Throughout the history of man never has there been a group of people see with their eyes such miracles and. The overarching theme of exodus is the fulfillment of gods promises to the patriarchs. Now 40 years old moses is incensed over an episode where he witnesses an egyptian beat a hebrew slave. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. The godliness of the midwives, in saving the men children alive. Synopsis of the book of exodus a jet tour thru exodus i. Exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy is a conjunction. The book of exodus covers a span of approximately 360 years from the death of joseph ex. The book continues the story of the ancestors of israel in egypt, now grown in number to a large landless population enslaved by the pharaoh. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants. Watch our overview video on exodus 118, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
This section includes the birth, education and flight of moses. 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 the book gets its name from the nation of israels mass. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. May 09, 2015 an overview of the book of exodus 40 years later, god appears to moses as a burning bush and sends him to deliver israel from the hand of pharaoh. You may want to include information about your church and then use the book. Hebrew title of this book weelleh shemot originated from the ancient practice of naming a bible book after its first word or words.
Outline of exodus introduction the book of exodus is the book of national redemption. List of books and articles about book of exodus online. Moses was especially suited to write the book of exodus, as well as all the rest of the pentateuch. The book begins with the story of moses birth and adoption by the egyptian princess. Exodus 2 book moses is book number 2 in the old testament of the bible. Meaning of the name exit, departure, the going out.
This deity is multiplied in all directions until the people detest them. For in relating the victory over the amalekites, which he wascommanded by divine authority to record, the language employed, write this for amemorial in a book hebrew, the book, exodus 17. Several statements in exodus indicate that moses wrote certain sections of the book see 17. The title exodus comes from the septuagint, which derived it from the primary event found in the book, the deliverance from slavery and exodus or departure of the. Within the book of exodus there is language that suggests the author is an eye witness to the events contained within the book. The hebrews, from the words with which it begins, call it veelle semoth.
Introduction to exodus bible commentary theology of work. Continuing the history of israel from the point where the book of genesis leaves off, exodus recounts the egyptian oppression of jacobs everincreasing. A brief outline of the book of exodus introduction genesis has provided a complete introduction to the reader so that he knows why in the world israel is in egypt under such difficult circumstances. In addition childs writes, there is also a certain contrast between deathly silence within a darkness which can be touched and the great cry which was soon to break forth the book of exodus, 160. Nevertheless, the tradition of the mosaic authorship of the entire torah the book of the law is affirmed by the new testament note, for example, lk. The first six verses of exodus tie it effectively to genesis. The book of exodus opens and closes with israel at work. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible, it describes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel. Get an answer for can you give me an outline of the book of exodus. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. You can find the best commentary on exodus for you using the tools on the right side.
Israels exodus from egypt must be understood as the unique event that it was within the history of redemption. As with genesis, early jewish traditions name moses as the most likely and best qualified person to have authored exodus. By the books end, they have finished the work of building the tabernacle according to the lords instructions exod. I am that i am, the books explanation for the origins of the name yahweh, as god is thereafter known. Exodus also known as shemot, sefer elleh shemot, exodos aigyptou, exagoge, and book of names second book of the old testament, circa 10 th5 th century b. It takes the story of the israelites from their presence in and oppression by egypt up to the reception of the divine law that occupies the entire book of leviticus and much of numbers. I am that i am, the books explanation for the origins of the. Genesis ended when god chose his people, the jews of israel. The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction the book of exodus is the second book of the torah or pentateuch, the first five books of the old testament.
A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections. The children of israel, after josephs death, increase. God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with abraham, with isaac and with jacob. 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. Short summary of exodus the kjv bible scriptures the content of exodus according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview and summary of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following summary of the kjv bible scriptures. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. Although the book describes all 12 tribes, it is much more likely that the. From a preaching perspective it might be helpful to divide the book into two parts. An outline of the book of exodus, hardcover january 1, 1911 by c. It is about gods great deliverance of israel from egypt and his meeting with them at mt. Divine authorization of moses covenant order for the nation. In the exodus out of egypt yahweh took a downtrodden group of canaanite slaves and formed them into his holy covenant nation, making them the vehicle of. 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. An overview of the book of exodus 40 years later, god appears to moses as a burning bush and sends him to deliver israel from the hand of pharaoh.
