Table of ContentsIntroduction .......................................................................................5

Lesson One ........................................................................................6

Lesson Two ........................................................................................8

Lesson Three ....................................................................................10

Lesson Four ......................................................................................12

Lesson Five.......................................................................................14

Lesson Six ........................................................................................16

Lesson Seven ...................................................................................18

Lesson Eight .....................................................................................20

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Exodus: Journey of FaithWhy study Exodus? I guess the reason is that Exodus is to the Jewish people what Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection is to the Christians. Over 100 times in the Old Testament God is referred to as “the one who brought you up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage”. The Hebrew people remember the book of Exodus as God’s mighty redemptive act to free His people. The Hebrew commemoration of the deliverance from Egypt is celebrated to this day as Passover. This mirrors the Christian celebration of the forgiveness of sin as we partake of the Lord’s Supper.

Genesis is the account of the creation … an introduction to God. You have the creation story, the Fall of man, the story of Noah and the Tower of Babel in Chapters 1-12. The rest of the book of Genesis is dedicated to the story of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The Bible gives us a few years; then the story of Exodus begins where Genesis left off.

Exodus means “way out”. The story in Exodus is God’s power and sovereignty over the most powerful country at that time, Egypt. It is God providing a way out of the dire circumstances in which His chosen people have found themselves. That reminds me of the New Testament scripture 1 Corinthians 10:13 “ No temptation has seized you except what is common to man, And God is faithful, he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a ‘way out’ so that you can stand up under it.” God is still in the business of providing a “way out” for His people.

The story of the Hebrew people is our story. Their journey is our spiritual journey. Their freedom from slavery by the mighty hand of God equates to our release from the bondage of sin by the mighty sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Their journey in the wilderness is our individual journey of the reality of Jesus in our lives. Their entering the Promised Land through battles, some victorious and some in defeat, is our faith journey with the ups and downs of our commitment to Christ Jesus. Their division of the land of promise and time of peace is our receiving the inheritance offered to the saints and the peace promised through Jesus Christ. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

We will see through this study how we are all to inherit the Promised Land. It will come to pass after death as we enter heaven and the nearer presence of the Father, but we can enter a dimension of the Promised Land here on earth. We will see how the Hebrew’s story helps us to see the sign posts to entering the rest of God, the peace of God and the joy of God here on earth as it is in heaven.

One may ask, is the account of the Exodus real? Did it really happen, or is it a nice story to support Biblical claims? Ancient historians have concluded that indeed a group of nomadic people called the Habiru had come into Egypt from the east escaping a famine. We know from Genesis that it was a famine that drove Jacob and his sons to seek asylum in Egypt. Historians also agreed that slave labor was used for the Egyptian’s massive building projects. From Exodus chapter one we see the Hebrews being the backbone of the Pharaohs’ work force and that they were slaves, the property of Pharaoh himself.

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But which Pharaoh was it? Most historians think the Exodus took place during the reign of Ramses II in the 19th dynasty about 1270 BC. When you go to Egypt today, you see the grandeur of that land in ancient times. At the time of the Exodus, the pyramids would already have been built. Egypt was a mighty world power that boasted a high level of learning, a sophisticated society with engineering feats we still have not figured out. In the city of Aswan, you see temples to the goddess Ibis that are elegant and beautifully adorned with artwork. Up the Nile to Luxor, you can see today the ancient city that stood proudly over the Nile. Egypt evidenced great wealth and power but used brutal slave force to achieve the remarkable structures one can see today. It was a land of many gods; in fact, Pharaoh himself was considered a god. Through this study, we will see how The Living God of the Hebrews will use His power against the gods of Egypt to show His supreme sovereignty to a world in darkness.

