Exodus
Testament: Old Testament
Category: Pentateuch (Torah)
Book Title: Exodus
Book Author: Traditionally attributed to Moses
Date Written: Around 1450-1410 B.C.
Key Verses: Exodus 3:14, Exodus 12:23, Exodus 20:1-3
Book Summary
Exodus narrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery under Moses' leadership, their journey through the wilderness, and the establishment of God's covenant through the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.
Historical Context
The events of Exodus take place in a time of Egyptian domination over the Israelites. The plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the giving of the Law were foundational events that shaped Israel's national and religious identity.
Discussion Questions
1. What do the plagues reveal about God's power and authority over creation?
2. How does the Passover prefigure later themes of redemption in the Bible?
3. What is the significance of the Ten Commandments for understanding God's expectations of His people?
Exodus
Book Highlight: Details the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, their liberation by Moses, the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, and the establishment of the covenant.