Try to Get the Whole Picture

When reading Bible accounts, try to get the whole picture. Learn about the context, the people involved, and the factors that may have contributed to their actions. Use your imagination to see the sights, hear the sounds, smell the aromas, and feel the characters’ emotions.

WATCH THE VIDEO ENHANCE YOUR BIBLE READING​—EXCERPT, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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  What factors may have contributed to the tension between Joseph and his brothers?

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  What may explain some of the hotheaded reactions of Joseph’s brothers?

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  What can we discern from the Scriptures about Jacob, Joseph’s father?

• What beautiful lesson did Jacob give his sons on how to settle differences?

• How did you benefit from watching this video?