Genesis 37
•	In this chapter how many of the events and reactions of the characters have been seen before in the extended family?  Look back in the earlier chapters of Genesis for specific examples.
•	How much of our behaviour do you think is determined by our family background?  Give examples from your own experience.
•	What does the New Testament have to say about dealing with disputes?  What light does this shed?
•	The characters in Genesis 37 are “practical atheists”.  In what ways do we slip into the same patterns?  How can we avoid this?
•	The overall story is about God allowing Joseph to be sold into slavery in order to “save many lives” (Genesis 50:20).  How might this help us (or hinder us) as we face troubles and challenges?
•	Prayer:  Encourage each member to consider one behaviour pattern which is a family trait, or one inherited family situation which needs to be shaped by God (or has been shaped by God) to prevent it causing damage.  Pray as appropriate.

Genesis 37
•	In this chapter how many of the events and reactions of the characters have been seen before in the extended family?  Look back in the earlier chapters of Genesis for specific examples.
•	How much of our behaviour do you think is determined by our family background?  Give examples from your own experience.
•	What does the New Testament have to say about dealing with disputes?  What light does this shed?
•	The characters in Genesis 37 are “practical atheists”.  In what ways do we slip into the same patterns?  How can we avoid this?
•	The overall story is about God allowing Joseph to be sold into slavery in order to “save many lives” (Genesis 50:20).  How might this help us (or hinder us) as we face troubles and challenges?
•	Prayer:  Encourage each member to consider one behaviour pattern which is a family trait, or one inherited family situation which needs to be shaped by God (or has been shaped by God) to prevent it causing damage.  Pray as appropriate.

Genesis 37
•	In this chapter how many of the events and reactions of the characters have been seen before in the extended family?  Look back in the earlier chapters of Genesis for specific examples.
•	How much of our behaviour do you think is determined by our family background?  Give examples from your own experience.
•	What does the New Testament have to say about dealing with disputes?  What light does this shed?
•	The characters in Genesis 37 are “practical atheists”.  In what ways do we slip into the same patterns?  How can we avoid this?
•	The overall story is about God allowing Joseph to be sold into slavery in order to “save many lives” (Genesis 50:20).  How might this help us (or hinder us) as we face troubles and challenges?
•	Prayer:  Encourage each member to consider one behaviour pattern which is a family trait, or one inherited family situation which needs to be shaped by God (or has been shaped by God) to prevent it causing damage.  Pray as appropriate.