Biblical Theology of The Exodus

The Exodus is the familiar story of the nation of Israel. Gods chosen people being taken out of slavery, after a series of plagues against Egypt and into the wilderness in search of the promise land. (Ex. 7-14) Throughout the Exodus, God reveals his character in two main themes, one through the constant redemption of his people (Ex. 14-30) and his power and superiority. The word Exodus means “departure” or “outgoing” and God continually provides a way of escape for his people throughout the Exodus ( Ex. 12 & 14) and throughout the entire bible into the New Testament (1 Cor. 10:1-13)

In Exodus chapter 3, Moses is instructed by God to bring his people out of Egypt and be a key figure in God’s redemptive plan. This would require Moses to approach Pharaoh and demand the release of his people (Ex.6:10-11). God hardened the Pharaohs heart, this may not seem logical but it gave opportunity for God to show is power and glory. (Ex.10:1-2) As a result, God sent ten terrible plagues attacking Egyptian deities, economics and agriculture.

God also reveals his redemptive plan through the hardening of Pharaohs heart. On numerous occasions God hardened the Pharaohs heart. (Ex. 10:1-2) “The first two references to God’s hardening Pharaoh’s heart (Ex. 4:21; 7:3) were actually predictions that he would do it in the future. Then in the next seven references Pharaoh is said to have hardened his own heart (Ex. 7:13-14, 22; 8:15, 19, 32; 9:7) before God is said to have hardened it ( Ex. 9:12; 10:1, 20, 27; 11:10; 14:4, 8).” God uses people to fulfill His unique plan. In God’s wisdom he used Pharaoh and his hardened heart to reveal his glory. Redemption is evident in multiple parts of the Exodus; one redemption that is necessary to look into is th...

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Enns, Peter. Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: ZondervanPublishingHouse, 2000. Print