V.33 The man to be chosen had to be discreet and wise (Heb. 7:26).
V.38-39 Pharaoh connects Joseph’s life with God. “If God be for us who can be against us? (Rom. 8:31).
V.41 Exalted over all the land of Egypt! (Phil. 2:9).
V.45 Joseph received a new name (Phil. 2:9) and a Gentile bride (Eph. 5:25-27; Acts 15:14).
V.47 Years of plenty. The world is going through its years of plenty. The famine is ahead. But Joseph laid up for the future.
V.53-57 Famine comes. Pharaoh said “Go to Joseph” (John 14:6). The humbled Joseph becomes the exalted Joseph! From the pit to the palace! The humbled Jesus has become the Center of glory (Phil. 2:5-11).