Typology
THE PATRIARCH JOSEPH AS A “TYPE” OF CHRIST
| JOSPEH | JESUS |
| 1. Joseph escapes death by going into Egypt. | 1. Jesus escapes death by going into Egypt |
| 2. He is betrayed by his brothers, the sons of Jacob/Israel. | 2. Jesus is betrayed by his brothers, the sons of Israel--the Jews. |
| 3. Joseph's brothers believed he was dead, but he was found to be alive. | 3. Jesus was believed to be dead, but He was Resurrected from the dead |
| 4. Joseph is the beloved son of Jacob/Israel | 4. Jesus is the son Israel who is the beloved Son of God |
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