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Lessons from Genesis – 23

“The Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.” I John 4:14 KJV

After Joseph had spent years in slavery or in jail, he was finally exalted to the position as second only to Pharaoh in Egypt. In that office he was given a new name which loosely translated means “savior of the world”. That is quite a title. Then Pharaoh took an Egyptian girl, a Gentile, and gave her to Joseph as his wife. He was going to save Egyptians and all the people from the entire world who came to buy bread in Egypt. He would provide the bread of life for the whole world. He didn’t just save the Israelites; he saved all who came to him.  

What a picture we have of Jesus Christ. He was crucified, dead, buried and raised again from the dead and then declared by the apostles to be the Savior of the world. The message was taken to Jews and Gentiles alike. Jesus even took a Gentile bride (spiritually speaking) to bring all mankind into one community of faith in Him. All could come; anyone who would could come and be saved. He offered Himself as the Bread of Life to feed the multitudes of mankind. Joseph turned no one away who came to him for bread. Neither will our precious Savior. Thanks be to God for such a Redeemer as ours. 

Dear Father, Thank You for sending us the Savior of the world. Amen

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