The marriage took place, and two children, miriam and aaron. It takes its name from the event known as the exodus, the dramatic deliverance of the hebrew people from enslavement in egypt under the leadership of moses. Exodus, theology of bakers evangelical dictionary of. He has empowered every egyptian, not just his royal fbi, to carry out his command. The subject of this chapter is the renewal of the tables of the decalogue and the renewal of gods covenant with israel. As wright says, the new testament insists, in book after book, that when jesus of nazareth died on the cross, something happened as a result of which the world is a different place wright 39. The marriage took place, and two children, miriam and aaron, were born some years before the infanticidal edict. Book of exodus bible study chapter 5 10 the purpose of god and the purpose of satan book of exodus bible study chapter 12 the passover gods emphasis concerning the cross book of exodus bible study chapter 14 the red sea baptism into christ book of exodus. Tim does a wonderful job not only explaining things in great detail, but also does it in an interesting and captivating way. The book of exodus is especially rich in typical teachings. Exodus brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by white op, thomas joseph, reno, r download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. And the lord said unto moses, thus thou shalt say unto the children of israel, ye have seen that i have talked with you from heaven. In this addition to an acclaimed series, a respected scholar offers a theological reading of exodus that highlights aquinass interpretations of the text.
In this light, the few negatives of the ten commandments are far outweighed by the positive blessing of having fellowship with god and. When briefly skimming over exodus, one can find and learn many amazing things about god and his people. Its easy for me to read through a book like exodus and kind of wonder. God fulfilled his promise to show moses something of his. She lectures widely in israel, the united states, canada, and the united kingdom. Constables notes on exodus 2020 edition importance no other biblical book surfaces elsewhere in the ot as frequently as the book of exodus does. Amram was the husband and jochebed the wife compare exodus 6.
Exodus is a book of redemption in which god delivers his people out of bondage and brings them into a special relationship with himself. An introduction to the book of exodus an argument of the book of exodus selected bibliography of exodus frank decanio. These small group studies of exodus contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. Its landmarks are the passover and the passage through the red sea see explanation in 1 corinthians 5. The book of exodus probably is one of the most interesting books in the bible. And moses said unto the people, remember this day, in which ye came out from. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. My intention in writing this book is to show the significance of exodus both in marley and the wailers musical canon and in the mans life. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. Dec 06, 2006 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format. In the following pages i am using as my check point the excellent commentary on exodus by brevard childs, the book of exodus.
The nature and intent of that divine work set the agenda for moses work and through him, the work of gods people. Exodus main character is viewed commonly as moses, a male. Of the three, son of god is far and away the most faithful to the biblical text, while noah takes the greatest liberties and most. 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.
The interpretation bible studies leader helps exodus the ibs leader helps are designed to facilitate group study by providing lesson plans for the ten units in each of the interpretation bible studies. The overriding theme of the book of exodus is redemption. Exodus brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of. Confessions of faith and corporate worship in the old testament from this point on derive from the exodus events. Bible is a collection of books that is full of mysteries. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Exodus and the lord spake unto moses, saying,sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of israel, both of man and of beast. And the lord said unto moses, thus thou shalt say unto the children of israel, ye have seen that i. The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation. For three days the only place there is light is where the israelites live. And eleazar the son of aaron the priest shall have charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the regular grain offering, and the anointing oil, with the oversight of the whole tabernacle and all that is in it, of the sanctuary and its vessels. Book of exodus exodus devotional reflections from. Van gorder exodus the overriding theme of the book of exodus is redemption.
In this more intensive meeting, described in exodus 34. How should it be interpreted, especially in light of modern historicalcritical study. And wright seeks to show us from the bible why this event was so revolutionary and how it all got started. The word exodus comes from the title in the septuagint version, and means literally, going out. Exodus for you by tim chester goodreads share book. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century 9781400052868 by goldman, vivien and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old.
Devotional 15 exodus 10 of a series of devotional reflections from the book of exodus. The origins of biblical israel 9780805210637 by nahum m. Essay analysis of the book exodus discernment on exodus being that this book is the second of the old testament, following genesis, one would expect consistency in the story telling theme. After the exodus out of egypt the people of israel received the law of jehovah and erected the tabernacle of congregation according to his command.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading exodus brazos theological commentary on the bible. And this was the pledge that the still further announcement of jehovah in exodus 7. Even if we do not become a christian until we are adults, god has been equipping us and preparing us for the work he has for us to do. Exodus is the key old testament book about israels beginning and early years as a nation. After the incident with the golden calf exodus 32, israels future appears to be in doubt. In a new foreword to the 1996 edition, sarna takes up the debate over whether the exodus from egypt really happened, clarifying the arguments on both sides and drawing us back to the uniqueness and enduring significance of biblical text. In the book of exodus, god is the essential worker. Gods initial call to moses included an explanation of gods work.
