Chapter 42
Why did Joseph's brothers travel to Egypt?
There was famine in Canaan and their was grain for sale in Egypt
What is the name of the youngest brother?
Benjamin
Why does Joseph favor the youngest brother?
He is Joseph's immediate brother whereas the others are his half brothers
How did the brothers feel when they first found out it had been Joseph all along
Terrified
Who do the brothers end up buying the grain from? Do they know?
Joseph; no
Who is the father of Joseph and the brothers?
Jacob
Why did Joseph put a silver goblet in the youngest brother's bag?
So that he could later accuse the brothers of stealing and make the youngest stay with him as he is a "theif"
What does Joseph tell his brothers to do?
He tells them to load their animals and go back and bring their father and families back to him from Canaan and that he will give them the best of the land of Egypt
What does Joseph think his brothers are doing and what does he make them do to prove otherwise?
spies; Joseph kept one of the brothers in prison as the rest went back and told them not to return unless they brought their youngest brother back with them
Why is the father so protective of the youngest brother?
He is the only son left from his first wife as Joseph went missing
What is the relationship between Joseph's brothers?
They are close and care about each other
What is the first thing that happens in this chapter?
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers
What do the brother's find on their way back from Egypt?
Their money has been put back in their bags
What does the father send with the brothers on their second trip to Egypt?
the youngest brother, balm and honey, gum and resin, pistachios and almonds (gifts), double the money
What did Joseph fill his brothers bags with?
As much food as they can carry and each mans money, and in the youngest's a silver goblet
How is the passage related to Abraham and Sarah's covenant with God?
Their descendants are numerous as these sons are all descendants of God; they were promised the land of Canaan and that is where they live; they won't go hungry as Joseph is father of Pharaoh and has lots of provisions to share with his family
How are Joseph's brothers treated by him?
He treated them harshly at first then showed them some sympathy later on (he concealed himself and pretended not to know them)
What must the brothers do if they want to return to get more grain?
They must bring the youngest brother
What do the brothers tell Joseph about their father to convince Joseph to allow the youngest to return with them?
They say that if the youngest leaves their father will die as he is the only thing still keeping him alive
What messages do these Scripture passages reveal about the themes of Return, Reunion, and Reconciliation?
Forgiveness