Now Jacob sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When they arrived in the region of Goshen, Joseph had his chariot made ready and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. The sending of Judah ahead — the covenant son who offered himself as surety, who transformed in the Joseph narrative — is the choosing of the right person for the right mission. The application: Judah, who is being shaped throughout the narrative for covenant leadership, is the one sent ahead to prepare the way. His transformation is complete enough to be trusted with the mission.

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