Exodus
In the Book of Exodus, the LORD God frees his people from slavery. And then enacts a covenant with them.
CHAPTERS: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
RESOURCES: Summary, Outline, Memorize, Pharaoh’s Heart, Moses’ fast
SUMMARY
Author
Both Scripture and tradition attribute Exodus to Moses. This was enough to satisfy most people in the synagogue and the church.
But in modern days, critical scholars insist that Exodus was compiled from various sources. This seems to be the product of rationalistic skepticism.
Date
It seems logical that Moses composed the book during or shortly after the encampment at Sinai (1446 BC).
Purpose
The purpose of the Book of Exodus is to convey two central events:
- The miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bondage
- God’s establishing the theocratic nation under Moses by means of the Mosaic Covenant
Thus the Book of Exodus connects the origin of the people in God’s promise to Abraham with the beginning of the theocratic kingdom under Moses.
Title
The name of this book is v’eilleh sh’mot (“these are the names”). That is the first phrase in the book.
Sometimes it is shortened to sh’mot (“names”).
The English title Exodus (“a going out”) transliterates the title in the Septuagint, which named the book for its central focus, the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
OUTLINE
1. GOD FREES HIS PEOPLE FROM SLAVERY
Egypt Oppresses Israel
Exodus 1:1-7. The Hebrew people are in Egypt
Exodus 1:8-14. A new king oppresses them
The Deliverer Arrives
Exodus 1:15-22. The Midwives are heroes of the faith
Exodus 2:11-25. Moses flees to Midian
Exodus 3:1-12. Moses encounters a burning bush
Exodus 3:13-22. Moses is given a name for the LORD God
Exodus 4:1-17. The LORD gives Moses three miraculous signs
Exodus 4:18-31. Moses goes on his mission to Egypt
Moses Struggles against Pharaoh
Exodus 5:1-3. Moses and Aaron speak with Pharaoh
Exodus 5:4-23. Gathering straw for bricks
Exodus 6:1-13. The LORD God will free his people
Exodus 6:14-27. The genealogy of Moses and Aaron
Exodus 6:28-30. Moses objects again
Exodus 7:1-7. Moses and Aaron are sent
Exodus 7:8-13. Aaron’s staff becomes a serpent
Exodus 7:14-25. Plague #1. BLOOD
Exodus 8:1-15. Plague #2. FROGS
Exodus 8:16-19. Plague #3. GNATS
Exodus 8:20-32. Plague #4. FLIES
Exodus 9:1-7. Plague #5. LIVESTOCK
Exodus 9:8-12. Plague #6. FESTERING BOILS
Exodus 9:13-35. Plague #7. THUNDER AND HAIL
Exodus 10:1-20. Plague #8. LOCUSTS
Exodus 10:21-29. Plague #9. DARKNESS
Exodus 11:1-10. The Final Plague is immanent
Exodus 12:1-28. The first Passover
Exodus 12:29-32. Plague #10. The DEATH of the firstborn
Israel is Delivered from Egypt
Exodus 12:33-42. The Exodus begins
Exodus 12:43-51. Passover regulations
Exodus 13:1-3. Sanctify the firstborn, part 1
Exodus 13:4-10. Unleavened Bread
Exodus 13:11-16. Sanctify the firstborn, part 2
Exodus 13:17-22. Pillar of Fire and Pillar of Cloud
Exodus 14:1-14. The Egyptian army pursues them
Exodus 14:15-25. They escape through the Red Sea
Exodus 14:26-31. The Egyptian army drowns
Exodus 15:1-19. The Song of Moses
Exodus 15:20-21. The Song of Miriam
Exodus 15:22-27. Bitter water is made sweet
Exodus 16:1-3. The desert of Sin
Exodus 16:4-15. Manna and quail
Exodus 16:16-36. Regulations about the manna
Exodus 17:1-7. Water from a rock
Exodus 17:8-16. Joshua mows down the Amalekites
Exodus 18:1-12. Jethro visits Moses
Exodus 18:13-27. Jethro offers wise advice
2. REVELATION AT SINAI
God’s Covenant with his People
Exodus 19:1-15. They arrive at Mount Sinai
Exodus 19:16-25. The LORD God manifests
Exodus 20:1-17. The Ten Commandments
Exodus 20:18-21. Reverential respect for God
Exodus 21:10-11. A wife’s rights
Exodus 21:12-36. Personal injury
Exodus 22:1-15. Restitution for crimes
Exodus 22:16-17. When marriage begins
Exodus 22:18-20. Capital crimes
