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GENESIS 40

JOSEPH INTERPRETS DREAMS FOR THE CUPBEARER + BAKER

While in prison, two other prisoners have dreams that Joseph is able to interpret.

One of the men is the king’s cupbearer. His dream is about three blossoming branches. Joseph tells him that in three days, he will be restored to his position as cupbearer to the king. Joseph asks the cupbearer to remember him and help him once he is released from prison.

The other person is the king’s baker. His dream is about birds eating from three cake baskets on his head. Joseph tells him that in three days, he will be killed.

Three days later, both of the dreams that Joseph interpreted were fulfilled. The baker is hanged, and the cupbearer returns to his position, but he does not remember Joseph like Joseph previously asked.

STUDY QUESTIONS

Why is it important that Joseph gave God credit for interpreting dreams?

How do you think Joseph felt when the cupbearer forgot him?