In Genesis 43, the famine continues and Jacob has to let go of Benjamin. Judah stands surety for his youngest brother, and Jacob sends them off with the words: “God Almighty give you mercy.” In Egypt the brothers expect trouble, but they receive peace and are seated at Joseph’s table. Benjamin receives five times as much. Will his brothers be jealous?
Johan Schep shows how Genesis 43 points to the Lord Jesus. As Judah stood for Benjamin, the Lord stands for us. A chapter that begins with famine ends with abundance, a picture of the mansions the Lord Jesus is preparing for us.