Exodus lesson 1 the purpose of these bible studies is to. 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. The semitic pharaohs who would have been friendly to the hebrews were expelled about 1550 b. God was trying to teach them discipline and obedience. The events and instructions in exodus are described as the lord remembering his covenant promises to abraham 2.
They do not contain a lot of commentary on the passages. The book of exodus is the second of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the. At the beginning of exodus we discover that the descendants of the family of jacob have become a nation. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. Exodus 9 new international version niv the plague on livestock.
Francis asbury society spring 2012 bible study exodus chapters 1 and 2 background. Bible study book of exodus 12 the passover and death of. As we read and study this incredible story may we come to know more of this amazing god and the life and salvation he offers. 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. Nov 01, 2011 this series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth study of the bible, but an overview of why each of the sixtysix books were written, and to see the unfolding plan of god, from the creation of. The first part of exodus recounts how abrahams family ends up enslaved in egypt. A study series in exodus 29 lesson study of the book of exodus. Book of exodus bible study chapter 5 10 the purpose of god and the purpose of satan book of exodus bible study chapter 12 the passover gods emphasis concerning the cross book of exodus bible study chapter 14 the red sea baptism into christ. From the death of joseph to the birth of moses is approximately 270 years. The book of exodus tells how god rescues his people israel from slavery in egypt. If all of your class has email, send them an email with the dates the lessons will be studied. You may want to include information about your church and then use the book. That book ends with a story about the death of joseph.
The introduction to this book recognizes exodus as a christian book, although it respects its prechristian roots in the hebrew bible. Exodus tells us of the years of bondage in egypt of the israelites. Exodus overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. As long as we obey the commands of god, every circumstance will work out best. By i gordon in this study i simply want to look at the life of moses as an example of what we can be like when it comes to following gods direction and leading.
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 book highlights moses faithfulness and prayerfulness. In the book of exodus, moses life is divided into three fortyyear periods. Exodus overview george leo haydocks catholic bible. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching. It is supremely a book that speaks about relationships, highlighting those between god and his creation, between god and humankind, and between human beings. Exodus 1, new international version niv the bible app. Exodus 9 the plague on livestock then the lord bible.
The book of exodus, called the source book of the bible, initiates great themes of the faith. The second book of moses is called exodus from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth study of the bible, but an overview of why each of the sixtysix books were written, and to see the unfolding plan of god, from the creation of. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson. 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. Scripture pictures from the book of exodus amazing facts. Genesis speaks of beginnings and is foundational to the understanding of the rest of the bible. Moses was especially suited to write the book of exodus, as well as all the rest of the pentateuch. The book gets its name from the nation of israels mass emigration from egypt. The greek septuagint lxx, and the latin vulgate versions of the old testament assigned the title exodus to this second book of moses, because the departure of israel from egypt is the dominant historical fact in the book 19. 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. The exodus study is divided into 11 parts contained in the complete study pdf below.
A study of the book of exodus braveheart mens ministry old fort baptist church chapter 2. 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. Also available is a pdf guide to the conversations bible study method. 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.
This would have been a likely time for the pharaoh who knew not joseph. All references for the course are found in the course bibliography. Challoner it contains the space of 143 years, till the beginning of the. The rejection of god and the revelation of man exodus 32. Exodus exodus describes the history of the israelites leaving egypt after slavery. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the books opening phrase, these are the names. Instructions regarding the tabernacle exodus 2531 part 4. Everything you ever wanted to know about coveting and a whole lot more. Scripture asserts that moses was raised by one of pharaohs daughters ex. Within the book of exodus there is language that suggests the author is an eye witness to the events contained within the book. These are the names of the sons of israel who went to egypt with jacob, each with his family. He is the author of the pentateuch which includes the first five books of the old testamentgenesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. These study guides contain an outline and questions for each chapter.
In 5, the holy one of israel is appalled by the idolatry and social injustice of his people, and sends them into exile. This would settle the date within a few years about 1490 b. The rise of a leader preparing for greatness an obscure beginning vs. The beginning, however, is closely connected to genesis. Now the lord had said to moses, i will bring one more plague on pharaoh and on. It is designed to encourage you to read the bible for yourself. The book of exodus the book of exodus 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. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. The book of exodusthe book of exodus agape bible study. 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.
Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Join us for an indepth bible studyof the book of exodus. 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 the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Francis asbury society spring 2012 bible study exodus outline i. 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 book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. If you do that each month in a structured way, you will have read a large part of the bible by the end of the year. Moses, aaron, and pharaoh book of exodus key verses.
Then a new king, who did not know about joseph, came to power in. The centrality of the exodus for israels identity was maintained through several of their annual feasts e. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. Deliverance of israel, suffering, divine presence, law and worship. The hebrews, from the words with which it begins, call it veelle shemoth. Aug 12, 2015 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. Bible study book of exodus chapter 1 israels bondage in. 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 the book gets its name from the nation of israels mass. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Exodus 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app.
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