Please read Genesis 37.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/gen/37/1/s_37001
Meditate on verse 31.
So they took Joseph’s tunic,
and slaughtered a male goat
and dipped the tunic in the blood.
As you read about Joseph for the next two weeks, look for ways his story foreshadowed the Messiah, for his life has many interesting parallels to the life of Christ. For example, from this chapter:
* Joseph was loved by his father. Jesus is beloved by His Father (Mark 1:11).
* Joseph brought a bad report about his brothers, and they hated him for it. Christ exposed sin, and the world hated Him for it (John 15:22-24).
* Joseph’s brothers thought they would never bow to him. They were wrong! People in the world think they will never bow to Christ. They are wrong! Someday every knee will bow to Jesus (Philippians 2:9-11).
* Joseph was mocked by his brothers. Jesus was mocked by the people (Matthew 27:29-31).
* Joseph’s brothers plotted to kill him because of envy. The people plotted to kill Jesus because of envy (Matthew 27:17-18).
* Joseph was sold for 20 pieces of silver. Jesus was sold for 30 pieces of silver (Matthew 26:15).
* Joseph was stripped of his tunic. Jesus was stripped of His robe (Matthew 27:28).
* Joseph’s tunic was dipped in blood. Jesus’ robe is dipped in blood (Revelation 19:13).
* Joseph was sent to Egypt. Jesus went to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15).
God’s Word is fascinating! Be amazed by your Savior as you read about Him in the story of Joseph.
As a faithful, prayerful watchman, use Genesis 37:8 and16 to pray for someone who needs to be found by the LORD and submit to His rule over their life.
“LORD, like Joseph was looking for his
brothers, You are searching for ________.
Please let them submit to Your
reign and authority over them.
In Your name, Jesus~”
The WATCHMAN on the WALL – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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