Would you choose to love the ones who hurt you and caused you years of suffering? Joseph does just that. In Genesis 43 and 44, he schemes to unify his family (even though his brothers sold him) embodying love in a time where it was easy to choose hate. Join in as Susan and Heather discuss Joseph's unlikely love story. We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.c...
Show notes
Genesis 44:
In today’s episode, Joseph has a plan. Joseph’s brilliant plan is to lead his brothers back to where God wants them, united as His people, to become a great nation. To do that, Joseph knows that the family needs the truth to be brought to the light. They need to remember, repent, and return to God. Listen to Bible Book Club to hear of the three tests Joseph gives his brothers in order to see their heart change.
HAYLEY’S BIBLE BENDER:
This sweet unification highlights my Bible bender moment. Like Susan said, what if your neighbor, who God commands you to love as yourself, is a brother who tried to kill you? What if they caused decades of suffering? Joseph modeled the answer for us and it is my Bible Bender to see true love illustrated so well. Where Joseph’s brothers plotted to kill, Joseph plotted to save and Jesus did the same for us. When the world decides to hate, Jesus continues to intervene with love and save us. Mercy and forgiveness as the main two elements of this redemption love story between brothers.
What was your Bible bender for Genesis 44?
VERSES MENTIONED:
- Genesis 43:15
- Matthew 22:39
This article was written by Hayley Mowatt, producer of Bible Book Club.
