Theory question 101
The PatriarchsSection A (Themes from the Old Testament). Answer at least one question from this section.
Identify Joseph's talent and show how he applied them as a leader
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Talents: dreaming and interpreting dreams (Genesis 37:5-10; 40:8; 41:16).
Wisdom and discernment: Pharaoh called him "discreet and wise" (Genesis 41:39).
Administrative/management skill (Genesis 39:4-6, 22-23).
Integrity and self-control: refused Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39:7-12).
Application: he managed Potiphar's house so well that the Lord blessed it for his sake (Genesis 39:2-6).
In prison the keeper put him in charge of all prisoners (Genesis 39:21-23).
He interpreted the butler's and baker's dreams (Genesis 40).
He interpreted Pharaoh's dreams of seven good and seven lean years and advised appointing a wise man to store a fifth of the produce (Genesis 41:25-36).
As governor he travelled through Egypt, stored grain in the cities in the years of plenty (Genesis 41:46-49).
In the famine he opened the storehouses and sold grain to Egypt and all nations (Genesis 41:53-57).
He tested and then forgave his brothers, and settled his family in Goshen (Genesis 42–47).
Name his talents and show each in use with references.