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Exodus
The Birth of a Nation: Purchased by God
Old Testament · Pentateuch
Summary
Building on Genesis' foundation, Exodus describes the birth of Israel as a nation. God controls history even in that pagan land, and uses circumstances there to make Israel into a nation. God causes their growth from a family of seventy men, to a nation of 600,000 men. God strengthens them to the point where even powerful Egyptian rulers fear them. God uses their suffering to unite them, so that together they might take possession of the promised land and defend its borders. Exodus describes how God brought Israel out of bondage and established them as His people.
Outline
The Redemption Of God's People
Chapters 1-18| Liberation From Egypt | 1-13:16 | Justification for liberation - 1 Preparation for liberation - 2-7:7 Realization of liberation - 7:8-13:16 |
| Journey TO Sinai | 13:17-18:27 | Journey to the sea - 13:17-14:14 Journey through the sea - 14:15-15:21 Journey to Sinai - 15:22-18:27 |
The Revelation To God's People
Chapters 19-40| Law OF GOD Revealed | 19-24 | Covenant defined - 19-20 Covenant confirmed - 24 |
| Way TO GOD Revealed | 25-40 | The plan described - 25-31 The plan delayed - 32-34 The plan completed - 35-40 |
Resources
Audio Lessons
Part 1: exodus