Discussion Questions for Genesis 41:46-42:26
Gen 41:46-42:5 Why did Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt?
Gen 42:6-26 What were the dreams Joseph remembered (42:9)? How do you think Joseph felt about what his brothers had done to him? How do you think his brothers felt? What do they understand about God?
Discussion Questions for Genesis 43:1-34
Gen 43:1-8 Why doesn’t Israel want his sons to go back to Egypt? What does he understand about God?
Gen 43:9-34 How do you think you would feel if you were Joseph’s brothers? What if you were Joseph, how would you treat your brothers?
Food for thought...
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives. My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defence—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is He is the one who turns aside God's wrath, taking away our sins, and not only ours but also but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 1:8-2:2; NIV)