Why is understanding Joseph as a type of Christ important?

Joseph's life serves as a powerful foreshadowing of Christ. He was betrayed, unjustly punished, and ultimately exalted. This typology emphasizes God's sovereign plan for redemption, where Joseph's sufferings were used for the greater good of saving his family and many others. Just as Joseph was sold for silver, Christ was betrayed for thirty pieces. This understanding deepens our appreciation of the biblical narrative and God’s redemptive history, revealing how all Scripture points to Christ and His work.