BY PAUL DITORO
TZ-39
Questions from Genesis 39
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{After this interlude concerning Judah and the birth of the ancestor of Jesus, we now return to the perils of Joseph the dreamer, the favorite son of Jacob. I want you to notice the recurring phrase which also can apply to us today if we will walk with God.}
1. To whom was Joseph sold?
Ans.: Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh.
2. How may we account for the fact that Joseph prospered while he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian?
Ans.: The Lord was with Joseph.
3. What did his master realize about Joseph?
Ans.: That the Lord was with him and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
4. Because Potiphar saw this he made Joseph (1)______ over his house and ___ __(2)_ ____ ____ he put into his hand
Ans.: (1) overseer
Ans.: (2) all that he had
5. What was Joseph's response to Potiphar's wife when she tempted him?
Ans.: He refused.
6. Against whom did Joseph say he would be sinning? (vs. 9)
Ans.: God.
7. Select the correct answer
Ans.:
a. God could not know what Joseph was doing
b. Joseph knew God was aware of what he was doing
c. Potiphar's wife was concerned about her husband's reaction
d. Potiphar also gave Joseph charge over his wife
8. When Potiphar heard the charges brought against Joseph by his wife, what did he do with Joseph?
Ans.: Put him into the prison where the king's prisoners were bound.
9. Why did Joseph gain favor with the keeper of the prison? (vs. 21)
Ans.: The Lord was with Joseph.
10. How many times does that expression occur in this chapter?
Ans.: Four.
11. Why do you suppose The Lord had this attitude toward Joseph?
Ans.: Because Joseph walked with God.
12. With whom does God dwell? (Isaiah 57:15)
Ans.: "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."
End TZ-39 ans