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Season 4: The Palace  // The Reality of Justice   Genesis 41    October 4th, 2026

1. “One day can change a lot.” What is a one-day experience that comes to mind where things changed dramatically for you? How long had you waited for that day?

2. Compare Genesis 37:2 with 41:46. What do you learn about waiting from Joseph’s life? How would you help someone who is going through difficult circumstances to “not waste the wait”?

3. Describe Pharaoh’s two dreams. What is the meaning of the dreams? Why do you think no one else could interpret them? (See 41:8, 24)

4. Look next at verses 40-45. What do you notice about the position Joseph is given?

5. Joseph named his two children Manasseh (“forgetful”) and Ephraim (“fruitful”). What was his point in choosing these names? (41:51-52)

6. Which came first for Joseph – the period of trial or the period of blessing? Look at Philippians 2:5-11. What do you learn about the pattern of Jesus’ life here?

7. In what ways was God preparing Joseph for this moment of leadership? What things might Joseph have misunderstood while he was sitting in prison that became clearer later?

8. What is one thing God may be asking you to be faithful in while you are waiting? Are you more apt to focus on your circumstances or God’s purpose?

9. What are you doing to prepare now for what God may have for you?