Genesis 43:1-18
Genesis(35) (Part of the Joseph–Finding God's Plan in the Midst of Dysfunction and Disaster(19) series)
by Glen Osborn(148) on June 30, 2024 (Worship Service(160))
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Small Group Questions June 30, 2024
Famine and Fear Force a Tough Decision
Genesis 43:1-18
Have you ever said you wouldn’t do something, and then because of circumstances, you do that very thing? Have you ever told God no, and eventually said yes?
Read Genesis 43:1-10. What forces Jacob to send the sons back to Egypt? Why was he not willing to have Benjamin go along?
What was Jacob’s response to Judah? (v.6) What does this show us about Jacob?
What forced the issue? (v.8) Read Genesis 37:26-27. What changes do we see in Judah?
Read Genesis 43:11-18. What does Jacob insist on once he reluctantly agrees to let Benjamin go? Why would these be important things to him? What is he trying to accomplish?
How did Joseph respond to their return? Is this what the brother’s expected? What were they afraid of?
How has God used struggles in your life to move you to a different place? How have you changed as a result?
God forces Jacob to give up someone precious. He touches us in tender places to get us to surrender. Have you seen this in your life and others?
Read 1 Peter 5:6 and Romans 12:1-2. What does God’s Word tell us to do? What is the promise if we do?
Prayer
Humble and submit yourself to God. Give Him all of you as a living sacrifice and let Him lead.