Joseph, “I Seek my Brethren”

Workbook of the BC Youth Conference, July 16-23, 2011

Joseph is a really fascinating character and as we take a look at different events in his life, we will hopefully appreciate his example more as we see some powerful lessons from his faith and commitment to serving God. Also, we will see…

Joseph is a really fascinating character and as we take a look at different events in his life, we will hopefully appreciate his example more as we see some powerful lessons from his faith and commitment to serving God. Also, we will see some beautiful types of Christ in Joseph’s life, that will help us better appreciate the life and example of our Lord Jesus.The theme from Joseph’s life that we’ve chosen is, “I seek my brethren” taken from Genesis 37:16.
This first part of the workbook, that we’d called “short answer questions”, should refresh your memory on some of the events you know well, and get you familiar with some of the details you may not know so well. This should provide a good basis for the second part of the book, that we’d call “research questions”.

Both parts of the workbook will be divided up into the following sections:

  1. Joseph and his brethren in Canaan (Gen. 37)
  2. Joseph and the Egyptians (Gen. 39-41)
  3. Joseph and his brethren – Tribulation (Gen. 42:1 – 43:14)
  4. Joseph and his brethren – Purification (Gen 43:15 – 44:34)
  5. Joseph and his brethren – Revelation (Gen. 45-46)
  6. Joseph and his family in Egypt (Gen. 47-50)

The second part of the workbook, unlike past years, will be shorter than the first part and will have some options for you (for example, choose 6 research questions out of 20 to do). The second part will cover (for the most part) the same chapters as the first. But, we hope it will allow for a little more open and in-depth study – a chance for you to dig a little deeper into some specific events, places or ideas to help you get a better appreciation for Joseph and different events and people in his life.

Table of Contents

  • Workbook Introduction
  • Useful Resources and Study Materials

  • PART ONE: Short Answer Questions

  • Section 1: Joseph and his Brethren in Canaan
  • Section 2: Joseph and the Egyptians
  • Section 3: Joseph and His Brethren - Tribulation
  • Section 4: Joseph and His Brethren - Purification
  • Section 5: Joseph and His Brethren - Revelation
  • Section 6: Joseph and His Family in Egypt

  • PART TWO: Research Questions

  • Acknowledge “God meant it unto good” (Genesis 50:20)
  • Choose “Joseph went after his brethren” (Genesis 37:17)
  • Try “the LORD was with Joseph” (Genesis 39:2)