Q/A: OT – Exodus

What is the theme of Exodus? The Deliverance and Redemption of the Nation of Israel.

What is the Outline of Exodus? (1) Egypt (2) Wilderness of Sinai (3) Mt. Sinai

What key event occurs in Exodus 3-4? God calls Moses.

What does God tell Moses in Exodus 3:14-15? God reveals his covenant name to Moses: “I AM WHO I AM” — Moses is told to tell the sons of Israel, “I AM has sent me to you.”

What events are narrated in Chapters 7-11? The Plagues the Lord sends against the nation of Egypt are narrated in Chapters 7-11.

What Plagues were sent against the nation of Egypt? (1) Water turned into blood (2) Frogs (3) Gnats/lice (4) Flies (5) Death of livestock (6) Boils (7) Hail/fire (8) Locust (9) Darkness (10) Angel of Death (firstborn die).

What significant event began in Exodus 12? Passover.

What significant event occurred in Exodus 14? The parting of the Red Sea — the Lord delivers Israel from the armies of Pharaoh.

What instruction does Jethro give Moses in Chapter 18? He instructs Moses to delegate authority.

What command is given in Exodus 19:5-6? Israel is commanded to obey God’s voice and keep God’s covenant.

What right and privilege is associated with the command given in Exodus 19:5-6? God says they shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.

What is listed in Exodus 20? The Ten Commandments.

What are the Ten Commandments? (1) No other gods before the Lord (2) Make not graven images/idols (3) Do not take the name of Lord in vain (4) Remember the Sabbath (5) Honor father and mother (6) Do not murder (7) Do not commit adultery (8) Do not steal (9) Do not bear false witness (10) Do not covet.

What does Chapters 21-23 cover? The Law of the Covenant.

What important event occurred in Exodus 29? The consecration of the priests.

What rebellious event occurred in Chapter 32? Moses went up on the mountain, but rebellious Israel constructed and worshiped a Golden Calf.

Who was Aaron? Aaron was the first High Priest and was the brother of Moses.

Who was Miriam? Miriam was the sister of Moses. (She led the women in worship/song in Exodus 15.)

Who was Zipporah? Zipporah was the daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian (Exodus 3:1); she was the wife of Moses (Exodus 2:21).