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Genesis 43, 44
What made Jacob decide to send his son’s back to Egypt? (43:1, 2)
What did Joseph use his cup for? (44:5). Refer back to Gen 41:45. Has Joseph been
influenced by his culture?
Note the sentence the brothers were ready to assign to themselves. (44:9)
Have the hearts and character of the brothers changed over the years? (Chapter 45)
Proverbs 26
How important is it to be reliable? (26:6) Have you been a faithful messenger with God’s
Word to the world? (26:6, 7)
Matthew 16
What was the disciples’ focus the frustrated their understanding? (16:8)
How does v16:23 relate to v16:6? Read on through 16:24-28 and consider.
Week 4, Day 2: Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Genesis 45, 46
What was Joseph’s perspective on what had been done to him? (45:5-8) Who is control of
your situations and circumstances? Can sinners around you frustrate God’s Will for you?
How do you think Joseph’s brothers felt at the reunion of Joseph and his father? (46:29,
30)
Does Joseph speak of what had been done to him at his brothers’ hands?
Proverbs 27
What sort of relationships does God want you to have with those around you? (27:10)
What sort of life will you live if you lack wisdom? (27:12)
Matthew 17
What is man’s response to God’s holy presence? (17:6) What does Jesus say in response?
(17:7)
What experiences do Jesus’ inner circle have with him that everyone else doesn’t? (17:9)
Would you suppose that these encounters would eliminate their lack of faith so that they
would remain courageous at the face of persecution?
Consider 17:12 with 12:39; 13:14, 15; 16:2-4. What activities of God are missed today?
What authority did Jesus give his disciples, and why did they fail? (17: 16, 17, 20)
What does Jesus require of those who would follow him? (17:20)
Genesis 47, 48
Where did Joseph settle his father and brothers? (47:6) What do you think the Egyptians
will think about this?
What does Jacob say about his life? (47:9) Did his life have to be that way?
What did Joseph demand of all the Egyptians for the food he collected from them earlier?
(47:14-21) Do you think God condones this? Review Proverbs 28:8. How do you think
this behavior will impact the Egyptian opinion of the Jew? How does God deal with those
who treat others unfairly? Review Matthew 7:2, look ahead at Mark 4:24, and Luke 6:38.
Also look at Proverbs 21:13.
Who were the only people Joseph did not place in complete servitude? (47:22, 27)
Why do you think the Egyptians may have grown to hate and fear the Jews? (48:27)
Does God always work the way we want or expect Him to? (48:18-19)
Does God often reveal His plans to His servants? (48:19) Review Matthew 11:25 and
16:17.
Did God expect His people to “be fruitful, multiply, and subdue the earth?” (48:19)
Proverbs 28
Does obedience affect your prayers? (28:9) Look again at Matthew 15:9.
What does God expect you to do with sin? (28:13)
Matthew 18
What does it mean to change and become like a little child? (18:2-4) How important is it
that we know the answer to this?
What is God most concerned with? (18:12-14) What are you most concerned with?
What is the model for Christians in handling conflict with others? (18:15-17)
What happens to those who don’t forgive others from their hearts? (18:35) How often
must Christians forgive? (18:22). Why do Christians have no choice but to forgive
unconditionally and totally? (18:26, 27)
Genesis 49, 50
How does Jacob know what will happen in the future? (49:3)
Does sin always have consequences even if there is no near-term impact? (49:4) Who
knows of Reuben’s sin?
Where can a desire for a life of comfort and ease lead you? (49:14, 15)
Does God know that painful situations might be appropriate for you as he blesses you?
(49:28)
Did Joseph’s brothers ever really feel forgiven by Joseph? (50:15) How do you think this
affected their relationship with Joseph?
What was Joseph’s perspective on what had been done to him? (50:20) Do you think his
attitude contributed to his unprecedented success? What is your attitude when others sin
against you?
Consider what is going on between Joseph and his brothers. Read Gen 50:21 and
compare with 1John 4:18. Have you asked for God’s forgiveness? If so, have you freely
accepted it? If, not, how does that affect your life and relationship with your Heavenly
Father?
What do the righteous care about? (29:7) Who did Jesus focus most of his attention on?
