Jesus and Joseph Both Jesus and Joseph had similar events in their lives.

Joepsh was a clear prophetic symbol of Jesus. There are one hundred ways that these men were alike. Joseph was prophetically gifted and likewise so was Jesus. Both loved by their fathers Shepherds of their fathers sheep Both born through miracles Sent by fathers to their brothers Joseph sent to Dothan to find his brothers. Dothan interprets the law, describing the Pharisees Hated by their brothers Not received by their brothers Brothers conspired to kill them Brothers reject their claim to preeminence Both were bowed down to in the end by their brothers, in fear Both left their fathers home of comfort to go to the brothers Brothers were not where they were supposed to be: Jesus spiritual, JosephShechem Both had personal robes taken from them (stripped) Both of their F(f)athers clothed them Both sent to Egypt in their youth Both were sold for the price of a slave Both subjected to temptation, both refused (Hebrews 4:15) Both falsely accused Both were delivered to the Gentiles (Gen 37:28) Both placed with 2 other prisoners, one was saved and the perished: the butler & the baker and the two thieves on Calvery. Both began their lifes work at the age of 30 (Gen 41:46, Matthew 3:23) Both were exalted by God after suffering (Gen 41:41-43, Phil 2:9-11) Both forgave those who wronged them Both were sent by God to save their people Both returned good for evil Both mens destinys were set up in a way to demonstrate the sovereignty of God Both sat at the right hand of the most powerful ruler when exalted, both came from

humble beginnings. Both born under miraculous circumstances, Rachels womb was opened, Christ/ virgin birth Both cared for the fellow prisoners Both pointed the fellow prisoners to God (Joseph - interpretations from God, Christ - salvation) Both were abandoned (Joseph-- after interpreting dream was still imprisoned for 2 years. Jesus abandoned by the Father on the Cross. Both trusted in God and not man Both treated their brothers harshly the first encounter.

The 7-year famine prophetically speaks of the 7-year tribulation. Joseph revealed himself to his brothers the second time. Likewise, Jesus will appear in glory. Both were hated because of envy by the Pharisees and brothers All of the power given to both of them was used only for good Both were in the pit/lower part of the earth for 3 days Jacob accepted Josephs Gentile sons as his own, likewise, the Gentiles receive salvation. Both did the right thing when situational ethics would have said to do otherwise The Bible records no sin in the life of Joseph when other famous characters did great evil When being punished, both were serving the will of their father (Father) Joseph married an Egyptian woman, the bride of Christ is the church, including mostly Gentiles Both wept over their brothers and talked to all their brothers Through Joseph and Jesus' faith, the whole family was redeemed Joseph bones went to Caanan - faith that the promised land would occur (similar to Abraham); Jesus went to the real promised land. They were both sold for the price of a slave Joseph gave life at the cost of slavery. Christ gives everlasting life at the cost of His earthly life

Joseph was sold into slavery (meant for evil) but God meant it for good. Christ died on the cross but God meant it for good.