Genesis 40

Romans 8:28

I. Joseph interprets dreams. Vs. 1-19

    A. The king’s butler and baker were put in prison with Joseph. Vs. 1-4

    B. The butler and baker each had a dream that they could not understand. Vs. 5-8

       1. Joseph told them that only God could interpret dreams. Vs. 8

       2. God would interpret the dreams to Joseph. Vs. 8

    C. The dream of the butler. Vs. 9-11

       1. He dreamed of a vine with three branches. Vs. 9-10

       2. Each branch had clusters of ripe grapes. Vs. 10

       3. Pharaoh’s cup was in the butler’s hand. Vs. 11

       4. He pressed the grapes into Pharaoh’s cup and gave it to Pharaoh. Vs. 11

    D. Joseph interprets the dream. Vs. 12-13

       1. The three branches are three days. Vs. 12

       2. In three days the butler will be back at his position with the king. Vs. 13

    E. Joseph asks the butler to remember him when he is back with Pharaoh. Vs. 14-15

    F. The dream of the baker. Vs. 16-17

       1. He dreamed of three baskets on his head. Vs. 16

       2. The birds ate the food out of the top basket. Vs. 17

    G. Joseph interprets the dream. Vs. 18-19

       1. The three baskets are three days. Vs. 18

       2. In three days Pharaoh will hang the butler, and the birds will eat his flesh. Vs. 19

    H. Joseph’s interpretation comes to pass. Vs. 20-23

       1. The butler is restored, and the baker is hanged. Vs. 20-22

       2. The butler forgets Joseph. Vs. 23


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