If you are looking for the beginning of this study you can start HERE with the brief introduction. At the bottom of that introduction will be the links to each section of the study guide as it becomes available. For this study the English Standard Version is the translation that is being utilized and you can read it online HERE or pick up the copy of your choice from Amazon or your local book store. I find THIS EDITION to be useful for deep study and annotation.
Grammar Questions: (The Information of the Text)
What do we learn about the kingdom of Edom in relation to the kingdom of Israel? (36:31)
How old was Joseph when he had his dreams about his family bowing before him? (37:2)
What do Joseph’s brothers do to him? (37:18-28)
What does Tamar do so that she may have a child? (38:12-26)
In whose house does Joseph come to serve? (39:1)
What happens which causes Joseph to be placed in prison? (39:6-20)
How does God show “steadfast love” to Joseph even when he is in prison? (39:21-23)
What two members of Pharaoh’s officers are placed into prison? (40:1-3)
What dream does the cupbearer have and what is the interpretation given by Joseph? (40:9-15)
What dream does the baker have and what is the interpretation given by Joseph? (40:16-19)
What becomes of the cupbearer and baker? (40:20-23)
Logic Questions: (The Interpretation of the Text)
We have seen numerous genealogies in the book of Genesis (e.g. Gen. 5; Gen. 10 & 11; Gen. 25:1-11; and now Gen. 36), what purpose do these genealogies serve both historically and then also literarily?
How does chapter 38 further show us the character (or lack thereof) of Judah?
Why would Potiphar believe his wife over Joseph? (39:19-20)
How does chapter 40 use the statement “In three days Pharaoh will lift up your head” in two different ways?
Rhetoric Questions: (The Analysis of the Text)
How important is it to know your genealogy? Does it matter from where (or whom) you come?
Do you think God still speaks to people in dreams today? Defend your answer.
Theological Analysis: (Scripture Interprets Scripture)
Read 1 Corinthian 6:17-20. How does Joseph illustrate this teaching perfectly?
Virtues/Vices/Great Ideas: (Find them in the Text)
Family, Hatred, Deceitfulness, Love, Faithfulness