1.  Who are Joseph’s father and mother?

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2.  What are the names of his brother and some of his half-brothers? Who are their mothers?

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3.  Why did Joseph’s brothers plot to kill him?

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4.  The Ishmaelites bought Joseph when he was sold off into slavery.  How are the Ishmaelites related to Abraham?

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5.  Joseph had favor from God in the midst of struggle after being sold into slavery. Can you think of an instance where God showed you favor that helped make times of difficulty easier?

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6.  Joseph was 30 years old when he was eventually released from captivity.  How many years was he enslaved and imprisoned?

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7.  Potiphar’s wife was a force that tried to stop Joseph from doing well for his master.  How would you describe her spirit? Have you ever experienced the spirit of Potiphar’s wife at your own workplace?

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8.  How did Joseph handle this spirit of Potiphar’s wife when she started pursuing him? As Christian women, what are 2 or 3 ways to handle it in the workplace?

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9.  Manipulation is defined as to influence skillfully in an unfair manner for your own benefit, like Potiphar’s wife.  As smart, insightful women, do we have the power to manipulate? How? Should we?

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10.  I read somewhere that manipulation is like a dog licking your face while urinating on your leg. How did Potiphar’s wife do this?

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11.  Christians often say manipulation is the root of witchcraft.  Do you agree? How?

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12.  How did Joseph benefit in the end? What does that tell us about God’s purpose when we struggle?

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