Berean Bible Church

Joseph – A Type of Christ – II

Lesson IX

December 30, 200

Review

A type is a Divinely purposed illustration of truth, elsewhere taught in Scripture.  One of the great proofs of Inspiration of Scripture is its unique typology.  The life of Joseph is an outstanding example.

I   Genesis 37:1  We are introduced to Joseph as a Shepherd

            Genesis 46:34  shepherd’s were an abomination unto the Egyptians

 As Joseph is introduced to us in a position of humiliation, so is Jesus

            Isaiah 53: 3  despised and rejected of men

 

             John 10:14 Jesus said: “ I am the good Shepherd”.

            Psalm 23:1   we now know of whom David wrote

            John 10:11   He gave His life for his sheep

            John 10:27   His sheep hear His voice and follow Him

            John 10:28   He gives to His sheep eternal life

            1 Peter 2:24-25  Jesus is the shepherd and bishop of our souls

            1 Peter 5:4   As Chief Shepherd ,  He will reward His own

            Proverbs 11:18  there is a sure reward for the righteous

            Proverbs 24:20  there is no reward to the evil man.

 

II  Genesis 37:2  Joseph  brought his father an evil report of his brothers

.  Evidently, Joseph had no part in their evil deeds.

   Hebrews 7:26  Jesus was holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from sinners.

   The first type is that of the humility of Jesus, the second, that of  His purity.

 

III  Genesis 37:3  Joseph was the beloved of his father.

            Genesis 44:20  his father loveth him

    Jesus is often named “God’s Beloved Son”

            Matthew 3:17  This is my beloved Son

            Matthew 17:5   my beloved Son , hear Him

            2 Peter 1:17    voice from Heaven… my beloved Son

 

IV. Genesis 37:3  Jacob gave Joseph the coat of many colours.

            The brothers knew, this meant that his father had given Joseph the position of

            the firstborn.

            1 Chronicles 26:10  his father made him chief

            Deuteronomy 21:17  the firstborn was given a double portion

      Jesus  is the One who really wears the coat of many colours.

            Psalm 89:27  My firstborn…higher than the kings of earth

            Revelation 1:5  own His titles.  Cf Isaiah 9:6

      Jesus is the Head and Heir of all creation

            Hebrews 1:2  appointed heir of all things

            Romans 8:16-17  we are joint heirs with Him