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Big Idea: God’s covenant isn’t just about getting people out of slavery—it’s about bringing them near to God to become a holy people who live in God’s presence.

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Key Passages: Exodus 19

• Before You Read
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Narrative: The Exodus Road

There’s a threefold pattern for the Greater Exodus event. Retell the Exodus story in 3 parts—the way out, the way through, and the way in. Pay attention to the theme of the covenant in each part (fulfillment, establishment, renewal, etc.).

• The Way Out: Deliverance from the bondage of slavery in Egypt (the original Exodus, Exodus 1-15)
• The Way Through: 40 years of wandering in the wilderness (Exodus 16 - Deuteronomy 34, especially Exodus 19-24)
• The Way In: The conquest and inhabitation of the Promised Land (Joshua 1-24)

Discussion Questions:

1. The book of Exodus begins with the exile of the Israelites in Egypt. What is exile? How can the exodus be seen as a reversal of exile? (There’s a difference between Exodus and exodus. )

“Exile is not merely being removed from land—it is being removed from God's presence. The exodus is God bringing His people near; exile is the tragic reversal of that nearness.” —L. Michael Morales (Old Testament theologian)

2. The knowledge of Yahweh, the presence of Yahweh, and the promises of Yahweh were restored in each part of the Exodus Road. Can you make the connection and explain?

Discovery: Mosaic (Sinaitic) Covenant: Kingdom of Priests, Holy Nation (Exodus 19-24; 34)

• Context of Covenant-making:
• Parties of the Covenant:
• Agreements (Commands or Conditions):
• Covenantal Sign:
• Blessings and Curses:
• Breaking or Fulfilling of the Covenant: