Moses and the Exodus Toward the Promised Land: The Book of Exodus
Israelites Oppressed in Egypt Under New Pharaoh: Exodus 1 1700-1540 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. Pharaoh ordered all newborn male Hebrew boys to be thrown into the Nile River. 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, Raised by Pharaoh's Daughter, Flees to Midian, Marries: Exodus 2 1525-1445 B.C.
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. 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. Exodus 2.
Moses and the Burning Bush of God's Presence: Exodus 3 1445 B.C.
While in Midian, Moses also encountered the "Burning Bush" at nearby Horeb Mountain, 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 3.
God's Signs to Moses, Meets Aaron, Moses' Return to Egypt: Exodus 4 1445 B.C.
God shows signs to Moses to assure him. Moses met Aaron in the wilderness at Horeb Mountain. Moses and Aaron 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.
Pharaoh Increased Workload on Israelites After Requesting Time Off: Genesis 5 1445 B.C.
Pharaoh increased the workload on the Israelites when requesting time off to worship the Lord.
God Promises Deliverance of the Israelites in Egypt: Genesis 6 1445 B.C.
God promises to deliver the Israelites out of Egypt to Canaan. The Family Record Listing of Moses and Aaron.
Aaron Becomes Spokesman, Staff Becomes Snake, Nile Blood Plague: Exodus 7 1445 B.C.
Aaron's staff became a snake and after Pharaoh's servants do the same, Aaron's snake ate their snake. Nile River is turned to blood in first plague on Egypt. Exodus 7.
The Ten Plagues on Egypt Because of Pharaoh's Hardened Heart: Exodus 7-11 1445 B.C.
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.
Plague of Frogs, Gnats, Flies: Exodus 8
Plague of Livestock, Boils, Hail: Exodus 9
Plague of Locusts and Darkness: Exodus 10
Plague of the Firstborn: Exodus 11
The Passover and Festival of Unleavened Bread, The Exodus: Exodus 12 1445 B.C.
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.
Eventually, the Israelites escape Egypt and miraculously cross the Red Sea as the waters were parted. Exodus 12-14.
The Consecration of the Firstborn, Crossing the Red (Reed) Sea: Exodus 13
Pharaoh's Army Chases Israelites into the Sea: Exodus 14
Song of Moses and Miriam After Crossing Sea, Water at Marah and Elim: Exodus 15
After crossing the Red Sea, God directs the Israelites to find water in the Desert of Shur at Marah and Elim. Exodus 15.
The Wilderness 1445 B.C.
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.
Manna and Quail Given to Israelites: Exodus 16
As the Israelites requested food in the Desert of Sin, God sent Manna and Quail for the Israelites to eat. Exodus 16.
Water from Rock at Horeb, Amalekites Defeated: Exodus 17
God provided water for the Israelites as Moses was instructed to strike the Rock at Horeb and water would come out. The place was called Massah and Meribah. Exodus 17. The Amalekites were defeated by the Israelites upon attack at Rephidim, led by Moses and Joshua. Moses built an altar. Exodus 17.
Jethro Visits Moses, Gives Advice: Exodus 18
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): 1445 B.C.
At Mount Sinai, God Speaks to Moses: Exodus 19
The Ten Commandments were presented to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai in the Desert of 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,
The Ten Commandments Given, Instructions for Idols and Altars: Exodus 20
Instructions for Hebrew Servants, Personal Injuries: Exodus 21
Instructions for Property Protection, Social Responsibility: Exodus 22
Laws of Justice and Mercy, Sabbath, Three Annual Festivals, God's Angel to Prepare the Way: Exodus 23
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.
The Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Priesthood: 1445 B.C.
The Covenant Between God and Moses Re-Confirmed: Exodus 24
The Tabernacle, a mobile shrine, established, Table, Lampstand, and the Ark of the Covenant: Exodus 25
The Tabernacle Further Instructions: Exodus 26
The Altar of Burnt Offering Instructions, the Courtyard, Lampstand Oil: Exodus 27
The Priestly Garments, Ephod, Breastpiece, Other Priestly Garments: Exodus 28
Consecration of the Priests: Aaron and his Sons: Exodus 29
The Altar of Incense, Atonement Money, Basin for Washing, Anointing Oil, Incense: Exodus 30
Bezalel and Oholiab Craftsmen, The Sabbath Instructions: Exodus 31
Israelites Rebel and Were Punished
The Golden Calf Worship and a Plague: Exodus 32
The Tent of Meeting, Moses and the Glory of the Lord: Exodus 33
New Stone Tablets, The Radiant Face of Moses: Exodus 34
Sabbath Regulations, Tabernacle Materials, Bezalel and Oholiab Craftsmen: Exodus 35
The Tabernacle Details: Exodus 36
The Ark, Table, Lampstand, Altar of Incense: Exodus 37
The Altar of Burnt Offering, Basin for Washing, Courtyard, Materials Used: Exodus 38
The Priestly Garments, Ephod, Breastpiece, Other Priestly Garments, Moses Inspected the Tabernacle: Exodus 39
Setting Up the Tabernacle, The Glory of the Lord: Exodus 40
The Priesthood and Tabernacle
God also instituted the Jewish priesthood through Moses's brother Aaron and his 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 were established.
The Sabbath Observance 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 Skilled Craftsmen and Architects
Bezalel and Oholiab were the architects and craftsmen of the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant, Exodus 35.
