Some call Judah's plea to Joseph the greatest monologue in the Old Testament. In today's Bible study, we'll learn why this is likely true. The Brothers' Test (v.1-5) The Brothers' Change (v.6-13) The Brothers' Guilt (v.14-17) Judah Becomes Surety (v.18-34)

Judah Requests a Favorable Hearing (v.18) Judah Recounts Their First Visit (v.19-23) Judah Reports His Father's Distress (v.24-31) Judah Renders Himself As Surety (v.32-34)

Judah's passionate offer to become Benjamin's substitute and surety foreshadows our surety, our Lord Jesus Christ. No wonder Jesus is called the Lion of Judah.