The book of Exodus is a crucial narrative marking the beginning of the history of Israel. The Exodus tradition is threefold; telling the story of Israel’s liberation and freedom, a binding covenantal relationship with God on Mount Sinai and the conquest of a promised land. It is the journey of Israel and God, where the Lord becomes “The God of Israel” (Mark. S.Smith). The miracle demonstrates the love and power of Yahweh and proves that he was worth trusting Through the Exodus, the story of Israels identity and an explanation of God is revealed ( Boadt). This essay will delve into the events within the book of Exodus, Moses and his central role, the significance of the story and the inspiration people receive from it today.
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God ensured safe passage for the Israelites converting the sea into dry land by a withering wind. The Egyptians however are drowned in pursuit of them. (Boadt) After escaping successfully the free people enter the wilderness of Sinai. Tormented by hunger and thirst the Israelites began to question their liberation. However Moses performed miracles along with God in order to provide the camp with food and bread “It is the bred which the Lord has given you to eat.” (Exodus, 16:13-15) After traveling for ninety days the group finally reach Mount Sinai where they were instructed to wash and purify themselves for two days gathering on the third day to hear God’s voice. In solitary Moses climbed the Mountain residing there for forty days receiving the Ten Commandments. (Sherbrick) Yet when he returned he was horrified to discover that the people of Israel had forsaken both him and their God. When the Israelites saw that Moses had not returned for many days they turned to Aaron for answer “Up, Make us gods, who shall go before us” he fashioned a molten calf from the Gold that was possessed within the camp. (Exodus, 32; 1-2, 4). In complete frustration Moses smashes both tablets which contain the Ten Commandments, only later re carving them. The Exodus story continues to discuss the construction of The Tabernacle which was portable shrine requested by God (Sherbrick). This shrine travelled with the people of Israel and took a place in the centre of their camp. The Exodus concludes with the image of God presence residing with the Tabernacle. “The Glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle” (Exodus 40:
The book can be …show more content…
God ensured safe passage for the Israelites converting the sea into dry land by a withering wind. The Egyptians however are drowned in pursuit of them. (Boadt) After escaping successfully the free people enter the wilderness of Sinai. Tormented by hunger and thirst the Israelites began to question their liberation. However Moses performed miracles along with God in order to provide the camp with food and bread “It is the bred which the Lord has given you to eat.” (Exodus, 16:13-15) After traveling for ninety days the group finally reach Mount Sinai where they were instructed to wash and purify themselves for two days gathering on the third day to hear God’s voice. In solitary Moses climbed the Mountain residing there for forty days receiving the Ten Commandments. (Sherbrick) Yet when he returned he was horrified to discover that the people of Israel had forsaken both him and their God. When the Israelites saw that Moses had not returned for many days they turned to Aaron for answer “Up, Make us gods, who shall go before us” he fashioned a molten calf from the Gold that was possessed within the camp. (Exodus, 32; 1-2, 4). In complete frustration Moses smashes both tablets which contain the Ten Commandments, only later re carving them. The Exodus story continues to discuss the construction of The Tabernacle which was portable shrine requested by God (Sherbrick). This shrine travelled with the people of Israel and took a place in the centre of their camp. The Exodus concludes with the image of God presence residing with the Tabernacle. “The Glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle” (Exodus 40: