One Big Story Side Note?

The rulers of this age (1 Cor 2:7-8) meant the crucifixion for evil - but God meant it for good (Gen 50:15-21; Acts 2:23-24, 32-36; 1 Cor 1:17-25; Col 2:13-15)...

that one special, beloved son would be:

• rejected by his own "brothers" (Joseph / Jesus),
• suffer condemnation when he is falsely accused (Joseph /Jesus),
• be exalted to the right hand of the most powerful throne (Joseph / Jesus)

so that the people of God (Israel / the Church) might be:

• unified under one exalted son (Joseph / Jesus)
• experience blessing and full provision (Joseph's brothers / Jesus' siblings)

in order that the nations might bow down before the Son and be blessed (then / now).