Genesis 43-44

 

Homiletics                                                      Study – Genesis 2020-2021

Lesson     26                                                     Passage: Genesis 43-44

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jacob sends sons back to Egypt; exclaiming “I am bereaved”   (Genesis 43:1-15) a. Jacob (Israel) instructs sons to go back to Egypt for more food (1-2) b. Judah reminds father of criteria to see “the man” for food  (4-5) c. Jacob ask why this trouble was on him; telling of Benjamin (6) d. The son’s replied telling they just answered questions asked (7) e. Judah steps forward taking personal responsibility for Benjamin (8-10) f. Jacob agrees and instructs of gift and payment for food (11-13) g. Jacob prays for children and proclaims he is bereaved (14) h. Jacob’s sons hurry to Egypt (15

Jacob’s sons present themselves; Joseph sends brothers to home for a feast (Genesis 43:16-34) a. Joseph sees brothers with Benjamin  and orders feast (16) b. Brothers fearful as they are taken to Joseph’s home  (17-18) c. Brothers explain silver in sacks to servant  (19-22) d. Servant states God gives treasure acceptance (clue 1), Simeon returned and hospitality given (23-24) e. Joseph arrives with brothers bowing and he ask about his father (25-28) f. Joseph is emotional  and wept seeing Benjamin (29-31) g. Astonished they ate separately from Egyptians (clue 2) being seated before Joseph according to ages (clue 3)  (32-32-33) h. Benjamin receives five times portion of brothers (34)

Servant instructed to place cup in Benjamin’s sack; Judah attempts to mediate and be a substitute (Genesis 44) a. Joseph gives instructions to fill sacks with food, returning silver and placing his cup in Benjamins (1-2) b. Sent on their way the brothers were caught and challenged for Joseph’s cup (3-10) b. Cup found in Benjamin’s sack (11-13) c. Joseph challenged his brothers saying he can find things out by divination (14-15) d. Judah tries to mediate asking how can we prove innocence  and giving terms for guilt (16-17) e. Joseph refines terms of guilt (18) f. Judah describes situation to Joseph; telling of aged father and reason they came to Egypt (18-32) g. Judah offers to take place of Benjamin (33-34)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jacob sends sons back to Egypt; exclaiming “I am bereaved”	Genesis 43:1-15
Jacob’s sons present themselves; Joseph sends brothers to home for feast	Genesis 43:16-34
Servant instructed to place cup in Benjamin’s sack; Judah attempts to mediate and be substitute	Genesis 44

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Joseph’s brothers bow, feast, cup is found with Judah mediating

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT in life situations we all have a clue God’s presence; acceptance of Him is salvation.

Specific Application Questions

1	How has God intervened in your stressful situations and provided relief?
2	In what ways has God revealed Himself to you?
3	How has God redeemed you from troubling situations?

Principles to Remember

1	God has an answer to our needs
2	Joy comes in unity with God
3	We have a perfect mediator

Characteristic of God

God can astonish through his work.

Theme

It is alright; don’t be afraid God gives treasure.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?
God’s Heart – What does God care about?
Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today