Miraculous birth Jacob was 90 years old, Rachel was barren, Mary was a virgin

Gen 30:22-24; 37:3

Mt 1:18; Lk 1:31-33

Spoke truth in exposing sinful behavior of others knowing he would be hated and ostracized.

Gen 37:2

Mt 15:12; 23:1f; Lk 20:19; Mt 14:4

Both were shepherds

Gen 37:2

John 10:11

Beloved sons of wealthy fathers

Gen 37:3

Mt 3:17

Hated by his brothers without a cause

Gen 37:4,8

Jn 7:5; 15:25; Mk 3:21

Hated for telling the truth and prophesying

Gen 37:5

John 8:40; 7:7; 3:32

Foretold of future exalted position as king

Gen 37:5-8

Mt 24:30-31; 26:64

Destined to become kings from birth

Gen 37:8

John 18:37

Both parents “treasured in their hearts” the news that their children would be a future king.

Gen 37:11

Lk 2:20, 2:19

Persecuted out of jealousy

Gen 37:11; Acts 7:9

Mt 27:18; Mk 15:10

Willingly went at father’s request and authority

Gen 37:13

Jn 8:42

Lived with father before sent on divine mission

Gen 37:14

Jn 17:5

Ridiculed for being a king

Gen 37:19

Lk 22:63-65

Plotted against by his own brethren

Gen 37:20

Mt 26:4,15; John 11:53

Said to Joseph: “Then let us see what will become of his dreams”. Said of Jesus: “HE TRUSTS IN GOD; LET GOD RESCUEHim now, IF HE DELIGHTS IN HIM; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God”

Gen 37:20

Mt 27:43

Suffered bitterly at hands of brethren

Psalm 105:17-18

Heb 12:2

Stripped of his robe

Gen 37:23

Jn 19:23-24

Judah offered to sell Joseph for 20 pieces of silver. Judah in Greek is Judas who sold Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

Gen 37:26-28

Mt 1:2-3

Sold for slave price in pieces of silver (20p in 1900 BC, 30p in 33 AD, inflation) Through archeology, we know the price of one slave increased through inflation.

Gen 37:28

Zech 11:13

Mt 26:14-16

Leaders attempted to rescue him from hands of brethren: Reuben was eldest; Pilate

Gen 37:21

Mt 27:24; John 19:12

Two lesser punishments suggested than death: pit/sold + prisoner swap/scourge

Gen 37:22,27

John 18:39; 19:1; Mt 12:40

Joseph pleaded for his life but Jesus was silent

Gen 42:21

Is 53:7; Acts 8:32; Mt 26:39-42; Lk 22:41-44

Two leaders acted as judges: Reuben/Judah + Pilate/Herod Antipas

Gen 37:21,26

Luke 23:1,8

Leaders finally gave in to peer pressure and went along with plot

Gen 37:31

Mark 15:15

Goat blood was sprinkled on Joseph’s coat. Jesus, our scapegoat/Passover goat/lamb, had his own blood sprinkled on his own coat. Passover animal could be goat: Ex 12:5. Scapegoat: Leviticus 16:8

Gen 37:31

Scourging caused bleeding. 1 Cor 5:7;

False story of his death told and deceived many for a long time, animal/blood on coat. Disciples stole body

Gen 37:31-33

Mt 28:13-15

Taken to Egypt as youth after escaping death (Herod the great)

Gen 37:28

Matthew 2:14

Became a servant

Gen. 39:1-2

Mt 20:28; Phil 2:7

Tempted without sin

Gen 39:6-20

Mt 4:1-11

Falsely Accused

Gen 39:14

Mt 26:59-62

Unlike many other Bible characters, no sin of Joseph is recorded. Jesus was truly sinless.

silent

Isa 53:9; 1 Pet 2:22; 2 Cor 5:21

Suffered for another’s sin (false accusation)

Gen 39:20

1 Pe 1:21-24

Confined in jail/custody, thrown into a pit literally a well, pit; Gen 37:24

Gen 40:15

Mt 27:2; John 18:12

Inspired by the Holy Spirit

Gen 40:8; 41:38

Lk 4:18

Sentenced with 2 criminals, one saved, one lost

Gen 40:1-3

Lk 23:32-33

Cup bearer release from prison after 3 days: jail/grave

Gen 40:13

1 Cor 15:3-4

The baker was lifted up on a tree: crucifixion

***3 days +Tree/ Tree + 3 days***

Gen 40:19

Gal 3:13; Acts 5:30 lit. wood

“Green years” followed by “Dry years”

