What is the primary focus in the Book of exodus?

Answer 1

The purpose of the Book of Exodus is to give a history of God's dealings with the nation of Israel particularly connected with the coming out of Egypt.

It gives the 'state of the nation' prior to leaving.

It shows the human agents involved, Moses and Aaron particularly.

It demonstrates the power of God and the stubbornness of Pharaoh.

It reveals the details of the giving of the Torah, so central in the future life of the nation.

The history is thus both political and religious.

Answer 2

Answer

Exodus highlights the saving grace of God contrasted with the unbelieving murmuring of His people. '''Answer:''' Matthew Henry summarizes Exodus this way: "...The Book of Exodus relates the forming of the children of Israel into a church and a nation. We have hitherto seen true religion shown in domestic life, now, we begin to trace its effects upon the concerns of kingdoms and nations. Exodus signifies 'the departure;' the chief event therein recorded is the departure of Israel from Egypt and Egyptian bondage; it plainly points out the fulfilling of several promises and prophecies to Abraham respecting his seed, and shadows forth the state of the church, in the wilderness of this world, until her arrival at the heavenly Canaan, and eternal rest." ('''Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary''': Exodus; Book Synopsis) Within Exodus is pictured a summary of Christ's salvation; Christ being the "Creator God" [the ''''WORD''''... the ''''I AM'''' - see John 1:3 & John 8:58] who recruited Moses to begin His people's journey. The "blood of the slain lamb" [Christ's shed blood] that they faithfully and obediently "struck upon the doors and windows" [the entryways] to their houses [where they lived; their lives]... spared them from death. In their subsequent release, "exodus," from Egypt [sin]... Satan [Pharaoh] pursued them to reclaim them and bring them back into bondage to sin [Egypt]. But Jesus Christ [the WORD], the "cloud column" by day and the "pillar of fire" by night stood between His people and Pharaoh [between His church and Satan] all the way to the end of their "running away from sin": "...they were all baptized in the cloud and the [Red] sea." (I Cor.10:2 '''NLT''' New Living Translation) At which time they were "delivered" from Egypt [sin] and Pharaoh's [Satan's] grip. "...Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and '''SEE THE SALVATION OF THE LORD''', which He will show to you to day: for the Egyptians [Satan and his demons] whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever." (Ex.14:13 '''KJV''') Within Exodus [and throughout the Old Testament] are detailed prophecies of Christ's salvation: "...I told you that '''everything written about Me by Moses''' and the prophets and in the Psalms '''MUST ALL COME TRUE'''. Then He opened their minds to Understand these many scriptures." (Luke 24:44-45 '''NLT''')

Answer 3

It is about the exit of the people from Egypt on a long journey to the promised land,, their troubles and rebellion against God and Moses, the ten commandments and the golden calf.