Genesis 43:1-5
1. Did the brothers return with Benjamin right away?
2. What did Jacob want his sons to do now and why?
3. What did Judah ask of his father and why?
Genesis 43:6-7
1. Who is Israel?
2. Did Jacob want to know how the governor of Egypt knew of Benjamin?
3. What was Judah's answer?
Genesis 43:8-10
1. What is the urgency here?
2. What promises is Judah making to his father & about whom?
3. What do you think Juday means in verse 10?
Genesis 43:11-13
1. Why is Jacob changing his mind about letting them take Benjamin?
2. What does Jacob tell Judah to take with him?
3. Why double the money?
4. What is 'balm' & 'myrrh'?
Genesis 43:14-16
1. Whose mercy is Jacob relying on?
2. What is his hope?
3. Did the brothers take what their father told them to?
4. Do you think those around Joseph thought his behavior odd concerning the Israelites?
5. What did Joseph tell his overseer to do?
Genesis 43:17-20
1. Were the brothers worried about Joseph's intentions?
2. Who do the brothers talk to about the return of the money?
Genesis 43:21-24
1. What did the steward say to them?
2. Where did the steward take them?
3. What did they do there?
Genesis 43:25-27
1. When did Joseph arrive and for what purpose?
2. Who did Joseph inquire about?
Genesis 43:28-30
1. What is obeisance?
2. Have you ever 'made obeisance' to anyone? If so, who?
3. What did Joseph say to Benjamin?
4. What did Joseph do after he blessed Benjamin?
Genesis 43:31-34
1. What does it mean, 'set on bread'?
2. They served bread in three different places, why?
3. Did Joseph eat with the 'other' Egyptians?
4. The brothers were seated according to their birthright, why did this surprise them?
5. Simeon has been restored t them and Benjamin was shown kindness, do you think this explains their merriment?
