The Old Testament contains various “types” of Christ – people who reflected what the Messiah would be like, but I think the one person who foreshadowed Jesus the most was Joseph, the son of Jacob. Here is a list of similarities I’ve found: Similarities Joseph Jesus Both are first-born. Genesis 30:22-24 (of Rachel) Matthew 1:25 (of Mary) Both are shepherds. Genesis 37:2 Matthew 2:26, 26:31John 10:11 Both are the most loved of their fathers. Genesis 37:3 Matthew 3:17, 12:18 Both were prophecied to be rulers. Genesis 37:5-11 Daniel 7:13-14Micah 4:7,5:2Psalm 2 Both Joseph’s and Jesus’ brothers were jealous of them, and did not believe them. Genesis 37:4-5, 11 John 7:3-5, 15:18-19 The prophecies that Joseph would rule his brothers (the … Continue reading Joseph – A Type Of Christ