Exodus 23:1-9. A call for justice
Exodus 23:10-13. The Sabbath Year
Exodus 23:14-19. Annual festivals
Exodus 23:20-33. The angel of the LORD
Exodus 24:1-11. Blood sacrifices
Exodus 24:12-18. Moses goes up the mountain
Exodus 25:1-9. The first collection
Exodus 25:10-22. The Ark of the Covenant
Exodus 25:23-30. The table for the Showbread
Exodus 25:31-40. The lamp stand
Exodus 26:1-14. The Tabernacle
Exodus 26:15-29. The framework
Exodus 28:1-5. Aaron’s priestly garb
Exodus 28:6-14. The Ephod (bib)
Exodus 28:15-30. The Breastplate
Exodus 28:39-43. The Tunic, Turban and Sash
Exodus 29:1-9. Aaron is made a priest
Exodus 29:10-37. Animals are killed for Aaron’s ordination
Exodus 29:38-46. Animals are to be killed every day
Exodus 30:1-10. The altar of Incense
Exodus 30:11-16. The tabernacle tax
Exodus 30:17-21. The bronze washbasin
Exodus 30:22-33. Anointing oil
Exodus 31:1-11. Two master craftsmen
Exodus 31:12-17. The Sabbath begins
Exodus 31:18. Two stone tablets
God’s People Fail and are Delivered
Exodus 32:1-29. The Golden Calf
Exodus 32:30-35. Moses intercedes for his people
Exodus 33:1-6. They are a stiff-necked people
Exodus 33:7-11. The Tent of Meeting
Exodus 33:12-23. Moses beholds the LORD’s glory
Exodus 34:1-9. The LORD God passes by
Exodus 34:10-28. The LORD renews the Covenant
Exodus 34:29-35. The face of Moses shines
They Build the Tabernacle
Exodus 35:1-3. The Sabbath begins
Exodus 35:4-9. Take up a collection
Exodus 35:10-19. Skilled artisans needed
Exodus 35:20-29. A collection motivated by joy
Exodus 35:30-35. Two Master craftsmen
Exodus 36:1-7. The people give generously
Exodus 36:8-38. Constructing the Tabernacle
Exodus 37:1-9. Bezalel makes the Ark
Exodus 37:10-16. Bezalel makes the Table
Exodus 37:17-24. Bezalel makes the Lamp Stand
Exodus 37:25-29. Bezalel makes the Incense Altar
Exodus 38:1-7. Bezalel makes the Altar
Exodus 38:8. Bezalel makes the Washbasin
Exodus 38:9-20. Bezalel makes the Courtyard
Exodus 38:21-31. Inventory of materials used
Exodus 39:1. Making holy garments
Exodus 39:8-21. The Breastplate
Exodus 39:22-31. Additional holy garb
Exodus 39:32-43. They present their work to Moses
Exodus 40:1-33. The Tabernacle is complete
Exodus 40:34-38. The Cloud of Glory appears
MEMORIZE
Exodus 4:12. Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say. (NIV translation)
Exodus 11:2. Tell the people that men and women alike are to ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold. (NIV translation)
Exodus 11:3. The LORD made the Egyptians favorably disposed toward the people, and Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people. (NIV translation)
Exodus 14:13a. Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today.” (NIV translation)
Exodus 14:15. Quit praying and get the people moving! Forward, march! (The Living Bible translation)
Exodus 20:21. The people stood afar off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was. (RSV translation)
Exodus 23:25b. I will bless your food and drink, and I will remove all sickness from your midst. (NAB translation)
Exodus 23:27. I will send my terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn their backs and run. (NIV translation)
Exodus 23:28. I will send the hornet ahead of you to drive the Hivites, Canaanites and Hittites out of your way.’ (NIV translation)
Exodus 23:29. But I will not drive them out in a single year, because the land would become desolate and the wild animals too numerous for you. (NIV translation)
Exodus 23:30. Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to possess the land. (NIV translation)
Great verses to memorize from the entire Bible
EXODUS
CHAPTERS: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
RESOURCES: Summary, Outline, Memorize, Pharaoh’s Heart, Moses’ fast
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