Old Testament Pentateuch 40 chapters
Exodus
God redeems Israel from slavery in Egypt through Moses, makes a covenant with them at Sinai, gives the Law, and comes to dwell among them in the tabernacle.
Outline
- Ch. 1–2 Israel enslaved; birth and early life of Moses
- Ch. 3–4 The burning bush; Moses' call
- Ch. 5–11 Confrontation with Pharaoh; the ten plagues
- Ch. 12–13 The Passover and the exodus from Egypt
- Ch. 14–15 Crossing the Red Sea; the song of Moses
- Ch. 16–18 Wilderness provision: manna, water, Jethro's counsel
- Ch. 19–24 Sinai covenant; the Ten Commandments (20); the Book of the Covenant
- Ch. 25–31 Instructions for the tabernacle and priesthood
- Ch. 32–34 The golden calf; covenant renewal; God's self-revelation (34:6–7)
- Ch. 35–40 Tabernacle built; God's glory fills it