Joseph - Genesis 47
- How was God's plan being fulfilled when Joseph's brothers told Pharaoh they were shepherds and asked to live in Goshen, and Pharaoh granted their request? (Also see Genesis 46:2-4.)
- How has and is God's plan for your life being fulfilled?
- Jacob blesses Pharaoh twice, even though Pharaoh was thought of as a God and Jacob was only a despised shepherd. How and why was he able to do this? How does this relate to us as Christians?
- Jacob tells Pharaoh that his "years have been few and difficult." Why did he answer that way? If someone were to ask you to describe your life, how would you answer them?
- What were the advantages and the disadvantages of Joseph's plan to save the people of Egypt from famine? Are you a good administrator and planner?