The Book of Exodus is the second book of the Bible and one of the most important books in the Old Testament. It records the dramatic story of God’s deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and the establishment of His covenant relationship with them at Mount Sinai.
Exodus continues the story that began in Genesis. While Genesis focuses on creation and the patriarchs, Exodus focuses on redemption and revelation. It shows how God rescues His people and then reveals Himself and His will to them.
The book is traditionally attributed to Moses and covers a period of roughly 80 years, with the majority of the narrative centered on the events surrounding the Exodus from Egypt.
Exodus 3:14 — And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
Exodus 12:13 — Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.
Exodus 20:2-3 — I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me.
Exodus 25:8 — And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.
Exodus 34:6-7 — And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin…”