Episode notes
In this episode of The Bible Show, hosts Sam and Will dive into the climax of the Genesis narrative in chapter 44. Joseph unleashes his final, most significant test on his brothers by planting his silver cup—a symbol of wrath—in Benjamin's sack. This episode is a deep dive into Judah's redemptive transformation, setting the stage for one of the Bible's most beautiful foreshadowings of the gospel.
In this episode, we'll cover:
The Final Test: Joseph orchestrates a scenario where his favorite brother, Benjamin, is framed as a thief, carrying a divination cup in his sack. This challenges the brothers one last time: Will they abandon Benjamin, the favored son, as they abandoned Joseph
The Cup of Wrath: We explore the biblical symbolism of the cup
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