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All Things Work Together for Good
(Lesson 20)

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Introduction:

         1. The Bible contains many illustrations of the principle revealed in Romans 8:28.
         2. For example, Genesis shows how all things worked together for good in Joseph's life.
         3. In this lesson we are covering the information presented in ch.42.
         4. There are several things we must keep in mind.
             a. (15:13-14) God told Abraham that his descendants would live in a foreign land 400 years -- the stage
                 was being set for that promise to be fulfilled.
             b. (37:5-11) Joseph had 2 dreams which indicated that his family would bow before him.
             c. (ch.41) Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and became the second ruler in Egypt.
                 1) Joseph was put in charge of storing up grain for the famine.
                 2) (vs.56-57) The effect of the famine was widespread.
         5. In ch.42, Joseph's brothers traveled to Egypt to buy grain.

Discussion:


I.           (vs.1-5) IN  CANAAN,  JACOB  AND  HIS  FAMILY  WERE  AFFECTED  BY  THE  FAMINE


         A. Jacob heard that grain was available in Egypt.
         B. He instructed ten of his sons to travel to Egypt and purchase grain so they could live.

II.          (vs.6) JACOB'S  SONS  APPEARED  BEFORE  JOSEPH


         A. Whoever came to Egypt to buy grain had to deal with Joseph.
         B. Notice that Joseph's brothers bowed before him -- his dream came to pass.

III.         (vs.7-13) JOSEPH  INTERROGATED  HIS  BROTHERS


         A. Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him.
         B. (vs.23) Joseph concealed his identity by speaking to his brothers through an interpreter.
         C. Joseph accused his brothers of being spies.
         D. They denied being spies, but as they talked to Joseph they let him know several things.
             1. They let Joseph know that Jacob was still alive.
             2. They also let Joseph know that Benjamin was with Jacob.

IV.         (vs.14-20) JOSEPH  PRESENTED  HIS  PLAN  TO  DETERMINE  WHETHER  HIS  BROTHERS  WERE  SPIES


         A. (vs.14-17) He first said that one of his brothers would be allowed to return to Canaan so he could bring
             Benjamin to Egypt.
         B. (vs.18-20) After three days Joseph said he would keep one of his brothers in prison while the others
             brought Benjamin from Canaan to Egypt.

V.          (vs.21-24) JOSEPH'S  BROTHERS  REMEMBERED  WHAT  THEY  HAD  DONE  TO  HIM


         A. About 22 years had passed, but they remembered how Joseph felt when they mistreated him.
         B. Reuben reminded his brothers that he had tried to rescue Joseph.
         C. Their consciences were hurting them.
         D. Joseph understood what they were saying, and he had to leave so he could cry.
         E. Joseph returned and had Simeon bound.

VI.         (vs.25-28) SOMETHING  ELSE  HAPPENED  TO  MAKE  JOSEPH'S  BROTHERS  THINK  THAT  GOD  WAS
             PUNISHING  THEM


         A. Joseph gave grain to his brothers, and he had their money put in the containers with the grain.
         B. When one brother found his money they were afraid, wondering what God was doing to them.

VII.        (vs.29-34) JACOB'S  SONS  TOLD  HIM  WHAT  HAD  HAPPENED


VIII.       (vs.35-38) JACOB'S  REACTION


         A. Jacob also became afraid.
         B. He was concerned that everything had turned against him.
         C. Even though Reuben offered to give his two sons to his father, Jacob refused to allow Benjamin to go
             to Egypt.
             1. In his mind he had already lost Joseph and Simeon.
             2. He could not bear the thought of losing Benjamin.
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