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These chapters record one of the most dramatic stories in all literature. Years before, [[Judah]] had engineered the selling of [[Joseph]] into slavery. Now he offers his own life as surety for Benjamin. It was now time for [[Joseph]] to reveal himself and the purpose for which [[God]] had sent him to [[Egypt]]. This brought terror to his brothers, for they fully expected him to judge them for their past sins. But he had seen their repentance and could forgive them. He explained that five more years of famine would follow, but that he had prepared a place of refuge for them and their families in [[Egypt]]. [[God]] had sent him before to [[save]] their lives! [[Joseph]] promised to nourish and protect them. He wept over them and kissed them; and he sent gifts to his father to assure him of the riches that lay in [[Egypt]].

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When [[Jacob]] learned that [[Joseph]] was alive, his words changed from, "All these things are against me." He could now say, "All things are working together for good.".

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The invitation, "Come unto me," in chapter 45:18, is the same invitation [[Jesus]] gives to all mankind today. He says, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The [[peace]], security, and [[love]] the world is looking for today can only be found in the person of the [[Lord]] [[Jesus]] Christ. His [[peace]] passes all understanding; His [[love]] is unspeakable, unsurpassed; and His security is eternal.

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		+	These chapters record one of the most dramatic stories in all literature. Years before, [[Judah]] had engineered the selling of [[Joseph]] into slavery. Now he offers his own life as surety for Benjamin. It was now time for [[Joseph]] to reveal himself and the purpose for which [[God]] had sent him to [[Egypt]]. This brought terror to his brothers, for they fully expected him to judge them for their past sins. But he had seen their repentance and could forgive them. He explained that five more years of famine would follow, but that he had prepared a place of refuge for them and their families in [[Egypt]]. [[God]] had sent him before to [[save]] their lives! [[Joseph]] promised to nourish and protect them. He wept over them and kissed them; and he sent gifts to his father to assure him of the riches that lay in [[Egypt]].
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		+	When [[Jacob]] learned that [[Joseph]] was alive, his words changed from, "All these things are against me." He could now say, "All things are working together for good.".
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		+	The invitation, "Come unto me," in chapter 45:18, is the same invitation [[Jesus]] gives to all mankind today. He says, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The [[peace]], security, and [[love]] the world is looking for today can only be found in the person of the [[Lord]] [[Jesus]] Christ. His [[peace]] passes all understanding; His [[love]] is unspeakable, unsurpassed; and His security is eternal.