1. 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)

2. 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)

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4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

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12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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

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19. 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)

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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.