HA Ironside has written; "how his (Joseph) experiences illustrate the testings and triumphs of our Lord
who was "in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin" (Hebrews 4:15). In Joseph's case we
have a man sinful by nature triumphing in the hour of testing because of the fear of the Lord. "How
then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" (Gen. 39:9) This was his strength. He
had set Jehovah always before him and therefore he was not moved when the hour of trial came.
In the case of our Lord, He was, of course, the sinless One and His temptation was but the
demonstration of this. "Holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners," (Hebrews 7:26)
it was unthinkable that sin should ever hold dominion over Him. He stood unflinchingly
against every attack of the evil one, and He could ever say, "The prince of this world
cometh, and hath nothing in Me" (John 14:30). In Joseph's temptation and victory we
see clearly set forth the way in which every one of us may overcome. It is as the Word
of God is hidden in our hearts that we shall be kept from sinning against Him.
Memorize: To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious
riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Col 1:27
Joseph Jesus Similarities
Genesis 39:4-8 John 3:35
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