This was a qualification indispensably requisite in all sacrifices. This is in perfect harmony with the subject of the book, for redemption is an individual matter. There are many interesting stories in it that helps us reflect about life and makes us wonder what is the message or the meaning behind the text. The book of exodus, part 1 ch is the story of moses leading israel out of egypt. Although all characters in genesis were related through family ties, they all made part of varying stories that supported ultimately the same message. The light of the eternal themes of the bibles book of exodus shines in the wailers work of that name, just as artists have reflected it throughout history. It gives a record of the exodus of the israelites from egypt which signified the end of a period of oppression for abrahams offsprings and the commencement of the fulfillment of the covenant promised to abraham. Praise for exodus in the brazos theological commentary on the bible thomas aquinas left us no commentary on exodus. These lesson plans utilize a variety of instructional methods that have been chosen for the express purpose of engaging participants in. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
Around the ten words it is possible to group most of the provisions of the book of the covenant in chapters 2123. This drove moses to speak in the name of the lord to pharaoh saying, let my people go exod. Note that at issue here is the way israel understood what happened to it. For i will pass through the land of egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of egypt, both man and beast. However, a commonly overlooked part of exodus is the enormous role women have in this book. Egypt is a picture of this present world galatians 1. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses.
Introduction to the pentateuch pentateuch, an analysis and synthesis other resources. Exodus recounts the origins of ancient israel, but it is also a book of religious symbols. Constable taught at dallas theological seminary for 45 years, and served as the chairman of its bible exposition department for years. Find out how this epic story fits into the entire biblical narrative. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. Does god call us to do things for which we have not been equipped. Our passage from exodus 3 tells of moses momentous introduction to god. The stay in the desert describes the earthly circumstances in which. Exodus chapter inductive bible study and questions. God provided another decalogue on stone tablets, but in this instance, moses who had broken the first tablets was required to replace them himself, whereas god had made the first tablets exodus 34.
Exodus 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Gods and kings is the years third bigscreen bible epic, following son of god and noah. Exodus, like each commentary in the series, is designed to serve the church and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the bible. Even the heathen, in the worship of their false gods, were particular in this circumstance. Your lamb shall be without blemish shall be perfect, as the hebrew is, that is, in all its parts. It is the first place the words redemption and salvation are used in the bible. It records the tremendous numerical growth of jacobs family in egypt which grew. 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. But there can be no light to the nations that is not shining already in. I now see that the book of exodus in a different light.
Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. Avivah gottlieb zornberg is the author of the begginning of desire. Home bible topics bible studies exodus devotionals. Seen from this angle, we can glimpse in exodus jesus christ, the ultimate goal of the law and of all history. The title exodus comes from the septuagint, which derived it from the primary event found in the book, the deliverance from slavery and exodus or departure of the.
Each plague was directed against a particular god in egypt. This is clearly ex pressed in the ethical aspect of. Book of exodus devotional reflections from the bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading exodus brazos theological commentary on. After reading this book and using it along side my exodus reading as a devotional, i learned so much. Reflections on genesis and winner of the national jewish book award, the particulars of rapture. Exodus 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The bible project great animated video explaining the book of exodus chapters exodus see the bigger picture. If some understanding is to be gained from the book of exodus and its doctrine of god, a preliminary look at the religion of the egyptians is necessary. A critical, theological commentary, the old testament library philadelphia. This is seen in his remarks about knowing the misery.
In a shadowy and symbolic way, everything said in this book points to its full development centuries later, in the new testament, where it becomes flooded with light when the messiah arrives. The hebrew title of this book is translated, these are the names. As these verses have a terminal character, the vav consecutive in denotes the order of thought and not of time, and the two verses are to. Its main significance lies in gods deliverance of israel from egyptian slavery. Because the pages in a book dont reflect light and are not polished so you cant see your reflection in it. Bible study book of exodus 14 red sea baptism into christ. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Almost every part of the book yields reward to theological reflection.
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