About Jesus

Serving as a type and shadow of the life of Jesus, we see a picture in Joseph of a merciful savior who showed compassion even for those who betrayed him. Also Reference: Luke 23:24, Romans 3:23 https://bbfohio.com

Joseph directed his brethren to stay on "the way" to their father, picturing in type the ministry of Jesus who IS "the way" pointing us to our heavenly Father by repentance and faith in His Gospel. Also Reference: Exodus 13:17, Jude 11, 2 Peter 2:15, Luke 1:77-79 https://bbfohio.com

As the Regent King of Egypt, Joseph ruled over all. As such, he ruled over all shepherds and as Chief Shepherd in Egypt, he foreshadows Jesus our Chief Shepherd. Also Reference: 2 Thessalonians 2:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 13:20-21 https://bbfohio.com

Joseph (Zaphnath-paaneah) marries a Gentile woman named Asenath. This is a type of Jesus who is espoused to a Gentile Bride! Also Reference: (Matthew 9:15, Matthew 25:1-10), 2 Corinthians 11:2, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 21:2, Galatians 4:26, Revelation 22:17 (Acts 15:14) https://bbfohio.com

Joseph was given a six-syllable new name in Egypt and this pictures the Word, Messiah of Israel, coming into the world and receiving His new name of Jesus. But there's MORE... Also Reference: Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:23, Revelation 3:12, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 19:12, Ephesians 1:17 https://bbfohio.com

Joseph is exalted from a lowly servant to the most powerful position below Pharaoh. This foreshadows the life of Jesus as in His resurrection glory, after His ascension, being exalted by God's Right Hand... Also Reference: Philippians 2:7, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Acts 5:31, Acts 20:21, Psalm 18:46, Psalm 21:13, Isaiah 2:11 https://bbfohio.com

In another amazing type of Jesus found in the life of Joseph, we see the entire world bowing a knee to Joseph just as it will to Jesus excepting God the Father (represented in type by the ancient Pharaoh)! Also Reference: Isaiah 45:21-23, Romans 14:10-12 https://bbfohio.com

Genesis tells us in straight and simple terms, "But the LORD was with Joseph,..." And this foreshadows the life of Jesus and speaks to those who are followers of Christ. Also Reference: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Acts 7:9, Acts 10:38, Revelation 21:3-4, Ephesians 3:21 https://bbfohio.com

Genesis tells us in straight and simple terms, "But the LORD was with Joseph,..." And this foreshadows the life of Jesus and speaks to those who are followers of Christ. Also Reference: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Acts 7:9, Acts 10:38, Revelation 21:3-4, Ephesians 3:21 https://bbfohio.com

The life of Joseph pictures the life of Jesus in type and as a foreshadow, including the fact the Joseph ruled under authority of Pharaoh as Jesus rules under the authority of God our Father... Also Reference: John 20:17, John 10:30, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 https://bbfohio.com

Looking at the story of Joseph, we recognize numerous types and shadows that tell us about Jesus including the fact that we are His brethren and, like Joseph in Genesis, Jesus comforts us even though our sin cause His own suffering and death. Also Reference: Matthew 12:50, Mark 3:35, Luke 8:21, Matthew 25:40, Matthew 28:10, John 14:1-3 https://bbfohio.com

When we read of the touching reunion between Joseph and his brethren, we see a type and foreshadowing of what took place when Jesus revealed Himself to his followers after His resurrection AND the reunion to come when all of us who are saved will be caught up at the Rapture and Revelation of Jesus Christ! https://bbfohio.com

That moment when Joseph stood before his brothers knowing who they were but being unrecognized. It's a moment of high drama and foreshadows the same thing that happened when Jesus met Mary at the empty tomb in John 20 (as well as the events on the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24). https://bbfohio.com

