The Dreamer In The Prison | Jonathan Cahn Sermon
The Dreamer In The Prison | Jonathan Cahn Sermon
Jesus is the one who brings everything together—He is the key to understanding the Bible. When you read Scripture, it all finds its fulfillment in Him. He is the heart of the Bible—its sacrifices, its prophecies—everything leads to Him. The rabbis, when speaking of the Messiah, said that through His sufferings, He would bring blessings to others.
Now, let’s turn to the story of Joseph in Genesis 40. At this point, Joseph is in prison. The chapter begins by recounting an incident involving Pharaoh’s officials:
Joseph was a stranger in a foreign land, rejected by his family and left with nothing. He likely arrived in Egypt without knowing the language. He had been sold into slavery under false accusations, and now he found himself in Pharaoh’s prison. But soon, the story would take a turn.
Even in prison, Joseph was placed in charge of the other prisoners, including Pharaoh’s former cupbearer and baker. One day, they came to him troubled by their dreams.
The cupbearer explained his dream:
Joseph interpreted the dream:
Joseph then made a heartfelt request:
Encouraged by the positive interpretation, the baker shared his dream as well:
Joseph gave the interpretation:
And just as Joseph had said, three days later—on Pharaoh’s birthday—the cupbearer was restored to his position, while the baker was executed.
The Prophetic Meaning of Joseph’s Story
Notice the recurring theme in Joseph’s life—it all begins with a dream, and once again, dreams shape his destiny. There is something profound and cosmic about this pattern.
Joseph is a foreshadowing of the Messiah. Before Jesus came to earth, He was the Word. As John 1:1 states:
The Greek term Logos means “the Word of God,” the divine reason, the cause of all things. Through Him, all creation came into existence. Similarly, Joseph’s journey, marked by dreams and suffering, reflects the greater story of redemption through Christ.
Just as Joseph was betrayed, sold, and later exalted, Jesus too was rejected, crucified, and glorified. Joseph’s life points to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus—the One through whom all things come together.
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