Joseph and His Brothers: Part Two

Joseph's brothers return to Egypt in search of food, bringing Benjamin along. The brothers secure needed provisions and begin their journey home. However, they are stopped by Joseph's steward, who accuses Benjamin of stealing Joseph's silver cup. The brothers are distraught and return to Egypt, where Judah offers to take Benjamin's sentence so that he can go free. Join us for session ten as we explore how Judah's sacrificial offer foreshadows the sacrifice Christ would one day make on our behalf. 

Verses Used:

Genesis 44:4-17

Genesis 42:22

Genesis 44:16

Genesis 44:32-34

Hebrews 7:22-25

Discussion Questions:

How do Joseph’s brothers demonstrate repentance?

Read 2 Corinthians 7:9-10. Why must sorrow precede repentance? What is the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow? Can you think of an example of each one?

Judah becomes surety (guarantor) to his father on behalf of Benjamin. What does this mean, and how is this a picture of what Christ did for us?

Explain the new covenant that Christ guarantees for us. See Hebrews 7:22, 9:15 and 10:10-18.

How do we continue to celebrate and remember the enactment of the new covenant Christ became surety (guarantor of) for? (See 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)