Introduction, brief history of israel in egypt, pharaohs decree to kill israelite boys 2. In this passage, god instructs moses to write down his curse against the amalekites. Outline of the book of exodus gods power please contact met for further information on over 100 bible themes and subjects, covering. Starting with the deliverance of moses by pharaohs daughter, it recounts the revelation at the burning bush where he was called by yahweh to deliver the israelites from egyptian slavery. Jacob and his family entered egypt about 430 years before the exodus 12.
It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. Outline of exodus introduction the book of exodus is the book of national redemption. The book focuses on gods deliberate act of liberation for his chosen people and on their reason for pledging themselves as gods people in a binding covenant. A brief outline of the book of exodus introduction genesis has. I will stand there before you by the rock at horebex. Birth of moses first 40 years in pharaohs palace, exo 2 c. It opens some four hundred years after the death of joseph.
After being led there to avoid famine in josephs time, they had become slaves after joseph died, and a new pharaoh who did not know joseph takes command. It takes the story of the israelites from their presence in and oppression by egypt up to the reception of the divine law that occupies the entire book of leviticus and much of numbers. The success of the exodus must be credited to the power and purpose of god, who remembers his promises, punishes sin, and forgives the repentant. Israels slavery is a picture of mans slavery to sin. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries.
The rise of a leader preparing for greatness chapter 3. However, god also directed the people through the godly leadership of moses. This book presents the deliverance from egypt of gods chosen people, the creation of a. Outline of the book of exodus introduction and overview of the book of exodus. The book of exodus was written by moses to the israelites on the plains of moab as they were preparing to enter the promised land around 1410 bc or 1255 b. This shows that there might well be a relationship between these two first books of our bible. It records the beginning of the national life of israel and the covenant that god made with the israelites through moses at sinai.
Pdf the book of exodus 2018 edition gary everett, mdiv. Introduction to the book of exodus learn religions. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. The word, exodus is derived from a greek word meaning going out. The book of exodus was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Neither of these prove that moses wrote exodus, but they do indicate that moses was an author and capable of having recorded exodus. There are several significant themes in the book of exodus. Study the book of exodus with this printable amy senter. The book of exodus covers a span of approximately 360 years from the death of joseph ex.
Birth of moses first 40 years in pharaohs palace, exo 2. Book of exodus story, themes and key verses wikireligions. During this time, israel experienced physical prosperity and increase 1. From servants to slaves the dangers of the comfort zone chapter 2. Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity. The first part of exodus recounts how abrahams family ends up enslaved in egypt. Ultimately only through gods divine guidance and leadership can we escape our slavery to sin. Exodus is the second book of the bible and the second book of the five books of the law, or the pentateuch. The word that opens exodus is a conjunction, which is better translated and rather than now. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. Pharaoh refuses, and the lord sends plagues upon egypt. The main story in the book of exodus is, of course, the departure of the israelites from slavery in egypt and the subsequent 40 years in the desert wilderness of the sinai.
The book of exodus ends with a description of the order of worship which centers around the law of moses. It is a dramatic account of israels exodus from egypt under the human leadership of moses and the divine leadership of god. An outline of the book of exodus logos bible software. C the hebrew title of the book is the names, taken from the first verse, these are the names of.
The book of exodus is one of the most fascinating and important books of the old testament. An overview of the book of exodus christian inconnect. Exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy is a conjunction. On a deeper level, this reflects the fact that it is the book in which our identity name as a nation is forged. Aug 29, 2020 exoduss thematic outline reveals the purpose of the book. The book of exodus is the second book of the torah and of the old testament. The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions. It records miracles that are performed by god than any other book which is present in the old testament. The hebrew title of the book is the names, taken from the. Back to the bible outlines catholic doors ministry presents an outline of the book of exodus. In english following a lost sheep from his flock, moses encounters a burning bush.
The second book of the torah describes the birth of the jewish people. This book presents the deliverance from egypt of gods chosen people, the creation of a binding covenant, and the conquest of the promised land, canaan. A spiritual journey overview of chapter contents 1. Now 40 years old moses is incensed over an episode where he witnesses an egyptian beat a hebrew slave. Moses was the author of the book of exodus exodus 17.
Exodus complete bible book chapters and summary new. The book of exodus offers a threefold thematic scheme that supports the central claim of the pentateuch, the claim found in deuteronomy 6. The date and route of the exodus have been subjects of considerable debate. Nov 10, 2010 exodus book of, outlines exodus is the second book in the pentateuch and although the author of exodus is unknown, it is believed the same person wrote all five books of the pentateuch. The book of numbers picks up where the book of exodus left off, with their departure from sinai to their arrival at the edge of the promised landnamely the plains of moab. Jewish and christian traditions attribute the pentateuch to moses who plays a key part in the narrative. It is about gods great deliverance of israel from egypt and his meeting with them at mt. The following is a brief presentation of approximate dates of events in the book of exodus. The book of exodus, an introduction and outlines biblical. Just as the first book of the bible teaches that god elects unto salvation, so the second instructs us how god saves, namely, by redemption.
