1. Joseph in Egypt: Foreshadowing the Exodus
Chapter 3
Joseph in Egypt: Foreshadowing the Exodus

2. St. Thomas of Villanova B. 1488 in Spain Special love for the poor
1544 became archbishop of Valencia
Gave away his inherited wealth from parents
St. Thomas of Villanova

3. Bell-ringer September 22nd, 2014
Scan over Friday’s homework reading assignment (Genesis 37-50) and please list 3-5 adjectives that describe Joseph.
What ways do you identify with Joseph?
Bell-ringer September 22nd, 2014

4. Review Recap Covenant line from Abraham to Joseph
What was importance of the theme of trickery in Jacob’s stories?
How was Jacob a Christ figure?
Review

5. Learn about Joseph and the foreshadowing of the Exodus
Study Old Testament foreshadowing of Jesus (and Mary)
Introduce lectio divina (if time)
Learning Targets

6. Younger Son Finds Favor Again
Unworthy 1st born sons (Cain, Ishamel, Esau, Jacob’s 10 sons)= important sub-theme of Genesis.
Joseph favored by father- given a multicolored expensive coat as a sign of that favoritism.
Joseph sold into slavery 37:12-36.
His rise to power and favor with the Pharoah- Genesis 41-42
Younger Son Finds Favor Again

7. Joseph as a Christ Figure
Both beloved son of the father (Jacob)- Gen 37:3 & John 3:16.
Both sold for pieces of silver- Gen 37:28 & Matthew 27:9
Both unjustly accused and condemned to suffer
Forgiveness of those who betrayed them (brothers and Peter)
Joseph as a Christ Figure

8. Film on Joseph: Prince of Egypt
Answer the following questions provided about the film clip.
Film on Joseph: Prince of Egypt

9. Conclusion Any questions on the movie? Main points of Genesis 37-50?
Session on typology tomorrow.
Conclusion

10. Session on Genesis Typology
Chapter 3
Session on Genesis Typology

11. Instead of a bell-ringer we will pray Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. In your bell-ringer section please write “Divine Office Tuesday”.
Divine Office Tuesday

12. Review Unworthiness of 1st born sons in Genesis: examples?
Brief plotline of Joseph in Genesis 37-50
Review

13. Have a more in-depth study of how the New Testament is hidden in the Old Testament and how the New fulfills the Old.
Have time to work on study guides in class.
Learning Targets

14. Adam as a Type of Christ Adam Jesus Christ Sinless to start
Sinned from eating from a living tree
Had a kingly rule over the garden
Sinless
Overcame sin on a dead tree (cross)
Has a kingly rule over all the world.
Adam as a Type of Christ

15. Noah as a Type of Christ Noah Jesus Christ
Name means “rest”- foreshadowing true Sabbath rest Jesus brings.
Sent dove (symbol of the Holy Spirit)
8 people in the ark= sign of eternity (∞)
Ark has a single door
Jesus gives us the ultimate Sabbath rest
Sends Holy Spirit upon Apostles (Matt 28)
Resurrection traditionally on an 8th day.
Jesus is single doorway to God.
Noah as a Type of Christ

16. Abraham/Isaac as a Type of Christ
Jesus Christ
Abraham as a priest
Advocate for Sodom
Isaac- an innocent victim
Isaac- carried wood (cross) up a hill
Jesus as High Priest
Advocate for us
Jesus- an Innocent victim
Carried his cross up Mt. Calvary
Abraham/Isaac as a Type of Christ