Seminaries and Institutes
Genesis 40: Joseph in Prison


“Genesis 40: Joseph in Prison,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 36

“Genesis 40,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 36

Genesis 40

Joseph in Prison

As you read Genesis 40–41, look for more ways that “the Lord was with Joseph” (Genesis 39:21). Consider that none of Joseph’s successes would have happened if Joseph had given in to the temptation of Potiphar’s wife. Notice as you read how the Lord turned what seemed to be a bad situation into a good one.

Studying the Scriptures

Do activities A and B as you study Genesis 40.

  1. Dreams and Interpretations

    Make a chart like the one below and write in it the dreams of the butler and baker and the interpretations Joseph gave.

    Contents of the Dream

    Interpretation

    Butler

    Baker

  2. Give Your Opinion

    Based on what you know about Joseph’s life so far, explain why you think he was able to interpret the dreams in this chapter.