What does real repentance look like—not just regret, but transformation? In Genesis 44, Judah steps forward to take Benjamin’s place, and everything changes. Pastors David Buchs and Joshua Reber explore how this pivotal moment illuminates faith, good works, substitution, and why Scripture insists that belief is never merely internal.

This episode ranges from the Athanasian Creed to Matthew 25, from Lutheran confessions to pastoral reality—asking whether we would recognize faith when it finally costs us something.

Key Discussion Points

• Judah’s turning point: How Genesis 44 reverses Genesis 37—and why Judah’s offer is the clearest evidence of repentance.

• Good works are necessary… but not for salvation: Untangling the Lutheran confession without flattening Scripture.

• “God has found out our guilt”: Why this confession matters more than proving innocence.

• Faith under testing: Why Joseph’s escalating test exposes hearts rather than information.

• The least of these: Connecting Judah’s substitution to Matthew 25 and Christ Himself.

• Creeds, canon, and confidence: Why contested books don’t weaken Scripture—and what actually gives it authority.

About the Show

Hosted by Pastor David Buchs and Pastor Joshua Reber, this weekly podcast walks chapter by chapter through Genesis, connecting the ancient text to modern faith, culture, and pastoral life—with honesty, humor, and theological depth.

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