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THE PENTATEUCH
LECTURE 10
- (GENESIS 37:2-50:26)
Students will be able to
1. recount the major events in the life of Joseph.
2. describe the significance of the movement of Joseph to Egypt and its long-term effect on the nation of Israel
CONTENT OF LECTURE
X. The Toledoth (Account) of Joseph (Genesis 37:2-50:26)
Although this is the account of Jacob, it is actually the story of his son Joseph who would carry the Abrahamic covenant to Egypt.
A. Joseph's Dreams (Gen. 37:2-41:57)
1. Joseph's Dreams Told of His Family. (Gen. 37:1-36)
Jacob had two dreams about his future position of authority over his brothers. His brothers sold him to some Midianite merchants. They, in turn, sold Joseph to Potiphar, a captain in the guard of Pharaoh in Egypt. (DQ#1)
2. Judah's Story Told (Gen. 38:1-30)2
3. Joseph interpreted the dreams of the cupbearer and baker of Pharaoh after being thrown in prison by Potiphar. (Potiphar's wife falsely accused him of trying to sleep with her.) (Gen. 39:1-40:23)
4. Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams. (Gen. 41:1-57)
Pharaoh's dreams indicated a 7-year period of plenty followed by a 7-year drought. Pharaoh placed Joseph in charge of his affairs as second in command.
B. Reunion of Jacob's Family in Egypt (Gen. 42:1-50:26)
1. The Brothers' First Visit to Egypt (Gen. 42:1-38)
a. Ten of the brothers came to Egypt. Benjamin stayed behind.
b. Joseph demanded they bring Benjamin if they returned for more grain.
c. Simeon was kept as ransom.
d. Jacob refused to send Benjamin.
2. The Brothers' Second Visit (Gen. 43:1-45:28)
a. The brothers returned with Benjamin.
b. Joseph made himself known.
c. The brothers returned home with gifts and grain from Joseph.
3. Jacob Moved to Egypt (Gen. 46:1-50:26)
a. Jacob's family settled in Goshen.
b. Jacob died in Egypt but was buried in the Cave of Machpelah where Abraham and Isaac were also buried.
c. Joseph died in Egypt and was buried there. Four centuries later, his bones were reburied in the promised land near Shechem.
The patriarchal narrative in Genesis prepares readers for the book of Exodus as the descendants of Abraham end up in Egypt. Although the Egyptians are benevolent toward Abraham's descendants at this time, this treatment would change in the centuries that followed
The patriarchal period sets the stage for Exodus experience and Mosaic covenant. (DQ#3)
ASSIGNMENT
From your textbook, read the material dealing with the background of the Exodus. (Hill and Walton, pp. 105-110, Hester, pp. 111-113)
| Discussion Questions: #1 How do Jacob's sons reflect the character of their father? #3 In your opinion, what event or events were the most critical in the development of Judaism during the patriarchal period? Why?
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| Teacher's Notes: #2 For a discussion of the relationship of this passage to Joseph's story see A Survey of the New Testament, Hill and Walton, p. 99. This lecture might begin with a question such as, "What was Joseph's childhood like? In what ways was the love of his Father an advantage and a disadvantage? How did the brothers come to hate Joseph?" How did Jacob and Joseph contribute to the hatred the older brothers had for Joseph? |
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Credits and Copyright This online text book is provided by the Division of Student Ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, 333 N. Washington Dallas, Texas 75246-1798 214.828.5100 Use the text to meet your academic needs. If you copy any part of this online text, please give credit to the Division of Student Ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Any donations which you give will be used in the Division of Student Ministry Summer Missions Programs.