Genesis 47:13-28

Genesis(35) (Part of the Joseph–Finding God's Plan in the Midst of Dysfunction and Disaster(19) series)
by Glen Osborn(162) on August 11, 2024 (Worship Service(175))


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Small Group Questions​​  ​​ ​​​​ ​​ August​​ 11, 2024

God Has Provided a Savior ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Genesis 47:13-28

 

  • Read Genesis 47:13-28. ​​ What caused this famine​​ and how​​ bad was it? ​​ How far into the famine are they? ​​ What role was Joseph playing and how did he get there?

  • What did Joseph do with the money the people paid for food? ​​ What does this show us about​​ him and​​ his leadership?

  • How does Joseph handle the statement of the people: “Our money is gone. ​​ Please give us food or we will die before your very eyes?” ​​ 

  • After this plan, then what happened? ​​ What did Joseph suggest for them to be able to get more food?  ​​​​ How did the people respond? ​​ Why was this acceptable? ​​​​ 

  • How did​​ Joseph​​ provide a win-win situation so that there was not an uprising? ​​ Where did Joseph learn such leadership skills?

  • How was Pharaoh blessed by Joseph’s leadership? ​​ What was Joseph’s plan that would ensure the people having food, Pharaoh’s rule strengthened, and the people satisfied? ​​ Why do you think they reacted positively to being taxed 20%?

  • Read John 6:35. ​​ How are we needy for food and water? ​​ How has Jesus provided? ​​ 

  • Read Matthew 16:24-26. ​​ What is to be our response to God’s provision for us in Jesus? ​​ What are we to give for this?

  • Prayer

  • Thank God for His providing Jesus as our Savior.

  • Recommit yourself to giving up all for Jesus.

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