Genesis Chapter 44 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Email: [email protected] Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net Introduction: We continue our study on the book of Genesis this week as we pickup after the meal Joseph prepared for his brothers on their return trip to Egypt when they brought young Benjamin along with them. I. A Plan to Apprehend the Departing Brethren Gen 44:1 And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. Gen 44:2 And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken. Gen 44:3 As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses. Joseph commands the steward of the house to fill the sacks and to put their money back in the sacks. So the brothers' sacks are filled to the limit. This reminds us of our Lord's generosity in giving unto us who are so undeserving. Also, not only are the bags filled to capacity, but each man's money was placed in their sacks. Remember that the bread of life, God's salvation, cannot be bought with money. One brother was to have something special placed in his bag. It was Joseph's silver cup which was placed in Benjamin's sack. Silver typifies the price of redemption. Continue reading in PDF: ![]()
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