Gen. 34:1 – 42:38
Chap. 34: Conflict with the World
Ø What action precipitated the conflict between Jacob's family and the Shechemites?
Ø What can we learn from this event? Does the world play by the same rules that God's people observe?
Ø Is there a difference between the actions of Dinah's brothers and how we as Christ followers are to respond today?
35:1-9: Return to
Ø Perhaps had Jacob gone to
Ø What did Jacob and his clan have to do before being consecrated to God?
Ø Why did God change Jacob's name to
Ø What happened at
35:10-29: Birth and Death
Ø Benjamin was the twelfth son of Jacob and these twelve sons would make up the twelve original tribes of
Ø What was the significance of Reuben sleeping with one of his father's concubine? Were there consequences?
Ø As Isaac passes from the scene, God's promises are confirmed and passed on the Jacob.
Chap. 36: Esau's Descendants
Ø God's blessing of many offspring given to Abraham is continuing through both lines of Isaac – Jacob and Esau.
Ø What country does Esau's line become?
Ø What is the relationship between
Chap. 37: Dreams Cause Division
Ø What started the problems between Joseph and his brothers?
Ø Noticing a trend here with the fathers that we have studied so far? Application for us?
Ø Culturally, why were the dreams of Joseph so difficult for the brothers to accept?
Ø Is God constrained to follow man's customs and traditions when choosing those through whom He desire to work? Application for today?
Ø Did the actions of Joseph's brothers frustrate God's plan for Joseph? Is God still in control? Do you really believe that???
Chap. 38: Judah and Tamar
Ø Who was the instigator in the selling of Joseph to the Egyptians?
Ø What was the nationality was the woman
Ø What were the consequences to
Ø We will read later that "the sins of the fathers are carried down to the third and forth generations". Notice how the sin of deceit has been perpetuated through the generations from Isaac.
Ø If God's will is ignored or disobeyed, are there consequences? Why did God want His people to keep separate from the world? Does He want that for us? Why?
Chap. 39: Potiphar's Wife
Ø Why did Joseph prosper in
Ø How was Joseph able to resist the advances of Potiphar's wife?
Ø Did the Lord leave Joseph when he was arrested and placed into prison?
Ø Did God use Joseph in prison? Do our circumstances and/or location limit how the Lord can use us?
Chap. 40: The Cupbearer and the Baker
Ø Who provided the means for Joseph to get out of prison? Could Joseph take any credit for the opportunity?
Ø When God uses us in the lives of the unbeliever, should we expect anything from that individual?
Ø What should be the motive for helping/ministering to others?
41:1-40: Pharaoh's Dreams
Ø How long after the cupbearer promised Joseph he would put in a good work for him with Pharaoh did he remember and do it?
Ø When Pharaoh asked Joseph if he could help him, what was Joseph's response? What does that tell you about Joseph?
Ø Notice how God exalted Joseph because of his obedience!
41:41-57: Joseph in Authority
Ø How old was Joseph when he entered into Pharaoh's service? Significance?
Ø Was Joseph a "type" of Christ? In what way?
Chap. 42: Joseph's Brothers
Ø Why did Joseph hide his identity from his brothers for so long?
Ø Were the brothers experiencing the consequences of their sin of so many year ago?
Ø Was this a fulfillment of Joseph's earlier dreams?
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