Joseph in Command (Discussion Questions) - Kids Korner

Read Genesis 41

How long does Joseph have to wait to get out of prison? (Gen. 41:1)
How does Joseph get out of prison?
Who told the Pharaoh about Joseph's ability to interpret dreams? (Gen. 41:9-13)
What was Pharaoh's dream? (Gen. 41:17-24)· Why was it significant?
Who did Joseph give credit for the interpretation of the dream? (Gen. 41:16)
What was the interpretation of that dream? (Gen. 41:25-37)
How did the interpretation of that dream alter Joseph's life? (Gen. 41:38-52
While in Egypt, Joseph moved from being a slave to second-in-command under Pharaoh. Who was responsible for his meteoric rise to power?
What did Pharaoh give Joseph?
What was the name of Joseph’s wife?

What were Joseph's new responsibilities? (41:53-57)
How old was Joseph when he started his new duties? (30)
Think back to Joseph's earlier dream that he shared with his father and brothers. Was that dream fulfilled? How?
Who sent Joseph's brothers to Egypt? (Gen. 42:1-2)
Which brother did not travel to Egypt? (Gen 42:4)
What did Joseph call his brothers? (Gen. 42:9,14)
Did the brothers recognize Joseph?
Who is Reuben referring to in Gen. 42:22? [Joseph]
Do you think the brothers felt guilty about what they had done to Joseph? Support your answers.
What do the brothers have to do to prove they aren't spies? (Gen. 42:34)
Who stays behind in prison? (Gen. 42:24)
Is Joseph being unfair to his brothers?
Is Joseph acting out of resentment and revenge?
What is his motive for keeping Simeon?
How do you think Joseph felt when he saw his brothers again?
What would you have done if you were Joseph?
Why did Joseph return his brother's money with the grain?
What do you think the brothers thought when they saw the money?