Exodus

🏛️ Historical context

Jacob's descendants lived in Egypt and were put to forced labour by a pharaoh, probably of the 19th dynasty (13th century BC). The Passover Israel celebrates every year is born from this event.

🔙 Background

It continues Genesis: Joseph's family has multiplied in Egypt, but "a new king arose who did not know Joseph" (Ex 1:8) and blessing became oppression.

🧭 Structure of the book

⭐ Key events and teachings

1. 1Moses is drawn from the water (ch. 2)
2. 2God reveals his name in the burning bush: "I AM" (ch. 3)
3. 3The plagues and the first Passover (ch. 7-12)
4. 4The crossing of the Red Sea (ch. 14)
5. 5The Ten Commandments at Sinai (ch. 20)
6. 6The golden calf and God's forgiveness (ch. 32-34)

🏷️ Main themes

📖 Verses to memorize

• Exodus 3:14God said to Moses: I AM WHO AM. He said: Thus shalt thou say to the children of Israel: HE WHO IS, hath sent me to you.
• Exodus 12:13And the blood shall be unto you for a sign in the houses where you shall be; and I shall see the blood, and shall pass over you; and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I shall strike the land of Egypt.
• Exodus 14:14The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.
• Exodus 20:2-3I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt not have strange gods before me.
• Exodus 34:6And when he passed before him, he said: O the Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, patient and of much compassion, and true,

💭 For reflection

• How is Israel's Passover related to Jesus' Passover?
• From what slavery do I need to be freed today?

It tells how God frees Israel from slavery in Egypt through Moses: the burning bush, the plagues, the Passover and the crossing of the sea. On Mount Sinai God seals his covenant with the people and gives them the Ten Commandments and the rules for worship.