Exodus

“The great departure”


Exodus was written by Moses as a chronicle of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt + their growth as God’s CHOSEN nation. Exodus tells the stories of more miracles than any other Old Testament book.

God gave the Law to Israel at Mt. Sinai. This law given shows us GOD’S standard of living and is still instructional for us today. It is known as the Ten Commandments. The Instruction for the building of the Tabernacle were also given and the tabernacle was constructed.

“And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people, and have heard their cry …come now therefore, I will send you to Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring my people the children of Israel OUT of Egypt.”

-Exodus 3:7-10

THE STORY:

1. Israel in Egypt

(chapters 1-12)

  • The Israelites are slaves in Egypt
  • God chooses Moses to go to Pharaoh and free His people
  • Pharaoh refuses
  • The plagues strike Egypt
  • The story of the Passover


2. Israel in the wilderness

(chapters 12-18)

  • The escape from Egypt
  • The Red Sea crossing
  • The complaining in the wilderness
  • Elders are appointed to judge the people


3. Israel at Mt. Sinai

(chapters 19-34)

  • God gives Moses the Ten commandments and other laws
  • God gives instructions for building the Tabernacle
  • The people of Israel break the laws and worship a golden calf
  • God gives Moses another Ten Commandments


4.The tabernacle is built

(chapters 35-40)

  • The Tabernacle built and consecrated