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“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 Melchizedek Jonah David Solomon

Type = a model or pattern or mold “A resemblance between something present and something future, which is called the antitype. ” antitype

1. Sinned Against - Despise 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

1. Sinned Against - Despise “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

1. Sinned Against - Despise 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

2. Sold for a Price Joseph = 20 pieces of silver Jesus = 30 pieces of silver Zech. 11: 12 -13 – prophecy Matt. 27: 3 -8 – fulfillment

2. Sold for a Price Application: “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. ” Prov. 18: 24

3. His Great Love 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 this” Jn. 15: 13 “While we were yet sinners, Christ died” Rom. 5: 8

3. His Great Love 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

4. Sent to Preserve Life 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

4. Sent to Preserve Life 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

5. Is Found Alive 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

5. Is Found Alive 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

5. Is Found Alive Joseph brought blessings to his family In the resurrection of Christ, we have hope – 2 Tim. 1: 10

6. Pardon for Penitents 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

6. Pardon for Penitents “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

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Sinned against – Despised Sold for a price His great love Sent to preserve life Is found alive Pardon for Penitents

Can save your soul Saved the lives of His family

In Christ = SAVED Baptized (Gal. 3: 27) Confess (Rom. 10: 10) Repent (Lk. 13: 3) Believe (Jn. 8: 24) Hear (Rom. 10: 17)