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Introduction to Exodus

Exodus Greek for departure or a going out Sounds like

Introduction to Exodus
Two Big EventsDeparture from slavery in EgyptReceiving the Law and a new covenant with God at Mt. Sinai (_______ Covenant)

Introduction to Exodus
Two Big ThemesGods saving power for people in trouble Enslaved Israelites The poor and oppressedObedience of the law is key to relationship with God Do you think the Israelites will follow this covenant?

Introduction to Exodus
In FocusGen. 1-11 Formation of aWorld

Gen. 12-50 Formation of a Relationship

Exodus Formation of a Nation

Introduction to Exodus
Based on what youve studied and what youve read
What would you guess is the literary form most used in Exodus?Do you expect to see the repetitions weve seen before? Why or why not?

Introduction to Exodus
Literary Genres in Exodus:Birth NarrativeTheophanyFolkloreGenealogiesContest NarrativeLawHymn

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

Israelites Oppressed
Joseph is forgotten

New Pharaohs fear of growing Israelite population
Does Pharaohs fear sound like anything you hear today?

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

Israelites Oppressed
Shiphrah and PuahHebrew midwivesAsked to kill ________Fear God = ________Righteous help accomplish Gods will