COMMENTARY

Genesis 45:3-11, 15
Joseph discloses his identity to his brothers. How does a person who has reached the zenith of success in terms of prestige, power, and authority deal with those who put him down to nothing but a slave and a prisoner falsely accused? In the story of Joseph, we have the dramatic moment when Joseph reveals himself to his brothers who sold him into slavery. One could expect retaliation and revenge, but Joseph returns good for evil, loves his enemies, and does good to them by bringing his father and family to Egypt to save them from the famine.

1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23
This episode from the David cycle of stories illustrates the opportunity and temptation to take revenge against those who "have it coming."

1 Corinthians 15:45-49
Paul describes the res…