Through the Bible in 66 Days - Exodus

The Book of Exodus narrates one of the most thrilling stories in history. It follows the Book of Genesis, which left us anticipating the arrival of someone who would come to rescue the world. This figure is beautifully foreshadowed in the character of Joseph and other prominent heroes from that book.

However, before this rescue can unfold, God must first save His people, Israel, from a serious predicament. At the end of Joseph's life, the Israelites are growing and multiplying rapidly in a foreign land, posing a potential problem on the horizon—a nation developing within a nation.

Soon, an Egyptian king arises who is unfamiliar with Joseph's legacy. He chooses to enslave the Israelites, believing himself to be greater than God. Throughout history, there have always been individuals who think they are above God, but they eventually face His might and are humbled. We will see a similar occurrence later in the story of Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar in the Bible.

Exodus depicts one of the greatest showdowns in world history: the most powerful man on earth against the God of heaven. This confrontation escalates with plagues of blood, boils, hail, thunderstorms, locusts, and darkness, culminating in the death of the firstborns. The battle continues until God parts the Red Sea, creating a path to freedom, and then closes it upon the Egyptian army, destroying them entirely.

Where there seems to be no way, God creates one! Where there is no hope, God leads His people to victory! All of this foreshadows the story of the great Redeemer and Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, through His death on the cross, will lead those who trust in Him to the ultimate victory over death.

Exodus is a rescue mission. God saves His people from abuse and slavery. Through this rescue, we catch a glimpse of God's future worldwide rescue mission. The promised Messiah will one day arrive, making a way where there seems to be no hope. He will flawlessly uphold God's law during His life and pay the price on the cross to secure our freedom by dying for our sins.

This is an adventure story about moving from slavery to freedom—one that illustrates just how far God is willing to go to rescue the people He created and desires to call His own. This story finds its perfect fulfillment in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

The following scriptures support the New Testament application of this Old Testament book

Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live sensibly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good works (LSB).

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