Classroom•Joseph
Module 1

Introduction to the Joseph Story

Survey the shape of Genesis 37-50, and gain Bible study tools to help you unpack this dramatic story.

2 Hours 24 Minutes
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  1. Joseph and the Messianic Mosaic
    Session 1
    Joseph and the Messianic Mosaic
    How does the Joseph story point to Jesus? Discover the surprising ways the biblical authors shaped the end of Genesis to point to a messiah.
    40 Minutes
  2. The Thematic Melody of the Hebrew Bible
    Session 2
    The Thematic Melody of the Hebrew Bible
    Does this story sound familiar? Learn how the Joseph story echoes the themes of the opening chapters of Genesis.
    37 Minutes
  3. The Shape of Biblical Literature
    Session 3
    The Shape of Biblical Literature
    The biblical authors designed Scripture in a style unfamiliar to most modern readers. Gain tools to appreciate the beauty of the Bible’s literary design.
    31 Minutes
  4. A Tale of Two Seeds
    Session 4
    A Tale of Two Seeds
    Why does the Bible follow one family’s story? Trace the genealogies of Genesis and uncover the surprising way God works with chosen and non-chosen families.
    35 Minutes
  5. Quiz
    Introduction to the Joseph Story
    7 Questions