The second book of the pentateuch is called exodus, from the greek word for departure, because its central event was understood by the septuagints translators to be the departure of the israelites from egypt. The exodus experience was the defining moment in the history of the children of israel. We have our own range of good book guides, which consists of over 40 titles covering old and new testament books, as well as studies on topics such as contentment, the holy spirit and the apostles creed. The word exodus comes from the septuagint the greek translation of the bible, referred to as the lxx, meaning seventy, which titled this book, the going out of egypt, or the departure from egypt. 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. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the books opening phrase, these are the names. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Book of exodus, the book of exodus commentary, online. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
In this easytouse guide, readers will follow israels journey through the red sea, across the wilderness, and eventually to mount sinairediscovering the glory of the god who rescues and redeems sinners, even in the midst of their unfaithfulness. Exodus bible lesson name the name exodus means a going out or departure. Much of the content of this section taken from a birdseye view of the bible by frank nelson palmer and is an ideal resource for use in bible study groups studying the exodus bible lesson. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching. The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions.
You may want to include information about your church and then use the book. The introduction to this book recognizes exodus as a christian book, although it respects its prechristian roots in the hebrew bible. Exodus, lifechange bible study christian book distributors. Exodus lesson 1 the purpose of these bible studies is to. Such laws were given in connection with promises of divine blessing to gods people. Summary of the book of exodus exodus is the second book of the bible and the second book of the five books of the law, or the pentateuch. Francis asbury society spring 2012 bible study exodus outline i. 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. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. Bible study book of exodus chapter 1 israels bondage in. At the beginning of exodus we discover that the descendants of the family of jacob have become a nation. The book of exodus chronicles the israelites epic journey from slavery to freedom.
Exodus bible study and overview of the book of exodus in. Exodus jensen bible self study guide resourcing the church. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Exodus bible lesson dates beginning and ending dates.
A study of the book of exodus braveheart mens ministry old fort baptist church chapter 2. Based on the be delivered commentary, this bible study is based on the exodus of gods people from egypt and addresses the vital need to balance freedom with responsibility. Tell the people that men and women alike are to ask their neighbor. Finding freedom by following god ebook 9781434705983 by warren w. Longman then connects these events to the new testament. These are the names of the sons of israel who went to egypt with jacob, each with his family. Exodus 1, new international version niv the bible app. This course takes you step by step through israels salvation from egyptian bondage, their receiving of gods law, and his command to build the tabernacle.
In the exodus out of egypt yahweh took a downtrodden group of canaanite slaves and formed them into his holy covenant nation, making them the vehicle of. Prior to the book of exodus, the only legal sections in the bible are the short commands contained in the various covenants with adam, noah, abraham, isaac, and jacob, including the law of circumcision gen 17. Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity. Exodus 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Discover how god chose moses to deliver his people from bondage, thus fulfilling the promises of genesis 15.
Exodus lesson 1 the purpose of these bible studies is to encourage everyone to get his own bible out and study. The explanation of each scripture in this book of the bible is what god has revealed. Exodus finding freedom by following god by warren w. Book of exodus, the book of exodus commentary, online bible study and when moses had stretched forth his hand over the sea, the lord took it away by a strong and burning wind blowing all the night, and turned it into dry ground.
Exodus 1 1599 geneva bible gnv the second book of moses, called exodus. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of exodus, taking the student through large portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture. The name of the book of exodus in the hebrew bible is. If all of your class has email, send them an email with the dates the lessons will be studied. The book of exodusthe book of exodus agape bible study. Now the lord had said to moses, i will bring one more plague on pharaoh and on egypt. The egyptians enslaved israel after josephs death, fearing that israel would join forces with neighboring nations and defeat them. At the end of the book of genesis jacobs family had come to egypt at the invitation of joseph, one of jacobs sons, who had risen to prominence in egypt. Exodus, part two in the story of humanitys redemption, tells how god brought israel up out of slavery to men, and allowed them to become his servants. And through miraculous deliverance and covenant law, the redeemer is revealed. The book of exodus is the second of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. After that, he will let you go from here, and when he does, he will drive you out completely.
You can pray and ask the holy spirit of god to reveal to you the meaning of the scriptures, and he will. The centrality of the exodus for israels identity was maintained through several of their annual feasts e. The book of exodus recounts the single most important event in israels history. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Book of exodus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. The book of exodus contains many valuable insights for us today, including gods methods for dealing with rebellion, his shaping of moses into a servant leader. This book covers the exodus of the nation of israel out of egypt through their journey to the promised land. Explore the themes of salvation, law, and gods presence in the book of exodus with awardwinning old testament scholar dr.
The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of exodus with an emphasis on. The rise of a leader preparing for greatness an obscure beginning vs. This section makes an interesting study in the presumption of the. The title exodus comes from a greek word meaning going out, and this book tells how the lord set his people israel free from slavery and brought them out of egypt. Featuring reflection questions and various other helps, this 12week study leads readers through the book of exodus, emphasizing gods faithfulness and mercy in the midst of human rebellion. The book of exodus tells how god rescues his people israel from slavery in egypt. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes 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. This bible study is designed as an expository study of the book of exodus, taking the student through large portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Let the book of exodus take you back in history to ancient egypt and the birth of the nation israel. Bible study questions on the gospel of john introduction. Exodus is a book of redemption in which god delivers his people out of bondage and brings them into a special relationship with himself. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. The theme of the bible is redemption and exodus certainly has a lot to say on that subject as it tells the story of how the children of israel were redeemed from slavery.
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