When the grain ran out, Israel (Jacob) sent Joseph's brothers back to Egypt with Benjamin. Joseph invited them to his house and gave them a feast.
"We are seeing God require a patriarch to risk everything in order to gain the promise. The covenant promise of God is at stake. Was there doubt mixed with Israel's faith? I am sure there was. Just like there is with ours. Was there an unbelieving fear mixed with Israel's faith. I am sure there was, just like there is so often is in ours. But ultimately this whole section beseeks his absolute trust in God. He is risking everything. Everything, as he sends his sons to Egypt. And we see a definition of faith even in his actions. He places his whole trust in God. Everything is in God's hands now."
(Ligon Duncan)
"In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind."
(Job 12:10)
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