Heb. 11:23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful; and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He considered abuse suffered for the Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he looked to the reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king; for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the first- born might not touch them. By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as if on dry land; but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned.

Exodus Name of Book And These Are the Names (Hebrew ) Departure (Greek)

Genesis connection to Exodus And these are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each coming with his household Ex 1:1 back to Gen 46:8 Gen 1:28 Be fruitful, multiply… Ex 1:7 numerous Another King who did not know Joseph (Acts 7:18) Pharaoh begins population control Gen 12; 15 God’s promises … Ex 2ff God remembers The time of promise neared (Acts 7:17) God hears Israel’s cry, rescues His servant Moses

god Pharaoh vs God Yahweh Yahweh ~calls a reluctant Servant ~reveals His name ~demonstrates His power in plagues ~allows the death of Egypt’s firstborn ~deliverance at the sea This is why I have let you live: to show you my power and to make my name resound through all the earth (9:16) The Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I have gained glory for myself over Pharaoh, his chariots and his chariot drivers (14:18)

Yahweh gets glory over Ramses Pharoah Ramesses II (warrior, builder)

Yahweh Forms His People Wilderness follows Deliverance ~threats to people’s trust in Yahweh ~reject Moses, desire return to Egypt ~Yahweh provides and protects ~non-Israelite (Jethro) recognizes Yahweh Sinai ~preparation for God’s presence ~Israel hears God give 10 words for shalom ~book of covenant reveals community life ~plans/bldg of portable sanctuary: God is present ~Israel’s disloyalty in golden calf ~Moses’ intercession, God’s forgiveness and renewal

1-2: Growth, Oppression, "Deliverance" and Moses 3:1-7:7: Moses and God 7:8-11:10: The Plagues 12:1-13:16: Passover and Exodus 13:17-15:21: Deliverance and Song at the Sea 15:22-18:27: Wilderness Wanderings 19:1-20:11: Theophany, Sinai, Ten Words 20:12-21: Ten Words and Fear of God 20:22-24:18: Book of the Covenant and Sealing 25-31: Plan for the Tabernacle 32-34: The Fall and Restoration of Israel 35-41: God Fills the Tabernacle

BOCC Theme 2014 Maturing In Christ How might we expect to mature in Christ in 2014 through a hearing of Exodus?

Maturing, through Exodus 1-2 We will remember… ~in our distress, the Lord does hear us ~the Lord’s deliverance is on His schedule ~the Lord chooses and trains His servants ~our service may entail rejection and loss

Maturing, through Exodus 3-6 We will remember ~the Lord prepares us to serve (Moses at bush) ~ “I am” assures commitment and relationship ~His identity informs our identity (and mission) ~we are “freed” in order to serve

Maturing, through Exodus 7-15 Let’s remember ~His hand works that the nations know “I am”, 7:5 ~freedom does not mean absence of oppressions ~passover is release but not yet redemption ~The Lord lays claim on His children ~He is a warrior … and shepherd (song)

Maturing, through Exodus Let’s remember ~deliverance leads to testing, not ease ~the Lord provisions daily bread

Maturing, through Exodus Let’s remember ~all is Lord’s, but we are His treasure ~as priests, royalty, a nation dedicated ~grace (exodus) includes instruction (torah) ~blood ratifies covenant

Maturing, through Exodus Let’s remember… ~the goal of the Exodus is to honor God’s glory ~the tent, Lord’s palace, close and distant ~goal of redemption is rest in God’s presence

Maturing, through Exodus Let’s remember ~to be watchful for attraction to idolatry ~to intercede for one another ~to wonder at the Lord’s mercy, 33:19

Maturing, through Exodus Let’s remember ~we are delivered from slavery to praise Him ~worship is proper response to redemption ~worship is protocol for access to divine King

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God’s ways with His People Deliverance through Water (Moses, Jesus) Yahweh enables His servant Yahweh reveals His name Yahweh calls His people from slavery to serve Yahweh calls his firstborn out of Egypt Yahweh redeems His people We are baptized We are tested in the wilderness Yahweh reveals His will His covenant is sealed with blood Yahweh provides daily bread from heaven We choose to make idols The intercessor pleads our case Yahweh is merciful Yahweh manifest His Holiness in Space for His Presence