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    MODULE 1: SESSION 2: The Thematic Melody of the Hebrew Bible

    Like a symphony, the Hebrew Bible introduces readers to a pattern of key themes in its opening chapters, setting a template for the rest of the collection. The biblical authors structure Yoseph’s story around the pattern of themes from Genesis 1-11 by repeating the sequence of…

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    Brain Mbuli
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  • JOSEPH

    MODULE 1: Introduction to the Joseph Story

    SESSION 1: Joseph and the Messianic Mosaic

    The Yoseph story is about God transforming betrayal into a vehicle for blessing and rescue. The biblical authors shaped the Yoseph story to enrich the developing portrait of the promised messiah. God’s purpose is to raise an anointed one who would suffer…

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    David Mapugilo, Brain Mbuli and Nfor John Njilah
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  • JACOB

    MODULE 1: SESSION 3: Abraham Replays the Melody

    The thematic melody of Genesis is a lens through which we can examine our own lives. God’s plan for all creation is worked out in the lives and relationships of generation after generation of God’s chosen human partners. The thematic melody of the Bible, repeated throughout Abraham’s life,…

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    Brain Mbuli and Nfor John Njilah
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  • JACOB

    MODULE 1:SESSION 2: The Thematic Melody of Genesis 1-9

    Chapter and verse numbers are not part of the original structure of the biblical text. Rather, literary units of the text are indicated by vocabulary and thematic shifts. Genesis 1-9 introduces a thematic melody moving from blessing to deception, curse, division, exile, violence,…

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    Brain Mbuli
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  • JACOB

    MODULE 1: A Deceiver is Born

    SESSION 1: Jacob in the Biblical Imagination

    The Bible mentions Yaaqov/Yisrael thousands of times, highlighting the importance of his story for the people who bear his name. Yaaqov’s story gives, in seed form, a preview of the story that his descendants will experience from Exodus through the end of the Hebrew…

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    Brain Mbuli
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  • CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS

    CHAPTER 3

    VERSIONS OF THE BIBLE

    In this chapter I have been able to learn about the different languages in which the Bible was originally written, types of the versions of the Bible and I’m also able to enlist the different versions of the Bible.

    The Bible was ordinary written in three languages; Hebrew, Aramaic and…

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    Brain Mbuli and Nfor John Njilah
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    • Knowing the original languages the Bible was given to us in helps us to appreciate the people who worked tirelessly to translate the Bible into a language we can understand.

    • CHAPTER FIVE

      BIBLE STUDY TOOLS

      This chapter talks about the special books that are helpful in studying the Bible and these include Bible concordance, Bible dictionary, word study books, Bible Encyclopedia, Bible commentary, Bible atlas, topical text books and Bible hand books.

      What has impacted me most is the Bible concordance which provides…

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      Brain Mbuli and David Mapugilo
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      • Wow, the Bible concordance is a very powerful instrument. We learn everyday and this is equally very important

      • CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS

        CHAPTER TWO

        THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE

        In this particular chapter i have learnt a lot, but what has stood out for me the most, has been learning about the importance of systematic plan for reading the Bible, and the reading plans methods that one can use to read the Bible successfully.

        Having a systematic plan for reading…

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        Brain Mbuli and Barbra Odari
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        • David Mapugilo (edited)

          Indeed we should have a systematic plan for reading the Bible is important because it enables one to have a better and a clearer understanding of the Bible. Further, having a plan will shape your spirit towards a goal of achieving more and ensure that yo do not miss the timing

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