Jacob and his family entered egypt about 430 years before the exodus 12. Meaning of the name exit, departure, the going out. The stay in the desert describes the earthly circumstances in which. By the books end, they have finished the work of building the tabernacle according to the lords instructions exod. Hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc. 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.
Exodus is a starburst of old and new testament theology. Message the great contribution of this book is the revelation that yahweh is the sovereign god who provides. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Last week, we looked at some of the reasons why god is the source of our boldness.
A brief outline of the book of exodus introduction genesis has. He is the author of the pentateuch which includes the first five books of the old testamentgenesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Preaching from the book of exodus, under motivation of the january bible study emphasis in 1978, will undoubtedly provide that precise experience for many preachers. Outline of the book of exodus introduction and overview of the book of exodus. God rescues and delivers his people as he guides them into the unfamiliar desert. We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply. This verse is the 3point outline of the book of exodus. As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god. First of all we must recognize that exodus is a book of profound theology. This section includes the birth, education and flight of moses. The book of exodus is the book of national redemption. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. Exodus is a historical novel by american novelist leon uris about the founding of the state of israel.
Israelites multiply in egypt 17 pharaoh oppresses the israelites 814 godfearing midwives save lives 1522 2. Aside from a few key texts and wellknown thoughts, exodus is not commonly recognized as. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. The children of israel, after josephs death, increase. The name exodus means a going out, a marching out, military expedition. Exodus bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. The book of exodus covers a span of approximately 360 years from the death of joseph ex. 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. Exodus 1112 197982 audio chuck smith the holy spirit in the believer, pt. The theme of exodus is redemption, specifically gods deliverance of his people from bondage in. Introduction to exodus bible commentary theology of work. Detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance, covenant, gods royal tent prologue chs. Birth of moses 14 pharaohs daughter adopts moses 510 moses flees to midian and marries zipporah 1122 god hears israelites groaning 2325 3. Then a new king, who did not know about joseph, came to power in egypt.
Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. Outline of the book of exodus 1 the sufferings of israel 1. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. Pharaoh commands the male children to be cast into the river. 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. Gods presence with his people is highlighted throughout the book of exodus. The theme of exodus is redemption, specifically gods deliverance of his people from bondage in egypt, in fulfillment of the promise of gen. Watch our overview video on exodus 118, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The godliness of the midwives, in saving the men children alive.
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. 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. We saw that god knows everything, when he told moses exactly how pharaoh was going to respond. Every book of the bible outlined in section headings. It is about gods great deliverance of israel from egypt and his meeting with them at mt. Egypt is a picture of this present world galatians 1. Exodus records more miracles of god than any other book in the old testament. Finally, as we begin to study exodus, we need to recognize that it is a continuation of the book of genesis.
Outline of the book of exodus floral heights church of christ. 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. Now 40 years old moses is incensed over an episode where he witnesses an egyptian beat a hebrew slave. Uris acknowledged writing from a proisrael perspective after. Synopsis of the book of exodus a jet tour thru exodus i. So god looked on the israelites and was concerned about them. Moses and israel in egypt, 10 plagues, the red sea, 10 commandments, gods law, the tabernacle.
The book begins with the story of moses birth and adoption by the egyptian princess. Introduction to the book of exodus learn religions. The book of exodus is especially rich in typical teachings. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance, covenant, gods royal tent 20200122t14. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying. Aside from a few key texts and wellknown thoughts, exodus is not commonly recognized as a sermonic gold mine. Constables notes on exodus 2020 edition god instructed moses to preserve in the ark of the covenant.
Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Outline of exodus free bible outlines bible study start. 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. The following is a brief presentation of approximate dates of events in the book of exodus. These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d. Nov 17, 2018 the book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. During this time, israel experienced physical prosperity and increase 1. A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections. But then a new pharaoh comes to power, and he starts enslaving the israelites. Secondly, as we begin to study exodus we must understand that much of this book is classified as historical narrative. 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. In the book of exodus, moses life is divided into three fortyyear periods.
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. God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with abraham, with isaac and with jacob. The book of exodus is not a prehistory narrative, unlike genesis, because it was written between 1446 and 1406 bc. Detailed outline of the book of exodus israels deliverance. It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. Birth of moses first 40 years in pharaohs palace, exo 2. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible, it describes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries.
As with genesis, early jewish traditions name moses as the most likely and best qualified person to have authored exodus. The book of exodus opens and closes with israel at work. Exodus 3 the book of exodus is part of the pentateuch which is a combination of the first five books of the bible. The term exodus means to leave or to exit and that is basis of the book of exodus. 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.
God is faithful, and keeps his promise to abraham gn 15. Genesis has provided a complete introduction to the reader so that he knows why in the world israel is in. It is difficult to be dogmatic about the chronology of the patriarchal period. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The more they are oppressed by a new king, the more they multiply. 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. Exodus continues the account that was begun in genesis, although there was a lapse of at least 3 12 centuries. The book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel.
The title of the book, exodus, literally means outgoing. Exodus overview and outline reasons for hope jesus. The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. At the onset, the israelites are at work for the egyptians. The book of exodus details gods call to the people of israel to get up and leave their position of slavery in egypt.