“In short, the explicit and implicit concepts of ‘fear’ and ‘testing’ occur in all three contexts of Genesis 22, Exodus 20, and Genesis 42, and each of these contexts contributes to the same theological pattern.” (source)
“biblical testing is concerned about the revealing and improvement of the faith and fidelity of the family of God.” (source)
“testing shares some common ground with the much broader theme of Christian suffering” (source)
“In our study ahead we will explore the question of whether Joseph could not also function as an example of a tested patriarch who demonstrates faith amid difficulty.” (source)
“Against this notion testing will be recognized as the divine means by which God cultivates and establishes the faith and fidelity of his own people.” (source)