Desmond alexander, exodus grapples with the many and varied complexities of the carefully constructed literary collage of the second book of the pentateuch. The book of exodus provides an account of israels departure from bondage in egypt and their preparation to inherit the promised land as the. Features that those two books share are the technique of symbolic reality a preponderance of symbols, so that the reality that we encounter as we read is primarily a world of symbols and an apocalyptic end times orientation. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in. Israels departure from bondage and journey through the wilderness can symbolize our journey through a fallen world and back to the presence of god see bible. Old testament book studies west palm beach church of christ.
Read the old testament stories the 7 days of creation, the fall of man, cain and abel, noahs ark. Leadership resources training staff recently spent time together studying the book of exodus. The english name of the book derives from the septuagint greek use of exodus to designate the deliverance of the israelites from egyptian bondage and their safe. It spends some time on how they got in for that matter. An old testament type is something that pictures and points forward to something in the new testament. This is most fully achieved in the person of jesus, who showed up in human form to offer salvation.
I will be preaching at new prospect baptist church in horton, al, july 2327, 2018. In christianity, the old testament is the name of the first part of the bible, the one written before jesus christ. Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity. This booklet contains 42 pages of notes on the old testament book of hosea. So if you want to understand any other book of the old testament, youll need a basic understanding of what happens in exodus. Apart from the philological notes and translation, this commentary includes a formcritical section, looking at the growth of the tradition in its previous stages.
The account of joshuas crossing of jordan is full of elements designed to recall the red sea crossing. Introduction to the book of exodus learn religions. Watch our overview video on exodus 118, which breaks down the literary. The spoken gospels introduction video on the book of exodus outlines the book s main theme and how it is fulfilled in jesus. The book of exodus kjv audio bible full by alexander. Old testament king james version of the bible, the second book of moses, called exodus. Exodus is the second book of the pentateuch the five books of moses, and its where we find the stories of the ten plagues, the first passover, the parting of the red sea, and the ten commandments. New testament sermons old testament sermons sermon series audio sermons sermon links. The heart of this book is the passover, after 9 plagues had been sent on israel the passover angel was sent. Spoken gospel is a nonprofit digital media ministry.
This is in perfect harmony with the subject of the book, for redemption is an individual matter. We are a nondenominational congregation of christians located in west palm beach aiming to be faithful in every way to jesus christ. Theyre listed in the order they show up in protestant bibles. More about the book of exodus exodus in the picture study bible timeline of the ancient world back to the old testament back to bible history online. What every book of the old testament is about crossway. Mike vestal covers some of the main events and themes of the book, including the key idea of gods deliverance and mercy. The book of exodus relates the forming of the children of israel into a church and a nation. Nevertheless, despite the breadth of their scope, volumes in the series remain relatively compact in comparison to series who share its aims and scope.
The hebrew title of this book is translated, these are the names. Exodus records more miracles of god than any other book in the old testament. The book of exodus details gods call to the people of israel to get up and leave their position of slavery in egypt. It portrays moses, the prototype of all israels prophets, and aaron, the first high priest. I just got through genesis with your bible plan and im getting more out of the bible than i have before.
The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament and comes after the book of genesis. Here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament. And while the exodus is filled with images that find their fulfillment in the work of jesus, let us not forget that moses also foreshadows jesus. Alexanders detailed commentary not only illuminates the dramatic and unified story of the how the israelites come into an intimate and. The use of exodus as a pattern of deliverance is common in the old testament. This 1 page bible class book contains numerous charts and three color maps. The book of exodus tells the epic story of god delivering israel out of slavery in egypt, leading them in the desert, giving the law at mt. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. Exodus 1 niv the israelites oppressed these are bible gateway. Book of exodus is an animated childrens bible stories compilation of tales from the old testament about the escape from egypt. Book of exodus i old testament stories i animated childrens. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament.
The story of moses the old testament bible history online. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. As tim keller said, jesus is a true and better moses. The old testament contains the creation of the universe, the history of the patriarchs, the exodus from egypt, the formation of israel as a nation, the subsequent decline and fall of the nation, the prophets who spoke for god, and the wisdom books. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. Old testament this video lesson gives a brief overview of the old testament book of exodus.
