The experiences of Israel in Egypt under bondage to Pharaoh are likened, in Scripture, to our bondage under sin and death. Egypt later becomes a symbol for "the world" in its ungodliness and its sin. We need to be saved from it and thereafter have no desire to return.
The word EXODUS - the name given to the second book written by Moses - means the coming out.
Being "called out of Egypt" is a great blessing for God's children. Follow this interesting chain of references: Exodus 4:22, Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:15, Hebrews 2:15, Romans 8:21, Revelation 7:14.
| SUNDAY
Exodus 1 |
Israel thrived in Egypt despite being slaves. Evil men may try to eliminate God's people but they will fail in the end. |
| MONDAY
Exodus 2 |
Moses was to deliver God's people and to give them God's law. A mother was paid to bring up her own son! (verse 9). The faith of Moses' parents was rewarded (Hebrews 11:23). |
| TUESDAY
Exodus 3 |
Moses in exile was called by God to do His work. Verse 6 "The God of Abraham" is a reminder of God's promises to Abraham (e.g. Genesis 15). |
| WEDNESDAY
Exodus 4 |
"Israel is my son, even my firstborn". Here, (verses 22-23) Pharaoh was warned in advance of the tenth plague (Exodus 12:29). |
| THURSDAY
Exodus 5 |
Compare Pharaoh's attitude (verse 2) with that of the Assyrians in later days (2 Kings 18:35). |
| FRIDAY
Exodus 6 |
The seven promises to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) are matched by seven promises to Israel (verses 6-8). |
| SATURDAY
Exodus 7 |
Pharaoh asked for a miracle (verse 9), but he did not repent. God gives us evidence. Do we heed it? |