Ten Things You Should Know about the Exodus
This article offers ten insights on the exodus from Egypt, including: it is an event in which God discloses his identity, it is a basis for prophetic expectation, it provides a framework within which to understand the work of Christ, and it gives us a sense of our place in God's work of redemption.
Against the Gods – The Birth of the Deliverer
Did the Old Testament make use of the religious ideas of the neighbours of Israel in the ancient Near East? Currid wants to demonstrate that numerous stories from the Old Testament reflect motifs and plots from Israel’s neighbours. In Chapter 6 he considers the possibility that one of these plots about a birth story is borrowed in Exodus 2:1-10.
Exodus – Multiplying in Egypt, an Anxious Pharaoh, and Two God-Fearing Midwives (Exodus 1)
Chapter 1 is an exposition of Exodus 1. Each pericope includes Hamilton’s own translation, grammatical and lexical notes, and a detailed commentary.
Exodus – The Narrative and Theology of Exodus
This chapter introduces the book of Exodus. It takes a look at the narrative and theology of Exodus and supplies a detailed outline of the contents of the book.
Exodus – Standing Up for God's Kingdom (Exodus 1:1-22)
Exodus – Introduction to Exodus
This chapter provides an introduction to the book of Exodus. The Introduction explores the plot of the book, its authorship, issues of interpretation, key theological and/or narrative themes, historical setting, and its relationship with the New Testament.
Moses: Choosing Pleasure or Pain
Exodus – The Birth and Naming of Moses, and Moses's First Attempt at Mediation (Exodus 2)
Chapter 2 is an exposition of Exodus 2. Each pericope includes Hamilton’s own translation, grammatical and lexical notes, and a detailed commentary.
Exodus 2:2 - A Great Deliverer is Coming
Exodus 3:14-15
This article considers God's revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:14-15.
A Critical Analysis of the Evidence from Ralph Hawkins for a Late-Date Exodus-Conquest
This article continues the debate about the date of the exodus-conquest. It addresses the textual and archaeological arguments of Ralph Hawkins for a late-date exodus.
What Is the Biblical Date for the Exodus? A Response to Bryant Wood
What is the biblical date for the exodus? This article is a critical response to an earlier article by Bryant Wood who argued for an early dating of the exodus. Hoffmeier is convinced that the 13th century date is equally based on biblical evidence. He, therefore, offers a modest critique of some aspects of Wood’s apology for the 15th century. The discussion is placed within the context of the mainstream scholarship regarding the Israelite exodus from Egypt.
A New Occurrence of the Divine Name "I Am"
The Theological Significance of the Exodus
This essay reflects on the theological significance of the exodus.
The Biblical Date for the Exodus is 1446 BC: A Response to James Hoffmeier
This article is a response to a previous article by James Hofmeier on the date of the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
Propositions for Evangelical Acceptance of a Late-Date Exodus-Conquest: Biblical Data and the Royal Scarabs from Mt. Ebal
What is the date of the exodus-conquest of the people of Israel? This article reviews the history of the study of the date of the exodus. The main section of the article traces two lines of argument, the one textual and the other from archaeological evidence, that may support the late date.
The Date of the Exodus-Conquest Is Still an Open Question – A Response to Rodger Young and Bryant Wood
This article continues Hawkins' debate with Rodger Young and Bryant Wood on the date of the exodus-conquest. He defends his methodology in this article.
An Eighteenth Dynasty Rameses
The Time of the Oppression and the Exodus
How should the exodus of the Israelites be dated? It is an old problem in Biblical Studies. Rea discusses different solutions that have been considered in the past.
Exodus 7-11 - The Ten Plagues: An Introduction to the Conflict
Exodus 8:1-15 – The Second Plague: Jehovah Destroys the Egyptian Fertility Goddess
Exodus 9:13-32 - The Seventh Plague: God Employs the Firmament
Exodus 10:1-20 - The Eighth Plague: The Destruction of Egypt
Exodus 11:1-10 - The Tenth Plague: The Sound of the Final Note
The Feast of the Cover-Over
This essay wants to demonstrate that the verb "pasah" in Exodus 12 should not be translated as "pass over" but "hover over." This image is the same as Genesis 1:2 where the metaphor is used to compare the Creator-Spirit to a bird hovering over the deep-and-darkness. Kline provides some background for the use of avian imagery for God and his angels.
Lessons from Passover
Why We Have Catechism Answering Ultimate Questions
Exodus 12:1-29 - The Passover: A Memorial, a Feast, and a Lasting Ordinance
Exodus 12:42 – Toward the Sunrise
The Pillar of Cloud and Fire
Hear, Obey, Teach: Moses' Inaugural Sermon
Exodus 13:1-16 - The Fullness of our Salvation
Exodus 13:1-2; 11-16 - Consecrate to Me every Firstborn Male
Exodus 13:13a - The Donkey and the Lamb
God's Lyrics – The Song of Moses: Te Deum of Triumph
We find the first song in the Old Testament in Exodus 15. Its focus and purpose is the magnification of God and his work. This chapter considers the theology and message of this Song of Moses as Moses led the people of the Lord God in worship. This song is again sung in Revelation 15 by those who conquered the Beast.
Exodus 15:22-27 - Proving and provision at Marah
Exodus 15:19-21 - The Song of Miriam
This article on Exodus 15:19-21 is about the task of women in the church.
The Manna Narrative of Exodus 16:1-10
Ferris considers the function and meaning of Exodus 16:1-10 within its wider context
Exodus 17:1-7 - "Is the Lord Among Us, or Not?"
Exodus 17:15-16 - A Banner Day
Exodus 19-24 – Law and Narrative
This article is written from the conviction that the laws of the Pentateuch need to be read contextually—they must be understood within their narrative and legal-literary frameworks. The author explores the relationship between laws and narratives in Exodus 19 through Exodus 24.
Here Is Our God – On the Mountain: The Terrifying and Beckoning God (Exodus 19)
Chapter 1 is an exposition of Exodus 19. The emphasis is on God who displays himself as present in a spectacular revelation.
Exodus 20:22 to 23:19 - The Laws of the Book of the Covenant
Exodus 20:5 – Punishing the Children for the Sins of the Fathers
Exodus 21:22-23: The Miscarriage Interpretation and the Personhood of the Fetus
Many abortion advocates cite the example of the miscarried fetus (Exodus 21:22-23) to support their claim that the fetus is not a person. Fuller argues that nevertheless this argument, its logic and implications fail in the broader legal context of the ancient Near East and the covenant code of Exodus 20-Exodus 23.
Exodus 21:12-14 - Looking for the Motive
This article on Exodus 21:12-14 is about the difference between murder and manslaughter, the intent to harm and accidents. This article looks at the importance of motive in a crime. Cities of refuge is also discussed.
Exodus 23:19 – Boiling Kids
This article is an exposition of Exodus 23:19, which is the prohibition against boiling a kid in its mother's milk.
Exodus 24 – Covenant and Fellowship
This article, a sermon leading up to Lord's Supper, considers Exodus 24, which records the covenant-making ceremony. The article helpfully discusses matters of the law and sacrifices.