Moses and the Exodus toward the promised land: Book of Exodus: 1400 B.C.
After the Israeli-friendly Egyptian Pharaoh from Joseph's time passed away, a new Pharaoh emerged who wasn't so friendly. As the Israelites became more numerous and prosperous in Egypt, the new Pharaoh became jealous and concerned of their rise and began to mistreat the Israelites, including requiring forced labor. God called Moses, a Jew, to lead Israel out of Egyptian captivity. God would lead Moses and the Israelites across the Red Sea toward the Promised Land while the Ten Commandments were given in the wilderness.
The Birth of Moses
The Pharaoh commanded that all male Hebrew children be drowned in the Nile River. Moses' mother, however, placed baby Moses in a basket and placed him in the river, hoping someone else would save him. Later downstream, the Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the Nile River and adopted him, naming him Moses because she drew him out of water. Despite growing up with the Pharaoh's daughter as an Egyptian in a comfortable life, God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Exodus 2.
Moses's Exile in Midian, Marriage, and the Burning Bush
After reaching adulthood, Moses killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew. Therefore, Moses fled to Midian south of Judah to escape punishment from the Egyptians. In Midian, Moses married Zipporah, the daughter of a Midianite priest Jethro. While in Midian, Moses also encountered the "Burning Bush" at Horeb, which was the presence of God, who tells Moses to return to Egypt to lead the Jews out of Egypt to the Promised Land. Exodus 2-3.
Moses' Return to Egypt
Moses returned to Egypt to fulfill God's mission to free the Israelites from Egypt. God instructs Moses' brother Aaron to speak for Moses, who was not a great speaker and had "faltering lips." Exodus 4.
Aaron's Staff Becomes a Snake
Aaron's staff becomes a snake and after Pharaoh's servants do the same, Aaron's snake ate their snake. Exodus 7.
The Ten Plagues
Pharaoh stubbornly refuses to release the Israelites and therefore God brings a series of ten plagues to punish Egypt. The plagues included blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, the firstborn. Exodus 7-11.
The Passover
As the plague of the first born was sent over Egypt, Israelite children were spared, marking the miraculous event of the Passover and the celebration that has been celebrated among the Israelites ever since. Exodus 12.
The Exodus
Eventually, the Israelites escape Egypt and miraculously cross the Red Sea as the waters were parted. Exodus 12-14.
The Wilderness
In the wilderness, the Israelites complained about the difficulty of the environment and requested food and water. The Israelites were not sure of where they were going, but God was leading them toward greater things, namely the Promised Land. Because of their unfaithfulness, God extended the Israelites time in the wilderness to 40 years.
Finding Water
After crossing the Red Sea, God directs the Israelites to find water in the Desert of Shur at Marah and Elim. Exodus 15.
God Provides Food
As the Israelites requested food to eat, God sent Manna and Quail for the Israelites to eat. Exodus 16.
Water at the Rock at Horeb
God provided water for the Israelites as Moses was instructed to strike a rock and water would come out. The place was called Massah and Meribah. Exodus 17.
Amalekites Defeated
The Amalekites were defeated by the Israelites upon attack, led by Moses and Joshua. Moses built an altar. Exodus 17.
Jethro's Advice to Moses
Moses's father-in-law Jethro gave Moses advice associated with governing and judging the people. Jethro recommended a hierarchy or tiered system where judges would be appointed over smaller and larger divisions among the people. Exodus 18.
Mt. Sinai and the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19-20)
The Ten Commandments were presented at Mount Sinai. While waiting for Moses to appear at the Mountain, the Israelites become rebellious and begin to worship the golden calf idol, which causes the wrath of God and angered Moses, causing him to break the first Ten Commandment Tablets in two. A new set of tablets was constructed and given. At the mountain, the Cloud of God appears along with thunder, lightning, fire, and clouds of smoke, trumpet sounds, and the mountain trembled. God made a covenant with Moses and the Israelites at Mt. Sinai where Moses delivered God's law to the people.
In addition to the Ten Commandments, other laws and regulations were given concerning idols and altars, servants, injuries, property rights, social justice, annual festivals,
God's Angel Promised (Exodus 23:20)
In Exodus 23:20, God promises to send and Angel and commands that the Israelites listen to him, and that the Promised Land would be given to them if they obey.
Covenant Confirmed
God's covenant with Moses and Israel was re-confirmed in Exodus 24.
The Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant Established
The Tabernacle, a mobile shrine, was established in Exodus 25, along with the Table, Lampstand, and the Ark of the Covenant.
Priesthood and Tabernacle
God also instituted the priesthood through Moses's brother Aaron's sons, and established the Tabernacle, a mobile shrine to be moved on the way to the Promised land. The Tabernacle allowed God to be permanently with His Chosen People. Israelites that rebelled were cut off and destroyed. Aaron became the first high priest. When Moses came down from the mountain, his face was transformed and had to cover it with a veil.
The Altar of Burnt Offering, the Courtyard for the Tabernacle, the Oil for the Lampstand, the Priestly Garments, the Ephod and Breastpiece, the Altar of Incense, Atonement money, Washing basin, the Courtyard, Anointing oil, and Incense.
The Sabbath Established
In Exodus 31, the Sabbath was established, where the Israelites would work six days, and rest on the Sabbath Day, and to keep this day holy.
Golden Calf Worship is described in Exodus 32.
