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    In Exodus, God commands us to use the Ten Commandments. We are to use the commandments in our everyday lives; to live like Jesus did on earth. The Ten Commandments are not the only thing that leads us to a godly life. We must obey God’s word with the Ten Commandments, but we must also do spiritual acts that reflect our faith in God. As a church and as an individual, God expects us to use these sacraments as another way to live a life like Jesus. Three things that define a sacrament, according to…

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    Exodus Analytical Essay

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    In the book of Exodus, God is the essential worker. The nature and intent of that divine work set the agenda for Moses’ work and through him, the work of God’s people. God’s initial call to Moses included an explanation of God’s work. This drove Moses to speak in the name of the Lord to Pharaoh saying, “Let my people go” (Exod. 5:1). Pharaoh’s rebuttal was not merely verbal; he oppressed the Israelites more harshly than before. By the end of this episode, even the Israelites themselves had…

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    The background to Exodus is the presence of God as the people of Israel journey toward the promise land. There are many signs to the people of God’s presence. The setting is at Mt. Sinai, as the Lord meets with Moses to reveal the covenantal law for the Israelites (Harrelson, 2013, p. 85). Thunder, lightning, darkness, and fire are signs to the Israelites that God is close. God would save Israel from Egypt to bring them into a new relationship with himself (Varughese, 2006, p. 83). The Gospel…

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    The Exodus story is an important foundational idea, however, its historicity is questionable. The Exodus from Egypt is not attested in sources outside the bible, there’s no historical record to corroborate, and the Exodus story has what Collins calls, “legendary,” and “folkloristic,” elements, in addition to being a compiled, multi-source, narrative. Although, there are aspects present which might support the Exodus such as the presence of Semitic Slaves in Egypt, “local color” within the story,…

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    Israelites Vs Exodus

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    Yet, it is not enough to convince the Israelites to continue to do the right thing and God sometimes have to do seemingly violent things in order to relate to the Israelites. In Exodus Chapter 32, the Israelites break God’s commandments by worshiping the golden calf. Though God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through several trials and tribulations, this was still not enough for them to follow his commandments. As a result, God condones Moses’ decision to let the Levites kill…

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    Exodus Research Paper

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    the Tabernacle The tabernacle, which is the same word “dwelling” in John 1:14. It was a portable sanctuary representing God’s presence with his people. Stuart even says that “This verse is the simplest and perhaps also the strongest statement in Exodus—a book often described as specially reflecting the theme of the presence of God—of God’s concern to center himself among his people and to have them organize themselves around him.” The meaning of “שָׁכַן” is to settle down, abide, dwell. LXX…

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    Introduction According to the lives of the Israelites in the book of Exodus, three main events occurred. It began in Egypt ending in the wilderness. These occasions incorporates with the conception of Moses and Exodus; new identity in God and creating a Holy Nation; and additionally worshiping of One God.” The differences between the historical context of the Israelites and the contemporary situation will be distinguished concluding with God calling Moses to go and deliver his people from…

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    they were interpreted back then. God gave us the ten commandments to help lead us to have a better life to glorify him. Citations: "BibleGateway." BibleGateway - : Exodus. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2017. "Exodus 20:12 "Honor Your Father and Your Mother, so That You May Live Long in the Land the LORD Your God Is Giving You." Exodus 20:12 "Honor Your Father and Your Mother, so That You May Live Long in the Land the LORD Your God Is Giving You. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2017. "Life, Hope &…

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    Exodus is a Latin word (derived from the Greek) that means "exie; or ((departure/; and describes the greatest miracle in the Old Testament record oflsrael's history- the "going out" from Egypt and slavery_ While the story of the Israelites began with Abraham in Genesis, Exodus is the history oftheir early years as God's chosen nation, committed to him according to the terms of the Mosaic covenant given at Mount Sinai, the book of Exodus was not intended to exist separately, but was thought of…

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    treats its women, and the Ancient Israelites are no exception. The book of Exodus reveals to historians and scholars the economic and social roles of women in Hebrew society. Exodus is split into two sections: narrative of the Israelites escape from Egypt and the covenant traditions. Though Exodus is primarily focused on the narrative side, the societal and cultural restrictions placed upon women are revealed all throughout. Exodus firmly establishes women’s role in society and three central…

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