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The Scripture verses mentioned in Background Information above. (Genesis 41:28-40(new tab))

Response to the following questions:

What can you learn from Joseph being bold in front of Pharaoh and presenting a plan for the future? Joseph's ability to interpret dreams and make tactical recommendations based on the trend indicators he was seeing proved valuable to the pharaoh and helped save the nation and land him a role in the administration overseeing that preparation. Accountants often play a similarly essential role by seeing trends and probability indicators in the financial data, which inform how management may need to adjust when sales decline, and revenues are reduced.

The Scripture verses are mentioned in the Background Information section above (Genesis 44:18-34(new tab)).

Response to the following questions:

What can you learn from Judah's plea to Joseph?

From an accounting perspective, what would you be willing to sacrifice to keep the organization that you are accounting for from going bankrupt? Would you give up your integrity and falsify financial statements?

The Scripture verses mentioned in the Background Information section above (Genesis 45:1-13(new tab)).

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What can you learn from how Joseph reveals himself to his brothers?

Was Joseph contractually obligated to take care of his brothers and family? Are there opportunities for accountants to do the righteous act, rather than be vengeful and punitive to others?

The Scripture verses are mentioned in the Background Information section above (Genesis 45:14-28(new tab)).

Response to the following questions:

What can you learn from Joseph's attitude and graciousness toward his brothers?

How could the Pharaoh finance such a rescue mission? Where did the Pharaoh get financial resources, and was it appropriate for the Pharaoh to use these financial resources to benefit his trusted employee?

The Scripture verses mentioned in the Background Information section above (Genesis 46:1-7 and 26-34(new tab)).

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What can you learn from Jacob's decision to travel to Egypt to see the son he thought was lost forever?

The family brought their livestock because they were shepherds and tended livestock. How is their livestock like the corporate equity owned by corporate shareholders?

The Scripture verses mentioned in the Background Information section above (Genesis 47:1-12(new tab)).

Response to the following questions:

What can you learn from Pharaoh's response to Joseph's family?

Why would the Pharaoh finance Joseph's family by providing them with land and food? Was there any benefit to the Pharaoh?