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An introduction to the book of Exodus.
Exodus was written by Moses
in the wilderness of Sinai in 1512 B.C.E.,
a year after the Israelites left Egypt.
The book covers a period of 145 years,
from Joseph’s death in 1657 B.C.E.
to the construction of the tabernacle
in 1512 B.C.E.
Exodus tells how Jehovah
delivered the Israelites
from slavery in Egypt,
how he organized them into a nation,
and how he taught them how to worship him.
Exodus has 40 chapters.
In chapter 1,
we learn that the Israelites
have increased at an extraordinary rate,
causing Pharaoh
to subject them to harsh slavery.
Chapters 2 to 4
relate events around Moses’ birth,
his adoption by Pharaoh’s daughter,
and his flight to the land of Midian
after killing an Egyptian
who was oppressing a Hebrew.
Many years later,
Jehovah commissions Moses
to lead Israel out of Egypt.
In chapters 7 through 10,
Moses,
using his brother Aaron as spokesman,
repeatedly tells Pharaoh to send Israel away,
but Pharaoh refuses to do so.
Jehovah responds
by bringing ten plagues on Egypt.
These include
turning the Nile River into blood,
covering the land with frogs,
and inflicting boils on man and beast.
In chapter 12,
God institutes the Passover.
He also brings the tenth and final plague
—the death of the firstborn.
A humiliated Pharaoh,
whose son is among the dead,
at last tells the Israelites to leave.
In chapter 13,
by means of a pillar of cloud by day
and a pillar of fire by night,
Jehovah leads his people to freedom.
In chapters 14 and 15,
Pharaoh foolishly pursues the Israelites,
but Jehovah drowns him in the Red Sea
along with his military force.
Moses and the Israelites
then sing a victory song to Jehovah.
Did you know?
Through Moses, Jehovah told Pharaoh:
“For this very reason
I have kept you in existence:
“to show you my power
and to have my name
declared in all the earth.”
God’s name did become widely known.
Even 40 years later,
the people of Canaan,
including Rahab of Jericho,
recalled the events at the Red Sea.
More important,
Pharaoh’s humiliating end
serves notice on all who defy Jehovah,
including Satan.
In chapter 16,
Jehovah provides the Israelites with manna,
which becomes their main food
during their wilderness trek.
In chapter 19,
Moses ascends Mount Sinai,
where God promises
that if the Israelites strictly obey Him,
they will become to Him
“a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”
In chapter 20,
the people witness thunder and lightning,
the sound of a horn,
and smoke coming from Mount Sinai
as God gives the Ten Commandments.
In chapter 24,
Moses reads the book of the covenant
to the people.
They respond:
“All that Jehovah has spoken
we are willing to do.”
Chapters 25 to 40
deal largely with the priesthood,
the construction of the tabernacle,
the ark of the covenant,
the lampstand,
and other sacred items.
Chapters 28 and 29
focus on the attire of the priests
and the installation of the priesthood.
The high priest’s attire includes
an ephod and a turban with a golden plate.
Engraved on the plate are the words
“Holiness belongs to Jehovah.”
In chapter 32,
while Moses is on Mount Sinai,
the people make a golden calf
and worship it
with dancing and singing.
When Moses returns,
he burns and crushes the idol,
scatters the powder on the water,
and makes the Israelites drink it.
In chapter 34, Moses,
again on Mount Sinai,
hears Jehovah declare
His name and attributes.
Chapter 40 tells us
that the pillar of cloud
covers the completed tabernacle,
which fills with God’s glory.
As you read the book of Exodus,
note how Jehovah
can humiliate the proud and arrogant,
observe how he uses the humble and meek,
and see how his deliverance of Israel
strengthens our faith
in our future deliverance
by means of God’s Kingdom.

Introduction to Exodus
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Introduction to Exodus

An introduction to the book of Exodus.
Exodus was written by Moses
in the wilderness of Sinai in 1512 B.C.E.,
a year after the Israelites left Egypt.
The book covers a period of 145 years,
from Joseph’s death in 1657 B.C.E.
to the construction of the tabernacle
in 1512 B.C.E.
Exodus tells how Jehovah
delivered the Israelites
from slavery in Egypt,
how he organized them into a nation,
and how he taught them how to worship him.
Exodus has 40 chapters.
In chapter 1,
we learn that the Israelites
have increased at an extraordinary rate,
causing Pharaoh
to subject them to harsh slavery.
Chapters 2 to 4
relate events around Moses’ birth,
his adoption by Pharaoh’s daughter,
and his flight to the land of Midian
after killing an Egyptian
who was oppressing a Hebrew.
Many years later,
Jehovah commissions Moses
to lead Israel out of Egypt.
In chapters 7 through 10,
Moses,
using his brother Aaron as spokesman,
repeatedly tells Pharaoh to send Israel away,
but Pharaoh refuses to do so.
Jehovah responds
by bringing ten plagues on Egypt.
These include
turning the Nile River into blood,
covering the land with frogs,
and inflicting boils on man and beast.
In chapter 12,
God institutes the Passover.
He also brings the tenth and final plague
—the death of the firstborn.
A humiliated Pharaoh,
whose son is among the dead,
at last tells the Israelites to leave.
In chapter 13,
by means of a pillar of cloud by day
and a pillar of fire by night,
Jehovah leads his people to freedom.
In chapters 14 and 15,
Pharaoh foolishly pursues the Israelites,
but Jehovah drowns him in the Red Sea
along with his military force.
Moses and the Israelites
then sing a victory song to Jehovah.
Did you know?
Through Moses, Jehovah told Pharaoh:
“For this very reason
I have kept you in existence:
“to show you my power
and to have my name
declared in all the earth.”
God’s name did become widely known.
Even 40 years later,
the people of Canaan,
including Rahab of Jericho,
recalled the events at the Red Sea.
More important,
Pharaoh’s humiliating end
serves notice on all who defy Jehovah,
including Satan.
In chapter 16,
Jehovah provides the Israelites with manna,
which becomes their main food
during their wilderness trek.
In chapter 19,
Moses ascends Mount Sinai,
where God promises
that if the Israelites strictly obey Him,
they will become to Him
“a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”
In chapter 20,
the people witness thunder and lightning,
the sound of a horn,
and smoke coming from Mount Sinai
as God gives the Ten Commandments.
In chapter 24,
Moses reads the book of the covenant
to the people.
They respond:
“All that Jehovah has spoken
we are willing to do.”
Chapters 25 to 40
deal largely with the priesthood,
the construction of the tabernacle,
the ark of the covenant,
the lampstand,
and other sacred items.
Chapters 28 and 29
focus on the attire of the priests
and the installation of the priesthood.
The high priest’s attire includes
an ephod and a turban with a golden plate.
Engraved on the plate are the words
“Holiness belongs to Jehovah.”
In chapter 32,
while Moses is on Mount Sinai,
the people make a golden calf
and worship it
with dancing and singing.
When Moses returns,
he burns and crushes the idol,
scatters the powder on the water,
and makes the Israelites drink it.
In chapter 34, Moses,
again on Mount Sinai,
hears Jehovah declare
His name and attributes.
Chapter 40 tells us
that the pillar of cloud
covers the completed tabernacle,
which fills with God’s glory.
As you read the book of Exodus,
note how Jehovah
can humiliate the proud and arrogant,
observe how he uses the humble and meek,
and see how his deliverance of Israel
strengthens our faith
in our future deliverance
by means of God’s Kingdom.


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