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Who wrote the book of Exodus and who did they write it to?
The book of Exodus is widely believed to be primarily written by Moses and some content was likely added in by others later. The immediate audience would have been the Israelites.
When did the events of the book of Exodus happen?
The Exodus occurs between approximately 1915 BC to 1406 BC.
What is the setting of the book of Exodus?
Exodus covers the events of the Israelites in Egypt, as well as their journey out of Egypt to Mount Sanai.
What is the purpose of the book of Exodus?
- Israel blessed and oppressed (Exodus 1)
- Moses is spared for the liberation of Israel (Exodus 2-12)
- Moses’ beginning (Exodus 2-3)
- Moses is called (Exodus 3-6)
- 10 Plagues on Egypt (Exodus 7-18)
- Passover (Exodus 12)
- Israelite’s journey out of Egypt (Exodus 14-18)
- Parting the red sea (Exodus 14-15)
- God provides for Israel’s needs (Exodus 16-17)
- Establishing a leadership model (Exodus 18)
- Covenant and commandments (Exodus 19-31)
- Consecration of the people (Exodus 19)
- 10 Commandments (Exodus 20)
- Additional laws and instructions (Exodus 21-23)
- Covenant (Exodus 24)
- Instructions for the Tabernacle (Exodus 25-31)
- Sabbath (Exodus 31)
- Israel disobeys the covenant and are redeemed (Exodus 32-34)
- Preparation of the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-40)
How does the book of Exodus apply to my life?
- Exodus is part of the Pentateuch, and one of the five books of the Torah.
- The first half of Exodus is the fulfillment of promises made to Abraham.
- The second half of Exodus is about the revelation of the covenant.
- God provides His commandments and instructions for His people.
- God displays His power, boundaries, provisions, and protection over His people.
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