Family Reunion

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: December, 2014

This lesson describes the final episode in Joseph's story where Jacob, Joseph and their families are reunited and settled in Egypt.

Discussion Questions

Summarize the reunion of Jacob and Joseph and answer the following questions:
- What is the significance of Jacob's statement in verse 30?
- What is significant about Jacob's family as shepherds in Egypt?
What is significant about the use of the word, "sojourn" in Genesis 47:4?
Summarize the interaction between Jacob and Pharaoh from Genesis 47:7-10 and discuss its significance.
What is significant about how the famine continuing and its impact on the world of the day, and how does this relate to Paul's teachings in Romans 13?
Why would Jacob insist on his body being returned to Canaan?
Summarize Jacob's blessings on his sons from Genesis 48.
How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?