David Mapugilo
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JACOB
MODULE 5: SESSION 25: Jacob’s Silence
In the aftermath of Shechem’s crime, Yaaqov’s silence and inaction creates a void that his sons fill with vengeful violence. The biblical authors tell the story of Yaaqov’s sons’ treachery with links to the flood narrative, but this is a nightmare version of God’s just judgment and reconciliation through covenant.
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This will happen to anyone who refuses to stay where God said he/she should stay!
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JACOB
MODULE 5: SESSION 24: The Oppression of Dinah
Yaaqov’s sons begin to repeat his deceptive pattern whereby after hearing about the despicable behavior of the sons of the land violating their sister, they remained quiet as if nothing happened. To everyone’s surprise they later on arose and killed all the male from the family of Khamor as a…
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JACOB
MODULE 5: SESSION 23: The Reunion of Jacob and Esau
After his wrestling match with God, Yaaqov, the wounded servant, sacrifices himself on behalf of everything he holds dear. Esau’s reaction to Yaaqov’s return, running to him and embracing him, points forward to Jesus’ parable of the loving father embracing his prodigal son. Yaaqov…
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Serious experience right!!
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JACOB
MODULE 5: SESSION 22: God Wrestles With Jacob
The letters of Yaaqov’s name are littered throughout the narrative where his name is changed. The judgment that Yaaqov faces, being wounded in his striving against God, comes to its ultimate fulfillment in the suffering of the Messiah on our behalf. The biblical authors depict the true-to-life…
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A great experience every believers should desire!!
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JOSEPH
MODULE 7: SESSION 29: Reflecting on the Joseph Story
Every detail of the biblical text is thoughtfully crafted and divinely inspired. Taking time to consider why a certain story or narrative element has been included can reveal deep meaning and connection to the big picture of the whole Bible’s message. The story of Yoseph illustrates how…
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Purpose pass through difficult roads but many give up when they have not reach their destination.
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JOSEPH
MODULE 7: Going Up to Canaan
SESSION 28: Joseph’s Future Hope
The pattern of migrations in Genesis, as Abraham and his descendants move up and down from Canaan, reflects the pattern of moving from blessing to exile to redemption woven throughout the Hebrew Bible. Yoseph’s request for his bones to be taken up to Canaan is a prophetic…
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EXODUS OVERVIEW
MODULE 3: A Covenant at Mount Sinai
SESSION 15: Commissioning the Nation
At Sinai, God redefines Israel’s identity. As God’s segullah, or “treasured possession,” Israel is being called to fulfill a special purpose in representing God to the nations. Peter calls the New Testament Church, made up of Jewish and Gentile followers of…
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Though God has chosen Israel, His mission is for the entire world! Great summary, Mr. Divad!
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EXODUS OVERVIEW
MODULE 2: SESSION 14: Burden of Leadership
Two conversations with Jethro frame Israel’s deliverance story (Exodus 4 and 18). Jethro represents the first of many nations who will acknowledge Yahweh’s greatness because of his victory over Pharaoh. It seems noble of Moses to shoulder the burden of all the people, but it’s unwise. We…
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Very important, Mr. David! A lot of men are suffering under the pretense that they are the ones limiting the growth and effectiveness of the work!
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EXODUS OVERVIEW
MODULE 2: SESSION 13: Liminal Space
The wilderness narratives recount a liminal space for God to form Israel as a new nation. The wilderness narratives in Exodus 15-18 mirror the wilderness journey of Numbers 10-21 in a chiasm that frames the entire Torah. The people’s ingratitude and rebellion meets God’s gracious provision in…
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JACOB
MODULE 5: Jacob’s Return From Exile
SESSION 21: Jacob Builds an Ark
Yaaqov encounters the divine both as he leaves and as he returns to the land of Canaan, echoing the spiritual guardians at the entrance to the garden of Eden. Hyperlinks to the flood narrative portray Yaaqov as building his own ark to protect him from the flood of…
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A great reflection on Joseph journey, skillfully connecting biblical narratives and literary motifs to reveal deeper spiritual and symbolic meanings.
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