INTRODUCTION

The Lord Jesus declared that Moses was the writer of Exodus (Mark 12:26; Luke 16:31; 24:25-27; 44-45 ). That is high enough authority and settles it. By inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Moses wrote with historical and verbal accuracy.

The English title comes from the title in the Septuagint (a Greek translation) the Exodus ('way out' or 'the outgoings'). This is the principle theme of the book. Exodus presents us with the birth of a nation. We are no longer dealing with individuals, families, clans, as in Genesis. Exodus is a sequel to Genesis. Notice how the book begins with the conjunction "Now." It has been said, "In Genesis the earth rises out of darkness - in Exodus Israel emerges out of Egypt". Why was Israel birthed as a nation? It is important to understand the determined, divine intention, that awesome purpose, was to create a people who, under government of God, should show forth to the other nations of the world the breadth and beauty and the bountiful provision of that government. The church is the vehicle of expression of His kingdom today. God was now selecting a favoured nation to forthtell His Kingship and character. Exodus is one of the richest books in presenting pictures of Christ and His church, and is written for our learning and hope (Romans 15:4 ).

Insights are given in the book of Exodus with regard to DELIVERANCE FROM BONDAGE, Chapters 1 to 15:21, and being SET APART TO SERVE, Chapters 15:22 to Chapter 40:1-38.