1. Exodus Fickle People – Steadfast God

2. Migdol Marah Elim 1 2 3 4 250 miles 200 miles

3. 1446 Year of Exodus Historical placement

4. Ex 3:15-Ex 40 Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy (123 chptrs) 430 years in Egypt 1794 BC Joseph dies, 110 yrs old Ex 1:1-6 1486 BC Moses flees Ex 2:15 1446 BC Year of Exodus Middle Kingdom Second Intermediate New Kingdom Ex 3-Ex 14 The “Exodus” (12 chptrs) More than 250 yrs after Joseph and his generation die, “a new king arose” Ex 1:8 (Thutmose III, Amenhotep II) Dt 34:5-7 1406 BC Moses dies 1876 BC Jacob (Israel) Arrives Joseph approx 38-40 years old Jacob with 75 people 1526 BC Moses born Ex 2:2 Joseph given the land of Goshen as a home Israelites prospered…just as God had promised Abraham Their great blessing eventually caused fear in Egypt Leads to their ‘salvation’ by God… …and a lot of lessons for us to learn from it Ex 1:7 People of Israel numbering approx 2 million

5. Major Story Elements Growth of Israel (God’s promise) Murder of children (thwart God’s plan) Birth of Moses (instrument of redemption) Raised as royal (unlikely start) Moved to choose kinsmen Flees to Midian Marries, has family Called by God (burning bush) Embarks on mission/Returns to Egypt Plagues (power of God displayed) “Exodus” Crossing the Red Sea (life giving/saving water) God provides in the wilderness God provides instruction Israelites quickly fall to idol worship (???) Priesthood established Tabernacle established Excuses Doubt Whining/Complaining Mule-headed stubbornness Amazingly short memories Disappointing failure Anger Commitment Loyalty Steadfastness Patience Endurance Love

6. Themes God reveals Himself – His name – His attributes – His redemption – His law – How he is to be worshipped – His power in physical display Establishes role of mediator in Moses, priesthood, role of prophet Sinai Covenant established God’s physical presence amongst His people Foundation of Biblical ethics and morality – Via God’s own actions – Also in the Commandments and Law Foreshadowing of ‘new covenant’ salvation via Christ, relationship with God Theology of worship – God is the focus! Redemption from bondage; consecration in covenant; through the ministry of a mediator who reveals God’s purpose

7. Next: Events Set in Motion…