Book guide
Exodus
Redeemed to dwell with God
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At a glance
- Writer
- Moses (; ).
- When
- c. 1446–1406 BC (early date).
- Setting
- Egypt, the Red Sea and Mount Sinai.
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The shape of the book
- 1Bondage and delivererIsrael enslaved; Moses called at the burning bush.Exodus 1–4 →
- 2Plagues and PassoverGod judges Egypt and redeems His firstborn.Exodus 5–13 →
- 3Through the seaSalvation at the Red Sea and provision in the wilderness.Exodus 13–18 →
- 4Covenant at SinaiThe Ten Commandments and the book of the covenant.Exodus 19–24 →
- 5The tabernacleGod's dwelling among His people; the golden calf.Exodus 25–40 →
Key themes
Redemption
God brings His people out by blood and power (; ).
The name of the LORD
God reveals Himself as I AM THAT I AM (; ).
Law and covenant
The redeemed are called to holiness (; ).
God's presence
The glory fills the tabernacle ().
Key verses
How it points to Christ
- ✦Christ our passover is sacrificed for us. ()
- ✦Jesus is the true bread from heaven. ()
- ✦The rock that followed them was Christ. ()
- ✦The Word was made flesh and dwelt (tabernacled) among us. ()
Note: Only links the New Testament itself makes are listed.
Questions for reflection
- What does the Passover teach about salvation by substitution?
- Why does God give the law after He saves Israel, not before?
- What does the golden calf show about the human heart?
- Why does God care so much about dwelling with His people?
Read it through in 8 days
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
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