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THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL IN EGYPT 79
Joseph lived fty-four years after his father's death. J ph's
He prophesied that Jacob's race would leave the land bu al of Egypt, and left orders for them to carry his bones with them when they would go.
THINGS TO KNOW ND TO DO
1. JOSEPH, THE SON OF JACOB, BECOMES A G& T RULE&
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1. Why did Joseph's brothers hate him?
2. Describe the conduct of Ruben.
3. How does the story of Joseph show that God often brings
good out of evil?
4. What lesson may we learn from the ingratitude of the chief
steward?
S. How does Joseph remind us of our blessed Lord?
2. JOS PH RE &NS GOOD FOR EVIL
1. Explain why the prosperity of the Egyptians depended upon the Nile River.
2. Show on the map the route which Joseph's brothers took in going to Egypt.
3. How did Joseph's dreams come t ue?
4. Give a oor talk in which you show that Joseph returned good for evil.
5. How does the later conduct of the brothers show that the were better men than when they had sold Joseph?
6. Write an essay on one of the following subjects: "Home Life in Egypt." "How the Egyptians Buried the Dead." "The Nile River."