Lesson 20 – Joseph in Egypt and Prison (Genesis 39-40)
Joseph Is Thrown in Jail
Genesis 39:1-40:23
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1. What's your favorite example of "an offer you can't refuse"?
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2. Who were the main people in these events, and what kind of people were they? (Gen.39:1- 40:23)
3. What did Potiphar observe about Joseph, and what did he do as a result? (Gen.39:2-6)
4. What did Potiphar's wife ask Joseph to do, and what was his response? (Gen.39:7-12)
5. How did Potiphar's wife react when Joseph refused her?(Gen.(39:13-18)
6. How did Potiphar respond to his wife's story?(Gen.(39:19-20)
7. What happened to Joseph in prison? (Gen.39:21-23)
8. What did Joseph ask Pharaoh's officials, and what was their answer?(Gen.(40:7-8)
9. What did Joseph say about dreams? (Gen.40:8)
10. What did the chief cupbearer dream, and what did Joseph say about it? (Gen.40:9-15)
11. What did the chief baker dream, and what did Joseph say about it?(Gen.(40:16-19)
12. What happened at Pharaoh's birthday party? (Gen.40:20-22)
13. What did the chief cupbearer do? (Gen.40:23)
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14. Why is sexual purity so important?
15. How can we resist sexual temptation?
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16. What can you do this week to avoid or guard against sexual temptation?
Verse Memory / Mnemonic Table
| Memory Verse | Mnemonic Keyword(s) |
|---|---|
| Genesis 39:2 | SUCCESS WITH GOD |
Commentary Summary Block
Got Questions:
This lesson in Genesis 39:1-40:23 highlights doctrinal themes in the Genesis narrative. 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 lesson in Genesis 39:1-40:23 highlights doctrinal themes in the Genesis narrative. 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.
Enduring Word:
In Joseph Is Thrown in Jail, the flow of the passage emphasizes practical faith, obedience, and trust in God. 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.
In Joseph Is Thrown in Jail, the flow of the passage emphasizes practical faith, obedience, and trust in God. 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.
Bible Project:
Within the broader Genesis story, Genesis 39:1-40:23 advances the covenant line and the larger biblical narrative. 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.
Within the broader Genesis story, Genesis 39:1-40:23 advances the covenant line and the larger biblical narrative. 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.
Last Week:
Once again, the narrative skips forward - this time three months - to when it became evident that Tamar was pregnant. The assumption was that as she was pregnant, and since she had no husband, she must have been engaging in prostitution to support herself. Since Judah still had a claim on her for his son Shelah, he felt no compunction about condemning her to death.
Once again, the narrative skips forward - this time three months - to when it became evident that Tamar was pregnant. The assumption was that as she was pregnant, and since she had no husband, she must have been engaging in prostitution to support herself. Since Judah still had a claim on her for his son Shelah, he felt no compunction about condemning her to death.
This 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.
Next 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.
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Biblical Answer 3
What did Potiphar observe about Joseph, and what did he do as a result? (Gen.39:2-6)
Key Scripture: Genesis 39:2-6 | Parallel Texts: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Key Text: Genesis 39:2-6
Parallel Verses: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Scripture texts used: Genesis 39:2-6; James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Biblical Answer 4
What did Potiphar's wife ask Joseph to do, and what was his response? (Gen.39:7-12)
Key Scripture: Genesis 39:7-12 | Parallel Texts: Psalm 51:4; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Timothy 2:22
Key Text: Genesis 39:7-12
Parallel Verses: Psalm 51:4; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Timothy 2:22
Scripture texts used: Genesis 39:7-12; Psalm 51:4; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Timothy 2:22
Biblical Answer 5
How did Potiphar's wife react when Joseph refused her?(Gen.(39:13-18)
Key Scripture: Genesis 39:13-18 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 44:33-34; John 15:13; Romans 5:7-8
Key Text: Genesis 39:13-18
Parallel Verses: Genesis 44:33-34; John 15:13; Romans 5:7-8
Scripture texts used: Genesis 39:13-18; Genesis 44:33-34; John 15:13; Romans 5:7-8
Biblical Answer 6
How did Potiphar respond to his wife's story?(Gen.(39:19-20)
Key Scripture: Genesis 39:19-20 | Parallel Texts: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Key Text: Genesis 39:19-20
Parallel Verses: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 39:19-20; Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Biblical Answer 7
What happened to Joseph in prison? (Gen.39:21-23)
Key Scripture: Genesis 39:21-23 | Parallel Texts: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Key Text: Genesis 39:21-23
Parallel Verses: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Scripture texts used: Genesis 39:21-23; James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Biblical Answer 8
What did Joseph ask Pharaoh's officials, and what was their answer?(Gen.(40:7-8)
Key Scripture: Genesis 40:7-8 | Parallel Texts: Acts 7:9-10; Psalm 105:17-19; Romans 8:28
Key Text: Genesis 40:7-8
Parallel Verses: Acts 7:9-10; Psalm 105:17-19; Romans 8:28
Scripture texts used: Genesis 40:7-8; Acts 7:9-10; Psalm 105:17-19; Romans 8:28
Biblical Answer 9
What did Joseph say about dreams? (Gen.40:8)
Key Scripture: Genesis 40:8 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 39:2-3; Acts 7:9; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Key Text: Genesis 40:8
Parallel Verses: Genesis 39:2-3; Acts 7:9; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 40:8; Genesis 39:2-3; Acts 7:9; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Biblical Answer 10
What did the chief cupbearer dream, and what did Joseph say about it? (Gen.40:9-15)
Key Scripture: Genesis 40:9-15 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 40:8; Daniel 2:27-28; John 16:13
Key Text: Genesis 40:9-15
Parallel Verses: Genesis 40:8; Daniel 2:27-28; John 16:13
Scripture texts used: Genesis 40:9-15; Genesis 40:8; Daniel 2:27-28; John 16:13
Biblical Answer 11
What did the chief baker dream, and what did Joseph say about it?(Gen.(40:16-19)
Key Scripture: Genesis 40:16-19 | Parallel Texts: Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Key Text: Genesis 40:16-19
Parallel Verses: Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Scripture texts used: Genesis 40:16-19; Genesis 41:16; James 1:5; Job 42:2
Biblical Answer 12
What happened at Pharaoh's birthday party? (Gen.40:20-22)
Key Scripture: Genesis 40:20-22 | Parallel Texts: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Key Text: Genesis 40:20-22
Parallel Verses: Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Scripture texts used: Genesis 40:20-22; Romans 12:18; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:9
Biblical Answer 13
What did the chief cupbearer do? (Gen.40:23)
Key Scripture: Genesis 40:23 | Parallel Texts: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Key Text: Genesis 40:23
Parallel Verses: James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
Scripture texts used: Genesis 40:23; James 1:19-20; Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:31-32
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