Key Thought: Even though Israel living in Egypt contrasts with the hope of the promised land, Joseph points to another place where God will bring them to the land sworn to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
June 25, 2022

1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 47:23-26.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What spiritual truths and principles can we kind in Israel leaving the land of promise for Egypt?
3. Personal Application: What obligations does our faith place upon us in how we treat others? Share your thoughts..
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Why should we pay taxes if the government isn’t using our money correctly? Why should we pay tithe if the church isn’t using our money correctly?’” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Genesis 48:16-20..

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why did Jacob bless Joseph’s two sons here, and not his other grandsons?
3. Personal Application: How have we ourselves received the blessings of Israel? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why did Israel mention the angel that redeemed him from all evil as the one to bless Joseph’s children? Who was this angel? Was Israel a prophet in predicting the history of the two sons by placing his right hand on the younger son?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Genesis Genesis 49:1-28.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. What prophecy is given here, and why is it important?
3. Personal Application: What involvement have you had in the future of your children and understanding of their character traits? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “What is the significance of Jacob blessing each one of his sons in a different way?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Genesis 49:29-50:21.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why did it matter to Joseph where he was buried after he died?
3. Personal Application: With families being scattered all over the country and world, does it matter to you where you are buried when you die? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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