10 - The Not-Quite-So-Blameless Joseph

Series: In The Beginning

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March 13, 2023 | The Rev. Canon Dr. Jonathan Bailes

    Joseph, a victim of slander and the abuse of others, is often thought of as morally innocent, a man who does nothing to merit mistreatment. But Joseph has his own faults, and a closer reading of Genesis shows this. In this session, we explore what we can learn from Joseph's righteousness and failings.

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