In Joseph’s dream, he sees himself and his brothers binding sheaves in the field. The promise of authority and accusation of delusion Jesus said, “But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: ‘They hated me without a cause’” ( John 15:25 ). He would also be thrown into a tomb, a “pit” of sorts ( Matthew 12:40 ). He too was stripped of his clothing ( Matthew 27:28 ). Jesus, having done nothing wrong, was delivered into the hands of Pilate and then was beaten, mocked, and crucified. They stole the coat off his back, threw him into a pit, and then sold him off to strangers ( Genesis 37:23-27 ). Hated, despised, and humiliatedīecause Joseph’s father showed him favoritism, his brothers treated him with hatred, remorse, and violence. Later in the Old Testament, it is prophesied that the Messiah shall grow up “like a root out of dry ground,” also a symbol of new life during a time of spiritual depravity ( Isaiah 53:2 ). Joseph is like a root out of dry ground, a symbol of new life in his father’s old age. When Jesus is baptized by John, he received a similar message of fatherly approval:īehold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” ( Matthew 3:17 ) But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefully to him ( Genesis 37:3-4 ). Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. Joseph is adored by his father, and it caused strife between him and his brothers: There are many (over one hundred) fascinating parallels between Joseph, the beloved son of Jacob, and Jesus, who would arrive on the stage of human history centuries later. Joseph's story offers valuable lessons and applications, yet there is also a prophetic aspect to this account that foreshadows the Messiah. Perhaps one of the best-known and loved Bible accounts is the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.
There are over one hundred fascinating parallels between Joseph and Jesus. The Psalms describe the experiences of David, yet they also speak of David's son to come, the Messiah. For example, Moses told the Israelites of another prophet like him, who would come later and who would require the people’s obedience. Many Old Testament accounts of people and events tell of things that are still to come.
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