The Book of Exodus reveals God as the loving Lord who, at His appointed time, acted with mighty power to bring salvation and deliverance to His people. The exodus from Egypt and the crossing of the Red Sea stand as pivotal, unique, and spectacular acts of God – events surpassed in Israel's history only by the Cross itself, constituting "the gospel according to Moses." Despite the Hebrews' constant backsliding, God miraculously and repeatedly demonstrated His care and protection, showing mercy that surpassed their understanding. With His outstretched arm, He led them to freedom in an unprecedented act, initiating their renewed journey towards Canaan.
While Moses features prominently, Exodus is fundamentally about God – the God of love, truth, justice, freedom, and forgiveness, who would ultimately go to the Cross. This book provides a unique portrait of His character: a God faithful to His people despite their unfaithfulness, constantly for them even when they were against Him. He repeatedly showed mercy, offering encouragement, correction, and divine instruction, leading them in the best way so they would voluntarily worship and obey Him out of love, for their own good. He is the God of relationships, whose prime objective was not merely accomplishing a task but establishing a deep, meaningful fellowship with His chosen people, culminating at Sinai.
The apostle Paul teaches that these past events serve as object lessons for us (1 Cor. 10:11), providing warnings and unforgettable instruction. The spiritual principles behind them remain relevant regardless of changing circumstances. Accordingly, the study plan for Exodus over 13 weeks is outlined thematically, covering key passages from Israel's slavery and Moses' early life, through his commission, the plagues, Passover, liberation, journey to Sinai, the giving of the Covenant and Law, the golden calf incident, God's self-revelation, and finally, the building and dedication of the Tabernacle.
Studying Exodus reminds us how God desires to lead His people from slavery to freedom, death to life, and ultimately towards the New Jerusalem.
The principal contributor for this quarterly is Jiří Moskala, professor of Old Testament exegesis and theology and dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University.
While Moses features prominently, Exodus is fundamentally about God – the God of love, truth, justice, freedom, and forgiveness, who would ultimately go to the Cross. This book provides a unique portrait of His character: a God faithful to His people despite their unfaithfulness, constantly for them even when they were against Him. He repeatedly showed mercy, offering encouragement, correction, and divine instruction, leading them in the best way so they would voluntarily worship and obey Him out of love, for their own good. He is the God of relationships, whose prime objective was not merely accomplishing a task but establishing a deep, meaningful fellowship with His chosen people, culminating at Sinai.
The apostle Paul teaches that these past events serve as object lessons for us (1 Cor. 10:11), providing warnings and unforgettable instruction. The spiritual principles behind them remain relevant regardless of changing circumstances. Accordingly, the study plan for Exodus over 13 weeks is outlined thematically, covering key passages from Israel's slavery and Moses' early life, through his commission, the plagues, Passover, liberation, journey to Sinai, the giving of the Covenant and Law, the golden calf incident, God's self-revelation, and finally, the building and dedication of the Tabernacle.
Studying Exodus reminds us how God desires to lead His people from slavery to freedom, death to life, and ultimately towards the New Jerusalem.
The principal contributor for this quarterly is Jiří Moskala, professor of Old Testament exegesis and theology and dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University.
