The episode discusses the story of Joseph of Egypt and its themes of discipleship, temptation, and family dynamics.
→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Joseph of Egypt: An example of living the covenant with steady discipleship. (06:51) Shechem defiles Dinah. Simeon and Levi seek revenge by wiping out the inhabitants of the city. (13:02) Rachel bears Benjamin and dies in childbirth. She is buried in Bethlehem. (17:57) Reuben sins with Bilhah. (21:29) Joseph is sold into Egypt by his brothers. Joseph is a visionary man. (25:01) Alternate readings of “the coat of many colors.” (28:45) In Jewish legend, Joseph of Egypt possessed a sacred stone that was passed down from Adam. (36:05) Judah sins with Tamar, his widowed daughter-in-law, and she bears twins. (43:11) Joseph rises to prominence wherever he goes. Joseph is a seer. (46:57) We can employ Joseph’s strategies for overcoming temptation. (51:34) Joseph interprets dreams and eventually becomes a ruler of Egypt. (55:46) Finding temple symbolism in this story. (58:41) Joseph marries Asenath. Hugh Nibley’s research teaches us more about her identity. (1:03:49) Joseph as a type of Christ. (1:06:48) As descendants of Joseph, we are called to gather God’s children. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click…
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