08/17/2026
At the heart of Genesis 44 are two powerful words: “instead of.”
Judah offered himself instead of Benjamin—pointing us forward to the One who would ultimately take our place.
At the cross, it’s Jesus instead of us.
He took our place. He bore our punishment. He carried our curse. He died our death. And He sets us free.
That’s the good news of the gospel: Jesus instead of us. Jesus in our place.