In exodus, moses records their deliverance as a nation. From protecting moses as a baby to grand things like splitting a sea in two or food appearing out of thin air day after. 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. In the following pages i am using as my check point the excellent commentary on exodus by brevard childs, the book of exodus. Almost every part of the book yields reward to theological reflection. Verses 17 serve to link the events of the book of genesis and those.
A critical, theological commentary, the old testament library philadelphia. This resource is divided into different sections based on individual stories or sayings by the various authors and editors of exodus. A biblical view of poverty, the currency of love, and a pattern for lasting change. Recently i had the privilege of discussing the issue with an exmuslim and with a jehovahs witness, who have prompted me to revisit the issue here. The book of exodus records the history of israels enslavement to pharaoh and their freedom through a deliverer that god raised up. Book of exodus the second book of the old testament. The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. She lectures widely in israel, the united states, canada, and the united kingdom. Exodus, theology of bakers evangelical dictionary of. Reflection of the exodus and exodus 1989 words bartleby. Posts about book of exodus written by theophiletos.
A moments reflection will cause us to remember that there are other. Reflections on genesis and winner of the national jewish book award, the particulars of rapture. In the book of exodus we find no longer exclusively the dealings of god with individuals mentioned. According to dictionary, the word exodus means, departure or emigration, usually of a large number of people. Does god call us to do things for which we have not been equipped. Book of exodus exodus devotional reflections from. After the death of joseph, a new pharaoh oppresses israelite by enslaving them and throwing their newborn boys into nile river. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Moses is undoubtedly the key individual in the book of exodus, which follows his exploits as god begins to reach out to him to establish the deliverance of israel. The questions for reflection for the study of exodus 15 below will help bring out some thoughts and ideas over the next two weeks. In addition, you will read through the book of exodus part by part each day. The new leadership in egyptfeeling threatened by jacobs descendants, who have increased greatly in sizeembarks on a campaign to subdue the israelites, forcing.
When briefly skimming over exodus, one can find and learn many amazing things about god and his people. The book of exodus is the second book of the old testament. 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. However, a commonly overlooked part of exodus is the enormous role women have in this book. The book of exodus is the combination of three different exodus storiesthree literary manifestations of the underlying exodus tradition, each building on a common foundation but erecting very different conceptual and even narrative edifices 18. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Specifically, this series begins with the birth of the nation israel, as described in the book of exodus, a book rich in themes which will recur in the old and new testaments. 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 is not a prehistory narrative, unlike genesis, because it was written between 1446 and 1406 bc.
Genesis ended when god chose his people, the jews of israel. Wanted by the egyptian empire for killing an abusive straw boss. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. Exodus 20 and the ten commandments contrary to sectarian belief, the much theorized author of exodus is not believed to have been moses. Continuing the history of israel from the point where the book of genesis leaves off, exodus recounts the egyptian oppression of jacobs everincreasing. The word, exodus is derived from a greek word meaning going out.
Exodus shows gods deliverance and fulfillment of his promise made to israel. Our passage from exodus 3 tells of moses momentous introduction to god. It might be helpful to overworked preachers and for general readers who wish to stay in touch with the book of exodus and israels rescue but dont want a commentary. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the. Doc exodus reflection paper justin steckbauer academia.
The second book of moses, also known as the second book of the pentateuch is called exodus because of all the events that take place in the first half of the book. The book of exodus probably is one of the most interesting books in the bible. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. Mar 23, 2016 in exodus, moses records their deliverance as a nation. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of exodus on page 7374 of the jeremiah study bible. Van gorder exodus the overriding theme of the book of exodus is redemption. In the book of exodus the story begins as when israelites multiplied greatly in egypt, became a bad headache to the new king of egypt. Exodus 3 the book of exodus is part of the pentateuch which is a combination of the first five books of the bible. This is in perfect harmony with the subject of the book, for redemption is an individual matter. How couldnt they see it gods provision, protection, and guidance are so clear chapter after chapter. Reflections on genesis and winner of the national jewish book award, the.
