OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus Exodus – An Overview 2nd Book of the Bible Chronicles life in Egypt after Joseph Contains 4 main sections Bondage in Egypt A deliverer (Moses) Deliverance Worship (Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood) Contains the first instances of two major ideas: Redemption – (Pâdâh ~ to redeem, ransom) Salvation –(Yeshûwâh ~ deliverance, salvation)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus Exodus – An Overview Historical Background Foreign Pharaoh’s reigned during Joseph’s time. The new Pharaoh of the Exodus was a rightful Egyptian Pharaoh. Cultural Background Israel had been in Egypt around 430yrs Only the last 130 yrs had been in slavery (4-5 Generations)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus Exodus – An Overview Historical Background Foreign Pharaoh’s reigned during Joseph’s time. The new Pharaoh of the Exodus was a rightful Egyptian Pharaoh. Cultural Background Israel had been in Egypt 430yrs Only the last 130yrs had been in slavery (4-5 Generations)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Moses The Life of Moses Israel’s Oppression (Exodus 1) Israel is fruitful in Egypt. The new king of Egypt worries about their numbers. Midwives ordered to kill all newborn males. Midwives refused and Israel continues to flourish. Pharaoh gives the order to throw all newborn males into the river. Moses Born (Exodus 2) Of Levite descent. Moses hidden by his mother. Baby Moses in the basket.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Moses The Life of Moses Moses in Midian (Exodus 2 – 3) Moses chooses Israel over Egypt (40yrs old). Kills an Egyptian abusing an Israelite. Flees to Midian. Meets Midianite Shepherds. Marries Zipporah. Fathers Gershom and Eliezer. King of Egypt dies. God Remembers His Covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. (Exodus 2:24-25)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Moses The Life of Moses The Burning Bush (Exodus 3-4) On Mt. Horeb God appears to Moses (80yrs old) A bush that burned but was not consumed. When Moses looked, God called for him. (Exodus 3:4) God calls Moses to lead His people. God gives Moses His name; I AM THAT I AM. (Exodus 3:14) God instructs Moses. What to say What to do What to expect

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Moses The Life of Moses The Burning Bush (Exodus 3-4) Moses doubts God gives Moses signs Moses’ rod turns to a serpent. Moses’ hand is made leprous and healed. Moses makes excuses Aaron given as the representative for God and Israel Moses sent back to Egypt

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Moses The Life of Moses Moses on the move. (Exodus 4) God moves against Moses Moses failed to circumcise his son. Zipporah circumcises her son. Moses and Aaron meet with the elders of Israel

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Deliverance God Attacks the Faith of Egypt The 10 Plagues of Egypt (Exodus 5-12) The waters turned to blood. God shows His power is greater than the patron goddess of Egypt, the Nile. (Also could be Khnum, the guardian of the Nile) The plague of frogs. God shows His power over the Egyptian god, Heqet.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Deliverance

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Deliverance God Attacks the Faith of Egypt The plague of gnats/lice. God shows His power over Geb, the “great god of the earth.” The plagues of flies, livestock, boils, hail and locusts. God shows His power over the many, many Egyptian gods of nature. The plague of darkness. God shows His power over Ra, the sun god. The plague on the firstborn. God shows His power over man and their society.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Deliverance God Attacks the Faith of Egypt Passover Explained / Observed (Exodus 12) The Passover lamb. Without spot of blemish To dwell with the family To be killed for the family The blood shall cover the family The lamb will feed the family (not watered down* Exodus 12:9) Take all of the lamb at once Eat the lamb ready to move

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Deliverance God Attacks the Faith of Egypt Passover Explained / Observed (Exodus 12) The Unleavened Bread. No leven (yeast). Eat this bread for 7 days God’s 10th plague hits Egypt and Israel’s time in Egypt closes.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Deliverance Israel Leaves Egypt (Exodous 13) Pillars of God’s presence lead the way. Fire / Night Cloud/Day. God’s Plan Set in Motion (Exodus 14) Pharaoh follows Israel. Israel crosses the sea. God strands the Egyptians and and brings complete victory.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Deliverance The Real Journey Begins(Exodus 15-18) God’s deliverance comes in two parts Gets Israel out of Egypt Get Egypt out of Israel Bitterness Ensues The waters of Marah mirror the hearts of Israel. A foreshadowing of Christ at Marah. Israel charged to obey God.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Deliverance The Real Journey Begins(Exodus 15-18) Jethro gives advice. The system of of judges put into place for Israel Israel camps in Sinai

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus - Deliverance

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus – At Sinai Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood (Exodus 19-40) Israel camps at Sinai (Horeb*) 3 Months after the Passover Familiar territory for Moses Completion of God’s promise of proof to Moses God speaks at Sinai “A kingdom of priests” (Exodus 19:6)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus – At Sinai Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood (Exodus 19-40) Israel’s instructions Obey God Keep the covenant God speaks again at Sinai All of Israel could hear Moses is called up the mountain Moses is corrected by God Aaron called along with Moses

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus – At Sinai Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood (Exodus 19-40) The Law presented to Israel: Moral Law (Exodus 20:1-17) Decalogue (10 Commandments) Explanation(Exodus 20:18-23) Moses speaks to Israel on God’s behalf. The covenant confirmed Moses and company meet with God Moses called up the mountain

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus – At Sinai Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood (Exodus 19-40) Moses on Sinai 40 days & 40 Nights M0ses is given the tablets containing the Decalogue. Ceremonial laws given. (Exodus 25-31) Offerings taken The Ark of the Covenant The Table of Showbread The Gold Lampstand The Tabernacle The Altar of Burnt Offering The Court

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus – At Sinai Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood (Exodus 19-40) Ceremonial laws given. (Exodus 25-31) Priestly Garments The Ephod The Breastplate Other Garments The Consecration of the Priests Daily Offerings The Altar of Incense Ransom Money

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus – At Sinai Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood (Exodus 19-40) Ceremonial laws given. (Exodus 25-31) The Bronze Laver The Anointing Oil The Incense The Workers The Sabbath Law

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus – At Sinai Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood (Exodus 19-40) The Golden Calf (Exodus 32) Impatient people Aaron’s failure Moses intercedes for Israel Moses breaks the law. A purging of idolatrous people. (3,000 men) A plague follows

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus – At Sinai Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood (Exodus 19-40) Israel leaves Sinai The Lord rebukes Israel God will not go with them to Canaan Moses sets himself apart to meet with God The people inquire of God through Moses Joshua remains at the tent. Moses pleads for God’s presence. “Show me your glory” Moses makes new tablets

OTS I – Pentateuch – Exodus – At Sinai Law/Tabernacle/Priesthood (Exodus 19-40) Israel leaves Sinai The Covenant renewed Laws revisited The Shining Face of Moses Israel follows through The Tabernacle, articles, priestly garments, etc. are made. (Exodus 35-39) The Tabernacle is erected & arranged. (Exodus 40) God’s presence fills the Tabernacle.