The story of Joseph has been described as a ‘soap opera’. We might certainly say that to someone coming to it for the first time; it’s a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Joseph becomes the instrument through which God protects His covenant nation and His Messianic purposes. God’s plans never fail; even when circumstances might suggest otherwise. As one writer puts it: “Joseph’s confidence was not in his ability to understand his circumstances; his confidence was in the God of all circumstances” (H J Berry).
May that increasingly be our testimony as we go on this adventure with Joseph in the coming months.
| Study No. | Title | Study Hand-out | Leaders Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Genesis 37:1-11:“God meant it for good.” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 2. | Genesis 37:12-24:“Here comes this Dreamer” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 3. | Genesis 37:12-24:“Sold for twenty pieces of silver” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 4. | Genesis 39:1-10:“The Lord was with Joseph” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 5. | Genesis 39:11-23:“But one day…” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 6. | Genesis 40:1-23:“Prison and Providence” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 7. | Genesis 41:1-13:“After two whole years…” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 8. | Genesis 41:14-36:From the pit to the Palace | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 9. | Genesis 41:37-57:“Can we find a man like this?” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 10. | Genesis 42:1-17:“All roads lead to Egypt” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 11. | Genesis 42:18-38:“When the past catches up with you” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 12. | Genesis 42:18-38:“When conscience catches up with you” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 13. | Genesis 43:16-34:“Is there such a thing as a free lunch?” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 14. | Genesis 44:1-13:“The Final Test!” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 15. | Genesis 44:14-34:“Mercy: the only hope” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 16. | Genesis 45:1-15:“A Day to remember!” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 17. | Genesis 45:16-28:“You shall eat the fat of the land!” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 18. | Genesis 46:1-27:“So Israel took his journey…” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 19. | Genesis 46:28-47:6:“The Great Reunion” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 20. | Genesis 47:7-26:“Settlers; yet Sojourners” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 21. | Genesis 48:27-48:22:“So Israel took his journey…” | [icon_file_pdf] | [icon_download] |
| 22. | Genesis 49:1, 8-12, 22-26:“Not the end of the story” | [icon_file_pdf] | |
| 23. | Genesis 49:33-50:14:“They went; they returned” | [icon_file_pdf] |