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

Genesis 40:1-15 Joseph, now in prison, encounters two high government officials who are thrown into prison with him. Why dose the narrative of this event stress that they were in prison "with" Joseph? How does Joseph conduct himself in this encounter with these two men? How do we treat the people with whom we have apparently chance encounters? How do the dreams of these two men compare and contrast with the other dreams in the Joseph narrative? Though Joseph is faithful to God in all his misfortune and suffering, yet we see he really does suffer and really does seek release. What is the place of lament in the experience of the child of God? What did Joseph want in his pleas to the cupbearer? What if God had granted him his request at this time? Why does God wait to answer our pleas in our laments? (66 min.)

Keywords Joseph, Dreams, Cupbearer, Lament