David Mapugilo
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 4: The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
SESSION 16: Abraham, Sarah and Yahweh at the Tent
Avraham’s meal with God and the two men puts a redemptive twist on the seeing, taking, and eating of Genesis 3. Sarah’s womb is compared to Eden, which expands a growing network of related images—including the ark, the garden, and the…
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 3: SESSION 15: The Covenant of Circumcision
Hagar plays out an an inverted prelude to the exodus. As an Egyptian slave fleeing oppression at the hands of Avram and Sarai, she meets God’s mercy and blessing in the wilderness. Both Hagar and Avram face a de-creation and re-creation moment in this narrative—Hagar in wilderness and…
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Great summary!
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 3: SESSION 14: The Oppression of Hagar
In tragic irony, Avram and Sarai’s oppression of Hagar, whose name means “the immigrant,” comes right after God tells Avram that his descendants will be oppressed immigrants. Sarai’s desire to be “built up” through Hagar is a distorted echo of God “building” the woman in Genesis 2. The text…
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 3: SESSION 13: God’s Covenant with Abram
In the narrative logic, faith leads to right standing with God, and doubt leads to covenant. A covenant, though a beautiful expression of God’s mercy, is not the ideal. Yahweh seals the covenant alone, binding himself to bear the responsibilities of both parties.
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 3: SESSION 12: Seed Like Stars
Like the human in the garden, Avram is naked with only God as his source of delivering help. God credits Avram as righteous in right relationship—when Avram ceases his scheming and simply trusts God’s promise. God’s promise to make Avram’s descendants like the stars evokes both their vast…
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Power of trusting in God’s promises with no natural hope. Thanks
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 3: The Seed and the Covenant
SESSION 11: The Genesis 1-11 Melody Repeats
The Avraham story is built on the structure of the repeating melody of Genesis 1-11. Knowing this structure helps us understand when the authors are making intentional shifts to emphasize or subvert expectations. The story cycle pivots on the…
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 2: session 10: Melchizedek the Royal Priest
This narrative offers us the first picture of Avram’s transformation as he more faithfully reflects God’s image. The kings of Salem and Sodom stand in stark contrast to one another. The king of Salem comes with feast and blessing, whereas the king of Sodom comes to take. Biblical authors…
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MODULE 2: SESSION 9: A Flood of Violence
The kings of Genesis 14:1-10 are portrayed as personifications of evil and corruption through their names and other symbolism. The kings eliminated the groups of giants, recalling the Nephilim whose violence ruined the land and brought on the flood. Avram’s dramatic rescue of Lot is depicted as…
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 2: SESSSION 8: God’s Second Promise to Abraham
God’s promise to make Avram’s descendants “like the dust” evokes the creation of the human in Genesis 2. God’s invitation for Avram to “walk about” the land carries on the theme of the righteous one walking in intimacy with God. God provides the land as an ark-like refuge of safety for…
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ABRAHAM
MODULE 2: SESSION 7: Abraham and Lot Separate
Avram’s ill-gotten wealth becomes the source of conflict, causing him to part ways with Lot. Lot is enticed by a false Eden and chooses what is good in his own eyes. The separation of Avram and Lot is set on analogy to the failure narratives of Genesis 3, 4, and 6. The separation of the…
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Thank you, Pastor David!
There are consequences to every action, and we must watch how we live. Circumstances must not determine our response, but we must let God work His will in our hearts in every situation. We can choose, against God’s wisdom, to live in the moment, but we will ultimately account for our lives and actions tomorrow.
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