Glory of the Lord Revealed to Moses
The Glory of the Lord was revealed to Moses in Exodus 33, at Moses' request to ensure that the Lord would always be with them. When Moses came down from the mountain, he had a "radiant face" and had to cover it.
Bezalel and Oholiab
Artists constructing the sanctuary, Exodus 35.
The Birth of Moses
The Pharaoh commanded that all male Hebrew children be drowned in the Nile River. Moses' mother, however, placed baby Moses in a basket and placed him in the river, hoping someone else would save him. Later downstream, the Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the Nile River and adopted him, naming him Moses because she drew him out of water. Despite growing up with the Pharaoh's daughter as an Egyptian in a comfortable life, God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Exodus 2.
Moses's Exile in Midian, Marriage, and the Burning Bush
After reaching adulthood, Moses killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew. Therefore, Moses fled to Midian south of Judah to escape punishment from the Egyptians. In Midian, Moses married Zipporah, the daughter of a Midianite priest Jethro. While in Midian, Moses also encountered the "Burning Bush" at Horeb, which was the presence of God, who tells Moses to return to Egypt to lead the Jews out of Egypt to the Promised Land. Exodus 2-3.
Moses' Return to Egypt
Moses returned to Egypt to fulfill God's mission to free the Israelites from Egypt. God instructs Moses' brother Aaron to speak for Moses, who was not a great speaker and had "faltering lips." Exodus 4.
Aaron's Staff Becomes a Snake
Aaron's staff becomes a snake and after Pharaoh's servants do the same, Aaron's snake ate their snake. Exodus 7.
The Ten Plagues
Pharaoh stubbornly refuses to release the Israelites and therefore God brings a series of ten plagues to punish Egypt. The plagues included blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, the firstborn. Exodus 7-11.
The Passover
As the plague of the first born was sent over Egypt, Israelite children were spared, marking the miraculous event of the Passover and the celebration that has been celebrated among the Israelites ever since. Exodus 12.
The Exodus
Eventually, the Israelites escape Egypt and miraculously cross the Red Sea as the waters were parted. Exodus 12-14.
The Wilderness
In the wilderness, the Israelites complained about the difficulty of the environment and requested food and water. The Israelites were not sure of where they were going, but God was leading them toward greater things, namely the Promised Land. Because of their unfaithfulness, God extended the Israelites time in the wilderness to 40 years.
Finding Water
After crossing the Red Sea, God directs the Israelites to find water in the Desert of Shur at Marah and Elim. Exodus 15.
God Provides Food
As the Israelites requested food to eat, God sent Manna and Quail for the Israelites to eat. Exodus 16.
Water at the Rock at Horeb
God provided water for the Israelites as Moses was instructed to strike a rock and water would come out. The place was called Massah and Meribah. Exodus 17.
Amalekites Defeated
The Amalekites were defeated by the Israelites upon attack, led by Moses and Joshua. Moses built an altar. Exodus 17.
Jethro's Advice to Moses
Moses's father-in-law Jethro gave Moses advice associated with governing and judging the people. Jethro recommended a hierarchy or tiered system where judges would be appointed over smaller and larger divisions among the people. Exodus 18.
Mt. Sinai and the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19-20)
The Ten Commandments were presented at Mount Sinai. While waiting for Moses to appear at the Mountain, the Israelites become rebellious and begin to worship the golden calf idol, which causes the wrath of God and angered Moses, causing him to break the first Ten Commandment Tablets in two. A new set of tablets was constructed and given. At the mountain, the Cloud of God appears along with thunder, lightning, fire, and clouds of smoke, trumpet sounds, and the mountain trembled. God made a covenant with Moses and the Israelites at Mt. Sinai where Moses delivered God's law to the people.
In addition to the Ten Commandments, other laws and regulations were given concerning idols and altars, servants, injuries, property rights, social justice, annual festivals,
God's Angel Promised (Exodus 23:20)
In Exodus 23:20, God promises to send and Angel and commands that the Israelites listen to him, and that the Promised Land would be given to them if they obey.
Covenant Confirmed
God's covenant with Moses and Israel was re-confirmed in Exodus 24.
The Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant Established
The Tabernacle, a mobile shrine, was established in Exodus 25, along with the Table, Lampstand, and the Ark of the Covenant.
Priesthood and Tabernacle
God also instituted the priesthood through Moses's brother Aaron's sons, and established the Tabernacle, a mobile shrine to be moved on the way to the Promised land. The Tabernacle allowed God to be permanently with His Chosen People. Israelites that rebelled were cut off and destroyed. Aaron became the first high priest. When Moses came down from the mountain, his face was transformed and had to cover it with a veil.
The Altar of Burnt Offering, the Courtyard for the Tabernacle, the Oil for the Lampstand, the Priestly Garments, the Ephod and Breastpiece, the Altar of Incense, Atonement money, Washing basin, the Courtyard, Anointing oil, and Incense.
The Sabbath Established
In Exodus 31, the Sabbath was established, where the Israelites would work six days, and rest on the Sabbath Day, and to keep this day holy.
Golden Calf Worship is described in Exodus 32.
Glory of the Lord Revealed to Moses
The Glory of the Lord was revealed to Moses in Exodus 33, at Moses' request to ensure that the Lord would always be with them. When Moses came down from the mountain, he had a "radiant face" and had to cover it.
Bezalel and Oholiab
Artists constructing the sanctuary, Exodus 35.
