Joseph (Son of Jacob) — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on joseph (son of jacob), drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Genesis 37:3 (KJV)
What special garment did Jacob give Joseph?
Answer: A coat of many colours
Study note. He made him a coat of many colours.
Lesson 2 · Genesis 35:22 (KJV)
How many brothers did Joseph have?
Answer: 11
Study note. Joseph had eleven brothers — the twelve sons of Jacob.
Lesson 3 · Genesis 37:28 (KJV)
For how many pieces of silver was Joseph sold?
Answer: 20
Study note. And they… sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver.
Lesson 4 · Genesis 39:7 (KJV)
Whose wife falsely accused Joseph in Egypt?
Answer: Potiphar's wife
Study note. And it came to pass… that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph.
Lesson 5 · Genesis 40:1 (KJV)
Whose dreams did Joseph interpret in prison?
Answer: The butler and the baker
Study note. The chief butler of the king of Egypt and his baker.
Lesson 6 · Genesis 41:27 (KJV)
What did Pharaoh's seven lean kine and seven thin ears represent?
Answer: Seven years of famine
Study note. The seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be seven years of famine.
Lesson 7 · Genesis 41:46 (KJV)
How old was Joseph when he stood before Pharaoh?
Answer: 30
Study note. And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh.
Lesson 8 · Genesis 41:40 (KJV)
What position was Joseph given in Egypt?
Answer: Second to Pharaoh / governor
Study note. Only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
Lesson 9 · Genesis 44:12 (KJV)
In whose sack was Joseph's silver cup found?
Answer: Benjamin's
Study note. And the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.
Lesson 10 · Genesis 50:20 (KJV)
What did Joseph say his brothers meant for evil but God meant for good?
Answer: Selling him into slavery
Study note. Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does joseph (son of jacob) point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?