Joe: Alright, so we've got a Bible Expert on the show today and he's here to tell us about the book of Genesis. Let's hear it!

Bible Expert: Genesis 44 is a very interesting chapter. It tells the story of Joseph's brothers coming to Egypt to buy food. Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers years earlier and he had become a powerful leader in Egypt. When his brothers come to buy food, Joseph has them brought before him and tests them by having his silver cup hidden in one of their sacks.

Joe: Woah, so he was testing them to see if they'd steal it?

Bible Expert: That's right. Joseph was testing to see if his brothers had changed and were now living a life of integrity. He was looking for a change of heart in them.

Jamie: That's really interesting. I'm Googling it right now.

Joe: What did they do when they found out the cup was in their sack?

Bible Expert: Well, they were shocked and scared. They knew they were guilty, but they also knew that Joseph was going to be very angry with them. They decided to offer themselves as slaves to Joseph instead of stealing the cup. They believed that this would be the only way to make it right and restore their relationship with Joseph.

Joe: Wow, that's really intense. So did Joseph accept the offer?

Bible Expert: Yes, he did. Joseph was very moved by his brother's gesture and he embraced them and wept with them. He forgave them and restored their relationship with him. This is a great example of God's love and mercy, even when we have done something wrong.