Beyond Today Bible Commentary: Exodus

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Enslavement of Israel in Egypt, Moses "drawn out"

The burning bush and Moses' commission

Moses confronts Pharoah, God reiterates His promise

Aaron's rod, ten plagues on Egypt begin

Darkness and warning of the final plague

Passover, Unleavened Bread, the exodus and the firstborn

Song of Moses, bitter water made sweet

Manna and the test commandment

Water from the rock, battle with the Amalekites

Israel arrives at Mount Sinai

Ten Commandments spoken

Judgments concerning servants, violence, and animals

Judgments concerning property and immorality

Justice, Land Sabbaths, Feasts, the Promised Land

Israel affirms covenant, elders dine before God

Plans for the tabernacle

More plans for the tabernacle

Garments for the priesthood

Aaron and sons consecrated, daily offerings

Incense altar, ransom money, laver, holy oil, incense

Artisans for the tabernacle, Sabbath a sign forever

Commandment to leave Sinai, Moses asks to see God's glory

New tablets, covenant relationship renewed, Moses' face shines

Sabbath regulations, offerings for the tabernacle, artisans called

The people bring more than enough, constructing the tabernacle

Accoutrements for the tabernacle, total materials

Making the priestly garments

Tabernacle set up, covered by cloud and filled with God's glory