In the drama there were certain characters who played the more prominent roles, and there were also many lesser prophetic roles. Since Joseph was a faithful and obedient son who was instrumental in saving the lives of so many persons, whom would Joseph picture? He would well picture Jesus Christ, the most faithful and obedient Son of God and who is the Savior of humankind. (1 John 4:14)

And what about Pharaoh, ruler of Egypt? He would well picture Jehovah God. How so? In that he was the one who empowered or authorized Joseph to serve as prime minister and food administrator, even as Jehovah God authorized and empowered Jesus Christ to be spiritual Food Administrator, giving life to the people. And did not Pharaoh also provide a daughter of a priestly family to be the wife of Joseph, even as Jehovah is providing a priestly bride for his Son, the Greater Joseph, Jesus Christ? Most assuredly!​—1 Pet. 2:5, 9; Rev. 14:1, 3; 20:4, 6.