The word that opens exodus is a conjunction, which is better translated and rather than now. In the hebrew bible, the opening words, and or now, these are the names, served as the title. A brief outline of the book of exodus introduction genesis has. 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. The first exodus 119 gives a detailed account of the circumstances under which the deliverance of the israelites was. Jun 19, 2008 in a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes 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. Moses will lead them out of egypt and then give them gods laws. The second book of the torah describes the birth of the jewish people.
Overview of the book of exodus main themes hoshana. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. The book of exodus is the book of national redemption. Continuing the history of israel from the point where the book of genesis leaves off, exodus recounts the egyptian oppression of jacobs everincreasing. The greek septuagint lxx, and the latin vulgate versions of the old testament assigned the title exodus to this second book of moses, because the departure of israel from egypt is the dominant historical fact in the book 19. Outline of exodus the book of exodus is the book of national redemption. 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. We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply. One of the sermons, biblical studies, or topical studies in the christian library. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying. The book of exodus consists of two distinct portions. This section includes the birth, education and flight of moses.
Chapters 114 describe the conditions of oppression of the jews under pharaoh, the rise of moses as their deliverer, the plagues god brought upon egypt for the refusal of their leader to submit to him, and the departure from egypt. An outline of genesis, exodus and leviticus mcclanahan, leland on. The new leadership in egyptfeeling threatened by jacobs descendants, who have increased greatly in sizeembarks on a campaign to subdue the israelites, forcing them into slavery and eventually decreeing that all hebrew boys must be killed at birth. Return of moses to egypt announcement of deliverance to israel, exo 4 e. Hebrew title of this book weelleh shemot originated from the ancient practice of naming a bible book after its first word or words. In the book we see some of the great miracles that god performed on behalf of his people, which are mentioned throughout the rest of the bible. Aug 14, 2017 the english title is exodus, which means way out. Campbell morgan wrote, in the book of exodus nothing is commenced, nothing is finished. As god delivers the israelites, they move into the desert by way of the red sea and eventually come to mount sinai in the sinai peninsula.
As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god. On a deeper level, this reflects the fact that it is the book in which our identity name as a nation is forged. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of exodus in the bible king james version. Exodus is the second book in the pentateuch and although the author of exodus is unknown, it is believed the same person wrote all five books of the pentateuch. The first six verses of exodus tie it effectively to genesis. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance, covenant, gods royal tent 20200122t14. Exodus bible book with full chapters king james version.
It is a conjunction, such as our and, and is used to connect the narrative to the previous book. But their descendants childrens childrens children still lived in egypt. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. The catholic doors ministry presents an outline of the book of exodus. Exodus summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of exodus for bible study or sunday school lessons. Exodus the emphasis is on redemption why is it called exodus. Outline of the book of exodus introduction and overview of the book of exodus. Exit, departure, or going out, and is thus named because it records the departure of the nation of israel leaving from egypt after 430 years. The date of the exodus is a source of major controversy. The book of exodus is socalled because it describes the exodus of the israelites out of slavery in egypt. Exodus begins in the egyptian region called goshen.
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. The book of numbers picks up where the book of exodus left off, with their departure from sinai to their arrival at the edge of the promised landnamely the plains of moab. First revelation of the mosaic covenant law to israel through moses on mt. Many years had passed and jacob israel, joseph and his children were dead. But then a new pharaoh comes to power, and he starts enslaving the israelites. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus the book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel. Book of generations of adam through seth beginning of mans history obituary notices, gen 5.
Summary of the book of exodus exodus is the second book of the bible and the second book of the five books of the law, or the pentateuch. The dangers of the comfort zone the story continues the pentateuch. Antediluvian civilization cause of flood and construction of ark, gen 6. However, biblical numbers do not have the strict quantitative values we apply, and there is no clear evidence of. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. Exodus 14 the lord answers israels cries by raising up moses to deliver them from bondage in egypt. Sinai, through the wilderness, to the border of canaan is narrated in the fourth book of the pentateuch, the book of numbers. Genesis has provided a complete introduction to the reader so that he knows why in the world israel is in. Pharaoh sues to moses, who by prayer removes them away. The book records the birth of the nation israel, the giving of the law, and gods prescription for ritual worship. The book of exodus the second book of moses is called exodus, from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out.
The title is a latin term derived from the greek word exodos, a going out. Birth of moses first 40 years in pharaohs palace, exo 2 c. Narrated by actor john rhysdavies gimli, the lord of the rings biblical theology taught by pastorauthor dr. The theme of exodus is redemption, specifically gods deliverance of his people from bondage in egypt, in fulfillment of the promise of gen. Now these are the names of is the translation of the first two hebrew words. Exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy is a conjunction. These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d. The book also reveals gods providential control over men and nations to bring about his desired end.
Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. A study of the book of exodus braveheart mens ministry old fort baptist church chapter 1. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the. Exodus means going out or the way out, and thus it describes israels. Exodus begins where genesis leaves off as god deals with his chosen people, the jews. The book highlights moses faithfulness and prayerfulness. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. The title in the hebrew tradition is comprised of the first several words of the book, and these are the names. Follow israels iconic rescue in the book of exodus.
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. Its where we find the famous stories of adam and eve, cain and abel, noah and the ark, abraham and isaac, and a welldressed dreamer named joseph. Call of moses second 40 years in midian, exo 3 incident of burning bush d. Jan 02, 2020 this foreshadowed jesus, the lamb of god without spot or blemish 1 peter 1. 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.
In english following a lost sheep from his flock, moses encounters a burning bush. This book covers the exodus of the nation of israel out of egypt through their journey to the promised land. Exodus is all about god, through moses, delivering the people of jacob from slavery in egypt. Exodus overview and outline reasons for hope jesus. The overarching theme of exodus is the fulfillment of gods promises to the patriarchs. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. It is a dramatic account of israels exodus from egypt under the human leadership of moses and the divine leadership of god. Visit the new online stores that offer a very large assortment of religious goods. Israels exodus from egypt must be understood as the unique event that it was within the history of redemption. The hebrews, from the words with which it begins, call it veelle semoth. About 400 years passwhen exodus begins they are under sever bondage and this is where the story picks up introduction to exodus. Book of exodus read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
The dust is turned into lice, which the magicians could not do. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible 1599. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. I am that i am, the books explanation for the origins of the name yahweh, as god is thereafter known.
Exodus bible study outline contents by chapter and verse. This also foreshadows the ultimate judgment which is about to occur in that the death of the firstborn will occur at night. Thankfully, the situation has changed in the last twelve years, and there are a number of good commentaries on exodus from which to choose. Moses and israel in egypt, 10 plagues, the red sea, 10 commandments, gods law, the tabernacle. 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 israelite nation out of egypt by the hand of yahweh, the god of their forefathers. Contest with pharaoh, exo 5 9 plagues against idolatry of egypt, battle of the gods. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy written by moses written while in the wilderness written to the descendants of israel. Its true for us, for the israelites, for moses, and even for god. Using biblical numbers and working backward from the death of solomon, which can be dated, we arrive at 1440 b. Inserted between exodus and numbers is the book of leviticus. Intro to exodus biblica the international bible society. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections. Outline of the book of exodus floral heights church of christ.
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. 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. In fact, two of the best commentaries on this pivotal old testament book are very recent publications. The deliverance of gods people from egyptian bondage is a foreshadowing of jesus christs deliverance of gods people from sins bondage. The first ten chapters portray the collection of the fighting men of israel. 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. List of books and articles about book of exodus online. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. Landscape of the book of exodus exodus begins in egypt where the people of god have been living in slavery to pharaoh. The book of genesis is the first book of the bible, and opens with one of the most famous first sentences of any literary work. The book begins with the story of moses birth and adoption by the egyptian princess.
This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. Pharaoh inclines to let the people go, but yet is hardened. Exodus books homeschool curriculum and classic books. Outline of the book of exodus 1 the sufferings of israel 1. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. Back to the home page back to the bible outlines catholic doors ministry presents an outline of the book of exodus. Hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc approximately theme gods covenant with the hebrew nation types and shadows in exodus. These are all of the chapters of the book of exodus. 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. The book of exodus shows that the god of abraham is the only true god of all the earth.
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. Then a new king, who did not know about joseph, came to power in egypt. You may want to include information about your church and then use the book. It is about gods great deliverance of israel from egypt and his meeting with them at mt. Exodus books near portland offers new and used homeschool curriculum, christian books, classic reading, and other educational materials for all ages. What is presented in this outline is the substance of a series of readings during the years of 19201921, after such. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Among the symbolic presentations of christ in the book of exodus is the story of the water from the rock in exodus 17.
If all of your class has email, send them an email with the dates the lessons will be studied. There is a famine of really good commentaries on exodus. 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. Exodus is a historical novel by american novelist leon uris about the founding of the state of israel. In geneses the emphasis was on creation beginnings. Chapters 711 show us the power or might of the redeemer as the ten plagues are poured out upon egypt. Now 40 years old moses is incensed over an episode where he witnesses an egyptian beat a hebrew slave. The book of exodus covers a span of approximately 360 years from the death of joseph ex. In fact, the whole book of exodus seems to be one big struggle for different individuals. The book of exodus is one of the most fascinating and important books of the old testament. In part one of the book of exodus, god frees abrahams descendants in egypt through his servants moses and aaron with an epic.
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