Genesis 44:1-18, 32-34 - Joseph does some deceitful things to his brothers. Notice, however, that the test shares much in common with Joseph's experience with his brothers. They were jealous of him as the youngest and beloved son, and they sought to get rid of him. Joseph is trying to decipher if their attitudes are still the same. So he targets the youngest son and gives the other brothers a pretext for leaving him behind. What is different now is Judah's willingness to give his life in exchange for Benjamin's.
Mark 12:28-44 - The Pharisees and scribes are so often wrong that it's kind of refreshing to see one who "gets it". Jesus says to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." What do you suppose the scribe is still missing?
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