Joseph Forgives His Brothers

Context Opening:

Read: Genesis 45:1-8

Saint Ambrosius or Ambrose of Milan was a Bishop in Milan. He believed that Joseph’s life foreshadows the life of Jesus. When Joseph forgives his brothers it is a visual of Christ’s forgiveness on the cross. Joseph ability to conceal his identity up to this point demonstrated Jesus life in how people was complex in knowing Jesus was the Christ.

Vs 1-4: Joseph emotions got to him, had everyone removed & told them who he was.

Joseph tells them twice who he is.

Vs 3 it says they were troubled. The Hebrew word used in the original text was “bahal” which means a state of terror.

Vs 5-8: Joseph then tries to comfort them.

Question: How do you treat your siblings when you think they did you wrong? Joseph does not focus on their actions. He focused on what God had done in his life.

Read: Genesis 45: 9-11

As I read see how the words could collate with Jesus calling us to believe in him.

What was Joseph’s invitation? Bring all and live in Goshen.

Genesis 45:12-28

vs 12 -15 Joseph reaffirms, it is he their brother who is telling them in their Hebrew language. As Jesus Christ reaffirms by asking Peter “who do you say I am?”.

Read Genesis 45:16-23

Genesis 45: 24-28

So he sent his brethren away and told them not to wast time.

They came to the land of Canaan and told Jacob their father what happened & that Joseph was a live. Jacob didn’t believe them until he saw the Egyptian wagons & Jacobs spirit was revived.

Read Genesis 46:1-7