What do wise men have a unique ability to do? (29:8) Look again at Proverbs 16:7.
Who is in control of all situations and circumstances? (29:13) Did Joseph understand
this?
What happens when a people forget God’s Word? (29:18) How does this verse relate to
29:15, 17?
How does 29:19 relate to 29:18? What is the difference between being a servant and a
son?
What position does guilt place you in? (29:24) What position does that place you in as a
sinner and your ability to testify against other sinners around you before the Lord?
Whose approval do you seek in everything you do? (29:25) Who do you trust to bring
you justice? (29:26) Who do you trust? What motivates you to do what you do every
day?
What causes divorce? (19:8) When is divorce allowed according to Jesus? (19:9)
Why did Jesus as the man this question? (19:17) Compare with Matthew 16:17.
Was this man humble in spirit, and did he really love his neighbors as himself? (19:19,
20) Compare with Proverbs 30:12.
What was it that the man ultimately could not really do? (19:21) Have you totally
surrendered?
Exodus 1, 2
What command of God’s for His people did Jacobs clan follow? (1:7)
What did the Egyptians do to the Jews after Joseph had placed all of Egypt in servitude?
(1:11)
How old are concepts of social engineering? How does God feel about the topic? (1:15-
17)
How hard is it to let a baby die that you have seen? (1:6) Do you think Moses’ mother
knew this when she had him floated to Pharoah’s daughter’s bath area?
What do people usually say when you point out what they are doing wrong? (2:14) See
Gen 19:9
Proverbs 30
Note that Agur son of Jakeh understands that God has a Son, and he desparately wants to
know his name. (30:4)
What is the fate of those who don’t respect their parents? (30:11, 17)
What is the root cause of the sinful character traits described in 30:12-14. Didn’t Jesus
comment on all these?
Does the Bible warn of trouble when a wife feels unloved? (30:23) How does this verse
relate to the story of Rachael and Leah?
What is a good idea if you have stuck your foot in your mouth? (30:32)
Matthew 20
Can anyone who has received God’s mercy ever demand fairness or equality from God?
Is God always just and always merciful? In our position, how should we treat others, and
how should we feel about God’s mercy towards others?
How does Jesus measure greatness and true leadership? (20:26, 27)
Exodus 3, 4
Does God want you to trust in your strength to accomplish His purposes, or your reliance
on Him? (3:11, 12)
How does God work in the hearts of others to provide for His servants? (3:21)
Compare verses 4:3-9 with Matthew 12:39 and Matthew 16:4. Do you need something
physical to have faith in the invisible?
Does your lack of faith limit how you serve God? (4:14)
Does God demand obedience from His ambassadors? (4:24)
Proverbs 31
What makes some people prone to drink too much? (31:6-7) Do you think this possibly
sheds light on the drunkenness of Noah and Lot after they both experienced tremendous
destruction and loss? What were the consequences of their drunkenness?
Do you defend those who cannot defend themselves? (31:8) How about during gossip
sessions?
Compare Proverb 31 with Proverbs 2:16, 12:4, 19:13, 21:9, 21:19, 25:24, 27:15. Where
do noble wives come from? (19:14) What may be one reason a wife does not display
noble behavior? Proverbs 30:23
Psalms 10
Does God sometimes seem very distant? (10:1) Where is the professor while you are
taking an exam?
Do sinners often think that they have gotten away with their sin? (10:11) But is God
aware and in control? (10:14)
Exodus 5, 6
Why did Pharaoh feel that he did not need to obey the Lord? (5:2)
Will obeying God often result in pain and sacrifice? Will this test your faith? (5:7-22)
Proverbs 1
Where does knowledge come from, and who cannot accept it? (1:7)
Compare 1:10 with 25:26.
To have wisdom, what must you respond to what? (1:23) How does this relate to Gen
19:19?
If you are not humble in spirit, what will surely overtake you? (1:26, 27)
What do people often do too late? (1:28) Compare with Isaiah 55:6
Psalms 11, 12
Where is the only place you can seek refuge? (11:1) Is God always in control and always
faithful?
Does it sometimes seem like there are no good people left? (12:1)