Exodus

Book Outline & Menu of Notes

Key & Guide to Notes
I. A Deliverer, ch. 1-11
  1. Slavery of Israel in Egypt, Exodus 1
  2. Birth of Moses, Exodus 2
    Moses' first 40 years, in Pharaoh's palace.
  3. Call of Moses, Exodus 3
    Moses' second 40 years, in Midian.
    God calls to him from the Burning Bush.
  4. Return of Moses to Egypt, Exodus 4
    Announcement of deliverance to Israel.
  5. Contest with Pharaoh, ch. 5-11
    Nine plagues against the Idolatry of Egypt.
    -Who is the LORD...? Exodus 5
    -Now you will see... Exodus 6
    Exodus 7 -
    - - Moses begins his third 40 years.
    - - A sign: the rod becomes a serpent.
    - - Plague #1: Water turned into blood.
    Exodus 8 -
    - - Plague #2: Frogs
    - - Plague #3: Lice
    - - Plague #4: Flies
    Exodus 9 -
    - - Plague #5: Disease upon livestock
    - - Plague #6: Boils upon men
    - - Plague #7: Hail destroys crops
    Exodus 10 -
    - - Plague #8: Locusts consume crops
    - - Plague #9: Darkness
    Exodus 11 -
    - - The warning of the final plague.
II. Deliverance (by Blood & by Power), ch. 12-14
  1. Institution of Passover (Blood), Ex 12
    Plague #10: Death of the First-born.
  2. Sanctification of the First-born, Ex 13
  3. Crossing of the Red Sea - Ex 14
    Destruction of Egypt's Army (Power)
  4. The Song of the Redeemed. Ex 15
III. Enroute to Mt. Sinai, 15:22- ch.18
  1. Marah- bitter made sweet. 15:22-26
  2. Elim- refreshment. 15:27
  3. Wilderness of Sin- Exodus 16
    1. Hunger: quail & Manna.
    2. Sabbath rest.
  4. Rephidim- Exodus 17
    1. Thirst: water from the Rock. 17:1-7
    2. Conflict: Amalek vs. the Lord. 17:8-16
    3. The Counsel of Jethro. Ex 18
IV. The Law, ch. 19-24
- - (The basis of Condemnation)
  1. Responsibility: 'We will do...' Ex 19
  2. Ten Commandments & an Altar. Ex 20
  3. The Judgments re: Israel's social life.
    • Masters & Slaves. Ex 21
      Personal Injury.
    • Property Rights. Ex 22
      Personal Abuse.
    • Preservation of Justice. Ex 23
      The Sabbatic Year.
      Three Mandatory Feasts.
      The Conquest of the Land.
    • Acceptance of the Law. Ex 24
      Fellowship with God.
V. The Pattern of the Tabernacle, ch. 25-40
- - (A Picture of Christ)
[ Also see the supplemental study:
[ Christ in the Tabernacle, by W.W. Rugh]
For either study, refer to the
Diagram of the Tabernacle (opens new window)
[outline adapted from JVMcGee]
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