Gen 41:29–30

Luke 23:31

Put “over the house” Joseph, Moses, Solomon, Christ

Gen 41:40

Acts 7:47; Heb 3:2-6

Both exalted after suffering

Gen 41:41

Luke 24:26; Phil 2:9-11

All will pay homage and every knee will bow

Gen 41:40-43

Phil 2:10; Heb 1:6

Both given all power and authority, save one: Pharaoh/God

Gen 41:42-44

Mt 28:18

Both wore royal robes and dressed as a king, Jacob wore pharaoh’s royal robe with necklace. Jesus wore purple robe while being mocked with crown of thorns.

Gen 41:42

Mark 15:17–18

Joseph given seal ring for 7 abundance years before 7 years of famine and death. Jesus broke 7 seals that caused famine and death.

Gen 41:42

Rev 6:1

Both had priestly connections: Joseph married Asenath whose father was a priest of On.  Christ = Melchizedek

Gen 41:45,50

Heb 5:10

Began “ministry” at 30 years old

Gen 41:46

Lk 3:23

Brothers stared at each other and went to get food

Gen 42:1–3

John 21:2–3

All must go to him for bread

Gen 41:55-57; 42:6

Jn 6:35

Unrecognized by his own

Gen 42:8

Jn 1:11; 31-33; Luke 24:16; 20:14; 21:4

Tested his brethren for worthiness

Gen 42:15

1 Peter 1:7

10 brothers condemned to prison and released after 3 days. Jesus condemned and rose from dead after three days.

Gen 42:17–18

Acts 10:40-41

Betrayers felt remorse. Joseph’s 10 brothers/Judas

Gen 42:21

Mt 27:3

Accusers, betrayers held responsible for shed blood

Gen 42:22

Mt 27:25

Both wept for the wicked

Gen 45:2

Luke 19:41

Identified the primary betrayer: Simeon/Judas Gen 49:5-7

Ancient Jewish Targum identified Simeon as primary ringleader to kill Joseph. “And Simeon and Levi, who were brothers in counsel, said each man to his brother, Behold, this master of dreams cometh. And now come let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits and say that an evil beast bath devoured him; arid we shall see what will be the interpretation of his dreams.” (Jewish Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan Ben Uzziel On the Pentateuch, J. W. Etheridge, Gen 37:19, 1892 AD). Jesus gave bread to Judas to identify him as the betrayer.

Gen 42:24

John 13:25-26

Righteous judgement: Joseph spared innocent (Reuben-oldest) for the guilty Simeon (next oldest) who spent several years in jail until the brothers returned. Jesus is our perfect judge who can separate the sheep from the goats. Simeon got the worst land in the Negev and was absorbed into Judah and Levi got no land at all.

Gen 42:24

Mt 25:31–32; John 5:22-23, 27

Amazing grace given to wicked: Joseph returned his brother’s food money, Jesus’ Grace to us.

Gen 42:27-28

Romans 5:6–11

Breaking bread and foot washing together

Gen 43:24-25, 34

John 13:5

Astonishment at Joseph/Jesus

Gen 43:33

Mark 11:18

Innocent suffers outside city: Benjamin was arrested outside the city/Jesus crucified outside Jerusalem.

Gen 44:4

Hebrews 13:12

Substitutionary atonement: innocent Benjamin for wicked brothers. Jesus for sinners.

Gen 44:16-17

Isa 53:5-6; 1 Cor 5:21

Innocent torn in pieces: Joseph-animal/Christ-scourging

Gen 44:28

Mark 15:15

Both forgave those who wronged them

Gen 45:4, 14-15

Luke 23:34

Became savior of the people

Gen 45:5; 47:25

Mt 1:21; 1 Jn 4:14

Joseph/Christ suffered according to predetermined plan of God

Gen 45:5–7

Acts 2:23; 3:18; Eph 3:11

Self-anger and sorrow at hurting Joseph/Jesus

Gen 45:5

Acts 2:36–38

First news that Joseph/Jesus were alive was not believed. Jacob  would not believe Joseph was alive. The male disciples would not believe Mary when she reported Jesus alive.

