PREFACE OF THE BOOK OF EXODUS
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This second book of the Penteuch, written by Moses is called Exodus. Signifying “going-out” or “departure” because it records the history of Israel’s departure from Egypt and the journey to the Promised Land. It marks a new epoch in GOD’S dealing with his chosen people, the descendants of Abraham. Up to this point, God had dealt with them, on this basis of the Abrahamic Covenant, as families and tribes, now He begins their nationalization under Mosaic Covenant, establishes a theocracy which He himself is ruler, and dwells among them.
PURPOSE:
The aim of this book is to give an account of the promises made to the Patriarchs with reference to the place and nationalization of Israel as the depository of revealed religion and as the nation through which a Messiah should be given to the world.
THEME:
The Book of the Exodus tells the story of Israel’s redemption from Egyptian bondage and sets forth GOD’S plan of redemption. Accomplished only through the grace and power of GOD, by means of a deliverer and under the cover of blood. It lays the fundamental truth that redemption is essential to light relations with a holy GOD, and that even a redeemed people cannot maintain fellowship with GOD without constant cleansing from defilement. Since right relationship with GOD through HIS redemptive GRACE and appointed blood sacrifice must find expression in worship, fellowship, service, holy living and obedience to the Divine Will, the book includes the account of the giving of the law, the establishment of the priesthood, a system of sacrifice and Divinely appointed regulations for holiness in conduct. In the Law, GOD’S just demands upon His people were set forth; in actual experience the Israelites transgressed the Law and were convicted by the Law of their sins. In the Priesthood and sacrifice a way of forgiveness was provided for a guilty people. Thus, in essence, Exodus is prophetic of CHRIST.
OUTLINE:
A simple analysis divide Exodus into three chief divisions:
i) Israel in Egypt (1:1-12:36)
ii) Israelites journey to Sinai (12:37-18)
iii) Israel at Sinai (19-40)
This second book of the Penteuch, written by Moses is called Exodus. Signifying “going-out” or “departure” because it records the history of Israel’s departure from Egypt and the journey to the Promised Land. It marks a new epoch in GOD’S dealing with his chosen people, the descendants of Abraham. Up to this point, God had dealt with them, on this basis of the Abrahamic Covenant, as families and tribes, now He begins their nationalization under Mosaic Covenant, establishes a theocracy which He himself is ruler, and dwells among them.
PURPOSE:
The aim of this book is to give an account of the promises made to the Patriarchs with reference to the place and nationalization of Israel as the depository of revealed religion and as the nation through which a Messiah should be given to the world.
THEME:
The Book of the Exodus tells the story of Israel’s redemption from Egyptian bondage and sets forth GOD’S plan of redemption. Accomplished only through the grace and power of GOD, by means of a deliverer and under the cover of blood. It lays the fundamental truth that redemption is essential to light relations with a holy GOD, and that even a redeemed people cannot maintain fellowship with GOD without constant cleansing from defilement. Since right relationship with GOD through HIS redemptive GRACE and appointed blood sacrifice must find expression in worship, fellowship, service, holy living and obedience to the Divine Will, the book includes the account of the giving of the law, the establishment of the priesthood, a system of sacrifice and Divinely appointed regulations for holiness in conduct. In the Law, GOD’S just demands upon His people were set forth; in actual experience the Israelites transgressed the Law and were convicted by the Law of their sins. In the Priesthood and sacrifice a way of forgiveness was provided for a guilty people. Thus, in essence, Exodus is prophetic of CHRIST.
OUTLINE:
A simple analysis divide Exodus into three chief divisions:
i) Israel in Egypt (1:1-12:36)
ii) Israelites journey to Sinai (12:37-18)
iii) Israel at Sinai (19-40)
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