Work Toward Reconciliation, Genesis 43-45

To prepare to teach the lesson, “Work Toward Reconciliation”, I recommend that you first read the entire background passage: Genesis 43-45. It is emotion packed and full of drama. The story will touch your heart as Joseph finds purpose in all that has happened, and gives credit to God Almighty.

Not wanting to send Benjamin back with his brothers, verse 43:10 indicates that Jacob had delayed a return back to Egypt (poor Simeon, wonder what he must have been thinking?!). Jacob finally relented after the famine continued and the family was threatened again with starvation.

Ask class members under what circumstances do they employ procrastination? Ask them to name things they put off doing until the last moment, such as going to the doctor for a physical, or the procrastination examples offered in this video.