The book begins with the story of moses birth and adoption by the egyptian princess. Exoduss thematic outline reveals the purpose of the book. The first six verses of exodus tie it effectively to genesis. Detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance. Book of exodus is a detailed description of the call of god for the people of israel for getting up and leaving their position of slavery in egypt. This covenant did not replace or fulfill the covenant he made with abraham. The story of the exodus is told in the books of exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy, the last four of the first five books of the bible also called the torah or pentateuch. It is difficult to be dogmatic about the chronology of the patriarchal period. Outline of the book of exodus 1 the sufferings of israel 1. The book of exodus is the book of national redemption. The israelites are called hebrews in the book, a term. After introducing the way israel became oppressed and here their dire distress calls, exodus reveals how god delivers, leads, protects and provides for them. Exodus is the second book in the pentateuch and although the author of exodus is unknown, it is believed the same person wrote all five books of the. It is a conjunction, such as our and, and is used to connect the narrative to the previous book.
The second book of moses, also known as the second book of the pentateuch is called exodus because of all the events that take place in the first half of the book. Read the book of exodus from the bible with full chapters, summary and outline, bible commentary, and our favorite verses to help you study and understand scripture. The more they are oppressed by a new king, the more they multiply. Exodus 14 the lord answers israels cries by raising up moses to deliver them from bondage in egypt.
It is about gods great deliverance of israel from egypt and his meeting. The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible. Exodus complete bible book chapters and summary king. In the book of exodus, moses life is divided into three fortyyear periods. This section includes the birth, education and flight of moses. The overarching theme of exodus is the fulfillment of gods promises to the patriarchs. It gives a record of the exodus of the israelites from egypt which signified the end of a period of oppression for abrahams offsprings and the commencement of the fulfillment of the covenant promised to abraham. The overall theme of exodus is redemptionhow god delivered the israelites and made them his special people. Aug 14, 2017 the hebrew title of the book is the names, taken from the first verse, these are the names of the english title is exodus, which means way out. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. Exodus overview and outline reasons for hope jesus. This book follows israel out of egypt into the desert, where the nation is specifically aligned with god as opposed to the idols of egypt and the.
The book of exodus reveals god acted to fulfill his word to abraham and to carry out his abrahamitic covenant of salvation by divine grace through faith in jesus. Within the book of exodus there is language that suggests the author is an eye witness to. The children of israel, after josephs death, increase. It could have been compiled by the author from various sources or passed down verbally. Birth of moses, israelites labor, moses slays egyptian and flees, israelites groaning 3. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. The book of exodus summary online bible nwt american. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants. Exodus continues the account that was begun in genesis, although there was a lapse of at least 3 12 centuries. The book highlights moses faithfulness and prayerfulness.
Outline of exodus free bible outlines bible study start. Exodus is the second book in the pentateuch and although the author of exodus is unknown, it is believed the same person wrote all five books of the pentateuch. The call of god challenged to do a great work chapters 46. Moses and israel in egypt, 10 plagues, the red sea, 10 commandments, gods law, the tabernacle. God raises up a deliverer to confront the evil of pharaoh and to liberate t. The first ten chapters portray the collection of the fighting men of israel. After pharaoh rejected his and aarons demands, according to the book, the almighty inflicted ten plagues on egypt resulting in the. For these reasons, the book should be dated about 14461406 b. Exodus 512 moses and aaron ask pharaoh to set the children of israel free. Just as the first book of the bible teaches that god elects unto salvation, so the. A visual printable outline for the life of moses to organize the events from egypt to the promised land. Exodus bible study outline contents by chapter and verse.
The the clear focus is the departure of the children of israel from egypt. Biblical chronology dates the exodus event at 480 years before the reign of solomon 1 kings 6. He is the author of the pentateuch which includes the first five books of the old testamentgenesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Genesis has provided a complete introduction to the reader so that he knows why in the world israel is in. Every book of the bible outlined in section headings. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. The second book of the pentateuch is called exodus, from the greek word for departure, because its central event was understood by the septuagints translators to be the departure of the israelites from egypt. In the first book of the pentateuch, the book of genesis, the israelites had come to live in egypt in the land of goshen during a famine due to the fact that an israelite, joseph, had become a high official in the. Coates hopes to awaken the hearts of christians to the value of the old testament. This book covers the exodus of the nation of israel out of egypt through their journey to the promised land. Call of moses second 40 years in midian, exo 3 incident of burning bush d. It is a vital connecting link between the age of the patriarchs abraham, isaac.
Return of moses to egypt announcement of deliverance to israel, exo 4. Exodus means going out or the way out, and thus it describes israels. In the beginning of the book of exodus the hebrews are seen as slaves of the egyptians, a nation without a country or a national unawareness of their calling from. Exodus a2 classic bible study guide 2 introduction historically, the book of exodus speaks of the deliverance of israel from egypt. The hebrew title of the book is the names, taken from the first verse, these are the names of the english title is exodus, which means way out. Exodus, with a capital e to refer to the book of exodus, and exodus with a lowercase e to refer to the event.
Book of exodus, session 1 introduction the book of exodus is the second book of the torah or pentateuch, the first five books of the old testament. The book of exodus is probably the singlemost important old testament book for the christian to know and understand as background to the new testament. This narrative outline of exodus from charles andrew coates focuses on how jesus is foreshadowed and paralleled. Campbell morgan wrote, in the book of exodus nothing is commenced, nothing is finished. Starting with the deliverance of moses by pharaohs daughter, it recounts the revelation at the burning bush. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the book s opening phrase, these are the names.
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