Genesis 44:1-5
1. Besides money what else did Joseph order put into his brother's sack?
2. What did Joseph tell his steward to do in verses 4-5?
Genesis 44:6-9
1. Were Joseph's brothers aware that among their sacks there was money and Joseph's silver cup?
2. How sure were the brothers, sure enough to be liable, responsible and accountable?
3. What did they offer as surety?
Genesis 44:10-13
1. Did Joseph's steward accept their guarantee?
2. Did the brothers drag their feet fearfully? If not, what was written that causes you to think otherwise?
3. Did the steward open each brother's sack?
4. Will the silver cup found? If so, which brother had it?
5. How did the brothers react to the out come of the search?
Genesis 44:14-17
1. Did the brothers continue their journey home with Benjamin?
2. When Joseph stood before his brothers, which brother spoke to him?
3. What did the brother say to Joseph?
4. How did Joseph answer his brother?
Genesis 44:18-34
1. How do you think Joseph may have felt as Judah related this story to him?
2. How do you think you might have reacted if you were in similar circumstances?
3. What did Judah mean in verse 34 "...the evil that shall come upon my father"?
a. Spoiled, ruined, wicked, lost soul?
b. Affliction, distress, grief, misery, wretchedness?
c. None of the above?
4. If you answered 'a' or 'b' in question #3, how do you know which is correct?
