Chapter 43 Joseph and the meal with his siblings.

EXPLORING GENESIS SERIES.

THE BIBLE: EXPLORING GENESIS  SERIES ICON.

Chapter 43

Then came the years of famine, and from over the entire land people came to Egypt to buy corn from Joseph.  Jacob too sends his sons. When the brothers present themselves to him, Joseph does not let himself be recognised and gives him corm on the condition that Benjamin who was not with them, should be presented to him. Jacob finally accept that the fact that Benjamin has to go and the brothers present themselves again to him. 

Joseph does not reveal his identity to them yet but suffers his grief alone. When he had composed himself, he provides them a meal. The brothers are amazed at his generosity since they do not know his real identity.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS.

1. What do we do for those in the world who experience famine- physical and spiritual famine?
2. Are we able, even in times of difficulty, to be generous with our own resources (like Jacob)?
3. Are we able to let go of something or someone in times of necessity for the greater good?
4. How well do we prepare our emotional being for reconciliation?
5. Are we able to share our grief with others or do we have to mask it and suffer alone?
6. Are we able to give to those who have hurt us?
7. How do you think you would feel if you were in Joseph’s shoes?
8. What qualities do you admire in Joseph and how might these assist you to be a better person?
9. What stops us from recognising our brothers/sisters?
10. Do you allow your generosity with others to go unnoticed?
11. What prevents us from revealing our real identity to others?