Israelites Oppressed in Egypt Under New Pharaoh: Exodus 1 1700-1540 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. Pharaoh ordered all newborn male Hebrew boys to be thrown into the Nile River. 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, Raised by Pharaoh's Daughter, Flees to Midian, Marries: Exodus 2 1525-1445 B.C.
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. 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. Exodus 2.
Moses and the Burning Bush of God's Presence: Exodus 3 1445 B.C.
While in Midian, Moses also encountered the "Burning Bush" at nearby Horeb Mountain, 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 3.
God's Signs to Moses, Meets Aaron, Moses' Return to Egypt: Exodus 4 1445 B.C.
God shows signs to Moses to assure him. Moses met Aaron in the wilderness at Horeb Mountain. Moses and Aaron 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.
Pharaoh Increased Workload on Israelites After Requesting Time Off: Genesis 5 1445 B.C.
Pharaoh increased the workload on the Israelites when requesting time off to worship the Lord.
God Promises Deliverance of the Israelites in Egypt: Genesis 6 1445 B.C.
God promises to deliver the Israelites out of Egypt to Canaan. The Family Record Listing of Moses and Aaron.
Aaron Becomes Spokesman, Staff Becomes Snake, Nile Blood Plague: Exodus 7 1445 B.C.
Aaron's staff became a snake and after Pharaoh's servants do the same, Aaron's snake ate their snake. Nile River is turned to blood in first plague on Egypt. Exodus 7.
The Ten Plagues on Egypt Because of Pharaoh's Hardened Heart: Exodus 7-11 1445 B.C.
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.
Plague of Frogs, Gnats, Flies: Exodus 8
Plague of Livestock, Boils, Hail: Exodus 9
Plague of Locusts and Darkness: Exodus 10
Plague of the Firstborn: Exodus 11
The Passover and Festival of Unleavened Bread, The Exodus: Exodus 12 1445 B.C.
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.
Eventually, the Israelites escape Egypt and miraculously cross the Red Sea as the waters were parted. Exodus 12-14.
The Consecration of the Firstborn, Crossing the Red (Reed) Sea: Exodus 13
Pharaoh's Army Chases Israelites into the Sea: Exodus 14
Song of Moses and Miriam After Crossing Sea, Water at Marah and Elim: Exodus 15
After crossing the Red Sea, God directs the Israelites to find water in the Desert of Shur at Marah and Elim. Exodus 15.
The Wilderness 1445 B.C.
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.
Manna and Quail Given to Israelites: Exodus 16
As the Israelites requested food in the Desert of Sin, God sent Manna and Quail for the Israelites to eat. Exodus 16.
Water from Rock at Horeb, Amalekites Defeated: Exodus 17
God provided water for the Israelites as Moses was instructed to strike the Rock at Horeb and water would come out. The place was called Massah and Meribah. Exodus 17. The Amalekites were defeated by the Israelites upon attack at Rephidim, led by Moses and Joshua. Moses built an altar. Exodus 17.
Jethro Visits Moses, Gives Advice: Exodus 18
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): 1445 B.C.
At Mount Sinai, God Speaks to Moses: Exodus 19
The Ten Commandments were presented to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai in the Desert of 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,
The Ten Commandments Given, Instructions for Idols and Altars: Exodus 20
Instructions for Hebrew Servants, Personal Injuries: Exodus 21
Instructions for Property Protection, Social Responsibility: Exodus 22
Laws of Justice and Mercy, Sabbath, Three Annual Festivals, God's Angel to Prepare the Way: Exodus 23
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.
The Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Priesthood: 1445 B.C.
The Covenant Between God and Moses Re-Confirmed: Exodus 24
The Tabernacle, a mobile shrine, established, Table, Lampstand, and the Ark of the Covenant: Exodus 25
The Tabernacle Further Instructions: Exodus 26
The Altar of Burnt Offering Instructions, the Courtyard, Lampstand Oil: Exodus 27
The Priestly Garments, Ephod, Breastpiece, Other Priestly Garments: Exodus 28
Consecration of the Priests: Aaron and his Sons: Exodus 29
The Altar of Incense, Atonement Money, Basin for Washing, Anointing Oil, Incense: Exodus 30
Bezalel and Oholiab Craftsmen, The Sabbath Instructions: Exodus 31
Israelites Rebel and Were Punished
The Golden Calf Worship and a Plague: Exodus 32
The Tent of Meeting, Moses and the Glory of the Lord: Exodus 33
New Stone Tablets, The Radiant Face of Moses: Exodus 34
Sabbath Regulations, Tabernacle Materials, Bezalel and Oholiab Craftsmen: Exodus 35
The Tabernacle Details: Exodus 36
The Ark, Table, Lampstand, Altar of Incense: Exodus 37
The Altar of Burnt Offering, Basin for Washing, Courtyard, Materials Used: Exodus 38
The Priestly Garments, Ephod, Breastpiece, Other Priestly Garments, Moses Inspected the Tabernacle: Exodus 39
Setting Up the Tabernacle, The Glory of the Lord: Exodus 40
The Priesthood and Tabernacle
God also instituted the Jewish priesthood through Moses's brother Aaron and his 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 were established.
The Sabbath Observance 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 Skilled Craftsmen and Architects
Bezalel and Oholiab were the architects and craftsmen of the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant, Exodus 35.
