Genesis 42:35-38; 43:8-9
Correlations of Benjamin's story to the gospel
1. Benjamin was the object of his father's special love.
Much of how history plays itself out hinges on the fact of God's love for mankind. (I John 3:1)
2. Benjamin was temporarily separated from his father, and there was the danger of that being
permanent.
Our sin is contrary and opposite of everything that God is. (Ephesians 2:12)
3. Benjamin bore the evidence of guilt.
We are born with a sinful nature. (Jeremiah 17:9; Genesis 6:5, Romans 7:25)
All we have to do is look in a mirror to see we bear the evidence of guilt.
4. A pledge was given for Benjamin's security.
Judah was his intercessor and deliverer.
Our intercessor and deliverer, Jesus, is the Lion of Judah. (II Peter 1:3; I John 2:1)
5. Benjamin continued to cleave unto Judah.
We need to be totally dependent on Jesus' might and power. (John 15:5-7)
1. Benjamin was the object of his father's special love.
Much of how history plays itself out hinges on the fact of God's love for mankind. (I John 3:1)
2. Benjamin was temporarily separated from his father, and there was the danger of that being
permanent.
Our sin is contrary and opposite of everything that God is. (Ephesians 2:12)
3. Benjamin bore the evidence of guilt.
We are born with a sinful nature. (Jeremiah 17:9; Genesis 6:5, Romans 7:25)
All we have to do is look in a mirror to see we bear the evidence of guilt.
4. A pledge was given for Benjamin's security.
Judah was his intercessor and deliverer.
Our intercessor and deliverer, Jesus, is the Lion of Judah. (II Peter 1:3; I John 2:1)
5. Benjamin continued to cleave unto Judah.
We need to be totally dependent on Jesus' might and power. (John 15:5-7)
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