Genesis 44

Genesis 44:1-34

Contents: Joseph’s brethren further tested. Arrest on charge of taking a cup.

Characters: Joseph, Judah, Benjamin, steward.

Conclusion: Even in afflictions wherein the believer thinks himself wronged by men, he must own that God has a righteous purpose and possibly it is to make him confess his sin and develope his better nature.

Key Word: Sorrow, Genesis 44:31.

Strong Verses: Genesis 44:16; Genesis 44:33.

Striking Facts: As Joseph laid a plan to bring about full confession from his brethren that they might come into fellowship with him, so Christ will deal with the Jews, culminating in a great day of confession and mourning.