Genesis 43:19-34
Genesis(35) (Part of the Joseph–Finding God's Plan in the Midst of Dysfunction and Disaster(19) series)
by Glen Osborn(148) on July 7, 2024 (Worship Service(160))
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Small Group Questions July 7, 2024
Subtly and Slowly forcing the Issue
Genesis 43:19-34
How have the pressures of life changed you into who you are today? Did it happen quickly, or take some time?
Read Genesis 43:19-22. Why did the brothers say the things they did to the manager? What was their concern?
Read Ephesians 2:8-10. What do we need to be aware of from these verses in light of the brothers attempt to pay their way?
Read Genesis 43:23-25. What surprising things did the manager say and do? Have you ever been surprised with someone you would not have expected to speak God’s message to you?
Read Genesis 43:26-30. Why was Joseph so overwhelmed with emotion?
Read Psalm 56:8. How does God respond to our emotional pain?
Read Genesis 43:31-34. How was Joseph testing his brothers? What subtle hints were taking place that something special was going on?
Read James 1:2,12. How do our responses in life demonstrate who we are? How are we to respond?
Pray
Ask God to help you see His working in your situations and that your response will be one of faith in Him.
Thank God that He understands your inner hurts and is always at work in your life.