David Mapugilo
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JOSEPH
MODULE 1: SESSION 3: The Shape of Biblical Literature
The Bible is ancient Jewish meditation literature, expertly crafted according to a set of design conventions that are unfamiliar to most modern readers. The biblical authors build connections and add layers of meaning by crafting this literature in sets (most commonly, sets of three)…
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Very right Sir!!
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JOSEPH
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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Great!!
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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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Amen!! Without this Annointed one, there is no forgiveness of sin!!
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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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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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Great one there, Mr. David. This is important to note!
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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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ABRAHAM
MODULE 6: SESSION 30: Studying the Abraham Story in Different Settings
People learn more when they try to teach others what they are learning. Like the biblical authors who anchor their stories to the Bible’s larger narrative, we can shape our practices and gatherings to reflect the unified story of Scripture. Calling attention to…
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 6: SESSION 29: Reflecting on the Abraham’s Story
The emphasis on protecting the vulnerable reminds us that when we choose our own version of Eden, we secure perceived safety at the expense of others, with consequences that impact generations. When we see brokenness in the world, Avraham’s story reminds us that even though we’re in…
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That’s true. Reading the Bible is very important because it also builds our faith. From the story of Abraham, our faith is built in the sense that, if he overcame the challenges that came his way,we are also able to overcome our own challenges
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 6: SESSION 28: Not Chosen But Blessed
The theme of fractured relationship in the Avraham story is crucial for understanding the plight of humanity and for building the biblical hope of eventual reconciliation. Avraham’s sojourns in Babylon and Egypt create a thematic link between the two. Israel’s exodus from Egypt later becomes…
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 6: SESSION 27: Isaac’s Marriage to Rebekah
After Avraham receives his first possession in the land, the story turns to the problem that Yitskhaq alone cannot solve. Biblical narrative shows us God’s providence at work through the “happenings” of the story. Rivqah is like the Avraham of the next generation, leaving her home and…
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