The first half of the book covers the birth of Moses, his calling and commission by God to be His spokesman to Pharaoh and deliverer of His people, the signs and wonders he performed through the ten plagues that decimated Egypt, and the crossing of the Red Sea that wiped out its entire army. The remaining half deals with the legislative aspects of a nation in transition as God laid down His requirements for His redeemed people through the ten commandments, the blueprint for worship via the building of the tabernacle, the institution of the priesthood and the sacrificial system.
Exodus is foundational to an understanding of the redemptive history of the nation of Israel as God's covenant people, and the Mosaic law with its intricate ceremonies and customs formed an important framework to a right relationship between a holy God and a chosen people. Prominent events like the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, the ratification of the covenant at Mount Sinai, God's provision of Manna and life-giving water in the desert, the legislation of worship, civil rights and duties, etc. are rich in spiritual meanings and found fulfillments in the Person of Jesus Christ.
Make no mistake about it: Exodus teaches that obedience to God is the hallmark of a redeemed people:
19:5-6
Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to Me above all people… a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.
1. From Slavery to Salvation (1:1-15:21)
a. The Need for Deliverance (1:1-22)
Israel Multiplies | Israel Moans
b. The Shaping of the Deliverer (2:1-4:31)
Birth of Moses | Rise and Fall of Moses
Call and Commission of Moses
c. The Acts of Deliverance (5:1-15:21)
Confrontations with Pharaoh | Ten Plagues
The Passover | The Exodus | The Pursuit
The Red Sea Crossing
2. From Salvation to Sinai (15:22-18:27)
a. Physical Provisions (15:22-17:7)
Bitter-Sweet | Manna | Water from Rock
b. Physical Protection (17:8-16)
War with Amalek | Jehovah-Nissi
c. Physical Delegation (18:1-27)
Jethro's Visit | Jethro's Council
3. From Sinai to Sanctification (19:1-40:38)
a. Establishing the Covenant (19:1-31:18)
Preparing the People to receive the Law
The Ten Commandments
Laws on Social Conducts and Regulations
Instructions for the Tabernacle
Institution of the Priesthood
Implementation of the Covenant
b. Responding to the Covenant (32:1-40:38)
The Golden Calf Incident
Moses' Intercession
The People Repented | Covenant is Renewed
Gifts Presented
The Tabernacle and Priestly Attires
Built | Inspected | Dedicated
Filled with God's Glory
No comments:
Post a Comment