The Old Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Mentor's Guide, MG09

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T H E O L D T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

II. Joseph: Redeemer of His Kinsman (a Type of Christ)

A. Aspects of his sonship that resonate with Christ

1. He was beloved of his father.

a. Joseph, Gen. 37.3

b. Jesus, Matt. 3.17

2. He was sent to his kinsman by his father.

a. Joseph, Gen. 37.13

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b. Jesus, John 3.16

3. He was hated by his brothers, who plotted together to kill him.

a. Joseph, Gen. 37.4-8

b. Jesus, John 15.24

4. He was rejected by his brothers the first time.

a. Joseph, Gen. 37.19-20