The main point of these verses, however, is to communicate to Joseph (and to us) that the child’s name is Jesus, the Lord of salvation.
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Treated as royalty | Genesis 50:1-6
As we see how Jacob was treated due to Joseph, we see a picture of us and Christ. We are treated by God as royalty, sons of the King, because of Christ.
Finally remembered | Genesis 41:9-14
It has been two long years that Joseph remained in prison. Though not stated, we can assume God was still with him and blessing him with responsibility.
The Vine and branches | John 15:1-17
1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. …
Man among myrtles | Zechariah 1:7-11 (ESV)
It increases my awe of God and reverence for Jesus – to be reminded again that He is God. The man who saved me and died in my place is the Creator of the world.