Gen 45:26

Lk 24:10–11; Mk 16:9-12

Fearful hearts brought to peace: Joseph/Jesus

Gen 50:2; 43:23

John 20:19

Substitutionary atonement: Innocent Joseph/Christ suffered for guilty brethren.

Gen 50:17-18

Isa 53

Evil turned into blessing

Gen 50:20

1 Pe 2:24

Turned intentional harm into good

Gen 50:20-21

Comforted those who betrayed him and felt guilt. Disciples were comforted of guilt of abandoning Jesus at the cross Except John, who was the only one who was at the trials and the foot of the cross.

Gen 50:21

Jn 20:19

After Joseph/Christ became king both began summing up of all things, making pharaoh/God all in all.

Gen 47:13-20

Eph 1:10; Col 1:17-20

Hebrews under Joseph and Christians under Christ were exempt from losing their blessings, but enjoyed “all physical/spiritual blessings” while the rest suffered.

Gen 47:27

Eph 1:3; Rev 12:5-6

1 – Meaning of his name

Genesis 30:24 Joseph = Addition

Genesis 41:45 Zaphnath Panaea –

Reveler / Savior

The First Adam was the great subtractor.

The Second Adam (Jesus) is the great adder (Corn of wheat) John 12:24.

The Ultimate result of death is much fruit. John 14:3.

Jesus Revealed his Father’s heart. John 1:18

2 – Occupation

By occupation, Joseph was a Shepherd “feeding the flock”.

Christ is the good shepherd.

John 10:11

3 – His opposition to Evil

Joseph brought to his father evil reports of his brethren. He was not a tale bearer but the truth speaker.

John 7:7

4 – His Father’s Love

He was 11th in number but was first born of Rachel the beloved wife of Jacob.

God the Father gave his son Jesus a special privilege. Proverbs 8:22, John 10:17, Matthew 3:17, Philippians 2:9, Matthew 17:5, Revelation 3:21

5 – His Relation to his father’s age.

Joseph was the son of Jacob’s old age.

Jesus was the Son of God’s eternity. From all eternity, He was God’s son. He was not derived.

He was eternally begotten. John 1:1; Micah 5:2

6 – His Coat of many Colors

Coat of many colors = a garment which was worn as a mark of distinction. Judges 5:30; II Samuel 13:18.

This was Jacob’s object to distinguish Joseph.

Christ – Virgin Birth – Angelic Song – Star – Baptism – Feet Anointed with ointment – Cross – no other died like Him – 3 hr. Darkness – earth quake – rent veil – unique – Resurrection.

7 – Hatred of his brethren.

Jacob’s love brought enmity.

Christ – He revealed His father’s heart and He exposed man’s enmity,

Pharisee – hypocrisy exposed hated Him. Psalm 2:12

8 – Joseph was hated because of His words

Genesis 37:4-8

1)They hated him because of Jacob’s special love for him.

2)They hated him because of his words.

Person: John 5:18

Word: Luke 4:28, 29 John 6:41, John 7:7, John 10:30, 31, John 8:40

9 – Joseph was to enjoy a remarkable Future

(Dreams) Note his father words in Genesis 37:11.

Isaiah 9:6, 7; Luke 1:31-33

10 – Joseph foretold his future (Sovereignty).

Double Dream – Double Sovereignty. Field – Earthly – Stars – Heavenly

Genesis 37:7-9

All power

Matthew 26:64

11 – Joseph was envied by his brethren.

Genesis 37:11 – Jealous

Mark 12:6, 7; John 12:18, 19; Matthew 27:17, 18

12 – Joseph sent forth by his father.

Genesis 37:12-14 Brethren away from the father. Jacob sent forth Joseph. Obeyed, not indifferent.

Father’s will: I John 4:10

Sons obeyed: Hebrews 10:7

13 – Joseph seeks the welfare of his brethren

Genesis 37:14 “Go I pray thee, see it be well with thy brethren

Sent with a definite objective – seek his brethren. John 1:11, John 3:17

14 – Joseph was sent forth from the valley of Hebron.

Genesis 37:14 Hebron means fellowship, communion. Valley means peacefulness, rest.

Jesus was sent forth from Heaven, from the fellowship of Father.

