Book 2 of 39 in the Old Testament — Deliverance & covenant.
Exodus picks up four centuries later, with Abraham's descendants enslaved in Egypt. God calls Moses to confront Pharaoh, sends ten plagues, and leads Israel out through the parted Red Sea toward freedom. At Mount Sinai, God gives Moses the Ten Commandments and enters into covenant with the nation, followed by detailed instructions for building the tabernacle where he would dwell among them. The book moves from slavery to worship, showing a God who both rescues and draws near.
“And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.”King James Version
God reveals his name to Moses at the burning bush: “I Am Who I Am.”
“And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.”King James Version
God promises to pass over the homes marked by the blood of the Passover lamb.
“And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.”King James Version
God parts the Red Sea, letting Israel cross on dry ground.
“I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”King James Version
The Ten Commandments open with God's identity as deliverer and the call to worship him alone.
“And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”King James Version
God promises Moses that his presence will go with Israel and give them rest.