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Exodus

Author: Moses · Date: c. 1446 – 1410 BC

Redemption from bondage and the establishment of covenant worship.

Introduction

Exodus is the great Old Testament gospel narrative. Israel is enslaved in Egypt; God remembers his covenant with Abraham; Moses is raised up; the plagues fall; the Passover lamb is slain; the people are brought through the sea; the Law is given at Sinai; the tabernacle is built and filled with God's glory.

Outline

  1. Bondage and the call of MosesExodus 1–4
  2. Plagues and the PassoverExodus 5–13
  3. Crossing the Red SeaExodus 14–18
  4. Covenant at SinaiExodus 19–24
  5. Tabernacle pattern and constructionExodus 25–40

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