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In Genesis 42–44, Joseph, now governor of Egypt, encounters his brothers again. But instead of revealing himself, he puts them through a series of tests. These trials are not out of vengeance but to see if they have changed—and to prepare his own heart for reconciliation. Joseph’s Tears Before His Brothers – The Final Test with the Silver Cup The famine reached Canaan, and Jacob sent his sons to Egypt to buy grain—except for Benjamin, the youngest. The brothers stood before the Egyptian governor, not knowing it was Joseph. But Joseph recognized them immediately and kept his identity hidden. “Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him.”  [Genesis 42:8] Joseph imprisoned Simeon and demanded they return with Benjamin to prove their honesty. Back in Canaan, Jacob was terrified to send Benjamin, but the need was too great. With a heavy heart, he let him go. When they returned, Joseph welcomed them with a feast, yet prepared one final test: he secretl...

Joseph was forgotten for two years until Pharaoh had a troubling dream no one could interpret. When Joseph stood before Pharaoh, he declared that only God could give the answer. His wisdom led to his appointment as governor of Egypt—and to the salvation of a nation. From the Dungeon to the Palace – Joseph, Pharaoh’s Dreams, and God’s Timing Two years passed since Joseph helped the chief cupbearer in prison. But the memory of Joseph remained buried—until Pharaoh dreamed of seven fat cows swallowed by seven gaunt ones, and of full heads of grain devoured by thin ones. No one in Egypt could interpret the dreams. The cupbearer finally remembered the Hebrew prisoner. Joseph was brought out of the dungeon, shaved, changed clothes, and stood before Pharaoh. “I cannot do it,” he said. “But God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” [Genesis 41:16] Joseph explained that the two dreams had one meaning: seven years of great abundance would be followed by seven years of severe fa...

Joseph, sold by his brothers, becomes a servant in Potiphar's house. Though he resists temptation, he is wrongly imprisoned. Yet even in prison, God is with him, granting favor and giving him insight to interpret dreams. From Potiphar's House to Prison – God’s Presence in Joseph’s Trials Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and brought to Egypt, where he became a servant in the house of Potiphar, Pharaoh’s official and captain of the guard. "The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered... Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned." [Genesis 39:2–4] But peace didn’t last. Potiphar’s wife repeatedly tempted him, but Joseph stood firm. "How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" [Genesis 39:9] He was falsely accused and thrown into prison. Yet again, Scripture says, "The Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warde...

Genesis 38 briefly turns away from Joseph to focus on Judah and Tamar. Though cast aside and forgotten, Tamar boldly ensures the family line continues. In a story marked by silence, shame, and courage, God’s providence is unmistakable. The Woman Who Preserved the Lineage – Tamar’s Bold Silence and Judah’s Confession A Sudden Shift in the Narrative Genesis 38 interrupts the story of Joseph with a surprising shift: Judah’s private scandal with his daughter-in-law Tamar. At first glance, it feels out of place—but this story is crucial to understanding how God's covenant unfolds through unexpected people. Judah’s Sons and the Forgotten Daughter-in-law Judah marries a Canaanite woman and has three sons: Er, Onan, and Shelah. He chooses Tamar as a wife for his firstborn, but “Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar” [38:6]. Yet Er was wicked in the Lord’s sight, and the Lord put him to death [38:7]. Judah then tells Onan to fulfill his duty to ra...