Note:- This book should be studied in connection with Moses’ Life

AUTHOR AND CENTRAL CHARACTER, Moses

MAIN THEME, The History of Israel from the Death of Joseph to the erection of the Tabernacle

KEY THOUGHT, “Deliverance”

SYNOPSIS. Four Periods in the History of Israel.

I. The Period of Bondage.

(1) The Oppression in Egypt # Ex 1:7-22
(2) The events in the early life of Moses
(a) His birth and adoption # Ex 2:1-10
(b) His fleshly attempt to aid his brethren # Ex 2:11-14
(c) His flight to Midian# Ex 2:15
(d) His marriage # Ex 2:21

(Forty years pass) # Ac 7:30

II. The Period of Deliverance

      (a) The call of Moses at the burning bush  # Ex 3:1-10
(b) His Divine commission and empowerment. # Ex 3:12-22 4:1-9
(c) His excuses # Ex 3:11 4:10-13
(d) Aaron associated with Moses in demanding of Pharaoh the liberation of Israel # Ex 4:27-31 5:1-3
(e) The bondage made more severe # Ex 5:5-23
(f) The divine instructions to Moses and Aaron Chs. 6,7 # Ex 6:1 -7:1
(g) The contest with Pharaoh and the infliction of the ten plagues Chs. 7-11 # Ex 7:11 – 11:1
(h) The Passover Ch. 12 # Ex 12:1

III. The Period of Discipline

      (a) The Exodus # Ex 12:31-51
(b) Experiences on the way to Mt. Sinai Chs. 13-18 # Ex 13:1 – 18:1

IV. The Period of Legislation and Organization

      (a) The arrival at Sinai # Ex 19:1,2
(b) The appearance of Jehovah upon the Mount Ch. 19 # Ex 19:1
(c) The giving of the Ten Commandments Ch. 20 # Ex 20:1
(d) Other laws proclaimed Chs. 21-24 # Ex 21:1 – Ch. 24:1
(e) Directions concerning the building of the tabernacle Chs. 25-27 # Ex 25:1 – 27:1
(f) The appointment of the high priest Ch. 28 # Ex 28:1
(g) The worship of the golden calf Ch. 32 # Ex 32:1
(h) The preparation for, and the erection of the tabernacle Chs. 35-40 # Ex 35:1 – 40:1

THE PILGRIMAGE OF ISRAEL A TYPE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE, see
# 1Co 10:1-11

The Egyptian bondage. A type of the bondage of sin.

Moses as deliverer. A type of Christ (see parallel between Christ and Moses),

The Exodus. A type of abandonment of the sinful life.

The Passover lamb. A type of Christ, the Lamb of God.

Pharaoh’s pursuit of Israel. # Ex 14:8,9
A type of the evil forces pursuing believers.

The opening of the Red Sea. # Ex 14:21
A type of hindrances removed.

The pillar of cloud and fire. # Ex 14:19,20
A type of the divine presence with believers.

The song of Moses. # Ex 15:1-19
A type of the songs of spiritual victory.

The mixed multitude. # Ex 12:38
A type of the worldly element in the church.

Marah and Elim. # Ex 15:23-27
A type of the bitter and sweet experiences of the religious life.

The Flesh Pots. # Ex 16:3
A type of the sensual pleasures of the old life.

The manna. # Ex 16:4
A type of Christ, the Bread of Life

The water from the rock. # 1Co 10:4
A type of Christ, the living water.

The upholding of Moses’ hands. # Ex 17:12
A type of the need of co-operation with leaders.

In the structure of the tabernacle, its furniture, ordinances, the garments of the priesthood, the ark of the covenant, are found many types Christ and the church.