1. God sends Pharaoh a dream (1-16)

Joseph remained imprisoned for two more years, with seemingly no result from interpreting the cupbearer’s dream. But then God sent Pharaoh two disturbing dreams, about fat and skinny cows, and healthy and scorched grain. When Pharaoh’s magicians failed to interpret the dream, the cupbearer remembered Joseph, and Joseph was brought out of the prison. When he was brought before Pharaoh, Joseph boldly testified that he could not interpret the dream with his own ability, but only with God’s help.

2. Joseph interprets and gives counsel (17-36)

Joseph told Pharaoh that the dreams were a prediction that there would be seven years of plenty, followed by seven years of the most severe famine. Joseph also counseled Pharaoh in the best way to prepare for the famine, giving wise direction for storing up grain in the years of plenty. When his moment came, Joseph was ready to use his gifts.


Application: Father, thank you for the opportunities you give me to serve. Help me be ready for them, keep using my gifts to serve others and not give up hope.
One Word: Keep using my gifts