Chapter XI

Joseph a Type of the Christ

1. Explain the part imagination plays in manifestation.

2. Compare Joseph's coat with the seamless garment of Jesus.

3. Where is the home of the imagination?

4. Should one take one's dreams literally? Explain.

5. What may result from uncontrolled activity of the imagination? How is control obtained?

6. Why did Jacob send Joseph down into Shechem?

7. What is represented by Gilead? By the Ishmaelites? By the Midianites?

8. What is symbolized by Joseph's being sold as a slave down in Egypt by his brothers?

9. How can such a situation be made to bless one?

10. What is the secret of Joseph's success even in slavery?

11. Can the imagination ever be wholly overcome by error if one is faithful to high ideals?

12. What is the status of the imagination on the intellectual plane?

13. Has modern civilization profited by the imagination?

14. What is the significance of the dipping of Joseph's coat in blood?

15. Why is an attitude of praise helpful?

16. Through what part of the physical organism is praise expressed?

17. Explain some of the phases through which man passes on his journey from sense to Spirit.

18. How does one come into the estate of the Jesus Christ man?

19. What pattern does the imagination follow in forming substance?

20. What is the first duty of the imagination?

21. Why is it so important to realize and be always conscious of the unity of spirit, soul, and body?

22. What is the true nature and function of the solar plexus?

23. How does Joseph's experience and conduct reveal a sure way to success?

24. Explain the statement "Joseph was comely, and well favored."

25. What is the symbology of Joseph's imprisonment?

26. What is the fruit of faithfulness?

27. What subconscious activities are represented by the chief baker and chief butler?

28. Explain the influence imagination has upon life and substance.

29. Why is Truth revealed in dreams and visions?

30. How does one "unclothe" dreams of their forms?

31. What lies back of the forms in visions and dreams?

32. What is one sure proof that one is receptive to Spirit?

33. Explain what "things" are.

34. Why must will and understanding be dominant factors in soul development?

35. In what way was Asenath a complement to Joseph?

36. Why is Manasseh said to represent the faculty of understanding?

37. Why is Ephraim said to represent the will?

38. Describe the benefits derived from the use of denial and affirmation.

39. When does the spiritually awakening man experience an increase of physical vitality?

40. Explain the seven fat and seven lean years in terms of the increase and decrease in physical vitality.

41. How can the life energy be conserved?

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