Genesis 41:46-57 Joseph – like Jesus’ Ministry

03-7-27 Genesis 41:46-57 Joseph – Like Jesus’ Ministry CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Once Joseph began to rule, things turned out exactly as he had prophesied in the interpretation of the dreams.  The seven years of plenty came and they stored up corn for the coming famine.  Then the famine began...

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Genesis 41:33-45 Joseph – The Wise Ruler

Genesis 41:33-45 Joseph – The Wise Ruler CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this lesson, Joseph recommended to Pharaoh a course of action to prepare for the coming famine.  Pharaoh and his servants agreed that Joseph was the best man to oversee the plan.  So, Joseph was released from prison and...

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Genesis 41:1-32 Pharaoh’s Dreams

In this lesson, Pharaoh dreams of cattle and corn.  Joseph is called upon to interpret the dreams when the magicians and wise men of Egypt failed to discover their meaning.  Some more types of Christ are found in these verses.   The Dreams – v. 1-7; 17-23 Kine – The...

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Genesis 40:1-23 Joseph – The Dream Interpreter

In this lesson, we see Joseph as a type of the Lord Jesus Christ, when he was actually crucified.  In this chapter, two of Pharaoh’s officers were imprisoned with Joseph.  They dreamed and Joseph interpreted their dreams.  After three days, one of them was restored to his office and the...

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Genesis 39:1-9 Joseph – A Servant like Jesus

  In this lesson we see 12 more ways that Joseph was a type of Jesus Christ.  We also see that Joseph was tempted by the advances of his master’s wife and from his response we find out what God says about adultery.   # Similitude Joseph’sReference Jesus’Reference 29 Both...

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Genesis 37:23-36 Joseph as a type of the Lord’s Crucifixion

  Thus far we have seen 17 comparisons between Joseph and Jesus.  In this lesson, we will examine 11 more things (numbers 18-28) that are similar between Joseph being sold into slavery and Jesus being betrayed and crucified.   # Similitude Joseph’sReference Jesus’Reference 18 They were stripped 37: 23 Matt....

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Genesis 37:1-11 Joseph – The Greatest Type of Christ

  In the Bible we find several characters who are types of Jesus Christ.  Of the many things that could be recorded about their earthly lives, God points out the principal features that exemplify Jesus so that we learn more about Him.  The greatest of these characters is Joseph.  He...

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