Day 6

Scripture: Genesis 37, 39:1-50:21

Symbol: Coat of Many Colors

In Jewish tradition it is said that Jesus is the son of Joseph, as well as David.  As King David's rule brought glory and peace to the land, so would the Messiah. But as Joseph was mocked, left for dead, shamed at the hands of his brothers before God exalted him, so the Messiah would also suffer.

Contrast and Compare

Take at least four of the Old Testament passages and compare them to the New Testament passages. 

Beloved Son.  Genesis 37:3, 39:2-4 and Matthew 3:17

Rejected by Family. Genesis 37:5-8 and Matthew 13:53-58

Brothers Plot to Kill Him. Genesis 37:18-19 and Matthew 26:3,4

Sold for Silver. Genesis 37:26-28 and Matthew 26:14-16 (also see the prophecy in Zechariah 11:13)

Falsely Accused. Genesis 39: 17-20 and Matthew 26:3-5

Unrecognized. Genesis 42: 8 and John 1:11

Reconciliation. Genesis 45:1-5,14 and Zechariah 12:10-12

God's Sovereign Plan. Genesis 50:18-20 and Acts 2:23

Exalted.  Genesis 41:38-43 and Philippians 2:8-11

Supplier of our Needs. Genesis 41:56 and Philippians 4:19