2.1 The Lion of Judah (Genesis 44 Bible Study)

Some call Judah's plea to Joseph the greatest monologue in the Old Testament. In today's Bible study, we'll learn why this is likely true.

1. The Brothers' Test (v.1-5)
2. The Brothers' Change (v.6-13)
3. The Brothers' Guilt (v.14-17)
4. Judah Becomes Surety (v.18-34)

• Judah Requests a Favorable Hearing (v.18)
• Judah Recounts Their First Visit (v.19-23)
• Judah Reports His Father's Distress (v.24-31)
• Judah Renders Himself As Surety (v.32-34)

Judah's passionate offer to become Benjamin's substitute and surety foreshadows our surety, our Lord Jesus Christ. No wonder Jesus is called the Lion of Judah.