Jacob Trusts in the Lord’s Mercy - Genesis 43:1–14

• Conflict between father and sons
  • Genesis 43:1–10
• Instructions to trust in the Lord’s Mercy
  • Genesis 43:11–14
  • Genesis 17:1–5
  • Genesis 35:9–12
  • Esther 4:16

The Sons of Jacob Fear Joseph Instead of Trusting in the Lord’s Mercy - Genesis 43:15–25

• Joseph’s brothers fear him upon their arrival in Egypt
  • Genesis 43:15–18
• Driven by fear, Joseph’s brothers attempt to explain themselves and prepare to meet him again
  • Genesis 43:19–22
  • Genesis 43:23–25

Joseph Demonstrates the Lord’s Mercy to His Brothers - Genesis 43:26–34

• Joseph meets his brothers and nearly reveals himself twice
  • Genesis 43:26–30
  • Genesis 43:31–33
• Joseph feasts with his brothers and provides an excess portion for Benjamin
  • Genesis 43:34

So What?

• Do I trust in the Lord’s mercy?
  • 1 Peter 1:3–6
  • Lamentations 3:22–24