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Pentateuch 2: Out of Egypt. Exodus, Leviticus, & Numbers. Structure of the Book of Exodus. I. Birth and Call of Moses Sargon, Moses, and Luke Skywalker. Structure of the Book of Exodus. 1. Sargon, the mighty king, king of Akkadê am I, 2. My mother was lowly; my father I did not know;
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Pentateuch 2:Out of Egypt Exodus, Leviticus, & Numbers
Structure of the Book of Exodus I. Birth and Call of Moses • Sargon, Moses, and Luke Skywalker
Structure of the Book of Exodus 1. Sargon, the mighty king, king of Akkadê am I, 2. My mother was lowly; my father I did not know; 3. The brother of my father dwelt in the mountain. 4. My city is Azupiranu, which is situated on the bank of the Purattu [Euphrates], 5. My lowly mother conceived me, in secret she brought me forth. 6. She placed me in a basket of reeds, she closed my entrance with bitumen, 7. She cast me upon the rivers which did not overflow me. 8. The river carried me, it brought me to Akki, the irrigator. 9. Akki, the irrigator, in the goodness of his heart lifted me out, 10. Akki, the irrigator, as his own son brought me up
Structure of the Book of Exodus Moses meets God at the Burning Bush • “Who will I say has sent me?” By David Ascalon, Congregation Beth Emeth
Structure of the Book of Exodus • II. Exodus from Egypt
1440 B.C. Exodus 1250 B.C. Exodus 1. 1 Kings 6:1—480 years from temple 1. Exodus 1:11—Pithom & Ramses 2. Judges 11:26—300 years of occupation 2. Some Archaeology—Hazor, Debir, Lachish 3. Habiru possibly included Hebrews in Amarna letters. 3. Archaeology—settlement patterns in hill country & new settlements in 13th century. 4. Some archaeology 4. Merneptah—1st mention of “Israel” in 1230 B.C. 5. Merneptah—Israel an established people 5. 430 yrs. (Ex. 12:40) puts patriarchs in Hyksos period. DAT I N G E X O D U S
Structure of the Book of Exodus • Covenant at Sinai (Ex 19) • Historical Prologue • Stipulations • Ten Commandments—Apodictic Law • “The Covenant Code”—Casuistic Law • Ratification
Structure of the Book of Exodus IV. Tabernacle (25-30, 35-40) • God’s Presence
Structure of the Book of Exodus V. Broken and Renewed Covenant (32-34) • Rebellion, Idolatry, & Broken Tablets • Renewal of Covenant following judgment
Theological Themes in Exodus • God’s Choice
Theological Themes in Exodus • God’s Care • Covenant and Law • The grace of the covenant • The threat of the covenant • The promise of the covenant
Theological Themes in Exodus • Covenant, Law, and missio dei.
Leviticus Purity & Holiness
Outline of Leviticus • Ritual Purity (Lev. 11-15) • Day of Atonement/Yom Kippur (Lev. 16) • Most Holy Place • Goats: Sin Offering and the azazel
Outline of Leviticus • “Holiness Code” (Lev. 17-26) • Purity & Ritual Laws • Brueggemann—Justice vs. Ritual • Calendar • Redeeming what belongs to the Lord (Lev. 27)
Numbers Into the Wilderness
The Censuses • Census of the 1st Generation (Num 12-53) • Census of the 2nd Generation (261-65) • The censuses are: • The structure for the book, & • The transition from Egypt to Canaan.
Benjamin Manasseh Ephraim Dan Asher Naphtali Judah Issachar Zebulun Levites Levites Tent Of Meeting Gad Simeon Reuben Outline of Numbers • Numbers and Arrangements (Num. 1-4) E >
Outline of Numbers • Various Laws (Num. 51-914, 101-10) • The Nazirite (6:1-21)
Outline of Numbers • The Cloud above the Tabernacle (915-23) • From Sinai to Kadesh (Num. 11-12) • Complaints, Judgment, Provision
Outline of Numbers • Events at Kadesh (Num. 13:1-20:21) • Reconnaissance & Rebellion (Numbers 131-1445) • Korah, Dathan, Abiram (Num. 16) • Priests and Levites (Num. 171-1832) • Moses’ Sin
Outline of Numbers • Kadesh--Plains of Moab (Num. 2022-2120)
Outline of Numbers • In the Plains of Moab (Num. 21:21-36:13) • Balak & Balaam (22:1-24:25)
Outline of Numbers • In the Plains of Moab (Num. 21:21-36:13) • 2nd Census (26:1-65) • Joshua Commissioned (27:12-23)
Themes of Leviticus & Numbers • Holiness
Themes of Leviticus & Numbers • Holiness • God is holy • “Unholy” does not necessarily imply sin.
Priests God Outside the Camp Worshippers Theological Themes—Lev./Num. • Blood/Sacrifice • Divine Presence • Book of Hebrews & Jesus • Purity & Impurity • Boundaries