Genesis 45:1-3
1. In verse 1 Joseph 'caused every man to go out from him', including his brothers?
2. Did Joseph cry? If so, did anyone of Pharoah's house over hear?
3. Why were Joseph's brothers terrified?
Genesis 45:4-8
1. How did Joseph see his brother's treachery?
2. Do you think you would see the Hand of God in treacherous behavior toward you?
Genesis 45:9-15
1. What did Joseph ask his brothers to do concerning their father?
2. Do you think Joseph was in a rush to see he father? If yes, can you imagine why?
3. Was Joseph unhappy, angry or overjoyed to see his brothers?
Genesis 45:16-20
1. Had Pharoah found out about Joseph's family?
2. How did Pharoah react?
3. What did Pharoah command of Joseph's family?
4. Reflect a moment on verse 20. How enormously blessed do you think Joseph and his family must have felt?
Genesis 45:21-24
1. Make a list of all the blessings the brothers were given to take home.
2. What did Joseph say to his brothers as they departed?
3. What do think 'fall not out of the way' means?
Genesis 45:25-28
1. When the brothers arrived and told Jacob that Joseph was alive how did Jacob react?
2. What does 'heart fainted' mean?
a. Jacob had a stroke?
b. Jacob passed out cold?
c. Neither of the above?
d. Both of the above?
3. What caused Jacob to finally believe his sons?
4. What does it mean, 'spirit of Jacob their father revived'?
a. His heart was instantly healed from having a stroke?
b. He awoke from a dead faint?
c. Neither of the above?
d. Both the above?
5. Did Jacob agree to go and see Jacob?
