Genesis 42

The story of Joseph continues the lineage of the people of Israel - God’s chosen people. It is clear from beginning to end that God is more faithful to His people than they are to Him. We will see, in the life and times of Joseph, that in God’s sovereign plan nothing is wasted. In the end, our lives, like Joseph’s, will prove our great need for God’s salvation and that his plans and purposes for our lives are good.

DNA Questions:

Discover

Have you ever said or heard someone else say in regard to their life “I wouldn’t change anything”? What do you think of that statement? 

If you had a “do over”, what is the first thought that comes to mind that you would change? 

How could the statement “In God’s sovereign plan nothing is wasted” settle a trouble heart? 

Nurture 

As a follower of Jesus Christ, how does the knowledge of His not only forgiving your sin but, also, remembering it no more affect the way you view your life up to this point in time? 

Does knowing God works all things together for good for those who love Him cause you to quickly turn to Him?

How have you been “tested” and found the LORD to be faithful?

Act 

How would faithfully applying the truth of Romans 8:6 affect your decisions? 

What will you do to be better prepared for the tests that are sure to come your way?