Genesis 42:23-38

Genesis(35) (Part of the Joseph–Finding God's Plan in the Midst of Dysfunction and Disaster(19) series)
by Glen Osborn(152) on June 23, 2024 (Worship Service(164))

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Small Group Questions​​  ​​ ​​​​ ​​ June​​ 23, 2024

Tough Tactics from a Tender Heart ​​ ​​​​ Gen.​​ 42:23-38

 

  • Read Genesis 42:23-28. ​​ 

  • What tough tactics does Joseph use as he deals with his brothers? ​​ Why does he do this?

  • How do we see that Joseph has a tender heart toward his brothers? ​​ (Look for several examples in the passage) ​​​​ How does he show them grace?

  • Read Genesis 42:29-38.

  • What do we learn from the report of the brothers to Jacob and from his response?

  • Why were they afraid when they found the money in the top of their sacks?

  • Why did Jacob not want to send Benjamin with them? ​​ Why did Reuben off his sons as collateral? ​​ 

  • What is wrong with Jacob’s response in verse 36? ​​ What would have been a proper response?

  • In verse 38, what does Jacob reveal about his​​ feelings about his sons?

  • Read​​ Romans​​ 2:2-4. ​​ What response does God seek when he is gracious toward us?

  • Read Zephaniah 3:16-17. ​​ What does God’s Word say is His​​ perspective and actions toward you?

  • Prayer

    • Ask that you will respond rightly to God’s​​ tough and tender work in your life.

    • Pray that you will have a proper awareness of God’s love for you.

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