Yet, how did this Living God become known to the Hebrew people? In ancient times, spiritually all was in darkness. The Fall had caused the world to be a dark place, hence the Flood. After the flood, we see the emergence of one lit candle; that candle was Abraham. Even though he lived in an idol worshiping world, Abraham’s heart was open to the concept of the one Living God. Once the light was lit in the darkness, it was passed on to Isaac, then to Jacob, then to the 12 tribes of Israel. The Hebrews were the only people in the ancient world who worshiped the one true God, and this group of nomadic people were given the responsibility of carrying the light into a dark world.

Following 400 years of bondage in Egypt, Exodus will introduce us to Moses who carries the light passed on by Abraham and becomes the vehicle by which God will free his people from slavery and begin the journey to becoming the nation of Israel. Throughout the book of Exodus we will see God taking actions that are a portent of things to come in the person of Jesus Christ. Things hinted at in the Old Testament become fulfilled in Christ, who is the Light of the World. With the reality of Jesus and faith in Him, God puts the Holy Spirit lighter fluid on a world stuck in darkness. It ignites and the world has never been the same.

—Meg Rice

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Exodus is the continuation of the story of Abraham’s descendants. God had made a covenant with Abraham, and that covenant was passed on to his son Isaac, and his grandson Jacob. Joseph, one of the 12 sons of Jacob, was sold into slavery by his brothers. Even this act of treachery was used by God to bring about his plan for His people.

1. Read Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 26:23-24, Genesis 28:10-15, Genesis 35:11-13. What do these covenants have in common? To whom are these covenants addressed? How do you see these covenants being partially fulfilled when you read Exodus 1?

2. Initially, the Hebrews enjoyed great favor being God’s chosen people. Since Joseph enjoyed the status of being second in power in Egypt, the Hebrews were able to settle in the fertile land of Goshen. Yet, when a new Pharaoh came to power, fear began to seize the Egyptians. In verse 17, we see that the midwives “feared God”. Discuss the two types of fear: fear of man and fear of God. How do we overcome our fear of man?

3. Look up these verses about “fear”: Luke 1:73-75, Luke 12:4,5, John 14:27, Acts 4:13, Romans 8:15, Hebrews 4:16, and 1 John 4:15-19.

(Write down what you are fearing at this time in your life. Share it with your group if you desire, and at the end of small group, pray over these fears.)

4. The end of Exodus 1 is a foreshadowing of an event involving Herod the Great. See Matthew 2:7-18. What are your thoughts about the evil that seems to permeate our world especially when it comes from those in power? See John 16:32-33.

5. The early years of both Moses and Jesus are each filled with evil as those in power sought to destroy them before they even had a chance to grow up. Read Ephesians 6:10-18. What strikes you about these verses?

Lesson One Exodus 1

Prayer Eternal Father, At times our world seems out of control, and evil is winning. Give us eyes to see your grace, mercy and sovereignty. We trust you in all areas of our lives and look to you for our eternal salvation. We praise you for your Son, Jesus. The cross is the reality that out of evil comes your power and resurrection. Thank you, Father, that you do use all things for the good of those who love you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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Exodus records the advent of Moses. No other man in the Bible is referred to as much as Moses. We will see that he is not a saint; he will make mistakes just like you and me. It is apparent God’s hand is on Moses, and yet we see Moses making decisions that affect his calling. The exact timing of Moses’ life is a subject of debate among theologians with most leaning to 1450-1410 BC. We will see as we move into Exodus that there are striking similarities between Moses and Jesus. Moses, the deliverer of his people, is a foreshadowing of the deliverer of the world, Jesus.

1. Read Exodus 2:1-2. What special assignment did the tribe of Levites have according to Numbers 3:3, 11-13? Compare this to Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 10:19-24.

2. In verse 2, Moses is described as a “fine child”. Hebrews 11:23 and Acts 7:20 add to this thought. How do you see God intervening in the rest of this chapter that may affirm this?

3. In verse 3, the Hebrew word used for basket is the same word used for the ark in the story of Noah in Genesis 6:14. Do a comparison between the ark of Noah and the “ark” basket of Moses.

