The Life of Joseph
Classes
Class 1: Joseph - a man of many colors
The class explores the life of Joseph from Genesis, focusing on his faith and the lessons it offers about sacrifice and resurrection. It highlights Joseph's role as a type of Christ and emphasizes the importance of seeking the welfare of others.
Class 2: Out of Great Tribulation
The class explores Joseph's life and his afflictions as a type of Christ, emphasizing God's purpose in refining and molding individuals through trials. It contrasts Joseph's faith with Judah's initial lack of compassion, showing how both eventually find redemption through perseverance and God's control.
Class 3: At the Name of Joseph every knee will bow
The class explores Joseph's time in prison, focusing on how he was sustained by his understanding of the bread and wine as symbols of death and new life. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing these symbols and their significance for sustaining faith and hope in difficult times.
Class 4: The road to Repentance
The class explores the long journey to repentance through the story of Joseph in Genesis 42 and 43, emphasizing God's ability to change people's characters and the process of conversion. It highlights Joseph's suffering and his brothers' guilt, illustrating the themes of repentance and forgiveness.
Class 5: It is Finished!
The class explores Joseph's interactions with his brothers, emphasizing themes of repentance, sacrifice, and forgiveness. It highlights Joseph's role in preserving his family and the lessons of providence and divine purpose.