EXODUS
The second book in the Bible whose author is also Moses. Tradition tells us that it was written around 1400 BC. The time period covered in Exodus is 1525 BC thru 1400 BC.
This writing contains stories from Moses birth thru the 40 years of the Exodus.
The following are the most famous stories included in Exodus:
1) Moses & the Burning Bush
3) The Ten Plagues of Egypt
4) The Parting of the Red Sea
5) The introduction of the Ten Commandments
Important Events found in this book:
1) There are many exciting stories found in Exodus... It starts 280 years after the death of Joseph in Egypt with the birth of Moses. Moses was born in 1426 BC. Chapters 1 & 2 cover events before Moses was called to lead Israel out of Egypt.
2) Chapter 3 covers the story of the Burning Bush & Moses’ call from God to lead his people to the promised land of Canaan.
3) Chapters 7-12 cover the Ten Plagues of Egypt, including the Passover, established with the 10th plague that called for the death of the oldest child of both man & beast.
4) Chapter 13 begins the Exodus.
5) Chapter 20 contains the Ten Commandments.
6) The stories are basically over for the remaining 20 chapters, except for Chapter 32, which contains the story of the Golden Calf. The other chapters contain laws & instructions for the constructing of the first tabernacle. A tabernacle was like a temple, only portable for use in the desert.
The most famous verses found in Exodus are:
“You shall have no other gods before me.” - Exodus 20:3
‘’God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM’. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” - Exodus 3:14
This is the book of Exodus in a nutshell. Up next, Leviticus... Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Resource: Books of the Bible at a Glance; published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 18,
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