INTRODUCTION

Exodus in the Greek translation means exit. This book was written by Moses about 1450 B.C. when the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness in the Sinai Peninsula.

An authentic book as the writer to the Hebrews makes reference to account of Exodus, For who, having heard, rebelled? Indeed, was it not all who came out of Egypt, led by Moses? (Hebrews 3:16)

Exodus is a continuation of Genesis. Jacob left with his family of seventy to Egypt because of Joseph who provided for them. Exodus portrays a picture of God's redemption and deliverance. It has two main parts with chapter 19-24 as a central division.

Chapters 1-18 The deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt.

Exodus is a historical record of the time when the Pharaoh who reigned didn't know Joseph. He oppressed the Israelites to serve as slaves. God heard their cry of distress called Moses to lead them out. Pharaoh refused to free them. God caused ten plagues in Egypt. The death of all the firstborn of the Egyptians was the final straw that caused Pharaoh to free their Hebrew slaves.

Pharaoh continued to pursue with his army, but they were destroyed at the Red Sea. The Hebrew people left Egypt for the Promised Land of Canaan. The journey to Israel was through a desert. They complaint and God did many miraculous signs and wonders besides war as He led the people through the desert.

Chapter 19-24 a brief transition of the time at Mt. Sinai.

the giving of the law as God's covenant with His people. This includes the social legislation.

Chapters 25-40 The blueprint and construction of the Tabernacle.

At Mt. Sinai God gave the Ten Commandments. While Moses was in the mountain, Aaron led the people to indulgence and worship of the golden calf. Moses interceded and the community was purged (Chaps. 32 - 34).

Finally, the construction and consecration of the Tabernacle was done and the presence of the Lord came (Chaps. 35 - 40) Moses couldn't enter unless procedures of sacrifices are done.

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