Wednesday night, the 6th ... we start the new year with Joseph and His Family - Genesis 37. Come one come all!

Week 1: Joseph and His Family - Genesis 37
For starters: We are told in Genesis 37:3 that Jacob made Joseph a varicolored tunic (ornate robe, coat of many colors). What was the significance of this tunic/coat?

How would you describe Joseph’s relationship with his brothers?


What part did their father play in the sibling relationship?

Could Joseph have prevented the jealousy of his brothers? Why or why not?

How would you describe Joseph’s relationship with his father, Jacob?

In verses 21-27 Reuben and Judah came to Joseph’s defense. Can we determine why these two would try to save Joseph?

How do you see God’s sovereign hand at work throughout this chapter?

How do you see God’s hand at work in your own life?

How was God already developing Joseph’s gifts at the age of 17?

How is God developing your gifts?

Application:

God “broke” Joseph by taking him out of comfortable circumstances

and stretching him. God often has to “break” us before He can use us.

• How has God “broken” you? How did it “strengthen” you?
• Are you willing to let God do whatever He needs to in your life to make you usable to Him? If not, why? Be honest with the Lord, and ask Him to make you willing, trusting His loving and sovereign hand in your life.