Genesis 37:25-40:8

Very interesting how much foreshadowing of the events of Jesus' life we find in this passage about Joseph. He is betrayed by is brothers for twenty pieces of silver. His tunic plays a prominent role in the story, as it is used to receive Joseph's father into believing that his son is dead. jesus' tunic, of course, was the subject of gambling by the centurions at the foot of the cross. Like Jesus, Joseph is tempted--and like Jesus he passes the test. Joseph rises quickly from a captive sold to the Pharaoh's circle to a place of significant responsibility. And from this height he is cast into jail as a result of false accusations by his master's wife. But throughout it all, we are told, "the Lord remained with Joseph" and he Lord "brought success to all he did." Likewise, God is with us through all we experience, all we do, all we celebrate, and all we suffer.