as Joseph had interpreted for them (v.
This Week:
More significant parallels connect the divine gift of insight and wisdom of both Joseph and Daniel. Both were endowed with a ‘spirit of [holy] god[s]' (Gen. Both recognized that God had used dreams to reveal the future to kings (Gen.
More significant parallels connect the divine gift of insight and wisdom of both Joseph and Daniel. Both were endowed with a ‘spirit of [holy] god[s]' (Gen. Both recognized that God had used dreams to reveal the future to kings (Gen.
Next Week:
THINK ABOUT THIS: The exalted lord of Egypt tested his brothers to convict them of their sins against him. Notice the similarities to the first regal act of the Lord after His ascension: He poured out the Spirit and convicted Israel of their sins against Him. Pray for the Spirit of Christ to convict the lost, so that they may begin to long for salvation and be open to hear the gospel.
THINK ABOUT THIS: The exalted lord of Egypt tested his brothers to convict them of their sins against him. Notice the similarities to the first regal act of the Lord after His ascension: He poured out the Spirit and convicted Israel of their sins against Him. Pray for the Spirit of Christ to convict the lost, so that they may begin to long for salvation and be open to hear the gospel.
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This section is designed to prompt thoughts about how and why to derive each scripture-based answer, so the actual answer is based upon individual study and may not be fully disclosed here. Here, also, are parallel verses for the key scripture texts.
Biblical Answer 2
What did Pharaoh dream? (41:1-7)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:1-7 | Parallel Texts: Daniel 2:1; Genesis 40:8; James 1:5
Key Text: Genesis 41:1-7
Parallel Verses: Daniel 2:1; Genesis 40:8; James 1:5
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:1-7; Daniel 2:1; Genesis 40:8; James 1:5
Biblical Answer 3
Whom did Pharaoh ask to interpret his dreams, and what was the result? (41:8)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:8 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Key Text: Genesis 41:8
Parallel Verses: Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:8; Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Biblical Answer 4
What did the chief cupbearer tell Pharaoh? (41:9-13)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:9-13 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
Key Text: Genesis 41:9-13
Parallel Verses: Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:9-13; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
Biblical Answer 5
Why did Pharaoh send for Joseph? (41:14-15)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:14-15 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 44:33-34; John 15:13; Romans 5:7-8
Key Text: Genesis 41:14-15
Parallel Verses: Genesis 44:33-34; John 15:13; Romans 5:7-8
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:14-15; Genesis 44:33-34; John 15:13; Romans 5:7-8
Biblical Answer 6
What did Pharaoh say to Joseph, and how did Joseph respond? (41:15-16)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:15-16 | Parallel Texts: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Key Text: Genesis 41:15-16
Parallel Verses: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:15-16; Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Biblical Answer 7
What did Joseph tell Pharaoh about his dreams? (41:25-32)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:25-32 | Parallel Texts: Psalm 24:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 14:12
Key Text: Genesis 41:25-32
Parallel Verses: Psalm 24:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 14:12
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:25-32; Psalm 24:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 14:12
Biblical Answer 8
What did Joseph tell Pharaoh he should do in light of his dreams? (41:33-36)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:33-36 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
Key Text: Genesis 41:33-36
Parallel Verses: Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:33-36; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
Biblical Answer 9
What did Pharaoh do in response to Joseph's advice? (41:37-45)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:37-45 | Parallel Texts: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Key Text: Genesis 41:37-45
Parallel Verses: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:37-45; James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Biblical Answer 10
What did Joseph do? (41:49)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:49 | Parallel Texts: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Key Text: Genesis 41:49
Parallel Verses: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:49; Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Biblical Answer 11
How did Joseph respond to the birth of his sons? (41:50-52)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:50-52 | Parallel Texts: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Key Text: Genesis 41:50-52
Parallel Verses: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:50-52; James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Biblical Answer 12
What happened when the years of abundance came to an end? (41:53-57)
Key Scripture: Genesis 41:53-57 | Parallel Texts: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Key Text: Genesis 41:53-57
Parallel Verses: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 41:53-57; Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
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