Christians may die well when they place their hope in their heavenly rest, trusting in Christ, and working to leave a gospel legacy behind them.

Joseph redeems Israel and the Egyptians from certain death as he provides for them in the midst of the famine. Likewise, the Lord Jesus redeems his people from every tribe, nation and tongue by providing a perfect sacrifice to save us from death and eternal punishment.

Joseph redeems Israel and the Egyptians from certain death as he provides for them in the midst of the famine. Likewise, the Lord Jesus redeems his people from every tribe, nation and tongue by providing a perfect sacrifice to save us from death and eternal punishment.

Joseph’s forgiveness and reconciliation with his brothers, points ahead to the forgiveness and reconciliation we have in Christ. What’s more, Christians who have experienced such forgiveness will be those whose ongoing lifestyle is one of forgiveness and working toward reconciliation.

Joseph’s forgiveness and reconciliation with his brothers, points ahead to the forgiveness and reconciliation we have in Christ. What’s more, Christians who have experienced such forgiveness will be those whose ongoing lifestyle is one of forgiveness and working toward reconciliation.

Repentance can be a frightful and painful process, yet it's indeed a gift from our gracious God.

Repentance can be a frightful and painful process, yet it's indeed a gift from our gracious God.

Suffering to exaltation was the path for Joseph, the path for Jesus and will be the path for all who seek to follow Christ.

Suffering to exaltation was the path for Joseph, the path for Jesus and will be the path for all who seek to follow Christ.

As followers of Christ, we must follow Joseph's and Jesus' example of suffering well while living in exile.