He eloquently recounts the whole story for Joseph. In the telling, he exposes his (and the brother’s) change of heart toward not just Benjamin and Jacob…
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Baffled beyond belief | Genesis 44:14-17
On the one hand, they know they didn’t steal the silver cup and aren’t guilty of the crime so don’t deserve any punishment-yet they can’t prove their innocence.
This is the pits! | Genesis 37:18-24
Before he arrives, they quickly plot together how to kill him – kill him then dump him in a water cistern too deep to escape from.
Caught off guard | Genesis 44:4-13
Little did they know that they were about to be caught off guard and framed. They’re accused of an act they didn’t commit – with no recourse to defend against.
Framed with a silver cup! | Genesis 44:1-5
But not so fast. Joseph has a scheme. He is going to frame Benjamin for stealing his special silver cup. His goal is to test their hearts for repentance.
Dinner Served | Genesis 43:26-34
As they sit down to eat, a few strange things are observed. First is that they were seated in the correct order from oldest to youngest. How could they know?
Living Testimony | Genesis 43:18-25
Are we intentional (and prayerful) about sharing who our Lord is? We, as all disciples, are called to go and teach all nations and baptize and make disciples.
Present a present | Genesis 43:11-17
He has them bring not just the money for more grain, not just the money that was returned from last trip but to present a present to “the man” to sweeten it.
Running on empty | Genesis 43:1-10
Jacob was reluctant to allow his youngest, Benjamin, to go to Egypt that he waited too long to send his sons to get more grain. They were running on empty.
Money return convicts | Genesis 42:29-38
As they open their sacks, one by one, they each find what one of them found when they first left Egypt. Their payment for their grain was returned to them.