If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work.
AUTHOR: Moses   
DATE: 1450-1410 B.C.

The Hebrew title of the book is “The Names,” taken from the first verse, “these are the names of…” The English title is Exodus, which means ”way out.”

The theme of Exodus is redemption, specifically God’s deliverance of His people from bondage in Egypt, in fulfillment of the promise of Gen. 15:13-14. The book records the birth of the nation Israel, the giving of the law, and God’s prescription for ritual worship. 

God is revealed throughout the book.

  • He is the one who controls history (chap. 1)
  • He revealed Himself in a new name (3:14)
  • He is the sovereign of the covenant relationship (19:5)
  • He is the faithful redeemer (6:6; 15:13)
  • He is judge of His own people (4:14; 20:5; 32:27-28) and of His foes (chaps. 7-12)
  • He is the transcendent one (33:20) who nevertheless lived among His people (29:45). 

Exodus also tells the story of Moses, including, his birth and God’s providential protection for him (Ex 2),  God’s call of Moses (Ex 3:14; 5:1), the crossing of the Red Sea (Ex 14), God’s provision of manna (Ex 16), the Ten Commandments (Ex 20), the Tabernacle (Ex 25-27), and the golden calf (Ex 32). 

KEY VERSE:  Exo 15:13 Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.

This verse is the 3-point outline of the book of Exodus:  

  1. Deliverance: “Thou…hast led forth Thy people.
  2. Direction: “Thou hast guided them”
  3. Dedication: “holy habitation” (the Tabernacle)

 

OUTLINE OF EXODUS 

I.  Israel in Egypt: Subjection, 1:1-12:36 
A.  God Chooses Moses, 1:1-4:31 
1.  The oppression of Israel, 1:1-22 
2.  The preparation of Moses, 2:1-25 
a.  Moses’ first forty years, 2:1-10 
b.  Moses’ second forty years, 2:11-25 
3.  The call of Moses, 3:1-4:31 
a.  God’s revelation of Himself, Ex 3:1-22 
b.  Moses’ objections, 4:1-17 
c.  Moses’ response to God’s call, 4:18-31 
B.  God Sends Moses to Pharaoh, 5:1-7:13 
1.  First encounter with Pharaoh, 5:1-7:7 
2.  Second encounter with Pharaoh, 7:8-13 
C.  God Authenticates Moses by the Plagues, 7:14-12:36 
1.  First plague: blood, 7:14-24 
2.  Second plague: frogs, 7:25-8:15
3.  Third plague: gnats, 8:16-19
4.  Fourth plague: flies, 8:20-32
5.  Fifth plague: disease on the livestock, 9:1-7 
6.  Sixth plague: boils on man and beast, 9:8-12
7.  Seventh plague: hail, 9:13-35 
8.  Eighth plague: locusts, 10:1-20 
9.  Ninth plague: darkness, 10:21-29 
10.  Tenth plague: death, 11:1-12:36
a.  The plague announced, 11:1-10
b.  The Passover instituted, 12:1-36 
II.  Israel’s Journey to Sinai: Emancipation, 12:37-18:27 
A.  The Departure from Egypt, 12:37-51
B.  The Dedication of the Firstborn, 13:1-16 
C.  The Direction of the Cloud and Fire, 13:17-22 
D.  The Drying Up of the Red Sea, 14:1-22 
E.  The Destruction of the Pursuing Egyptians, 14:23-31 
F.  The Deliverance Sung by Moses and the People, 15:1-21 
G.  The Dissatisfaction of the People, 15:22-17:7 
1.  The complaint about bitter water, 15:22-27 
2.  The complaint about hunger: the manna, 16:1-36 
3.  The complaint about lack of water, 17:1-7 
H.  The Defeat of Amalek, 17:8-16 
I.  The Division of Responsibility, 18:1-27 
III.  Israel at Sinai: Revelation, Ex 19:1-40:38 
A.  The Giving of the Law, 19:1-24:18 
1.  The covenant proposed and accepted, 19:1-25 
2.  The Ten Commandments, 20:1-26 
3.  Laws concerning slaves, 21:1-11 
4.  Laws concerning personal injury, 21:12-36 
5.  Laws concerning theft, 22:1-4 
6.  Laws concerning property damage, 22:5-6 
7.  Laws concerning dishonesty, 22:7-15 
8.  Laws concerning immorality, 22:16-17 
9.  Laws concerning civil and religious obligations,  22:18-23:9 
10.  Laws concerning the Sabbaths and feasts, 23:10-19 
11.  Laws relating to conquest, 23:20-33 
12.  The covenant ratified, 24:1-8 
13.  The Lord’s glory revealed, 24:9-18 
B.  The Institution of the Tabernacle, 25:1-31:18 
1.  The materials, 25:1-9 
2.  The ark and mercy seat, 25:10-22 
3.  The table for the bread, 25:23-30 
4.  The lampstand, 25:31-40 
5.  The curtains, 26:1-14 
6.  The boards, 26:15-30 
7.  The veils, 26:31-37 
8.  The bronze altar, 27:1-8 
9.  The court, 27:9-19 
10.  The oil, 27:20-21
11.  The priests’ garments, 28:1-43
12.  The priests’ consecration, 29:1-46 

