Landscape of the book of exodus exodus begins in egypt where the people of god have been living in slavery to pharaoh. The book of exodus details gods call to the people of israel to get up and leave their position of slavery in egypt. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. Intro to exodus biblica the international bible society. Moses is attributed as the author of exodus, although there were theories in the early twentieth century that rejected that. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible.
The english name of the book derives from the septuagint greek use of exodus to designate the deliverance of the israelites from egyptian bondage and their safe. This course is a study of the book of exodus all references for the course are found in the course bibliography the book of exodus is the second of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. The origin and redemption of gods earthly people israel is described. Featuring reflection questions and various other helps, this 12week study leads readers through the book of exodus, emphasizing gods faithfulness and mercy in the midst of human rebellion. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying. In the book of exodus we find no longer exclusively the dealings of god with individuals mentioned. This course is an indepth study of exodus, with emphasis on practical application, as well as on giving a working knowledge of the book, including background information. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of exodus, taking the student through large portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture. It is part of the pentateuch, one of the holiest sections of religious text and foundational to the jewish faith. A study of the book of exodus braveheart mens ministry old fort baptist church chapter 1.
Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. T he books of reference used for this study of the book of exodus were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. The dangers of the comfort zone the story continues the pentateuch. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. This study through the bible course is based on the bible studies developing a passion for god and must reading for revolutionary thinkers. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Conversations exodus study the book of exodus tells how god rescues his people israel from slavery in egypt.
Bible study book of exodus chapter 1 israels bondage in. The larger format enhances both individual and group study. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in. But then a new pharaoh comes to power, and he starts enslaving the israelites. The story of the exodus begins where the book of genesis ends.
It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. For a book about wandering in a desert for forty years, the book of exodus sure has a lot of excitement. Study guides for exodus this material covers the book of exodus. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Throughout the history of man never has there been a group of people see with their eyes such miracles and experience the presence of god with regularity. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. There are streams of water coming out of rocks, bread falling from the sky, and pillars of cloud and smoke appearing at different times. Exodus is a book of redemption in which god delivers his people out of bondage and brings them into a special relationship with himself. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy written by moses written while in the wilderness written to the descendants of israel. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections. You probably remember abraham s covenant with god from genesis. The book of exodus this course is designed as an expository study of the book of exodus, taking the student through large portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture.
View chuck swindoll s chart of exodus, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. The exodus experience was the defining moment in the history of the children of israel. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson this course is a study of the book of exodus all references for the course are found in the course bibliography the book of exodus is the second of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. Then youll be able to tell ridley scott whats what, and youll finally have something worthwhile to say in all those christian bale fan letters you keep writing.
The lords desire was to save israel through the promise that he had made to abraham cf. The lesson you teach concentrates on only a few of these doctrines and principles. The lessons will help in understanding the relationship between the old and new testaments, as well as how gods providence was at work in old testament times. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The book of exodusthe book of exodus agape bible study. Overview of exodus israelites are oppressed in egypt exodus 12. The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. The book of exodus provides an account of israels departure from bondage in egypt and their preparation to inherit the promised land as the lords covenant people.
The first five books of the bible are together known as the pentateuch see introduction to genesis. Notes for exodus blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Exodus is the second book of the pentateuch the five books of moses, and its where we find the stories of the ten plagues, the first passover, the parting of the red sea, and the ten commandments. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of exodus is an amazing book and very useful in this regard. The following summary of the doctrines and principles students learned as they studied exodus 1 unit 9 is not intended to be taught as part of your lesson. The second book of the pentateuch bears in the septuagint the name of exodos, in the vulgate jeromes latin bible, 390405 ad.
The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. Exodus records more miracles of god than any other book in the old testament. Israel is delivered from the slavery in egypt and is led on to the way into the promised land of canaan. Based on the revised standard version second catholic edition, this volume leads readers through a penetrating study of the book of exodus using the biblical text itself and the churchs own guidelines for understanding the bible. Exodus introduction now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come 1 corinthians 10. And in many ways, exodus is the covenant book its the rules, the history, and the contract all wrapped up into one. Taken from a literal point of view, it is an epic tale of oppression, deliverance. Thus exodus was not intended to exist separately, but was thought of as a continuation of a narrative that began in genesis and was completed in leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy. Large format, featuring large text size and additional margin space for personal annotations.
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