A good exegesis will use logic, critical thinking, and secondary sources to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the passage. Study guide for exodus 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. As such the references were only current at the time of writing. There are many commentaries about the second book of the pentateuch available at this moment but exodus 118 and 1941, of the evangelical exegetical commentary series are a giant leap above all other commentaries on this book of the bible. Overview big idea basic outline why study the book notable quotes gospel introduction material various gospel presentations and helpful booklets to explain the overall christian message and answer questions about the bibles veracity. The lords revelation to moses, the giving of the lords name, mosess commission 4. Written in a clear and accessible style, this major, uptodate, evangelical, exegetical commentary opens up the riches of the book of exodus. The easiest and quickest way to accomplish this goal is to become competent in biblical hebrew and familiar with a.
Jan 29, 2020 a good exegesis will use logic, critical thinking, and secondary sources to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the passage. Victor hamilton, a highly regarded old testament scholar with over 30 years experience in the classroom, offers a comprehensive exegesis of the book of exodus. Its landmarks are the passover and the passage through the red sea see explanation in 1 corinthians 5. Therefore, biblical exegesis should be the intellectual enzyme that transforms the stupor of our worldly and futile affections into a deep and glad and living hope.
Exegesis the process by which one comes to understand a text hese are the typical steps involved in an exegesis. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. Francis asbury society spring 2012 bible study exodus outline i. For a listing of the signs, see the outline at the beginning of this chapter. The above outline is from nelsons complete book of bible maps and charts, pp. Moses asks pharaoh to let the children of israel go to the wilderness to worship. As such, it is a kind of summary of the theological base of the whole of the book of exodus. The names of the children of israel who came to egypt. The commentary proceeds pericopebypericope some of which are quite large e. Perhaps no other biblical story has elicited more discussion nor been more vehemently defended.
Francis asbury society spring 2012 bible study exodus chapters 1 and 2 background. The book of exodus doesnt really have a name in hebrew. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The science and art of exegesis or exegetical method is not meant to be scary, but rather provide us with the essential tools so we can better know and teach his word. Introduction, brief history of israel in egypt, pharaohs decree to kill israelite boys 2. Here are, the circumstances of time and place, ver. The hebrew title for the book of exodus is taken from its first words. Now, the faith, excitement, and worship of exodus 4 is gone pretty quickly. The setting for this pericope is the nile river valley known as.
This chapter introduces the giving of the law upon mount sinai, which was one of the most sensible appearances of the divine glory that ever was in this lower world. The interpretation of the text is difficult in places, due to the use of ancient idiomatic expressions, and the vast cultural divide that separates the early hebrews from later commentators. It is difficult to be dogmatic about the chronology of the patriarchal period. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. In this chapter, moses applies himself to the execution of his commission, ver. The semitic pharaohs who would have been friendly to the hebrews were expelled about 1550 b. The first impression one may receive in passing from a re view of egyptian religion to the doctrine of god in the book of exodus is the glut of materials. David guzik study guide for exodus 5 a new version of this page can be found here moses meets pharaoh. Exodus is organized as a bifid, meaning that its information is divided into two major divisions. An exegetical outline traces the thoughtflow of the passage.
The book of exodus is especially rich in typical teachings. In this study, there will be 2 explanations given for what god is saying to cain. Antediluvian civilization cause of flood and construction of ark, gen 6. The book of exodus is a narrative of the sacred history of israel from the sojourn in egypt to the completion of the tabernacle in the wilderness. After the exodus out of egypt the people of israel received the law of jehovah and erected the tabernacle of congregation according to his command. The rise of a leader preparing for greatness an obscure beginning vs. Meaning 2 is almost certainly to be understood here as better fitting the context although some of the greek fathers took the remark as a rebuke to mary. Textual outlines and pdf commentaries on various ot and nt books accessed below on the home page by a summary page for each book including. This narration, otherwise known the story of moses, is one of the most famous of the bible. The covenant between god and israel settled in general. Thankfully, the situation has changed in the last twelve years, and there are a number of good commentaries on exodus from which to choose. Martyrs wrote it and others have suffered intensely for their faithfulness to it. The book also reveals gods providential control over men and nations to bring about his desired end. Afterward moses and aaron went in and told pharaoh.
Although this exegesis still requires some polish, at 170 pages, it. The story of the exodus begins where the story genesis ends. All those who were descendants of jacob were seventy. The poem of exodus 15 celebrates yahweh present with his people and doing for them as no other god anywhere and at any time can be present to do.
