English 2111

Study Questions

Joseph and Job

 

  1. Why is Joseph sent into Egypt in the first place?  Why is he thrown into prison?

 

  1. How does Joseph get out of prison?  What in the story of Gilgamesh reminds you of Pharoah’s dream?

 

  1. Joseph recovers from each of the disasters in his life and finally survives and prospers to welcome his family because of his integrity and faithfulness.  What about Job?

 

  1. Why does Job lose all that he has?  Why is he stricken with illness?  Who is the Satan in the book of Job?

 

  1. Job asks God, Why me?  And God answers him.  What is God’s answer?  And what lesson should be drawn from that answer?