Persecuted but Not Forsaken

Preview: The story of Joseph is used to reveal how even the persecution of the righteous can be used to further the will of God and how God will stand by His people.


Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:1-17.

Memory Verse: Psalm 37:25.

1. Why did Joseph’s brothers hate him? Genesis 37:1-4.
2. How did Joseph’s dreams affect his brothers? Genesis 37:5-11.
3. What happened when Joseph went to see about his brothers? Genesis 37:12-18 & Genesis 37:23-28.
4. Who went with Joseph into Egypt? What affect did it have on Joseph? Genesis 39:1-6.
5. What did Joseph do when he was tempted to sin? Genesis 39:7-12.
6. How did Potiphar’s wife react to Joseph’s stand? Genesis 39:13-18.
7. What happened when Potiphar heard the accusation? Genesis 39:19-20.
8. Who went with Joseph into prison? What affect did it have on him and the keepers of the prison? Genesis 39:21-23.
Note: The righteous are often persecuted, but never forsaken. The God of Heaven is always present to comfort, guide, and protect them.
9. What request did Joseph make when he interpreted the butler’s dream? Genesis 40:9-15.
10. What happened to pharaoh two years after the butler was restored to his position? Genesis 41:1-8.
11. Whom did the butler remember when the king was troubled about his dreams? Genesis 41:9-12.
12. What did Pharaoh do when the butler told him about Joseph? Genesis 41:14-16.
13. What advice did Pharaoh get when Joseph interpreted his dreams? Genesis 41:25-36.
14. Did Pharaoh recognize that God was with Joseph? Genesis 41:37-40.