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Joseph: A Type of Jesus Christ. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up” Jn. 3:14. Adam. Noah. Jonah. David. Melchizedek. Solomon. Joseph: A Type of Jesus Christ. Type = a model or pattern or mold
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Joseph: A Type of Jesus Christ “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up”Jn. 3:14 Adam Noah Jonah David Melchizedek Solomon
Joseph: A Type of Jesus Christ Type = a model or pattern or mold “A resemblance between something present and something future, which is called the antitype.”
oseph 1. Sinned Against - Despised J esus Joseph - Father gave coat Despised by brothers Jesus - Matt. 27:18 - for envy “despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” Isa. 53:3
oseph 1. Sinned Against - Despised J esus “He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.” Jn. 1:11 Joseph’s brothers took advantage of him. Talked about killing him as the Jews talked of killing the Son of God. Matt. 27:1
oseph 1. Sinned Against - Despised J esus Application “Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter” 1 Pet. 4:16 “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” 2 Tim. 3:12
oseph 2. Sold for a Price J esus Joseph = 20 pieces of silver Jesus = 30 pieces of silver Zech. 11:12-13 – prophecy Matt. 27:3-8 – fulfillment
oseph 2. Sold for a Price J esus Application: “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Prov. 18:24
oseph 3. His Great Love J esus Joseph still had great love for his brothers Gen. 42:24 Christ had great love for Jerusalem Lk. 13:34 “Greater love has no man than this” Jn. 15:13 “While we were yet sinners, Christ died” Rom. 5:8
oseph 3. His Great Love J esus Application “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” Matt. 5:44 “Bless them” Rom. 12:14
oseph 4. Sent to Preserve Life J esus Joseph told his brothers not to be angry because God sent him to preserve life - Gen. 45:5, 50:19-20 Christ was sent for this reason Matt. 1:21 Lk. 19:10
oseph 4. Sent to Preserve Life J esus Application “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” Rom. 8:28 “If God be for us, who can be against us?” Rom. 8:31
oseph 5. Is Found Alive J esus Joseph had been sold into Egypt – they never expected to see him again. Gen. 37:35 – Jacob mourned Gen. 45:3 “I am Joseph” Gen. 45:25-28 – Jacob hears
oseph 5. Is Found Alive J esus Christ had been dead, but they found Him alive Lk. 24:5-7 – Angel spoke Acts 2:23-24 – Crucifiers 1 Cor. 15:19-20 – First fruits
oseph 5. Is Found Alive J esus Joseph brought blessings to his family In the resurrection of Christ, we have hope – 2 Tim. 1:10
oseph 6. Pardon for Penitents J esus Joseph’s brothers were afraid He forgave and promised only blessings - Gen. 45:15 Christ will forgive all who sin against Him. - Acts 2:38
oseph 6. Pardon for Penitents J esus “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord” Acts 22:16 “I am come that they may have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Jn. 10:10
Joseph: A Type of Jesus Christ • Sinned against – Despised • Sold for a price • His great love • Sent to preserve life • Is found alive • Pardon for Penitents
Can save your soul esus J oseph Saved the lives of His family
What Must I Do To be Saved ? In Christ = SAVED Baptized (Gal. 3:27) Confess (Rom.10:10) Repent (Lk.13:3) Believe (Jn.8:24) Hear (Rom.10:17)