The Lion of Judah – Genesis 43-44
This episode in the life of Joseph centers on his brother Judah and chiefly Judah’s character development. We glance at the selfish actions he has taken in the past and then we see the selfless actions that now characterize his life. We first see his pledge to bring his youngest brother back, then his intercession to save his brother from trouble, and finally we see his substitution as Judah offers to take his brother’s punishment. And it’s in this last one that we see a picture of what Jesus has done for all of us on the cross.