The book of exodus is the second book of the torah or pentateuch, the first five books of. Questions for reflection for study of exodus 15 this. Exodus, the second book of the bible, demonstrates many aspects of gods character. You will journey with the israelites through the book of exodus. Reflections on exodus 5 exodus 05 contemporary english version moses and aaron went to the king of egypt and told him, the lord god says, let my people go into the desert, so they can honor me with a celebration there. However what makes this significant, is that it is so much more. The nature and intent of that divine work set the agenda for moses work and through him, the work of gods people. The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. The term exodus means to leave or to exit and that is basis of the book of exodus. 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. By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the united states conference of catholic bishops. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. In her commentary on the book of exodusthe stories of slavery and liberation, the burning bush.
This link is provided solely for the users convenience. Why the book of exodus matters for your life core christianity. A very important question is to ask how much of egypt and its culture is authentic in exodus. Heading home with god reflects on the book of exodus without being a verse by verse treatment. The king of egypt became threaten by the hebrews population. The book opens with mosess background, his confrontation with pharaoh, the ten plagues, and the israelites exit from slavery. Bible is a collection of books that is full of mysteries. I have talked with jews, muslims, atheists, and even some christians who say no. Although biblical scholars and archaeologists argue about various aspects of israels exodus from egypt, many of them agree that the exodus occurred in some form or another.
Avivah gottlieb zornberg is the author of the begginning of desire. Thus his arms remained unwavering till sunset, and joshua defeated amalek, putting their people to the sword 14 yahweh then said to moses, write this down in a book to commemorate it, and repeat it over to joshua, for i shall blot out all. Between the happenings at the end of genesis and the beginning of exodus there are nearly 300 years. In the new testament moses is mentioned several times as author of exodus for example luke 20. Book of exodus synonyms, book of exodus pronunciation, book of exodus translation, english dictionary definition of book of exodus. Question by question leads individual readers or study groups through modern exegetical commentary on exodus, relying almost entirely on the socratic method of questions and answers. Discover practical insights into the book of exodus. The king then ordered to his people explaining his logic saying, we must deal shrewdly with them or they are so numerous that, if war breaks out, they will join. Reflection of the exodus and exodus 1989 words 8 pages. The reflection will help you comprehend the scripture for that day, understand where you are within the spiritual journey, and lead you into that days time of. Instead, the consensus is that the text is a mixed bag of penned interpretations, consisting of the yahwist j writer, priestly p writer, and elohist e writer.
Each morning youll receive a passage from sacred scripture and a reflection to guide your silent prayer. Exodus main character is viewed commonly as moses, a male. Questions for reflection for study of exodus 15 this day. 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 reflection on the book of exodus mcguiggan, jim on. Son of god, conversely, was largely content to visualize gospel stories with little commentary, context or imagination. Egypt up to the reception of the divine law that occupies the entire book of leviticus and much of numbers. Exodus 90 returns you to the fundamentals of the faith. Gods initial call to moses included an explanation of gods work. Its main significance lies in gods deliverance of israel from egyptian slavery.
Times of israel blog cause for celebration and reflection. The word exodus comes from the title in the septuagint version. 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. Exodus 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by verse exposition. Book of exodus definition of book of exodus by the free. 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.
Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity. Its easy for me to read through a book like exodus and kind of wonder. The koren tanakh of the land of israel exodus koren. Exodus reflection essay 721 words 3 pages the book of exodus is told from the third person point of view, essentially as a narrative. 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. Featuring reflection questions and various other helps, this 12week study leads readers through the book of exodus, emphasizing gods faithfulness and mercy in the midst of human rebellion. Book of exodus devotional reflections from the bible. The reflection will help you comprehend the scripture for that day, understand where you are within the spiritual journey, and lead you into that days time of prayer with our lord.
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