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H OLY W EEK : T HE P ASSION OF C H R I S T • 197

Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane

Old Testament Foundation: Types of Christ

Joseph: A Picture of Christ, Genesis 37-45 (p. 60) • The beloved of his father who was sent to his kinsman. • Hated by his brothers, who plotted together to kill him. • Rejected by his brothers the first time and considered dead. • Sold for “blood money” (pieces of silver). • Imprisoned with two criminals, one who “died” and the other who “lived.” • Raised and exalted to a place of authority and power next to the king. • Gives all honor to the king and delivers all glory and treasure into the king’s hands. • Brings his people to repentance and self-knowledge. • He is acknowledged to be the savior of his people and their ruler.