1. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up” Jn. 3:14 AdamNoahJonahDavid MelchizedekSolomon

2. Type Type = a model or pattern or mold antitype “A resemblance between something present and something future, which is called the antitype.”

3. 1. Sinned Against - Despised Joseph - Father gave coat Despised by brothers Jesus - Matt. 27:18 - for envy “despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” Isa. 53:3

4. “He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.” Jn. 1:11 Joseph’s brothers took advantage of him. Talked about killing him as the Jews talked of killing the Son of God. Matt. 27:1 1. Sinned Against - Despised

5. Application “Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter” 1 Pet. 4:16 “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” 2 Tim. 3:12 1. Sinned Against - Despised

6. Joseph = 20 pieces of silver Jesus = 30 pieces of silver Zech. 11:12-13 – prophecy Matt. 27:3-8 – fulfillment 2. Sold for a Price

7. Application: “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Prov. 18:24 2. Sold for a Price

8. Joseph still had great love for his brothers Gen. 42:24 Christ had great love for Jerusalem Lk. 13:34 “Greater love has no man than this” Jn. 15:13 “While we were yet sinners, Christ died” Rom. 5:8 3. His Great Love

9. Application “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” Matt. 5:44 “Bless them” Rom. 12:14 3. His Great Love

10. Joseph told his brothers not to be angry because God sent him to preserve life - Gen. 45:5, 50:19-20 Christ was sent for this reason Matt. 1:21Lk. 19:10 4. Sent to Preserve Life

11. Application “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” Rom. 8:28 “If God be for us, who can be against us?” Rom. 8:31 4. Sent to Preserve Life

12. Joseph had been sold into Egypt – they never expected to see him again. Gen. 37:35 – Jacob mourned Gen. 45:3 “I am Joseph” Gen. 45:25-28 – Jacob hears 5. Is Found Alive

13. Christ had been dead, but they found Him alive Lk. 24:5-7 – Angel spoke Acts 2:23-24 – Crucifiers 1 Cor. 15:19-20 – First fruits 5. Is Found Alive

14. Joseph brought blessings to his family In the resurrection of Christ, we have hope – 2 Tim. 1:10 5. Is Found Alive

15. Joseph’s brothers were afraid He forgave and promised only blessings - Gen. 45:15 Christ will forgive all who sin against Him. - Acts 2:38 6. Pardon for Penitents

16. “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord” Acts 22:16 “I am come that they may have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Jn. 10:10 6. Pardon for Penitents

17. 1.Sinned against – Despised 2.Sold for a price 3.His great love 4.Sent to preserve life 5.Is found alive 6.Pardon for Penitents

18. Saved the lives of His family Can save your soul

19. In Christ = SAVED Baptized (Gal. 3:27) Confess (Rom.10:10) Hear (Rom.10:17) Believe (Jn.8:24) Repent (Lk.13:3)