Narrative of Redemption: The Exodus (Exodus - Deuteronomy)

  • The exodus: Greatest type in the Bible, Greatest act of redemption in the OT

  • God remembers his covenant: he delivers his people from slavery and sin

  • The Passover: Type of Christ

  • Moses: Type of Christ 

    • Signs & Wonders: taught God's law, delivered God's people, humble, has God's spirit 

  • The Revelation of God's Name: The LORD, Yahweh, 

    • “I am who I am”, God is self-existent 

    • A God of power and glory 

    • A God of mercy and judgement, points to cross 

  • The Law of God 

    • Exodus 20-23: Book of the Law 

    • The Heart of the Law: 10 Commandments

    • Commandments 1-4 & Deuteronomy 6:5, individual's relationship with God

    • Commandments 5-10 & Leviticus 19:18, individuals relationship with other people

  • The Tabernacle and the Sacrifices 

    • Tabernacle: represents the dwelling and holiness of God 

    • Sacrifices: represent atonement for sin and a relationship with God 

      • Sacrifices are a type of Christ 

  • The Mosaic Covenant

    • Mosaic Covenant: Old Covenant, Bilateral

    • Obedience: Blessings

    • Disobedience: Curses 

    • Deuteronomy 30:6, Israel has an uncircumcised heart 

  • The Purpose of the Law 

    • The Law: the given knowledge of our sin, in order to bring us to faith in Christ