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Introduction to Exodus

Introduction to Exodus. “ Exodus ”  Greek for “departure” or “a going out”  Sounds like…. Introduction to Exodus. Two Big Events “Departure” from slavery in Egypt Receiving the Law and a new covenant with God at Mt. Sinai (_______ Covenant ). Introduction to Exodus. Two Big Themes

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Introduction to Exodus

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  1. Introduction to Exodus • “Exodus” •  Greek for “departure” or “a going out” •  Sounds like…

  2. Introduction to Exodus • Two Big Events • “Departure” from slavery in Egypt • Receiving the Law and a new covenant with God at Mt. Sinai (_______ Covenant)

  3. Introduction to Exodus • Two Big Themes • God’s “saving power” for people in trouble • Enslaved Israelites  • The poor and oppressed • Obedience of the law is key to relationship with God • Do you think the Israelites will follow this covenant?

  4. Introduction to Exodus In Focus Gen. 1-11  Formation of a World Gen. 12-50  Formation of a Relationship Exodus  Formation of a Nation

  5. Introduction to Exodus Based on what you’ve studied and what you’ve read… • What would you guess is the literary form most used in Exodus? • Do you expect to see the repetitions we’ve seen before? Why or why not?

  6. Introduction to Exodus • Literary Genres in Exodus: • Birth Narrative • Theophany • Folklore • Genealogies • Contest Narrative • Law • Hymn

  7. Israelites Oppressed Exodus 1:6-10 Why did the Israelites fall out of favor?

  8. Israelites Oppressed • Joseph is “forgotten” • New Pharaoh’s fear of growing Israelite population Does Pharaoh’s fear sound like anything you hear today?

  9. Israelites Oppressed Exodus 1:15-19 Who are Shiphrah and Puah?

  10. Israelites Oppressed Shiphrah and Puah • Hebrew midwives • Asked to kill ________ • “Fear God” = ________ • Righteous – help accomplish God’s will

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