And since Jesus stated that that which was done to his followers was as done to him, we find that in this drama at times Joseph pictures Christ’s anointed footstep followers.​—Matt. 25:40.

In ancient times Jehovah God so maneuvered events that Joseph was exalted to become the prime minister of Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. Likewise, in the first century of our Common Era Jehovah God caused Jesus to be raised from the dead and exalted to the highest place in the universe, second only to Jehovah himself. (Phil. 2:9-11) And in a similar way in modern times God caused the anointed remnant of Christ’s followers to arise from their deathlike and captive condition to become free and exalted to a position of favor with God for all to see.​—Rev. 11:11-13.