Week 8

JOSEPH LIKE JESUS

The divinely recorded life of Joseph (Genesis 37-50) contains many parallels with the life of Jesus. This is one of many ways in which the Old Testament prefigures the coming Christ and even foreshadows his rejection by his own people.
Joseph Jesus
Joseph was loved by his father. Jesus was God's wellbeloved Son.
Joseph was hated by his brethren. Jesus was rejected by his own people.
Joseph learned patience through experience. Jesus was "made perfect through sufferings".
Joseph was imprisoned but later released. Jesus was released from the grave, by God.
Joseph was called Zaphnath-paaneah
(The saviour of the world).		 Jesus IS the Saviour of the world!
Joseph saved his brethren and forgave them. Jesus will forgive his people and save them.
Joseph was exalted to be next to the King. Jesus has been exalted to receive God's Name and will be King of the world.

DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY
Genesis 32		 Jacob's name was changed to ISRAEL (a "prince with God") because he trusted God.
MONDAY
Genesis 33		 Jacob now acknowledged that all his blessings are from God, including his children (verse 5) and his goods (verse 11).
TUESDAY
Genesis 37		 Joseph was made family priest. The "Coat" was the priestly garment. This made his brothers envious. His dreams were God's revelation of the future.
WEDNESDAY
Genesis 39		 Joseph, like Jesus, served others faithfully and resisted temptation (verses 7-8).
THURSDAY
Genesis 40		 Even in prison, Joseph continued to serve, but he was soon forgotten (verse 23). In this too he was like Jesus, forsaken by those he came to help.
FRIDAY
Genesis 41		 It was God who brought about the release of Joseph.
SATURDAY
Genesis 42		 Joseph knew his brethren before they recognised him. It is the same with the nation of Israel today who do not yet recognise their Saviour.