Exodus Essay

Throughout the Bible, one of the identified themes is on valuing relationships. A demonstrable scenario of two individuals valuing their relationship was Moses and Jethro, his father-in-law. The Old Testament, Exodus 18: 13-27 outlined an account of the relationship: Moses was called to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt into the promise land. Having answered the call of God upon his life, he experienced some difficulties among the people. Jethro observed Moses, his son-in-law…

The story takes place in Berlin in the beginning of the second World War, where the Nazi’s take control. Many people suffered the consequences of the leadership and have changes for a new corrupt leader. The communist party targeted all the kids boys and girls, starting at the age of 10. And all of the education system has been overtaken and devoted to Adolf Hitler. All the kids have to pledge to serve the nation and its leader as future soldiers. The Racism was the target of the Nazi party,…

This can be taken as inferring that Eve would be playing a lesser role than what Adam was. Even in the Ten Commandments inequality can be found if you look deep enough. One of the commandments says that you should not covet your neighbor’s property (Exodus 20:17). It goes on to list of possessions that should not cause jealousy; A house, servant, ox, and then wife. This is interesting because it clearly compares mere physical objects to a human being, a woman. It is saying that a woman is…

come to test you so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning." The people remained at a distance while Moses approached the thick darkness where God was. (NIV Bible Exodus 20:14) An image from The Exodus Route: Mt. Sinai at Mt. Lawz visually describes the event just as the verse from Exodus. Life Hope & Truth, a blog written by Mike Bennett, elaborates on this biblical event. He states, "God gave the 10 Commandments from Mount Sinai, accompanied by smoke, earthquakes and…

It’s estimated 3.5 million refugee children are out of school around the world. With 50 percent between the ages of 6 to 12, and 75 percent between the ages of 12 to 15. The world is finally seeing how it affects us all. From the massive exodus of Syrian children and their families, being relocated to Europe, South and North America, this year. Not only are these children suffering from emotional and psychological trauma, they are defenseless against discrimination and potential abuse, as well…

The meaning of abortion is “the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus.”(Merriam Webster)4 Abortion was legalized in 1974, and since then there has been many viewpoints from Christians all over U.S. Also since 1974 there has been well over 40 million abortions in the U.S. alone. Abortion has been legal for 41 years, just as slavery was legal long ago. The controversial question, is it ethical to have an abortion?…

starts out with Elie and his father marching to the new camp of Buna. Buna was located in Monowice, Poland. Most of the occupants of Buna came from Auschwitz and were murdered once they arrived. Elie was one of the lucky ones, he arrived after the mass exodus’. He described the camp as “empty and dead” (pg. 47). The other prisoners agreed that Buna was a lot better than some of the camps, the environment was a lot calmer and safer compared to other concentration camps. Different kommandos…

A young woman named Hester Prynne moves to Boston, Massachusetts while her husband stays in Europe to take care of some business. After 2 years pass Hester has an affair with Reverend Dimmesdale. When she becomes pregnant and gives birth to her daughter, Pearl. The town punishes her for committing adultery. She is sentenced to stand on the town scaffold for the town to stare at her and wear a scarlet letter “A” on her chest for the rest of her life. As she stands there on scaffold she sees her…

Corinth leads to his downfall, because he tries to run away from fate, and instead runs straight for it. Oedipus' pride is revealed when he says, "But I came, Oedipus, who knew nothing, and I stopped her. I solved the riddle by my wit alone" (Oed. exodus. strophe 1. 433-35). Oedipus falls from his power and kingly status, and he takes fault for his actions and leaves the city of…

instance, there is the Scriptural theme of God dwelling with His people. Genesis 3:8 sees God dwelling with man in the garden of Eden. In Exodus 29, due to the separation caused by the fall, God commands the construction of the tabernacle, saying “I will consecrate the tent of meeting and the alter ... I will dwell among the people of Israel and will be their God”(Exodus 29:45). 1 Kings 8:10 and 14 describes the shift from the tabernacle to the temple, before Ezekiel 10:18-19 details God’s…