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Genesis, Part 2: Covenant Family Established

  1. Lesson One
    The Patriarchs (Begin reading Genesis 12-50)
    17 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Abraham (Gen 12-24)
    19 Activities
  3. Lesson Three
    Jacob (Gen 25-36)
    11 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  4. Lesson Four
    Joseph (Gen 37-50)
    20 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Conclusion (Review Genesis 12-50)
    13 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment
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We’ve had a chance to look at the main themes of the patriarchal stories and at the larger cultural context. Now let’s unpack some of the specific connections between the biblical themes and the background. The most striking comparisons are in relationships that result in royal gifts and promises and in the rituals that formalize these relationships.