David Mapugilo
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ADAM TO NOAH
MODULE 5: SESSION 29: 10 Generations from Adam to Noah
The genealogy of Genesis 5 shares some similarities with other ancient Near Eastern genealogies, but the way that this one differs makes a profound theological statement. Enoch is a hero in the biblical value system not a great king or civilization builder but one who walks…
Brain Mbuli2 Comments-
Enoch’s walk with God is a challenge to me personally. We are called to a faithful, growing relationship with God.
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ADAM TO NOAH
MODULE 5: SESSION 28: A Tale of Two Seeds
Lemek’s actions intensify and spread the destruction and bloodshed that began with Cain and the snake. Genesis 4 makes it clear that the theme of the two seeds from Genesis 3 will be an ongoing conflict. Cain and Lemek are both choosing the same path as the seed of the snake. One more thing…
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HEAVEN AND EARTH
MODULE 6: SESSION 28: Humans as the Image, or Idol, of God
The Hebrew word for “image” is tselem, which literally means “idol.” In the ancient world, idols were said to embody a deity or a king. Idols can serve a priestly function by mediating for the deity they embody, or they can serve a royal function by representing the king.…
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This is a great concept on our being made in the image of God. We are the faces of the invisible God on earth.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW BIBLE
MODULE 5: SESSION 29: Design Patterns in the New Testament
l have real gotten an understanding that the Hebrew Bible is interconnected and yet each portion stand alone as an aspen grove tree. The design patterns are the main way biblical authors unify hundreds of stories. And every pattern develops a core…
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INTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW BIBLE
MODULE 5: SESSION 28: Narrative Analogy: Jacob and Genesis 3
Throughout the entire storyline of the Hebrew Bible, there will be snake-people and humanity-people, and they are going to be at enmity with one another in narrative after narrative. In the Hebrew Bible narratives, people can switch back and forth…
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Yes! God is on mission to turn snake people into humanity people.
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ADAM TO NOAH
MODULE 5: SESSION 27: Cain Fails His Test
The blood of the innocent crying out to God from the ground is a key motif in the biblical narrative that moves God to action. The actions of Cain align him with the “seed of the snake” not the “seed of the woman.” The same happens across genealogies when hey do ra’ like hating a…
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The “seed of the snake” and the “seed of the woman” it is intriguing as these statements is used in the lessons that I am doing currently, the doctrine of salvation. How God uses the failure of man to pave the road to salvation for all whom accepts Jesus. Thank you
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HEAVEN AND EARTH
MODULE 6: Humans and Their Role in the Cosmos
SESSION 27: The Rulers Below
Humans are meant to image or mirror God (Gen. 1:26-27). Humans image God by their unity and diversity as one humanity made of male and female (Gen. 1:26-27). God is dianthropic meaning he desires and designs to work through (Grk. dia) human beings (Grk.…
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That’s right! We’re imagers of God, and He has chosen to give us authority and stewardship over creation. We will also give account to Him if how we used our authority.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW BIBLE
MODULE 5: SESSION 27: Narrative Analogy: Sarai and Genesis 3
The story of Abram and Sarai in Genesis 12:10-20 is set on analogy to Genesis 3 through the use of repeated words. The story is an example of one of the main themes of the Bible the complex and tragic human condition as people give into temptation…
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Great reflection there on how character roles can be inverted from one story to another.
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ADAM TO NOAH
MODULE 5: SESSION 26: Offerings at the Door of the Garden
Cain and Abel introduce the biblical pattern of shepherds representing reliance on God and farmers representing self-reliance. The Hebrew Bible does not say that God rejected Cain’s offering rather he favored Abel’s offering more than Cain’s. Here we learn that Yahweh’s favor…
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What a lesson in our time and generation of financial independence through what God has already provided through farming the land.
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That’s right! God favored one above the other. The story unfolds in a really interesting way to teach us the need for repentance rather than rebellion and anger.
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HEAVEN AND EARTH
MODULE 5: The Unity of Heaven and Earth
SESSION 26: The Rulers Above
The sun, moon, and stars of Genesis 1 are heavenly beings. Heavenly beings are called “signs” (Gen. 1:14) because they are symbols of the true source of light. Heavenly beings form God’s divine council, his staff team who are under his divine command. The word…
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Great summary!
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