Click Image to Enlarge

13.  The altar of incense, 30:1-10
14.  The atonement money, 30:11-16 
15.  The laver, 30:17-21 
16.  The anointing oil, 30:22-33 
17.  The incense, 30:34-38 
18.  The builders, 31:1-11 
19.  The sign of the Sabbath, 31:12-18 
C.  The Breaking of the Law, 32:1-34:35 
1.  The sin of the people: the golden calf, 32:1-10 
2.  The intercession and wrath of Moses, 32:11-35 
3.  The repentance of the people, 33:1-11 
4.  The prayer of Moses, 33:12-23 
5.  The covenant renewed, 34:1-35 
D.  The Construction of the Tabernacle, 35:1-40:38 
1.  The instructions to the people, 35:1-36:7 
2.  The curtains made, 36:8-19 
3.  The boards made, 36:20-34 
4.  The veil made, 36:35-38 
5.  The ark made, 37:1-9 
6.  The table made, 37:10-16 
7.  The lampstand made, 37:17-24 
8.  The altar of incense made, 37:25-29 
9.  The bronze altar made, 38:1-7 
10.  The laver made, 38:8 
11.  The court made, 38:9-20 
12.  The materials used, 38:21-31 
13.  The garments for Aaron made, 39:1-31 
14.  The work inspected by Moses, 39:32-43 
15.  The Tabernacle erected, 40:1-33 
16.  The Tabernacle filled (indwelt) by the Lord Himself,  40:34-38 
Videos and Charts Used By Permission of the Bible Project

If our resources have blessed you, please consider supporting our ministry work. Make a $60.00 (or more) donation, and you will receive our newest book, "MISINTERPRETED." The book explores misunderstood and misapplied Bible verses and passages. Thank you for any support you can give!

Quick, Safe,Easy

donate

*******

Do You Know Jesus?

The Bible clearly states that everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). It also emphasizes that while the wages of sin is death, God offers us the incredible gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23).

If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, know that today is the day of salvation (Acts 28). Turn away from your sinful past and turn to Jesus. Remember, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved” (Romans 10:13). Don’t wait—find hope and redemption!

*******

***A Hidden Message in Psalm 23?***  

Hidden in the six verses of Psalm 23 are 11 names for Jesus.  When you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll send you The Names of God in Psalm 23 PDF that reveals all 11 names and Scripture verses of comfort and hope (link will be sent in your confirmation email).

In Case You Missed It:
Top Ten "Got Questions" in 2024

  1. The Meaning of NUMBERS in the Bible?
  2. Was Jesus CRUCIFIED on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday?
  3. How are the Shepherd’s ROD and STAFF Different?
  4. The Meaning of COLORS in the Bible?
  5. How long did JOB SUFFER?
  6. How was Jesus Like a Worm? What’s the CRIMSON (OR SCARLET) WORM in Psalm 22?
  7. Jesus’ Last Days TIMELINE: the Cross and the Resurrection
  8. What are the FOUR Different PRESENTATIONS of Jesus in the Gospels?
  9. Did The Wise Men Arrive 12 DAYS AFTER JESUS’ BIRTH? Or Was It Much Later?
  10. What is the Significance of the Wise Men's THREE GIFTS? And were they kings?

2024's Top Ten "Words of Wisdom from the Cloud of Witnesses"

There is much to be learned from those who have gone before us in the faith.  Check out our Cloud of Witnesses category that features the words of departed saints who are now with the Lord in glory.  Their words equip and encourage us even to this day.  Take a few minutes to hear...

  1. ONLY ONE LIFE, Twill Soon Be Past – by C.T. Studd (1860 – 1931)
  2. THE COMING PRINCE, by Sir Robert Anderson, 1894
  3. What's the Story Behind "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood by William Cowper
  4. "Immanuel" -- A Poem by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)
  5. Prayers from Billy Graham
  6. “The Love of God is Greater Far” by Frederick M. Lehman (1917)
  7. Who Was Robert Robinson? What’s the Story Behind “Come Thou Fount”
  8. 24 Reasons Why I Love America, by John Wayne (1907-1979)
  9. The Hound of Heaven, a poem by Francis Thompson (1859–1907)
  10. 40 Quotes from Frederick Buechner (1926-2022)

This remains one of our most popular pages viewed.

Reasons for Hope* Jesus video banner

2024's TOP TEN Videos from Reasons for Hope* Jesus

  1. Memorial Day BAGPIPES TRIBUTE: Amazing Grace 
  2. RISE AND SHINE and Give God the Glory, Glory!
  3. WERE YOU THERE When They Crucified My Lord?
  4. PAUL HARVEY: THE BIRDCAGE
  5. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing -- CHARLIE BROWN Christmas
  6. JOHN WAYNE ~ WHY I LOVE AMERICA
  7. Not by Might, Not by Power, But BY MY SPIRIT says the Lord (Zechariah 4:6)
  8. PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN: A SOLDIER'S PLEDGE
  9. Jimmy Stewart - Nativity Scene Prayer: Mr. Krueger's Christmas
  10. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, performed by Casting Crowns

*****************

If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work.

SubscribeNow!

The goal of Reasons for Hope* Jesus is to help you establish your heart and anchor your soul in Jesus, and renew your mind in His Word.

 

Get equipped with knowledge!

Be encouraged in hope!

Live empowered with love! 

You have Successfully Subscribed!