Genesis 42:1-5
1. Are Jacob's sons perplexed about what to do?
2. Is their father Jacob the only one of wisdom?
3. Where does Wisdom come from?
4. What does Jacob tell his sons to do?
5. Did all the brothers go to Egypt?
6. Who was left behind and why?
Genesis 42:6-8
1. Did Joseph recognize his brothers?
2. Did they recognize Joseph?
Genesis 42:9-12
1. What dreams are remembered? (Gen.37)
2. What accusation did Joseph make against his brothers?
3. Did his brother's deny it?
4. Did Joseph appear to believe them?
Genesis 42:13-16
1. How many total brothers are there, including Joseph?
2. What is the test Joseph is demanding?
3. While the test is under way where are Joseph's brothers to be kept?
Genesis 42:17-20
1. How many days were the brothers in prison?
2. How many of the brothers does Joseph plan to keep in prison?
3. Is Joseph allowing the brothers to take food to their families?
Genesis 42:21-25
1. Have the brothers concluded that it is all their fault that they are in trouble? If so, why?
2. Did Joseph hear his brothers confessing their guilt?
3. Do you think Joseph was sad or glad of things he over heard?
4. Which brother was bound while which brother watched?
5. Did Joseph take payment for the grain he gave to his brothers?
Genesis 42:26-28
1. Why were the brothers upset by their money being restored?
2. Thinking they are in trouble, who is the first person they blame?
Genesis 42:29-34
1. Where did the brothers go for counsel when they returned home?
2. What do the brothers mean when they say, 'true' men?
3. In verse 30 how did they describe Joseph?
4. In verse 34 what does traffick mean?
Genesis 42:35-38
1. Is Jacob willing to part with another son?
2. What promise does Reuben give his father in verse 37?
3. Does Jacob agree to let Benjamin go? If not, why not?
