Genesis Ch 40 Reading

In this episode, we read through Genesis 40, the story of Joseph interpreting the dreams of two of Pharaoh's imprisoned officers.

The chapter ends on a bittersweet note as Joseph's favor goes unremembered, while raising some thought-provoking reflections along the way.

What happens in Genesis 40

• Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker offend the king and are imprisoned alongside Joseph
• Each man has a dream on the same night, and Joseph offers to interpret them
• The cupbearer's dream foretells his restoration to Pharaoh's service in 3 days
• The baker's dream foretells his execution in 3 days
• Both interpretations come true, but the cupbearer forgets Joseph

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Reflections from this reading

• A loose parallel is drawn to the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus, one lifted up and one condemned
• The grapes pressed directly into Pharaoh's cup suggest he was drinking fresh, unfermented grape juice
• So far in Genesis, dreams have been given primarily to Gentiles rather than God's people
• A reminder not to dismiss dreams from non-believers, but to seek interpretation through God