I had read several books on the topic, but still had a thirst for more knowledge. Start by taking notes on the passage and making an outline for the essay. Not only will you not develop the same outline as the person next to you, you will not develop the same outline a month or a year from now. Exodus continues the account that was begun in genesis, although there was a lapse of at least 3 12 centuries. It is referred to as shemot, which is the hebrew word for the first word names. Genesis is es sential to the story, but it is a prologue, describing the lives of in dividual patriarchs rather than the history of a people. Egypt is a picture of this present world galatians 1. Study guide for exodus 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Book of generations of adam through seth beginning of mans history obituary notices, gen 5. The book begins with the story of moses birth and adoption by the egyptian princess. Andrews university an exegetical analysis of gods i am. Although this exegesis still requires some polish, at 170 pages, it should be the most indepth study available. In this paper i will holistically look at the historicity of exodus 1 as a case study for the exodus narrative. In this chapter we have, the discovery god was pleased to make of his glory to moses at the bush, ver.
Exodus 20 prior to beginning this assignment, i had already found a passionate interest in theology, primarily the logical historical analysis of the old testament. These things i have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. A general declaration of gods goodwill to his people, who were beloved for the fathers sake, ver. The story of the exodus begins where the book of genesis ends. The stay in the desert describes the earthly circumstances in which. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide. The book of exodus covers a span of approximately 360 years from the death of joseph ex. The deliverance of gods people from egyptian bondage is a foreshadowing of jesus christs deliverance of gods people from sins bondage.
Exodus is the second of five books comprising the pentateuch, the torah law, or the five books of moses. This would have been a likely time for the pharaoh who knew not joseph. The basics of understanding bible study methods, how to learn from and about gods word is basically simple, do it. The book has been preserved and passed down through painstaking efforts. O give me that book at any price, give me the book of god from the preface of sermons on several occasions by john wesley, originally published in 1771. Then study the biblical text according to the following areas of exploration outlined below. Overview big idea basic outline why study the book notable quotes. In fact, two of the best commentaries on this pivotal old testament book are very recent publications. Andrews university an exegetical analysis of gods i. The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament.
But what we do not want to do is do it bad or erroneous. At the time this paper was written, i had done some. You may be required to write an exegesis for a bible study class or write one to broaden your understanding of the bible. Birth of moses, israelites labor, moses slays egyptian and flees, israelites groaning 3. Victor hamilton, a highly regarded old testament scholar with over thirty years experience in the classroom, offers a comprehensive exegesis of the book of exodus. With exodus we begin the story of the national entity called israel. Moses in gods name demands israels release, pharaoh denies it.
Meaning 1 implies hostility, meaning 2 merely disengagement. The first few verses of exodus reach back some 430 years. In light of the confusion in the various metrical studies, it was concluded that this was an invalid method of study. If the analytical outline is fluid and no two people will develop exactly the same outline, the eo is even more so.
Library tools for biblical exegesis duke divinity school. Joseph was the remarkable greatgrandson of abraham who saved egypt from terrible famine because he listened to gods voice speaking through pharaohs dream. Come with me to the alps and look at the snowcovered mountains. These verses are referenced from two principal sources. The salient point of the strophic structure is the refrains in verses 6, 11, and 16. Victor hamilton, a prolific writer, leading scholar, and accomplished commentator presents us with exodus. A substantial exegesis of that passage is worth many pages. The easiest and quickest way to accomplish this goal is to become competent in biblical hebrew and familiar with a bible software package. Pharaohs receives moses and aaron and responds with a command. Michaels college 20 abstract this thesis examines exodus 4. So often we can identify with the ethiopian eunuch who had trouble understanding the prophet isaiah acts 8. Now 40 years old moses is incensed over an episode where he witnesses an egyptian beat a hebrew slave. The laws recorded in this chapter relate to the fifth and sixth commandments.
Now these are the names of the children of israel who came to egypt. Drawing on decades of classroom experience, hamilton offers here a comprehensive exegesis of the book of exodus. I hope to demonstrate that elements of the exodus are historically plausible, but by no means axiomatic historical fact. When writing an exegesis paper, it is important to do a word study of key wordsphrases to fully understand the meaning of the selected text. A spiritual journey overview of chapter contents 1. Our pericope and study focuses on the enslavement and liberation period. The book tells the story of the exodus of the children of israel out of egypt. Then study the biblical text according to the following. A study of the book of exodus braveheart mens ministry old fort baptist church chapter 2.
For example, there is the famous song of victory recorded in the fifteenth chapter. The jewish study bible, oxford, new york ed 2004 and the the holman christian standard bible, holman, nashville ed 2006. Outline of the book of exodus introduction and overview of the book of exodus. Modern critical scholarship has shown exodus to be composed by more than one redactor who has woven together several earlier oral and written accounts into a comprehensive book outlining the course of events during the israelite exodus. Idestrom exegesis paper guidelines always begin with prayer, asking for the holy spirits guidance in the interpretive process.