4. Between verses 10 and 11 is a span of 40 years. Read Hebrews 11:24-26 and Acts 7:24-29. These give us insight into the sequence of events in Exodus 2:11-17. Moses went from the royal palace to the wilderness and became a “nobody”. Compare this to Paul’s description of Jesus in Philippians 2:5-11. What choice is Moses making here? How does time in the wilderness prepare us for our calling?

5. Read Exodus 2:18-22. Moses takes on the position of shepherd for his father in law’s flocks. Remember shepherds were repugnant to Egyptians. Read John 10:11-16, Hebrews 13:20, and 1 Peter 5:4. Jesus was never a shepherd of sheep, but he was and is the shepherd of people. What valuable lessons is Moses learning as a shepherd?

6. Read Exodus 2:23-25. Discuss the heart of God as you read these verses. What does it tell you about Him?

Lesson Two Exodus 2

Prayer Heavenly Father, We thank you for our Good Shepherd and our great High Priest, Jesus. You don’t forget your promises to us, and they are new every day; great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3). Give us eyes to see your hand working; give us hearts that trust you and know your plan for each of us is for good. Guide us to make choices that are in your will so that we can be all You have called us to be for your kingdom. We pray this in the name that is above every name, Jesus. Amen.

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Moses is going about his life in Horeb which is thought by many to be Mount Sinai. Forty years have passed since he ran away from Egypt after killing an Egyptian taskmaster. The Hebrew people had rejected him as their deliverer and basically said, “Who do you think you are?” After being raised in the household of Pharaoh, Moses had some pride that needed to be dealt with. He had jumped the gun to “save” his people. He needed to be honed and refined by God before he was ready to move into his calling. He also needed to wait on the Lord. What better place to learn these things than in the barren wilderness.

1. Read verses 1-4. The “angel of the Lord” is referred to several times in the Old Testament. See Genesis 16:7, 22:11; Judges 2:1, 6:22-23, 13:15-22; 2 Samuel 24:14-18,24; 1 Kings 19: 3-13; Psalm 34:7; Hosea 12:4-6. Most theologians believe the “angel of the Lord” is a theophany, the appearance of the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. What do you notice about the above readings?

2. Read verses 5, 6. These verses speak of the holiness of the Lord’s presence. We see a similar scene in Joshua 5:13-15. Look up the definition of “holy”. When in your life have you sensed or seen the holiness of God?

3. In verses 7-9 God is saying “he sees” what His people are going through. If the slavery of Egypt can represent man’s slavery to sin, how do you see these verses as a description of the result of bondage to sin? Who do you think the Egyptians represent in this scenario? The slave drivers? (Let your imagination go on this question).

4. In the above verses, God is specific in his description of the land where he will lead the Hebrews. This was to be a fulfillment of his promise to Abraham in Genesis 13:15. Abraham never saw this promise fulfilled in his lifetime. See Hebrews 11:8-10. Yet God says in Exodus 3:10, “So now…” meaning the time has arrived for God to move. What do the following verses say about waiting for the Lord? Psalm 27:14; Psalm 130:5-8; Isaiah 30:18-21; Isaiah 40:28-31 (Note: “hope” at times is translated as “wait”).

5. What additional information do we learn about Moses in Hebrews 11:24-26? How important was this for Moses? How important is it for us to choose to be identified as God’s people rather than “enjoy the pleasures of sin”? What does that look like in today’s world?

6. Moses tried to avoid his call from God. What are his objections? How does God address those two objections? What promises does God make to Moses in this chapter?

7. In verses 14,15, God identifies himself in two ways. What are they? What do you see as the importance of these two names to the enslaved Hebrews and to Moses and to us? See Luke 20:37-38.

Lesson Three Exodus 3

Prayer God of our Savior Jesus Christ and God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, You are the God who was and is and will be forever. Show us how we need to wait for your leading in our lives. Give us the faith to know that you are the promise-keeping God. As you answered your promises to the Hebrew people, you will fulfill your promises to us. May we have the faith of Moses to reject sin and the riches of this world and to be known as belonging to you and your Son Jesus. We pray this in His holy name. Amen.

