What Really Happened to Pharaoh’s Butler and Baker?

In this compelling reading of Genesis Chapter 40, we continue the journey of Joseph in prison, where God’s presence and favor remain with him. Two important prisoners — Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker — each have troubling dreams, and Joseph steps forward to interpret them through God’s wisdom.
This chapter prepares the way for Joseph’s rise to power and highlights the truth that God works even in the darkest places.
✨ Highlights from Genesis 40:
• Joseph meets Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker in prison.
• Both men have dreams they cannot understand.
• Joseph declares, “Interpretations belong to God,” and explains their meanings.
• The cupbearer is restored to Pharaoh’s service.
• The baker is executed, fulfilling Joseph’s interpretation.
• Despite Joseph’s kindness, the cupbearer forgets him, leaving Joseph in prison.
This chapter teaches about faithfulness, patience, and trusting God’s timing, even when answers seem delayed.
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