15 – Joseph came to Shechem

Genesis 37:14 Shechem means shoulder, burden bearing, suggests service and subjection, Shechem

Genesis 34:25-30 Place of sorrow, sin, evil passions, and blood shedding (history of earth).

He took the servant’s place.

Philippians 2:6-7

16 – Joseph now became a Wanderer in the field

Genesis 37:15-16

The field = world.

John 7:53, John 8:1

17 – Joseph seeks until he finds his brethren.

Genesis 37:17 He did not return to Hebron, Un wearied lover. Joseph went after his brethren And found them in Dothan.

Dothan = Law or customs.

Peter cried ‘spare thyself’ He would not until it was finished. The Gospel story, synagogues, streets, Galilee, Samaria, Capernahum etc… He found them under bondage of the Law. Mark 9:8

18 – Joseph Conspired against

Genesis 37:18 Conspiracy “before he drew near unto them”.

This is what happened when Jesus was born, Herod. Same in His ministry. Matthew 12:14

19 – Joseph’s words disbelieved

Genesis 37:19-20

They mocked at Him – Come down from the cross. They secured the Sepulcher, sealed, watched. Even today, do you really believe His words? John 3; 18, John 3:36

20 – Joseph is insulted

Genesis 37:23

Matthew 27:27, 28; John 19:23

21 – Joseph is cast into the pit.

Genesis 37:24

“Hades”

Zechariah 9:11; Matthew 12:40

22 – Joseph taken out alive in his body

Genesis 37:28

Resurrection = Touch and see Me

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23 – Joseph’s brethren mingle hypocrisy with hatred

Genesis 37:27

Matthew 27:35-36; John 18:28

24 – Joseph is sold

Genesis 37:26, 28

Judah made the bargain. Judah – Hebrew, Judas – Greek. Judas sold Jesus for 30pieces of silver

25 – Joseph’s blood sprinkled Strained Coat.

They presented to his father blood sprinkled coat.

The blood of Jesus – the blood of animals – anticipation.

26 – Joseph becomes a servant

Beloved Son = Slave in Egypt.

Genesis 39:1

Jesus became a servant.

John 13:1-17

27 – Joseph was a prosperous Servant

Genesis 29:2-3

Isaiah 53:10

28 – Joseph’s master was well pleased with him

Genesis 39:4

Isaiah 11:2; John 8:29

29 – Blessings to others

The house of Egyptian – Genesis 39:5

Jesus Christ is a blessing to the world.

30 – Goodly Person

Joseph was a goodly person. Not his position but his person.

Genesis 39:6

Song of Solomon 2:3 & 8,

Song of Solomon 5:10-11

Revelation 4:3

31 – Tempted and Sinned Not

Genesis 39:7-12

Compare Genesis 38 and 39. The unchastely of Judah in 38. The chastity of Joseph in 39. Unfaithfulness placed before faithfulness. Three temptations

Genesis 39:7, 10, 12. Joseph was not tempted in Canaan but in Egypt by the wife of a Captain. Joseph resisted Psalm 105:19. He left his Garment (The pleasure of the world)

Genesis 29:12; II Timothy 2:22.

The temptations suffered by Jesus were not from his brethren but from Satan.

32 – Joseph was falsely accused.

Genesis 39:16-18

No True Charge Matthew 16:59-60

33 – Joseph attempted no defense.

Genesis 39:19

No appeal, no murmuring, He reviled not. Isaiah 53:7

34 – Joseph was cast into prison

Genesis 39:20

Jesus unjustly was sentenced.

35 – Joseph

Suffered at the hands of the Gentiles.

Jesus was suffered at the hand of Herod and Pilate. Acts 4:26-27

36 – Joseph, the Innocent one, suffered Severely.

Acts 7:9, 10; Psalm 105:17, 18

Who can convict me of sin? Jesus is innocent, sinless and spotless

37 – Joseph won the respect of his Jailer

Genesis 39:21

Jesus – Roman Centurion. Luke 23:47

38 – Joseph was numbered with transgressors

Genesis 40:1-3 Joseph was not alone butler and baker was with him in prison.

Jesus was also crucified and with Him, two thieves.

39 – Joseph was the means of Blessings to one, Judgment to other

Butler was lifted up. He had the cup in his hand. Baker means human Labor, no deliverance is for such people.

