Author
– Moses
Time – 1,650 – 1.500 B.C.
Summary
– The title "Exodus" means "a going out". It records
the great numerical growth of the Israelites during their
slavery in Egypt. It introduces Moses and records the plagues
God brought upon Egypt to secure His people’s release
from slavery. After this, the people are given the Law at
Mount Sinai. The book concludes with a description of the
order of worship which centres around the Law of Moses. This
is the second book of the Pentateuch, the first five books
of the Jewish Scriptures.
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The
Liberation of Israel – Chapter 1 v 1 to 18 v 27
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Passage
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Subject
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Ch.1 v 1 to 7 |
Introduction |
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Ch.1 v 8 to 22 |
Slavery in Egypt |
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Ch.2 v 1 to 4 v 31 |
Preparation of the deliverer |
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Ch.5 v 1 to 7 v 7 |
The Mission of Moses to Pharaoh |
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Ch. 7 v 8 to 11 v 10 |
God’s wonders in the land of Egypt |
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Chapter 12 |
The
Passover and the departure of Israel |
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Ch. 13 v 1 to 18 v 27 |
Israel
crossing the Red Sea and in the wilderness |
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Israel
at Sinai – Chapter 19 v 1 to 40 v38
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Passage
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Subject
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Ch. 19 v 1 to 24 v 11 |
Establishment
of the covenant at Sinai |
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Ch. 24 v 12 to 31 v 18 |
Directions
for the Tabernacle and the Priesthood |
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Chapters 32 to 34 |
The covenant broken and restored |
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Chapters 35 to 39 |
Building of the Tabernacle |
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Chapter 40 |
Erection and consecration of the Tabernacle |
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