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Explore the themes of deliverance, covenant, and worship in the book of Exodus. Gain insights on God's faithfulness, challenging circumstances, and the importance of obedience. Discover the significance of the Ten Commandments and the construction of the Tabernacle as symbols of God's presence among His people.
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January Bible Study Exodus Southside Baptist Church January 11-14, 2009
Outline Chapters 1-18 Deliverance of God’s people – Relief Chapters 19-24 Covenant with God and His people – Relationship Chapters 25-40 Symbol of God’s presence with His people - Religion
Garrett’s Outline • God is Always Faithful (1:1-7:13) • Seek God’s Help (1:1-2:25) • Accept God’s Challenge (3:1-7:13) • God is Absolutely Powerful (7:14 – 15:21) • Trust God Daily (7:14 – 11:10) • Recognize God Alone (12:1-15:21)
Garrett’s Outline • God is Continuously Good (15:22-23:22) • Rely on God (15:22-18:27) • Obey God (19-23) • God is Eternally Present (24-40) • Worship God (24-31) • Service God (32-40)
Accept God’s Challenge (3:1-7:13) • Turn Aside • Listen Carefully • Purify Yourself • a. Step out of the stains of your past • b. Taking off the works of our hands • c. Walk carefully • IV. Watch What God Does
Excuses (3:11-4:17) • I am not worthy (3:11-12) • I do not know enough about God (3:13-14) • They will not believe me (4:1-9) • I am not eloquent (4:10-12) • Send someone else (4:13-17)
The Passover
4 Reasons why the plagues were miracles Selectivity – missed Goshen Morality – demonstrate that tue power belongs to God not to Pharaoh Intensity – such as has never been before 9:24 Timing – at God’s will and Moses command
The Leader Can’t Do It All by Himself (18:17-23) • The preacher and the staff can’t do it all by themselves • What type of people are needed to help? • The results of shared ministry
The Covenant (19:1-6) • The Covenant is based on what God has done • The Covenant is based on two requirements • a. Obey His voice • b. Keep His Covenant • The Covenant produces three results • a. Treasured possession • b. Kingdom of Priest • c. A Holy Nation
Exodus 20 – The Ten Words 1-4 Relationship with God • Not other gods (20:3) • No idols (20:4-6) • Do not take name in vain (20:7) • Keep Sabbath holy (20:8-11)
Exodus 20 – The Ten Words 5-10 Relationships with Each Other • Honor father and mother (20:12) • Do not murder (20:13) • Do not commit adultery (20:14) • Do not steal (20:15) • Do not give false testimony (20:16) • Do not covet (20:17)
Worship God (24-31) • The Tabernacle is the dwelling place of God among His people. • The Tabernacle was built at the Lord’s instruction from the offerings of the people. • The Tabernacle was a place of revelation where God spoke with Moses. • The Tabernacle described graduated steps into the presence of God.