JOSEPH AS A TYPE OF JESUS’ EARTHLY MINISTRY
Genesis 37:12-22

In the last lesson, we discovered that Joseph was a type of Jesus Christ in 9 different particulars. In this lesson, we continue examining the ways that Joseph typifies Jesus. Here we will see 8 similarities to Jesus’ earthly ministry.

# Similitude Joseph’s Reference Jesus’ Reference
10 He was sent to his brethren Gen. 37:13 Matt. 15:24; Jn. 1:11
11 He was supposed to return –
A type of the ascension		 Gen. 37:14 Jn. 20:17
12 He was in the field –
A type of the world		 Gen. 37:15 Matt. 13:38; Jn. 1:10
13 He sought his brethren Gen. 37:16 Lk. 19:10
14 They conspired against him
Privately to slay him		 Gen. 37:18 Jn. 7:1; Jn. 11:47-53
15 They decided to lie about
His death		 Gen. 37:20 Jn. 7:19-20;
Matt. 23:29-32
16 They tried to prevent the
Fulfillment of his dreams		 Gen. 37:20 Matt. 27:42-43;
Matt. 27:63-66
17 Reuben (a type of Nicodemus
Or Pilate) tried to stop them		 Gen. 37:21-22 Jn. 7:50-51;
Acts 3:13

So, in just 22 verses and two lessons, we have already seen 17 clear types of the Lord Jesus Christ in one man’s life. Certainly the Lord could have pointed out numerous things in the life of Joseph. However, He was particularly interested in showing us those things in Joseph’s life that so closely resembled the life of His own dear Son.

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