If our publishing age is marked by the cross, it is because the cross the shorthand for the death and resurrection of christ. A critical, theological commentary old testament library childs, brevard s. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the. Exodus shows us gods way of delivering sinful people 1 corinthians 10. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel. Book of exodus read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
Most of the old testament is about how israel meets or fails to meet these expectations. Old testament library otl paperback 9780664229689 by brevard s. Exodus, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. May 01, 2015 book of exodus is an animated childrens bible stories compilation of tales from the old testament about the escape from egypt. What we find is that god is the god who shows up and saves. The pentateuch is the first five books of the old testament. The exodusthe story of the israelites deliverance from oppression in the land of egyptis retold in the hebrew bible and in the new testament. A survey of old testament introduction, revised and expanded by archer, 508 pages, pub. Exodus is a starburst of old and new testament theology. A new volume in the apollos old testament commentary series from distinguished old testament scholar t. Nov 05, 2012 visit to download mp3 and listen on the go in your car, on your ipod, etc. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. The old testament abbreviated ot is the first part of the christian biblical canon, which is based primarily upon the twentyfour books of the hebrew bible or tanakh, a collection of ancient religious hebrew writings by the israelites believed by most christians and religious jews to be the sacred word of god.
The book of exodus niv audio holy bible high quality and best. The king james version kjv, also known as the authorized version av or king james bible kjb, is an english translation of the christian bible for the church of england. Just click any books name, and get a highlevel idea of what its about. The exodus of gods people out of egypt is the greatest redemptive event in the old testament, says don carson. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major prophetic books in the old testament, following isaiah and jeremiah. We have hitherto seen true religion shown in domestic life, now, we begin to trace its effects upon the concerns of kingdoms and nations. The book of exodus, along with genesis, is one of the best known books of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Exodus has a tight cast of important characters to keep an eye on.
The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. The first part of exodus recounts how abrahams family ends up enslaved in egypt. According to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc, although it is the product of a long and complex. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible. It recounts the supreme old testament example of the saving acts of god, narrates the instituting of passover and enshrines the giving of gods law. His cross marks the centerpiece of redemptive history. Old testament prophecies jesus in the book of exodus. The old testament is rich with characters, images, and allusions that all point to jesus. Taking a pioneering approach to commentary writing, brevard childs the book of exodus otl gives an entirely original treatment to the book of exodus based on his canonical reading of scripture. Nov 17, 2018 the book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Below are some brief notes about how many exodus themes fit into the whole of the bible.
A critical, theological commentary old testament library. God is faithful, and keeps his promise to abraham gn 15. Foreshadowing jesus in the person of moses a greater story. A professionally recorded audio version of the king ja. These books are said to have been written by moses with the exception of the few verses that record his death, which were added by a later writer at the end of the fortyyear period in the desert. The antipas foundation and faithful witness ministries proclaiming the gospel of the resurrection of christ jesus and announcing his soon return. An apocalyptic book that is commonly called the revelation of the old testament. Exodus is a book of redemption in which god delivers his people out of bondage and brings them into a special relationship with himself. Traditionally moses is understood as the author, although the book of exodus does not make that direct assertion. The foundational narratives of the book of exodus seek to articulate the lords claim to israels allegiance and to shape the identity of israel, its liturgical practices, and its legal traditions. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. The english name of the book derives from the septuagint greek use of exodus to designate the deliverance of the israelites from egyptian bondage and their safe passage through the sea of reeds traditionally mislocated as the red sea. A critical, theological commentary the old testament library kindle edition. Aug 05, 2016 the exodus of gods people out of egypt is the greatest redemptive event in the old testament, says don carson. Witnessing the miracle, the people decide to trust moses. Visit to download mp3 and listen on the go in your car, on your ipod, etc. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. He is the author of two volumes in the wjk old testament library series. A detailed study of the 12 minor prophets of the old testament. The book of exodus tells the epic story of god delivering israel out of slavery in egypt, leading them in the desert, giving the law. The book of exodus provides details about mosess upbringing and calling as a prophet see exodus 14, the institution of the passover see exodus 1112, and the lords covenant with israel at sinai. Both jews and christians believe these texts to be holy. The quran calls the first five books of the old testament the tawrat.
Exodus, cole says, is the centre of the old testament. Aug 07, 2016 here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament. Scholars call such recurrences of the storys themes and language outside of the book of exodus the exodus tradition. In judaism, the collection of inspired books is known as tanakh. The israelites oppressed these are the names of the sons of israel who went to egypt with jacob, each with his family. Childs is sterling professor of divinity and fellow of davenport college at yale divinity school in new haven, connecticut. The book of exodus small groups spoken gospel free. This is a wonderful aid to anyone teaching on this difficult book. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible 1599. The christian bibles old testament book of exodus, torah, the 2nd book of moses. Van gorder exodus the overriding theme of the book of exodus is redemption.
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