Jesus rose from the dead and was found alive. Joseph as accounted dead but was found alive. Joseph's life foreshadows the life of Jesus and in this case foreshadows the resurrection of Jesus from the dead! Up from the grave He arose,<br /> With a mighty triumph o'er His foes,<br /> He arose a Victor from the dark domain,<br /> And He lives forever,<br /> With His saints to reign. Also Reference: Genesis 45:25-26, Mark 16:14, Genesis 45:28 https://bbfohio.com

In the life of Joseph, we see the life of Jesus in a shadow (type or picture) and that includes Joseph's rule in the second chariot under Pharaoh in Egypt. Jesus is the Prince of peace and will someday RULE the world. Also Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:24-25, Daniel 8:25, Revelation 19 https://bbfohio.com

Joseph's great love and forgiveness for his brothers even after they betrayed him, destroyed his life and left him with no reason to believe he would ever recover... is a shadow of the life of Jesus in which He demonstrated an even greater love and greater forgiveness... Also Reference: Luke 23:34, John 15:13 https://bbfohio.com

Just as Joseph was separated from his father, Jacob, and they both suffered as a result. This serves as a type and shadow of Jesus leaving His Father to come to earth in order to die for our sins. Also Reference: John 5:43, Luke 22:44, John 10:17 https://bbfohio.com

In another type or shadow of the life of Jesus in the account of Joseph in Genesis, we see them both falsely accused and arrested but also both maintaining Biblical character throughout. Also Reference: Proverbs 7:22, Genesis 19:15-18. Matthew 26:60-61, John 2:19, John 2:20-21, Genesis 2:17, Genesis 3:4, Matthew 26:50, James 4:10 (see also Matthew 4 and Luke 4) https://bbfohio.com

In our growing list of types and shadows of the life of Jesus found in the life of Joseph as given in the Book of Genesis, we see both being tempted to betray "one greater" and to sin against God. Also Reference: Genesis 39:8-10, John 20:17, Colossians 2:17 https://bbfohio.com

Pictured in the life of Joseph where, if we really know Jesus as presented in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, we will recognize him in type and in shadows as the one beloved of His Father, Who came into the world (pictured in Egypt) after being betrayed by his brethren for pieces of silver, adopted as a son by an earthly father. Also Reference: Genesis 41:46, Matthew 13:55 https://bbfohio.com

Joseph was sold for pieces of silver, another type of Jesus found in his life story as we see that Jesus was sold for pieces of silver and the Prophet Zechariah foretold the exact amount. The Bible is like no other and tells us about a Saviour like no other! Also Reference: Matthew 26:15, Zechariah 11:12, Hebrews 10:7, John 5:30 https://bbfohio.com

We learn About Jesus by noting the types found in the life of Joseph and in this devotional we building upon the love of His Father for Him above all others and the rejection He faced by His own brethren. Also Reference: Luke 9:35, John 1:13, John 1:11, Isaiah 53:3. Genesis 37:8, John 7:4-5, Matthew 10:24 https://bbfohio.com

We begin a look at how the life of Joseph presents a picture of Jesus, beginning with the way in which Israel (Jacob) loved his son above all others. This picture was given nearly 2,000 years before Jesus was born! Also Reference: John 5:20, John 17:22-26, John 10:17 https://bbfohio.com

In Jacob's stone and his drink offering, we see Jesus and His Church! We will discuss and compare Scripture with Scripture to see this picture of and type about Jesus. Also Reference: Genesis 35:1-13, Psalm 22:14, Isaiah 53:12 https://bbfohio.com

We want to learn "About Jesus" and one of the things we want to learn in these devotionals is what is important to Jesus. What are we told about the persons, places and things that Jesus loves and cares for? In this edition, we see that Jesus loves the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and cares about the Promised Land of Israel. Also Reference: Genesis 12:7, Genesis 13:15-17, Genesis 21:12, Genesis 28:4, Deuteronomy 11:12 (with mention of Revelation 19, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 1:30-33 and Romans 11:25-27) https://bbfohio.com