David Mapugilo
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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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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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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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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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MODULE 6: SESSION 26: Sarah’s Tomb as the Mini Eden
Contextually, the cave of Makpelah evokes the idea of the naked pair and garden imagery an Eden spot. Avraham buying the cave is an act of sacrifice, surrender, and hope. Biblical authors link Avraham and Sarah’s burial site to Eden and to hope for life beyond death.
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MODULE 6: Blessing for the Next Generation
SESSION 25: A Heroine From the Non-Chosen Family
Genesis 22:20-24 is a hinge between major sections of the Avraham story, both concluding the previous section and pointing forward to the next. Rivqah (Rebekah) introduces the pattern of heroines of the faith from non-chosen families, which…
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MODULE 5: SESSION 24: Abraham Surrenders Isaac
Avraham’s test on the mountain mirrors the humans’ test in the garden. But where the man and woman fail, Avraham succeeds. Avraham’s act of total surrender and trust in God is directly attributed to the fear of the Lord. The narrator connects this moment to the later practice of sacrifice in…
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MODULE 5: SESSION 23: Abraham’s Ultimate Test
Moriah means “seeing,” and it’s a strong thematic connection to the test in the garden of Eden. The theme of the test in the Bible has two sides: positively, it can be an opportunity to prove loyalty and preparedness; negatively, it can be a temptation or a trap. God commands Avraham to…
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MODULE 5: SESSION 22: Abraham’s Covenant with Abimelech
The biblical authors place these two episodes alongside each other, strongly linked with key words and themes, in order to highlight their differences. The family of God can act arrogantly about their chosen status, driving the nations away, or they can, through covenant, reconcile…
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You’re doing such a great job, Pastor David!
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MODULE 5: SESSION 21: Isaac’s Birth
The biblical authors use literary design and key linking words to both convey Sarah’s joy and echo her doubt at the birth of Yitskhaq. As we think about how to approach these stories, the macro view is just as important to consider as the micro view. When God’s chosen partners behave unjustly, God must…
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