David Mapugilo
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JACOB
MODULE 2: SESSION 8: Reconcile Through Covenant
Yitskhaq’s story in Genesis 26 is the whole biblical narrative in miniature, and it ends with this scene of reconciliation through covenant. The biblical authors use garden of Eden imagery to talk about the reconciliation of rival families, linking this theme to God’s ultimate purpose of…
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JACOB
MODULE 2: SESSION 7: Eden Springs in a Dry Land
Faithful to his promises, God blesses Yitskhaq despite his lack of trust. In the biblical narrative, God’s blessing often becomes a source of jealousy and rivalry between the chosen and the non-chosen characters. The biblical authors weave repeated key words like thread, stitching narrative…
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That remains the problem in our world and even the church of today!
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JOSEPH
MODULE 2: SESSION 9: Deceiving the Deceiver
As a disguised deceiver, Tamar turns the Eden deception on its head as she deceives her deceiver in order to preserve life. In the social world of the biblical characters, widows and sex workers are some of the most vulnerable members of society. Tamar further exposes herself to risk and stigma…
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Reading this story, it feels like a movie, and a lot of humor when the thief is caught!
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JOSEPH
MODULE 2: SESSION 8: Judah and Tamar
Literary links at the beginning of Genesis 38 and 39 invite the reader to make a deliberate comparison between Yoseph, who “was taken down” (yarad) from his brothers into Egypt, and Yehudah, who also “went down” (yarad) from his brothers. Yehudah’s story in Genesis 38 provides, in riddle form, an…
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JOSEPH
MODULE 2: SESSION 7: Down Into the Pit
The biblical authors liken Yoseph’s descent into the pit to an animal sent to slaughter. Details like the goat killed for its blood and Potiphar, captain of the butchers, give shape to this image. Through repetition of key vocabulary, the biblical authors link Yoseph’s betrayal with the binding of…
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EXODUS OVERVIEW
MODULE 1: SESSION 3: Delivering the Deliverer
Moses’ deliverance in the reeds anticipates Israel’s deliverance through the Sea of Reeds. Moses’ deliverance through the waters of the Nile echoes Noah’s deliverance through the waters of the flood. Seeing things the way God sees them, as the key women in this narrative do, is a first…
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Mr. David, truly, this story truly reflects the past events!
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EXODUS OVERVIEW
MODULE 1: SESSION 2: Proliferation and Oppression
Exodus 1 is littered with vocabulary recalling themes from Genesis. Pharaoh, who considers himself a god, inverts the human vocation of being an image bearer who rules with justice and wisdom. From the first chapter, Exodus highlights the role of women in resisting injustice.
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Exciting to see women playing that part!
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EXODUS OVERVIEW
MODULE 1: Moses Delivered and Commissioned
SESSION 1: Exodus and the Exodus
The exodus event establishes and helps define the identity of the community. Pay attention to who is named and who is not. The biblical authors illustrate the priorities of the text with details like these. Moses’ deliverance and commissioning sets the…
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Great observation!
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JACOB
MODULE 2: Isaac’s Story and Jacob’s Deception
SESSION 6: Isaac Deceives Abimelech
God renews his promise to Yitskhaq, echoing the covenants made to previous generations. The unusual phrase “on the heel of” means “because.” It recalls the heel of the snake crusher in Genesis 3:15, while keeping Yaaqov the heel grabber on our minds as the story…
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Great observation!
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JACOB
MODULE 1: SESSION 5: Jacob Tricks Esau
The Hebrew word tam means whole or complete and is used to describe people of moral integrity. Describing Yaaqov as a “smooth man” has a double meaning: This contrasts his appearance with that of his brother, but it also links his deceitful actions with a developing theme of tricksters and deceivers…
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We continue to see Satan handiwork repeatedly, all because of self-gain!
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