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Understanding and Interpreting Dreams: Lessons from Genesis 40-41

Explore the significance of dreams as depicted in Genesis 40-41, where Joseph interprets the dreams of the Butler and Baker, leading to pivotal outcomes in Egyptian history. Engage in a group exercise to creatively interpret different dreams, examining symbols and their meanings. Reflect on how these dreams were part of God's plan for Joseph, showcasing divine revelation and the importance of discernment in understanding God's will. Delve into your own dreams and the messages they may hold, enhancing your spiritual sensitivity and connection to God's guidance.

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Understanding and Interpreting Dreams: Lessons from Genesis 40-41

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  1. Lesson 27 – Genesis 40–41 Interpreting Dreams

  2. Each table will have a dream to interpret • You need to come up with an interpretation of the dream in your group. • Think about the objects/actions/animals in the dream and what they might represent • There isn’t a correct interpretation; be creative. • One person at the group will read dream, another will read interpretation.

  3. Joseph could interpret dreams • Butler (Gen 40:9-11) • Vine with 3 branches • Butler made grape juice for Pharoah • In three days, Butler will be reinstated • Baker (Gen 40:16-17) • 3 White baskets on his head • Birds ate bread out of the baskets • In three days, Baker to be hanged and fed to birds

  4. Pharaoh’s (Double) Dream • Gen 41:1-7 • 7 fat kine (cows) eaten by 7 malnourished kine. • 7 good ears devoured by 7 thin ears (of corn) • There will be seven years of plenty, followed by seven years of famine. • Save up food in the first 7 years to use in the second 7.

  5. Pharaoh's Dream was part of the plan • What would have happened if Pharaoh hadn’t had the dream? • Had he not had the dream (and the Butler and Baker), Joseph would have stayed in prison. • Egypt would have suffered from the famine. • Joseph would have never reunited with his family • What if it hadn’t been a dream, maybe just a letter from a prophet? • Why didn’t the wise men interpret the dream?

  6. So, why all the dreaming? • First, it was a path for the Lord to bless Joseph, to bring him out of prison • It was something the Lord knew Joseph could do. Why? • Gen 39:21 • Gen 40:8, 41:15-16 • This is an opportunity to teach them • Do they learn? (Gen 40:37-38)

  7. Origin of Dreams • How do we know that a dream is from God? • Dreams from God are revelation. • How do we discern revelation from God? • D&C 50:9 • We must be worthy • v21-25 • It is understood • It edifies • It is light/goodness • v29-31 • You have to ask • If you don’t receive His Spirit, it’s not of God

  8. Elder Bednar, April 2011

  9. “Then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God” (D&C 121:45) • Joseph had this confidence • “Do not interpretations belong to God?” • “It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace” • Not a confidence in self, but trust in the Lord • This is the lesson of the story of Joseph • God works His plan through many different means • We need to be worthy to be part of that plan • We need to be worthy to discern the plan

  10. Notebook Ideas • Have you had a dream, or vivid thought that you believe may be meant as revelation? How did you respond? • What can you do to become more sensitive and discerning, to understand the will of God in your own life?

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