life of Joseph
Why might it have been hard for Joseph to forgive his brothers?
1) His family might have starved to death because they could get no food
2) Any acceptions Clark gives
What was Josephs dream about?
"we were binding sheaves in the field , and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf." Or translation; his brothers bowed to Joseph in the dream.
put these in order:
Joseph is made second in command in Egypt
Joseph is sold as a slave
Joseph is put into jail
He interprets the other prisoners' dreams
Joseph forgives his brothers
Joseph has a dream and tells his brothers
Joseph has a dream and tells his brothers
Joseph is sold as a slave
Joseph is put into jail
He interprets the other prisoners' dreams
Joseph is made second in command in Egypt
Joseph forgives his brothers
Did Joseph forgive his Brothers?
Yes
How might thing have turned out differently if he didn't forgive his brothers?
(No correct answer)
Why is it important to forgive/apologize?
Forgive/apologize = repenting
How did his brothers react to his dream?
They reacted as if Joseph was commanding them to be obedient to him.
True or False?
Joseph blamed his brothers for stealing and found them innocent.
False
Did Josephs brothers feel guilty for what they did?
YES
How were the relationships different from in the beginning and the end?
Beginning: brothers hated him
End: brothers loved him
What is one way you can find help/meaning in your trials?
Possible answers:
1) Pray
2) faith
3) ask
4) scriptures