Exodus tells the story of Israel's deliverance from Egyptian slavery, the giving of the Law at Sinai, and the establishment of the tabernacle as the center of worship.
40
Chapters
1,210
Total Verses
Moses
Author
1445-1405 BC
Date Written
Bondage, Moses, and the plagues
Exodus, Red Sea, wilderness
Law and covenant established
Blueprint for worship
Golden calf and restoration
Israelites increase and are oppressed in Egypt
Moses is born and saved from Pharaoh's decree
God calls Moses through the burning bush
God gives Moses signs to prove his calling
Pharaoh rejects Moses and increases Israel's labor
God promises deliverance and renews covenant
God empowers Moses and Aaron to confront Pharaoh
God sends first three plagues on Egypt
God sends three more plagues on Egypt
God sends locusts and darkness over Egypt
God warns Pharaoh of the final plague
God commands the first Passover and death of firstborn
God commands dedication of firstborn to Him
Israelites cross Red Sea; Egyptians drowned
Moses and Israel praise God for deliverance
God provides manna and quail in the wilderness
Water from rock; Israel defeats Amalekites
Jethro advises Moses to delegate leadership
God prepares Israel to receive the law
God gives the Ten Commandments to Israel
Laws concerning servants and personal injuries
Laws about property, restitution, and social justice
Laws on justice, Sabbath, and festivals
Israel confirms covenant; Moses on mountain
Instructions for Ark, table, and lampstand
Instructions for tabernacle curtains and structure
Instructions for altar and courtyard of tabernacle
God commands garments for Aaron and sons
Instructions for consecrating Aaron and sons
Instructions for altar of incense and atonement
Bezalel appointed; Sabbath law reiterated
Israel sins with golden calf; Moses intercedes
God promises His presence with Israel
God renews covenant; new tablets given
Sabbath observed; offerings collected for tabernacle
Craftsmen build tabernacle as commanded
Ark, table, lampstand, and altar made
Courtyard and altar of burnt offering constructed
Priestly garments completed as instructed
Tabernacle set up; God's glory fills it
Now that you have read the overview, test your Exodus knowledge.
“I AM THAT I AM.”Exodus 3:14
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”Exodus 20:3
“The LORD shall fight for you.”Exodus 14:14