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Moses has heard clearly his call from God and has cold feet. In this chapter, we read about three more objections from Moses to fulfill this calling. Each of us has a call on our lives as we come to faith in Jesus Christ. Exodus 4 gives us some clues as to what keeps us from walking boldly into that calling.

In Exodus 3:18, The Lord tells Moses to ask Pharaoh to let his people go into the desert to worship him. The rest of Exodus 3 records how God knows what the future holds. Exodus 4:21-23 can be disturbing verses at the thought of the Lord hardening Pharaoh’s heart to achieve his purposes. As we progress through Exodus we will see Pharaoh harden his own heart seven times, before God hardens his heart.

1. What are the three excuses Moses uses to escape not leading his people? How does God overrule these excuses?

2. What do you notice about the miracles God empowers Moses to perform? Do you see any symbolism in the staff, snake, leprosy and turning the Nile River water to blood? (Let your imagination run).

3. In verses 10-12, Moses does not think he is properly prepared or equipped to do the Lord’s bidding. Compare this with Acts 7:22-23. What does Jesus say about this in Matthew 10:18-20? Has the Holy Spirit ever given you words to proclaim that were not your own? Please share.

4. In verse 13, Moses flatly refuses God. Notice God’s response. What keeps us from doing the Lord’s bidding? The Holy Spirit empowers us with gifts to participate in growing God’s kingdom on earth. See Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11. Share in your group the different gifts of the spirit you think are possessed by one another. (Sometimes it is easier to see a spiritual gift in someone other than ourselves).

5. Read verses 24-26. Moses had failed to perform the rite of circumcision on his two sons. See Genesis 17:9-14. Perhaps Zipporah had refused to let Moses do this ancient sign. What do these verses say regarding the fear of the Lord? Matthew 10:28, Psalm 25:14, Psalm 33:18, and Proverbs 9:10. Why do you think the Lord was ready to kill Moses?

Lesson Four Exodus 4

Prayer Heavenly Father, we thank you that you desire us to follow you day by day. Show us how we can be workers in your kingdom. Give us the wisdom and courage that comes only from you so that we can be who you have called us to be. May we serve you in the small things that have eternal consequences. Give us hearts that align with yours. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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Moses and Aaron have their marching orders from the Lord, and it is now time to approach Pharaoh. This begins the confrontation between Moses and the most powerful man on earth at that time, Pharaoh, but the confrontation has a deeper meaning. Egypt had many gods, and Pharaoh considers himself to be one. The plagues will directly challenge the various gods of Egypt. This is a battle that is happening on earth but has a counterpart in the heavenly realms. This battle is about worship.

1. Read Exodus 5:1-3. Did Moses and Aaron speak what the Lord told them to say in Exodus 4:22-23? Compare this compromising of the Lord’s words to Revelation 22:18-19. What do you think Jesus meant in Matthew 5:17-19?

2. Man is made to worship. What do these verses say about worship? Matthew 4:8-10, John 4:23-24.

3. The next few chapters of Exodus will concentrate on God answering the question Pharaoh poses in Exodus 5: 2. In much of Exodus, God speaks as Yahweh which transliterates to Jehovah. This is God’s name for Himself. Share what you find on the Internet that gives you a clearer meaning of this name?

4. What is the response of Pharaoh? The slave drivers and foremen? Moses and Aaron? Compare the response of the slave drivers and foremen to the midwives in Exodus 1.

5. Exodus 6:2-8 defines the characteristics of God that he is now revealing to the Hebrew people. What are they?

Lesson Five Exodus 5 & 6

Prayer God of all glory and honor, we bow down before your majesty and worship you. You are the everlasting pre-existent One who stands outside of time. Give us hearts to worship you in spirit and in truth. May we stand against the ploys of Satan and never surrender our worship to anything or anyone except you and your Son, Jesus. Holy Spirit, quicken in each of us a passion to worship. Amen.

