Joseph a Type of Christ
F. Joseph. Acts 7:9-15 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,… I. IN THE AFFLICTIONS HE SUFFERED. 1. He was hated by his brethren. 2. He was sold as a slave. II. IN THE BEAUTY OF HIS CHARACTER. This is seen clearly in every recorded incident of his life, but especially — 1. In the manner in which he resisted temptation. 2. In the spirit of forgiveness he manifested. III. IN THE COUNSEL HE IMPARTED. 1. His counsel was wise (Genesis 41:33-40; Genesis 45:24). 2. Wise because God directed. Joseph, like Daniel, taught of God. So of Jesus we read, "Never man spake," etc. (John 7:46). "In Him are hid all the treasures of wisdom" (Colossians 2:3). "I counsel thee buy of Me," etc. (Revelation 3:18). IV. IN THE DELIVERANCE HE ACCOMPLISHED. 1. From famine and death. 2. For Jew and Gentile, for his brethren, also for Egyptians and all countries round Egypt (Genesis 41:56, 57). V. IN THE EXALTATION HE OBTAINED. 1. It was obtained through humility and fidelity. 2. It was acknowledged even by his foes. So Christ is exalted (Philippians 2:5-11). (F. Joseph.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, WEB: "The patriarchs, moved with jealousy against Joseph, sold him into Egypt. God was with him,