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The bondage of the Israelites in Egypt

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Exodus

  • The second book of the law can be referred to as the going out or departure
  • God is the Deliverer
  • In the Hebrew language Exodus is called We’elleh Shemot
  • Written approximately 1445 BC

Important Events

  • The bondage of the Israelites in Egypt, Chapter 1:1-12:36
  • The birth of Moses and his rise as the Law Giver Chapter 12:37 to 14:31
  • The ten plagues of Egypt
  • The institution of the Passover
  • The journey into the wilderness begins
  • The parting of the Red Sea
  • The Israelites in the Sinai, 15:1-40:38
    • Manna and quails, Chapter 16
    • 10 Commandments, Chapter 20
    • All About the Tabernacle, Chapter 25 to 31
    • The priests and their duties, Chapter 28 to 29
    • The Golden Calf and Who is on the Lord’s side? Chapter 32
    • The Tabernacle is Reared up, Chapter 40
    • God’s glory fills the tabernacle Chapter 40

More About the Bible: Part 5 Exodus

It is a story of oppression leading to deliverance.

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The second book of the Torah or the Pentateuch is Exodus. Translated from the Greek language meaning going out or departure.

It is a story of oppression leading to deliverance. By the mighty hand of God, his people are set free to serve him in a land he promised back to Abraham (the patriarch). In the book of Exodus there are about seven themes:

  • Confinement and freedom
  • Family and community
  • the Rise of Civilization
  • Stubbornness
  • The Covenant
  • Law and Society
  • Reputation

Part 5 to be continued…