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God is in control! We see this clearly in Exodus 7 and 8 in the signs and wonders of the 10 plagues that God will send as judgment. The 10th plague is the final one where the first born of Egypt are killed. Dividing the other 9 plagues into 3 equal sections, you will notice that the Lord will warn Pharaoh before committing the first 2 plagues in each group, but the third plague will come without warning. We will spend weeks looking intently at these plagues that happened so long ago to the ancient Jews, because they are pictures of those things that can “plague” us and keep us from God’s best. God has told Moses several times what the outcome will be. God will show his power, but Pharaoh will harden his own heart; then God Himself will harden Pharaohs heart, but ultimately Israel will be set free.

Each of these plagues focuses on an Egyptian god. It is our Mighty God showing his supreme authority over the gods of this world.

1. At the end of Exodus 6, Moses is still questioning his ability to fulfill his calling. What do you notice about the Lord’s reaction in Exodus 7:1-5? In verse 1, the Lord makes an interesting statement that may seem to contradict our first commandment. Pharaoh had rejected Jehovah in Exodus 5:2; now God will deal with Pharaoh through Moses. Aaron would be the ‘prophet’ through whom Moses would speak. How do you see this playing out as you read through these 2 chapters?

2. What is the first miracle Moses and Aaron performed when they met with Pharaoh? How do you think the Egyptians wise men and sorcerers were able to duplicate this miracle and the first two plagues? See 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 and 2 Timothy 3:7-9.

3. Psalm 77 and 78 are written to remind the Hebrew people of God’s faithfulness during the time of Exodus. Note Psalm 78:40-45. These psalms were written at the time of King David which was hundreds of years after the events we are studying. What does this tell you about the importance of the book of Exodus? The ancient Hebrews were to take to heart the lessons of their past history with the Living God. What should we as Americans take to heart in our past history with the Living God to guide us today?

4. Read Revelation 16:10-14. What do you notice about the frog like creatures that appear at the end of this age?

5. As these plagues progress, what changes do you see in Pharaoh? In Moses?

6. What is the purpose of these plagues according to Exodus 7:17?

Lesson Six Exodus 7 & 8

Prayer Almighty God, you are The LORD, Jehovah, the pre-existent one who stands out of time. Often we feel inadequate as Moses did to even be considered to do your bidding. Yet, you are the one who makes us more than adequate by the power of your Holy Spirit living within us. Give us the wisdom to understand that you are not only a God of abounding love and compassion but also a God of judgment. As you passed judgment on Egypt as a nation, you will pass judgment on our country. We lift up these words to you on behalf of our country: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14). May we as a people be continually reminded to come humbly before your mighty throne and claim you as our king. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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The Lord God Jehovah moves with powerful plagues showing judgment against Egypt. Each plague challenges a god of Egypt. The Lord is showing Pharaoh the answer to his question, “Who is the Lord, the God of Israel that I should obey him and let Israel go?” (Exodus 5:2). At this point, the Egyptian economy is falling apart. Fear has gripped the citizens; even the wise men and magicians of Egypt knew the plagues were “the finger of God”. Yet Pharaoh will not listen. He has willingly hardened his own heart, and now God will harden his heart. Since the Lord wants his people set free to worship him, we are approaching a climax in the history of God’s people.

1. In Exodus 9:1-7 the Lord warns Pharaoh and then sends a new plague destroying the livestock of Egypt. The wealth of a man was measured by the livestock he owned. What does Revelation 3:14-22 say about wealth? See also 1 Timothy 6:17.

2. In some of these plagues we get snapshots of future judgment to come at the end of this age. Read Exodus 9:8-12 with Revelation 16:1,2.

3. The sixth plague came without warning. Verse 12 speaks of the Lord hardening Pharaoh’s heart. Compare this to Romans 1:18-25.

