[READ GENESIS 45]

1.   When Joseph revealed who he was to his brethren, why could they not answer him?

        Ans.: For they were troubled at his presence.

2.    What did Joseph say (vs.4) to help them to understand he really was their brother?

        Ans.: I am Joseph's your brother whom ye sold into Egypt.

3.    Why did Joseph tell them they should not grieve that they sold him?

        Ans.:  God did send me before you to preserve life.

4.    At this point, how many years of famine had there been?

        Ans.:  Two.

5.    How many years of the famine remained?

        Ans.:  Five.

6.    Who was it then that actually sent Joseph into Egypt?

        Ans.: God.

7.    To what status did God elevate Joseph over Pharaoh, Pharaoh's house and Egypt?

        Ans.:  A father to Pharaoh, lord over his house, and a ruler over all Egypt.

8.    Where did Joseph send his brothers, and what instructions did he give them?

        Ans.: Go to his father and tell him that God made him lord over Egypt and then come down to him.

9.    What promise did Joseph make to his brothers?

    Ans.: That he would nourish them in Egypt.

10. What was Pharaoh's reaction to the news that the men were Joseph's brothers?

    Ans.: Bring your father to Egypt and I will give you the good of the land.

11. What did Joseph give his brothers?

    Ans.: Changes of clothing.

12. What did he give to Benjamin?

    Ans.: 300 pieces of silver and 5 changes of clothing.