Genesis 41:14-28 Joseph begins this day like any other day in prison, with no reason to believe it will be any different. Before the day is out he is standing in Pharaoh's court. What can we learn from the suddenness with which Joseph's circumstances changed? Joseph's reply to Pharaoh regarding his ability to interpret dreams reflects two important things about spiritual people exercising their spiritual gifts. What are they? How is Pharaoh's telling of his dreams different from how the narrator told them earlier in the chapter? What does this tell us about Pharaoh's frame of mind? What two factors does Joseph point out are the basis of his interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams? What is to be learned from the fact that God has spoken to Pharaoh? (61 min.)

Keywords Joseph, Dreams, Pharaoh

Genesis 41:1-14 After two years of having been forgotten by the chief cupbearer, at the age of 30 Joseph's situation suddenly takes a radical turn for the better. Over the past thirteen years, what things has Joseph been learning that will serve him well in his future? What is the most important quality has God been building into Joseph's life during these difficult years? What obvious symbolism do we note in Pharaoh's dream? Who were these "magicians" upon whom Pharaoh called for an interpretation? What was their training and skill? Why is their inability to interpret Pharaoh's dream significant? How was Joseph's ability to distinguish between the dreams of the two officials important? (59 min.)

Keywords Joseph, Pharaoh, Dreams, Interpretation

Genesis 40:16-23 We continue our study of Joseph and the dreams of the two Egyptian officials. What do we discover about the baker as he waits to tell his dream? What was wrong with the baker's understanding about messages and messengers? How was his dream similar to his companion’s? How was it different? What is remarkable about Joseph in his giving of this interpretation? How does this narrative serve as a metaphor of the righteous and the wicked in judgment? (60 min.)

Keywords Joseph, Dreams, Baker, Cupbearer