Genesis 43

Bible Study Notes – Genesis 43. Joseph’s continued reconciliation with his brothers, Did he recognise & acknowledge Gods presence in his circumstances? Introduction & setting the context. Have you ever met someone that you have not seen for a number of years – a family member or perhaps a very close friend from school days. […]

Genesis 32

Bible Study Notes – Genesis 32. Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau & has an encounter with The Lord. Introduction – Highlights of period with Uncle Laban (Genesis 29 – 31). How many years did Jacob spend with his uncle Laban – Genesis 31: 41. 14 years to obtain Rachel & Leah plus 6 […]

Genesis 46/7

Bible Study Notes – Genesis 46 & 47. Joseph’s reconciliation with his father & the family settle in Egypt, The Lord will remain faithful to his promises & plans for our lives. Introduction & setting the context. Last week we reflected on Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers. We now continue the story reflecting on, Joseph’s […]

Exodus 5

Bible Study Preparation – Exodus 9. The Lord Demonstrates His Sovereign Authority & Power over Pharaoh. – “Pharaoh’s heart was hardened & he would not let the Israelites go” (9:35). The story so far,Refer and update the chart for the plagues described in chapter 9.What was the Lords purpose in sending Moses & Aaron to Pharaoh?To […]

Exodus 9

The Lord Demonstrates His Sovereign Authority & Power over Pharaoh.– “Pharaoh’s heart was hardened & he would not let the Israelites go” (9:35). • The story so far,• Refer and update the chart for the plagues described in chapter 9.• What was the Lords purpose in sending Moses & Aaron to Pharaoh?• To bring his […]

Exodus 19

The Israelites Continue their Journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.    – Israel’s Encounter with the Lord at Mount Sinai  – (Obedience & Consecration). Jethro’s advice to his son-in-law Moses. Summarise the key role Moses was advised to adopt in leading the people, 18:19 – 20. List the key attributes required of the new […]

Genesis 40

Joseph interprets Dreams whilst in Prison, Had God forgotten Joseph or was it within his sovereign timing & control? Introduction & setting the context. Have you ever woken up from a dream that troubled you because it had seemed so real at the time?  In this chapter, we have the story of two men who […]

Genesis 50

The Deaths of Jacob & Joseph, “God meant it for good” – His Sovereign Plan & He is in control – Gen 50:20. Looking back, Observing Gods hand in the lives of Abraham & his descendants. As we reflect on your own lives can we recall circumstances when we thought everything was against us but […]

Genesis 38

The family account of Judah & his Daughter-in-Law Tamar in Israel’s history, Contrasting Judah’s sinful character compared to the virtue of Joseph. Introduction & setting the context. As you read chapter 38 reflect on why the writer Moses includes this account, sometimes known as the Judah-interlude, within the chapters recounting the story of Joseph. Commentators […]