Home Group Study Questions // June 8th
History Session 19: The Family Reunited
Genesis 45:5 – “And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.”
[Read Genesis 42-45]
- What circumstances led to Joseph and his family being reunited? What circumstances led Joseph to a place of prominence and governance in Egypt?
- In what specific ways do you see Joseph showing mercy or grace to his brothers in our story, despite testing his brothers?
- In Genesis 42:21-22, we begin to see remorse and conviction for what the brothers did to Joseph. What do Romans 8:1 and John 14:15-17 teach us about the conviction of the Holy Spirit? Why is this important to understand?
- How do you think you would have handled the situation that Joseph was in? In what ways did Joseph model Christ-like love in Chapters 42-45?
- How do we see God’s providence in this story? What does our story teach us about God’s sovereignty and our place in His perfect plan? How does this challenge you?
- What happens between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 45:1-8?
- What is Joseph’s response to the brothers when they come near to him in Genesis 45:5,8? What does his response tell us about Joseph’s faith and trust in the Lord?
- Why is their reconciliation so encouraging to us? The power of forgiveness and healing cannot be understated. How is it essential to the Christian life?