Precious blood of the Lamb through which all will be delivered.

40 – Joseph evidenced his knowledge of Future

Genesis 40:8

John 12:49

41 – Joseph’s predictions came true

Genesis 40:20-22

So, it is with every word of God.

42 – Joseph desired to be Remembered

Genesis 40:14

“This do in Remembrance of Me”.

43 – Joseph in due time delivered from Prison

Genesis 40:14

Acts 2:24 compare John 20:6 & 7

44 – Joseph was delivered from Prison by the Hand of God

Genesis 45:7-9

Acts 2:24; Acts 2:32; Acts 10:40

45 – Joseph is seen now as the Revealer of Secrets

Genesis 41:16

John 17:8; John 8:28; John 12:49

46 – Joseph Warned Danger and Urged to make Preparations.

Joseph warned of a coming danger and urged his hearers to make suitable provision to meet it.

Jesus has gone to prepare a place but asked us to WATCH and PRAY.

47 – Joseph next appeared as the Wonderful Counselor.

Colossians 2:3

48 – Joseph’s Counsel was commended by Pharaoh and his officers

Genesis 41:37-39

Matthew 7:28, 29; Matthew 13:54; John 7:46

49 – Joseph is exalted and Set over all Egypt

Genesis 41:39-40

I Peter 3:22

50 – Joseph was seated on the Throne of Another.

He rules over the Father’s household.

Revelation 3:21. He is seated on His Father’s throne.

51- Joseph was exalted to the Throne because of His Personal Worth.

Joseph was given his place of exaltation in Egypt because of his personal worth and actual service rendered by him in Egypt.

Philippians 2:6-9

52 – Joseph was invested with INSIGNIA

Genesis 40:42

Acts 5:31; Hebrews 2:9;

Revelation 5:13

53 – Joseph’s Authority and Glory are publicly Owned

Genesis 41:43

Acts 2:36. Have you recognized the exalted dignity of Christ?

Philippians 2:10

54 – Joseph received from Pharaoh a new name (SAVIOUR).

Genesis 41:45

Philippians 2:9-10. This name He bore while on earth but it was held as a pledge and promise. Matthew 1:21 God Exalted Him. Acts 5:31

55 – Joseph has a wife given to him

Genesis 41:45 Joseph was having a wife before his age is mentioned. Asneth – Gentile-Church. Joseph + Asneth = Ephraim Manasseh=Children=fruitfulness. Ephraim means Stranger, Manasseh means Forgetfulness. How could Asenath the Egyptian marry Joseph? It was after Israel was redeemed they became Separated from all nations. Jeremiah 2:2 Asenath was daughter of priest and must be some thing before the Lord. Two Sons = Two Kingdoms.

You have to carefully notice the order. Jesus’ age = Joseph’s age. Jesus was mentioned before beginning his ministry. “Behold the Lamb of God”. Without the Lamb, sins can’t be removed. The orders of verses in the Bible are very important. Wife is mentioned in 45 but Joseph’s age is mentioned in 46. Wife is mentioned before his ministry. God has chosen us before the beginning of the world. In the beginning the church was Jewish in nature but then Gentiles were allowed. We were strangers to the Kingdom of God and now we became one family.

56 – Joseph’s marriage was arranged by Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:45

Matthew 22:2

57 – Joseph was 30 yr. old when he began his life’s work

Genesis 41:46

Jesus was there in temple at 12 but He started His ministry when He was 30 yr. Old. Luke 3:23

58 – went from the presence of Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:46 Here we don’t see Pharaoh’s nature but as a figure head as a King only.

Luke 3:22 The voice of Father came and Jesus started His ministry. We have to die and be raised than our ministry will be fruitful and we can serve in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

59 – Active Service

Genesis 41:46 Joseph went to all the land of Egypt. He did not remain in his palace but worked for Pharaoh.

Matthew 4:22; Matthew 9:35

You have to go everywhere not within a certain group or denomination.

60 – Joseph’s Exaltation was followed by a season of plenty

Genesis 41:47-49

II Corinthians 6:2. = Our dispensation of Grace. The present dispensation is by far the longest. What a period of Grace. How few were saved from Abel to the Flood! How few were saved during the times of Patriarch! How few among Israel from the days of Joshua! How few during the ministry of Christ! But 120 in the upper room. The earth is now bringing fruit in abundance much fruit. Joel 12:24

61 – Joseph’s Exaltation was also followed by a period of famine).

