Bible Observe how the opening paragraph (1:1-7) records without fanfare the emergence of a large nation of Israel from the small, original nucleus.7 Compare the state of Israel in 1:8-14 with that suggested by the last five verses of chapter 40 What are some of the major events in Exodus? Who is the main character? In what chapter is his birth recorded? Often in the Bible a group of chapters (called a section) is about one common subject In what sections are these subjects found (record approximate chapters): plagues upon Egypt: journey from Egypt to Sinai: commandments of God: specifications for the tabernacle: construction of the tabernacle: Geographically, Exodus is of three parts: Israel in Egypt Israel to Sinai Israel at Sinai At what place in the book (chapter, verse) the Israelites begin their journey to Sinai? What verse reports the arrival of the Israelites at Sinai? (Note: An exhaustive concordance will answer this latter question quickly Look up the word Sinai.) The following two outlines represent the general contents of Exodus At what chapter does the second division begin? What chapter records the institution of the Passover sacri ces? Read the chapter and begin to ponder why this event was a turning point in Israel’s experience Before you complete your study of Exodus you will want to assign key words and key verses to the book Have you decided on any of these yet? 10 Now refer to Chart 15 and view the total structure of this book of Exodus Compare its outlines with the studies you have already made Observe among other things that the book is of two main parts and also of three main parts Are any spiritual lessons suggested by the things recorded on the chart? For example, is there any signi cance that the Israelites had wilderness experiences before receiving God’s Law? 11 The dates shown at the bottom of Chart 15 are those used earlier in this chapter How many chapters of Exodus represent about one year of Israel’s experience? How many about eighty years? What is the time spread in chapter 1? What does this unequal assignment of reporting tell you about God’s purposes in His written Word? For example, why so many chapters about the tabernacle, as compared with the single-verse reporting of the success story of 1:7? 12 On the basis of your study thus far, how would you state the theme of Exodus? Try to include in that theme the message of each of the two parts of the book, namely, deliverance and worship For example, as a book about Israel’s deliverance, Exodus describes the nation’s redemption from the bondage of Egypt and unto a covenant relationship with God (cf 19:5) It is in Exodus that Israel emerges as God’s covenant nation Here is Archer’s summary of the book: ... with the single-verse reporting of the success story of 1:7? 12 On the basis of your study thus far, how would you state the theme of Exodus? Try to include in that theme the message of each of the. .. any of these yet? 10 Now refer to Chart 15 and view the total structure of this book of Exodus Compare its outlines with the studies you have already made Observe among other things that the. .. quickly Look up the word Sinai.) The following two outlines represent the general contents of Exodus At what chapter does the second division begin? What chapter records the institution of the Passover