This class continues our study of Exodus.

Pastor opens with a look at the Red Sea and where it is traditionally thought that the Israelite crossing took place. But then shares new information that points to a possible different location. It's an exciting look at circumstantial evidence like trade routes, to a peninsula in the Gulf of Aqaba, an underwater "land bridge," and the possibility of having discovered that Mt. Sinai maybe isn't where we traditionally thought it was. Pastor shares discoveries of interesting artifacts, petroglyphs, circular stone patterns which may be the possible remains for the Israelite camps in the area, 12 pillars which may possibly be 1 for each tribe and more. They are things that really bring a fresh look to this familiar story of the exodus.

As we continue with the story of the exodus we see the Israelites beginning to complain and God provides them with manna, food for their daily lives.

Pastor goes on to expose the "on the third day" words that are often read throughout the Bible. "On the third day" God showed the Isrealites fire on the mountain. From the mountain they heard trumpets and they heard God speaking which caused them to become very fearful. They tell Moses to go to the top of the mountain to meet with God. This is when Moses received the 10 commandments.

Exodus 20 - the first words of the commandments are, "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery." Some people see this as the first commandment. There are several numberings of the 10 commandments. The important thing is not how they are numbered, but rather that we listen to them.

Moses is on the mountain for 40 days and while he's up there the people, with Aaron's help, build a golden calf harkening back to the Gods of Egypt while they were in slavery. God wants us molded and shaped not by the culture or it's influence, but by His Word, His Spirit and His Truth.

After the golden calf was completed they have a festival. The story is found in Exodus 32. And Moses comes down and sees this party they are having in celebration of the Golden Calf. Moses throws down the tablets and breaks them. And then he goes to the golden calf and grinds it up, puts that grounds in water and tells them to drink it. When Moses confronts Aaron, Aaron says, "… I threw the gold into the fire and out came the calf." God is angry and says He's going to destroy the people, but Moses pleads for God not to do that, if someone has to die that God would take it out on him and not the people and for the honor of God's name, that God would not destroy a nation He had delivered. Many do die, but God is gracious and merciful. They had turned their back on God, but God doesn't turn His back on them. And we see the goodness of God.

Exodus is filled with Jesus. There are so many fingerprints of the Lord Jesus in this book - we see the story of the Israelite deliverance reenacted by Jesus.

EXODUS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
"Tabernacled" - John 1:14
"Egypt" - Matthew 2:15 (Hosea 11:1)
"Exodus" - Luke 9:31
"Baptized" - 1 Corinthians 10:2
"Passover Lab" - 1 Corinthians 5:7
"Blood of the Covenant" - Luke 22:20 (Exodus 24:8)

Pastor closes with a look at worship of God and the plans for the tabernacle, the furnishings, and how they were to worship including rules and regulations God had put into place.

Join us next week for Leviticus, a book many think is nothing but boring and filled with rules and regulations, but it actually shows us the foundation of true worship and of God's plan for His people.

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