Genesis 41:53-54 Prosperity was only in Egypt (only in some places the God is worshipped in spirit and truth). Famine all over the world.

Just as the 7 yr. a complete period points to Grace so the 7 yr. of famine look to that which shall follow Romans 11:25, Tribulation, Jacob’s trouble. Daniel 12:1; Mark 13:19-20. In Anti Christ’s time all over the world will be under his control. Amos 8:11-12; Revelation 3:10; Isaiah 55:6. There are two types of Famine. Literal Famine and Spiritual Famine. What will one do when the Holy Spirit will depart from this world? Famine in word means there will be no word of God.

62 – Joseph is seen dispensing bread to the perishing world

Genesis 41:55

This rejected should be the only Savior of the World. Jesus is the Passport to the Favor of God. His brothers rejected him. Romans 11:11 When Paul wrote this verse he was having the type in his minds. You have to keep types in your mind.

63 – Joseph alone dispensed the bread of life. Genesis 41:55

Joseph was the appointed Savior, whosoever hungry goes to Joseph.

Acts 4:12; Matthew 17:5 We can’t go into the presence of Father directly we have to come to Jesus. Mary told the people in Cana “Do what He Says”.

64 – Joseph became a Savior to all People. Genesis 41:57

Joseph gave to everyone alike, no distinction.

Salvation is the gift from God Revelation 5:9

65 – Joseph had illimitable.

Genesis 41:49

Joseph was having limit less resources to meet the need of all.

Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 2:7; Ephesians 2:4; I Peter 1:3;

Ephesians 3:8; Colossians 2:9; Romans 10:12 There is infinite value in that precious blood, infinite power In Jesus.

66 – Joseph’s brothers are driven out of their Land

Genesis 42:1-3 & 5

Danger of dying = journey to Egypt = Roman Emperor Titus drove them out of their land in A.D.70. Israel rejected Jesus and they were driven out.

68 – Joseph however saw and knew his brethren.

Genesis 42:7

Joseph Saw his brethren, his eyes were open to them even they knew him not. Jeremiah 16:7, Hosea 5:3

69 – Joseph punished his brethren.

Genesis 42:7 & 17

Why the Jews are suffering. Hosea 9:17 They rejected Messiah.

Matthew 23:26, 35, 38-39.

70 – Joseph made know to them a way of deliverance through substitution.

Genesis 42:17-19 & 24

On the 3rd day he cause Simeon to be bound in the place of his brethren that by this means they may all be delivered in the 3rd day. Third day is the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ case is more superior He released Himself and also us from the bondage of death on the 3rd day.

71 – Joseph made provisions for the Brethren while they were in strange land.

Genesis 42:25

Joseph’s Judgments on his brethren were tempered to mercy. He ministered their need.

Jeremiah 30:11, Ezekiel 11:16

72 – Joseph was made known to his brethren at the Second Time

Acts 7:13 First time they did not know him Joshua & Israel-Spy-no.

Numbers 13. Second time-accepted David – I Samuel 17:17-18 & 28

Later they owned him as their King.

When Jesus will come for the Second time Israel will accept Him.

73 – Joseph’s brethren confess their guilt in the sight of God

Genesis 44:16

Ezekiel 20:42; Ezekiel 42; Hosea 5:15; Acts 3:19-20 God’s word is so rich.

74 – Joseph’s brethren were also, at first troubled in his presence

Genesis 45:3

Zechariah 12:10

75 – Joseph acts with his brethren in marvelous grace

Genesis 45:4-5 & 15

Zechariah 13:1; Isaiah 54:7-8

76 – Joseph was revealed as Man of Compassion

Genesis 45:1-2, 7 times we read of Joseph weeping (perfection). Genesis 42:24, Genesis 43:30; Genesis 45:1-2; Genesis 45:15; Genesis 46:29; Genesis 50:1; Genesis 50:15-17.

Jesus wept.

77 – Joseph revealed himself to Judah & his brethren before he was made known to the rest of Jacob’s household.

Judah was their spokesman. He sold Joseph to Ishmaelite.

Zechariah 12:7

78 – Joseph’s brothers go forth proclaiming his glory.

