1. Joseph sees his brothers again (1-24).

The famine afflicted the land of Canaan also, so Jacob sent all of his remaining sons except Benjamin to Egypt to buy food. When they saw Joseph, they did not recognize him and bowed down, fulfilling Joseph’s dream from many years before. Joseph spoke harshly to them and demanded that they return home and bring back Benjamin, keeping Simeon as prisoner. Joseph overheard their remorseful confession and was moved to tears.

2. Another test (25-38)

Because Joseph genuinely cared for his family, he sent grain back with his brothers and also gave back their money. But even this kindness became another test for the brothers; they were terrified that Joseph would accuse them of stealing. Jacob also revealed his deep fatalism. Joseph had no desire to get revenge on his brothers, because he lived before God. But he knew the sin in their hearts. He used his authority from God to help repent.


Application: Father, thank you for convicting me of sin, even when it is painful. Help me be purified within.
One Word: God touches our conscience to repent