4. The last set of three plagues is from the sky and begins with a warning for the seventh plague. What does the Lord say is the purpose of these incrementally devastating plagues? (see verses 13-16). What signs of mercy do you see in this plague? Compare this plague to Revelation 8:7. What do you notice about those living in the time of Revelation? See Revelation 9:20,21 and Revelation 16:9,11. What do these tell you about the judgment of God?

5. Moses is now speaking for God to Pharaoh which is a confirmation of Exodus 7:1. The eighth plague comes with a warning. Egypt had been affected by locusts in the past but not to this degree. At this point how do you see Pharaoh trying to compromise with God? Read Exodus 10:16-17. Do you think Pharaoh was truly repentant? Define repent.

6. The tenth plague is described in verses 21-29. What do the following verses say about darkness? Matthew 4:16-17, Matthew 8:12, 25:30, Mark 15:33, Luke 22:53, John 3:19, 12:46. What do you notice in Exodus 10:23? See also Ephesians 5:8.

Lesson Seven Exodus 9 & 10

Prayer Lord God, Creator God, Jehovah, Father of us and our Lord Jesus Christ, help us to see those idols that we may cling to as the ancient Egyptians did. Give us undivided hearts for You and Your Son, Jesus. May we never compromise our faith but live as light in a world that needs the light of Jesus Christ. We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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These two chapters are the crux of the book of Exodus. The establishment of the Feast of Passover as a lasting ordinance to be celebrated every year is a beautiful foreshadowing of the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. The Feast of Unleavened Bread symbolizes the need for those under the protection of the blood of the Lamb to rid their lives of sin. (Often yeast is symbolic of sin in scripture). These two vital feasts have their fulfillment in the life, body and blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

1. In Exodus 11, Moses receives the revelation from God as to how he will force Pharaoh’s hand to let the Hebrew people go. See Genesis 15:12-14, Exodus 3:18-22. The Lord God shared in detail the revelation of what would transpire with Abraham and Moses. As God’s people, in what ways do we receive revelation today?

2. Read Exodus 11:3 with Proverbs 3:3,4; 16:7; 22:1. Moses’ name was esteemed in the eyes of both the Hebrews and the Egyptians because he walked closely with the Lord. Whose name is esteemed in today’s world? Think of personal acquaintances as well as those known on a national or international level.

3. Read Exodus 11:7 with Psalm 1 and Matthew 25:31-46 (which is a description of the end of this age). Read also John 3:16-21. Much “watered down” Christian doctrine speaks of a God who, if He loves so much, cannot possibly condemn anyone. How do these verses contradict that?

4. In Exodus 12:1 and 2, the Lord God informs Moses that the dramatic events of Passover mean a new beginning. It is so important that the calendar of the Jews was transformed with their year now beginning with the month of Passover. What other event sparked change in the calendar of the time?

5. Read Exodus 12:3-11 with John 1:29, 36; Acts 8:32; 1 Peter 1:19; Revelation 5:6-13. Connect these verses of Exodus with those in the New Testament. What does the sacrificial Passover Lamb mean to you?

6. What do you see as the importance of the blood of the lamb? See Matthew 26:28; John 6:54; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 1:7, 2:18; Hebrews 9:12-14,22; Hebrews 11:28; 1 John 1:7.

7. What is the importance of bread without yeast? See Matthew 16:11,12; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8. See if you can connect the verses in light of Exodus 12. Matthew 6:11; Matthew 26:26; Luke 22:19; John 6:35,51; 1 Corinthians 11:28.

Lesson Eight Exodus 11 & 12

Prayer Heavenly Father, thank you for Your Son Jesus who is the final and complete Passover Lamb. Help us to rid our lives of the “yeast” of sin and partake of the bread of life who is Jesus. May we each ingest this Sacred Bread into our lives so that we are empowered to do Your will for Your kingdom. Cover each of us and those we love with the healing and protecting blood of Jesus. Give us a renewed sense of Holy Communion with You through the body and blood of our Savior Jesus. Amen.

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