1. A Brief History of Israel Session 2 From Egypt to the Promised Land

2. Brueggemann, Walter. Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth. Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2003. Opening Prayer “You stay hidden within that misery” by Walter Brueggemann

3. Introduction  The story continues… Last week, Jacob and his family sought refuge in Egypt from famine Last week, Jacob and his family sought refuge in Egypt from famine Situation of the Hebrews has changed Situation of the Hebrews has changed God’s promise to Abraham appears to be in peril God’s promise to Abraham appears to be in peril  Session 2 covers Exodus Exodus Selections from Deuteronomy Selections from Deuteronomy Completes journey to Promised LandCompletes journey to Promised Land Large portion is Moses’ speechLarge portion is Moses’ speech Remember how the LORD was faithful Remember how the LORD was faithful Remember how you tested God Remember how you tested God Joshua Joshua Judges Judges Ruth Ruth  No dates given for these events Will defer that discussion for a different class Will defer that discussion for a different class Will use dates when they are applicable Will use dates when they are applicable

4. The Exodus  Moses Exodus 2:1-40:39 Exodus 2:1-40:39  Pharaoh’s Daughter Exodus 2:1-10 Exodus 2:1-10  Moses’ sister / Miriam Exodus 2:1-10 Exodus 2:1-10  Zipporah Exodus 2:11-22 Exodus 2:11-22  Reuel / Jethro Exodus 2:18-3:1 Exodus 2:18-3:1 Exodus 18:1-27 Exodus 18:1-27  Aaron Exodus 4:10-40:39 Exodus 4:10-40:39

5. In the wilderness  10 Commandments Exodus 20:1-21 Exodus 20:1-21 Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Deuteronomy 5:6-21  Ark of the Covenant Exodus 25:10-22 Exodus 25:10-22  Tabernacle Exodus 26:1-27:19 Exodus 26:1-27:19

6. The Promised Land  Joshua Deuteronomy 34:9 Deuteronomy 34:9 Joshua 1:1-24:33 Joshua 1:1-24:33  Rahab Joshua 2:1-24 Joshua 2:1-24  Jericho Joshua 2:1-24 Joshua 2:1-24 Joshua 6:1-27 Joshua 6:1-27  Covenant at Shechem Joshua 24:1-27 Joshua 24:1-27

7. Time of Judges  Deborah Judges 4:1-5:31 Judges 4:1-5:31  Barak Judges 4:1-5:31 Judges 4:1-5:31  Sisera Judges 4:1-5:31 Judges 4:1-5:31  Jael Judges 4:1-5:31 Judges 4:1-5:31  Gideon Judges 6:11-8:35 Judges 6:11-8:35  Jephthah Judges 11:1-12:7 Judges 11:1-12:7  Samson Judges 13:1-16:31 Judges 13:1-16:31  Delilah Judges 16:4-22 Judges 16:4-22  Levite & his Concubine Judges 19:1-30 Judges 19:1-30

8. Ruth – A story from the time of judges  Naomi Ruth 1:1-4:22 Ruth 1:1-4:22  Ruth Ruth 1:1-4:22 Ruth 1:1-4:22  Boaz Ruth 2:1-4:22 Ruth 2:1-4:22

9. Bibliography  Tanakh: The Holy Scriptures. New York: The Jewish Publication Society, 1985.  The HarperCollins Study Bible: New Revised Standard Version. New York: HarperCollins, Publishers, Inc., 1993.  The Holy Bible: Today’s New International Version. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007.