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Joseph was sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt (Genesis 37). Joseph became the slave of Potiphar a very high official in Egypt. Joseph did very well with God’s help. Joseph was fully trusted by his master (Genesis 39). Potiphar’s wife took a fancy to Joseph, but he refused to sin with her. She became angry and told lies about him, so ...
He Had Other Children. The Gospel of Mark 6:3 and the Gospel of Matthew 13:55-56 state that James, Joses (or Joseph), Jude, and Simon were the brothers of Jesus, the son of Mary.
- Lesli White
Sep 20, 2024 · Saint Joseph is the Patron Saint of Workers. Saint Joseph holds a special place in the hearts of many as the patron saint of workers. His unwavering dedication to his craft and his role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ have made him a revered figure among laborers and craftsmen worldwide. Saint Joseph's feast day, celebrated on March 19th ...
- Threats Resolved
- Promises Fulfilled
- Is Joseph A ‘Type’ of Christ?
- Echo of The Future
Genesis records a series of reoccurring threats that endanger the survival and purity of the covenant line. In chapters 37–50, all the threats converge, creating an impossibly dire situation for Jacob and his children: 1. Family division and violence, reminiscent of Cain and Abel, threaten the seed’s survival. (Gen. 37; cf. Gen. 4) 2. Unrighteousne...
Further, Genesis 37–50 records how God fulfills (in part) his promises to Abraham (cf. Gen. 12:1–3). Through Joseph, Yahweh blesses the nations. Potiphar appoints Joseph as a steward over his house; then God blesses Potiphar for Joseph’s sake (Gen. 39:4–5). Later we again find Joseph established over the house of Pharaoh (Gen. 41:40). The result is...
These observations raise the question of whether Joseph is a “type”—a divinely intended prefiguring—of the Messiah. Most interpreters throughout church history have affirmed Joseph is a type of Christ—noting several obvious correspondences between the two figures. Joseph is a favored son, rejected by his brothers, and yet through faithfulness and s...
Genesis 37–50 is not just about God’s providence; it’s also about his promises. God uses Joseph to turn back the effects of the curse and accomplish, in part, his promises to Abraham. He stacks the odds against himself and then demonstrates his power by using an imprisoned slave exiled by his own family. Perhaps Moses spends so much time on Joseph ...
- Samuel Emadi
Sep 12, 2024 · father Jacob. Joseph, in the Old Testament, son of the patriarch Jacob and his wife Rachel. As Jacob’s name became synonymous with all Israel, so that of Joseph was eventually equated with all the tribes that made up the northern kingdom. According to tradition, his bones were buried at Shechem, oldest of the northern shrines (Joshua 24:32).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 28, 2024 · The Bible Story of Joseph, from the Book of Genesis, is one of heroic redemption and forgiveness. Joseph was the most loved son of his father, Israel, given the famous robe of many colors. When Joseph reported having dreams of his brothers, and even the stars and moon, bowing before him, their jealousy of Joseph grew into action.
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Jul 29, 2024 · This alone tells us that Joseph was a provider. And concerning Christ, he raised Him well, for we read in two places respectively: “And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him” (Luke 2:40). “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52).
