Sunday, November 22, 2015

Joseph as a type of Christ




Joseph was the beloved of his father.
Jesus is the beloved of His Father.


Joseph was betrayed by his brothers into Gentile hands.
Jesus was betrayed by His brothers into Gentile hands.


Joseph was betrayed by his brother Yehuda (Judah) for 20 pieces of silver.
Jesus, the Son of Joseph, was betrayed by Yehuda (Judas) for 30 pieces of silver.


The cloak of Joseph was taken from the pit to prove he was no longer in the pit
The burial cloak of Jesus was taken from His grave to prove He was no longer there.


Joseph was falsely accused in an unfair trial.
Jesus was falsely accused in an unfair trial.


Joseph was condemned with two criminals, one lived the other died.
Jesus was condemned with two criminals, one lived the other died.


Joseph was taken from a place of condemnation to exaltation after a 3 day period.
Jesus was taken from a place of condemnation to exaltation after a 3 day period.


Upon his exaltation every knee bowed to Joseph.
Upon His exaltation every knee will bow to Jesus.


Upon exaltation Joseph took a Gentile bride, Asenath.
Upon exaltation Jesus will take His (predominately Gentile) bride, the church.


Joseph was not recognized by his Jewish brothers at his 1st coming, but they wept at his 2nd coming.
Jesus was not recognized by His Jewish brothers at his 1st coming, but they will weep at his 2nd coming.


Joseph was despised by his brothers for his prophetic gift.

Jesus was despised for who He claimed to be.

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