Genesis 45:9 & 13

Isaiah 66:19; Micah 5:7 Gentiles will not preach in millennium but Jews are the future Evangelists. God’s work will not stop after the rapture of the Church. The Jews are having very bright future but first they have to undergo tribulation.

79 – Joseph makes ready his Chariot and goes forth to meet Jacob.

Genesis 46:29 He reveals himself in splendor and kingliness to his people. He meets Judah in Goshen. First, he meets his father, then household of Jacob.

The coming of Christ in Glory.

Isaiah 66:15

80 – Joseph settles his brethren in a land of their own.

Genesis 47:27

Goshen was the best part of Egypt. So Palestine, the best land in Millennium Israel shall possess. Of course, there will be Geographical changes in the world before that. Now they can’t settle in anyway.

81 – Joseph’s brethren prostrate themselves before him as the Representative of God.

Genesis 50:18 & 19 They realized the Dream.

Isaiah 25:9

82 – Joseph’s brethren dwelt in a land where no corn was.

Genesis 42:5

Nothing to sustain, ungodly dwell-husks.

83 – Joseph’s brethren wished to pay for what they received.

Genesis 42:3 The word “buy” occurs no less than 5 times in this chapter. They thought of purchasing it.

Natural man in his mind never reaches to the level of receiving a Gift from God. Naaman-Prodigal.

84 – Joseph’s brethren assume a self-righteous attitude as they come before the Lord of Egypt.

Genesis 42:7 & 9

It is thus God begins His work to the sinner. He wounds before. He heals, conviction, condemn, sinner reacts, denies, He is selfrighteous. We are true men-boasts.

85 – Joseph’s brethren were carry into prison for 3 day

Genesis 42:17

God thus deals to the lost. The sinner must be made to realize what his past deeds are. He must be taught that he deserves nothing but punishment. He must be shown in the place of condemn & shame. He must be abused before exalted.

86 – Joseph’s brethren were now sinners in their conscience

Genesis 42:21 They said to one another-not before God.

Not yet taken the place of a lost sinner before God.

87 – Joseph makes it known that deliverance is by Grace

Genesis 42:25

The bread of life can’t be purchased it must be accepted as a free gift. Ephesians 2:8 & 9.

88 – Joseph’s brethren soon had their superficial peace disturbed.

Genesis 42:27-28

God will not allow the awakened Soul to rest. Hunger of the Soul is the most acute.

89 – Joseph’s brethren continue to manifest a legal Spirit

Genesis 43:11 & 15 Double money: He doubles his efforts to please God. How literal men knew Joseph-Governor.

Christ is the one who spread the feast. Luke 14:17-provider.The sinner is the receiver.

90 – Joseph’s brethren are now made happy again

Genesis 43:33-34

Not yet right relationship been established, nevertheless they could be “merry”- God’s saving work goes much deeper than emotions.

91 – Joseph is detailed. To bring his brethren out into the light.

Genesis 44:1-2

No fellowship until the wrong had been righted. He is Holy & sinless our sins must be confessed and put away before we can reconcile to Him.

92 – Joseph’s brethren, At last, take their true place before God.

Genesis 44:4

“True men” this is the design of the Spirit’s work.

93 – Joseph made himself known to his brethren.

Genesis 45:1

“Then” None must come between the needy soul & the Redeemer. Away ye priest ritualistic-human interferes, let every man go out.

94 – Joseph invites his brethren to come near to him.

Genesis 45:4

All distances are done away. He desires His redeemed to be near to Him.

95 – Joseph tells his brethren of full provision made for them.

Genesis 45:10-11

What is in the heart of blessed Savior? He promises to sustain them.

96 – Joseph gives proof that he is fully reconciled to his brethren.

Genesis 45:15 The kiss taken- they were forgiven. It speaks of Love-Prodigal-Notice. It was Joseph who kissed them – Prodigal’s father kissed him.

97 – Joseph’s joy was shared by others.

Genesis 45:16

Luke 15 – Joy in the presence of God

98 – Joseph’s brethren now go forth seeking others.

Genesis 45:9 & 13 Twice “haste”

Lord’s commission

99 – Joseph gives a word of admonition as they go forth.

Genesis 45:24 Exhortation.

The flesh is still in us you have to crucify yourself. II Timothy 2:24 Don’t fall out by the ways. Our business is to repeat His words.