Joseph

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.

Does this story sound familiar? Learn how the Joseph story echoes the themes of the opening chapters of Genesis.

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.

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.

Joseph has strange dreams about wheat and stars. Trace themes in Genesis to understand Joseph’s vision and how it sets the stage for the rest of his story.

A seemingly chance encounter shapes the trajectory of Joseph’s life. Learn how the biblical authors hint at God’s involvement in small moments in our lives.

The brothers’ jealousy turns to violence, and Joseph becomes the sacrificial lamb for their anger. Explore the developing theme of loss of the beloved son.

Discover how Judah and Tamar’s bizarre story of deception and intrigue connects to Joseph’s unfolding narrative.

Tamar is put in a vulnerable situation, but she cleverly turns the tables and preserves the family line. Watch the conclusion of this tense interlude.

Joseph finds favor while enslaved. But when the household faces the test of the forbidden tree, Joseph passes the test but finds himself in prison.

Deepening his trust in God, Joseph interprets the dreams of his fellow prisoners. Learn about the important role of dreams in the biblical world.

God again grants Joseph wisdom to interpret dreams, providing rescue for all the land. See how Joseph is like a new Noah in the midst of disaster.

After years of separation, Joseph and his brothers meet again. With all the power of Egypt, what will Joseph do to them? Dive in and find out!

The brothers confront their guilt after many years. But to avoid repeating their crime, they must convince their father to risk yet another beloved son.

Facing starvation, Judah pledges his life so the family might live. Meditate on the themes of offerings and pledges in the Joseph story and beyond.

When Benjamin is about to lose his freedom, Judah offers his life as a substitute for the boy. Explore the themes of sons and substitutes in Genesis.

Unable to wait any longer, Joseph reveals his identity. Witness the climactic reunion of the brothers.

With the news that Joseph is alive giving him new hope, Jacob moves his entire family down to the garden refuge of Goshen in Egypt.

Judah emerges as a leader in his family as they find their new home in Goshen. Discover how God brings Eden life to his people outside the land of promise.

A flood of scarcity descends on the land of Egypt, but Joseph guides the land through the famine, saving the people and animals like a new Noah.

Can an intimate family moment relate to the fate of all people? Glimpse a beautiful vision of inclusion as Jacob adopts Joseph’s Egyptian sons.

Jacob continues the tradition of placing the younger before the older as he blesses Joseph’s sons. See how this pattern runs throughout Genesis and beyond.

How is the story of Joseph tied to the promise of a royal ruler from the line of Judah? Trace the pattern of links between the lives of Joseph and David.

Jacob’s words promise that the royal rod will not depart from Judah, but what does this mean? Dig into the biblical words used to understand this promise.

Jacob blesses the rest of his sons. Probe the dense symbolism and connections to other Bible passages in Jacob’s poem.

Why does Jacob want to be buried with his ancestors? Examine the symbolism of the cave where Abraham is buried to discover its hope-filled meaning.

Jacob’s life draws to a close, but what does this mean for his sons? Will Joseph seek revenge once his father is gone? Dive in to find out.

At the end of his life, Joseph requests that his bones be taken up to Canaan for burial. Learn about the pattern of promises that animates Joseph’s hope.

What are your key takeaways from this class? Listen in as the students discuss what they learned.