The Commandments - Genesis 44:18-46:28 - Miketz Pt4/Vayigash Pt1

In the discussion this week, we conclude chapter 44 where we see the final test set by Joseph to establish whether his brothers have changed or whether they remain the same people as before when they sent Joseph into exile.We discuss how the tests reflect the way the difference between false piety and humility is exposed through our encounters with "nachash", and how the Master, Yeshua experienced the same attitudes as he sought to understand and reveal the hearts of his own people.The review of this passage is essential to understanding how the next section, Vayigash, (and he drew near) prefigures the restoration of the people of Israel and the reunification and repair of their relationship with Messiah Yeshua, prefigured by Joseph.