GENESIS

LESSON FIFTY-TWO

(Chapter 42)

1. How far reaching was the famine? (Gen. 41:45)

2. Why did Jacob think that he could buy Egyptian corn? (Gen. 41:57)

3. Why didn't Joseph's brothers recognize him?

4. How long had it been since Joseph dreamed the dreams of (Gen. 41:9)? (Gen. 37:2-7, 41:46)

5. Why did Joseph want his youngest brother Benjamin?

6. Why did Joseph choose Simeon as a hostage? (Gen. 34:25)

7. Can you see Joseph's compassion in (Gen. ch. 42)? (Gen. 42:24)

8. Why did Joseph put their money back?

9. Why did Joseph's brothers worry about the money being in their sacks?

10. How do you suppose Joseph recognized his brothers?