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

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b. Jesus, Matt. 27.22-23

5. He was sold for “blood money” (pieces of silver).

a. Joseph, Gen. 37.28

b. Jesus, Matt. 26.14-16

B. Aspects of his suffering that resonate with Christ

1. He was imprisoned with two criminals, one who “died” and the other who “lived.”

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a. Joseph, Gen. 40.1-3

b. Jesus, Luke 23.32

2. He was considered dead to Israel for a long time, but lived as one alive to the Gentiles.

a. Joseph lived in Egypt separated from the company and fellowship of his family and father.

b. Jesus came to his own the first time, and they refused to receive him as he was, but rejected him as their own.

(1) Acts 7.51-52

(2) John 1.11