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betrayed by his own brothers, and finally

sold for a paltry sum. Tempted, he sins

not. Falsely accused, he is condemned

and imprisoned. Out of his deep shame

and sorrow, he is dramatically exalted to

the pinnacle of power. Sent before his

kinsfolk to preserve life, he becomes the

saviour of his people and of Egypt. To

him every knee is ultimately bowed,

including his former tormentors and

betrayers, who are forgiven by him

(Genesis 37-50).

Moses – Condemned to death in infancy,

yet miraculously spared, he becomes

God’s instrument of deliverance from

Egyptian bondage, and the Prophet,

Leader, and Lawgiver of his people.

Willing to sacrifice himself for his

people’s salvation (Exodus 32:21, 32).

Boaz – The “Kinsman-Redeemer” (Ruth

4:9,10).