Sermon series on exodus siburt institute for church ministry. Now these are the names of is the translation of the first two hebrew words. Exodus bible study outline contents by chapter and verse. 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. Moses and israel in egypt, 10 plagues, the red sea, 10 commandments, gods law, the tabernacle. The book of exodus the second book of moses is called exodus, from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out. Then a new king, who did not know about joseph, came to power in egypt. According to dictionary, the word exodus means, departure or emigration, usually of a large number of people. The success of the exodus must be credited to the power and purpose of god, who remembers his promises, punishes sin, and forgives the repentant. 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. Tuesday, may 2, 2017 the book of exodus 118 a 5 minute recap on genenes. This narrative outline of exodus from charles andrew coates focuses on how jesus is foreshadowed and paralleled.
Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Outline of the book of exodus floral heights church of christ. It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. Aug 14, 2017 the hebrew title of the book is the names, taken from the first verse, these are the names of the english title is exodus, which means way out. Exodus means going out or the way out, and thus it describes israels. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. The book of exodus is the book of national redemption. Coates hopes to awaken the hearts of christians to the value of the old testament.
At the onset, the israelites are at work for the egyptians. This shows that there might well be a relationship between these two first books of our bible. Exodus overview and outline reasons for hope jesus. The second half of the book tells of the covenant that was established between god and israel at sinai and promulgates laws for the ordering of israels life since exodus continues the sacred story of the divine promise to israel begun in genesis. Follow israels iconic rescue in the book of exodus. Chapters 118 narrate the history of the egyptian bondage, the exodus from egypt, and the journey to mount sinai under the leadership of moses. He also wrote an outline of the book of the prophet isaiah. Now god will carry out his promise to extricate the people from their bond slavery and in stitute the fifth dispensation that we call the. Other publications of similar titles are pale by comparison to dr. The book of exodusthe book of exodus agape bible study. The theme of exodus is redemption, specifically gods deliverance of his people from bondage in egypt, in fulfillment of the promise of gen.
The book highlights moses faithfulness and prayerfulness. Outline of the book of exodus 1 the sufferings of israel 1. The lords desire was to save israel through the promise that he had made to abraham cf. The book of exodus is the second of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. An outline of the book of exodus logos bible software. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. Exodus, meaning way out, was the title the early greek translation, the septuagint, gave to the second book of the torah compare exod. Outline of the book of exodus introduction and overview of the book of exodus. If all of your class has email, send them an email with the dates the lessons will be studied.
Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to. God chose abraham and gave him promises nations land blessing gen 12. Leland mcclanahan, a pastor, scholar and theologian divides an outline of the book of psalms into five groups, each of which corresponds with the pentateuch, or first five books of the bible. This is semifinished at the end of the exodus series. The global message of exodus the continued story of redemptive history. The book of exodus was written by moses to the israelites on the plains of moab as they were preparing to enter the promised land around 1410 bc or 1255 b. The book of exodus is one of the most fascinating and important books of the old testament.
The more they are oppressed by a new king, the more they multiply. The original purpose of exodus was to help the people of israel understand their identity as gods special people, and to learn about their covenant obligations to him. Exodusoutline a brief outline of the book of exodus. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance, covenant, gods royal tent 20200122t14. But then a new pharaoh comes to power, and he starts enslaving the israelites. The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation.
A coates author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants genesis 15. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the books opening phrase, these are the names. This book covers the exodus of the nation of israel out of egypt through their journey to the promised land. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of. Exodus is the story of god redeeming his people from bondage and death in egypt under pharaoh, to the promised land its called the promised land because it was the land promised to abraham 1. Exodus introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. In part one of the book of exodus, god frees abrahams descendants in egypt through his servants moses and aaron with an epic. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible, it describes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel exodus is traditionally ascribed to moses, but modern scholars see its initial composition as a product of the babylonian exile 6th century bce, with. The book of exodus shows that the god of abraham is the only true god of all the earth. Exodus introduction commentary commentary critical and. Moses was the author of the book of exodus exodus 17.
The book of exodus was written between 1440 and 1400 b. It is a conjunction, such as our and, and is used to connect the narrative to the previous book. Pharaoh commands the male children to be cast into the river. It is a dramatic account of israels exodus from egypt under the human leadership of moses and the divine leadership of god. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Exodus 1112 197982 audio chuck smith the holy spirit in the believer, pt.