(1706 B.C.?) 70 offspring of Jacob in Egypt (12 sons). New Pharaoh unacquainted with Joseph comes to power. Unfavorable to Hebrews. Viewed as a threat, Hebrews enslaved. First historical genocidal attempt on Hebrews. Midwives to kill newborn Hebrew sons. Spared by God. Next attempt: to abandon them in the Nile river.

(1571 B.C.?) Moses' parents from tribe of Levi. Spared as infant by Pharaoh's daughter. Moses' mother to raise. Moses, grown, slays Egyptian quarreling with Hebrew. Discovered and flees to Midian. Marries Zipporah, daughter of Jethro, a patriarchal Midianite priest.

(1491 B.C.?) Moses tends Jethro's sheep. Call from God on Mt. Horeb from the burning bush.

Moses balks. Rod of God experience. 3 signs given: (1) Rod becomes serpent; (2) hand leprous; and (3) river becomes blood. Moses departs for Egypt with family. Becomes deathly ill. Moses' wife circumcises son. Spared, Moses continues to Egypt. (Family returns home?) Aaron called. Moses reaches Egypt. Hebrews believe his report.

Moses and Aaron report to Pharaoh. Pharaoh responds harshly. Hebrews complain to Moses. (Loss of favor = First of many murmurings to come, leading to their rejection by God, Num.14:22-23). Moses seeks counsel from God.

God answers, revealing His name, JEHOVAH (not previously known). People informed; they turn a deaf ear. Reuben, Simeon, and Levi's lineage given. (Moses and Aaron's parents named.) Aaron marries; has sons. Moses questions his own call again.

God encourages Moses. Moses 80, Aaron 83. Miracle of Rods.
(1) Plague = Bloody waters 7 days.

(2) Plague = Frogs. Pharaoh ok's release of people. Recants.
(3) Plague = Lice.
(4) Plague = Flies. (Hebrews further exempted.) Pharaoh lies.

(5) Plague = Murrain of beasts.
(6) Plague = Boils.
(7) Plague = Hail-fire.

(8) Plague = Locusts. (Plagues a witness to God for all.)
(9) Plague = Darkness.

(10) Plague = Firstborn (to be) slain. (Passover) predicted. (Final warning.)

Jewish calendar begun, first month = Abid (our April -13:4). Instructions for Feast of Passover. Egyptian firstborn slain. Hebrews finally leave Egypt after 430 years.

Sanctification and sacrifice of all firstborn and males at Passover. Led out through wilderness and Red Sea. Joseph's bones taken by Moses. ( Gen.50:25; Heb.11:22) Camp at Etham. (Edge of wilderness.) Lord appears in pillar of fire and cloud.

Pharaoh pursues. (2nd murmuring = fear of enemy.) God parts Red Sea. Israelites pass on dry land. Egyptians destroyed by waters.

First Hebrew song (of victory). Miriam (sister to Aaron) and women dance and sing. Led into wilderness. Bitter waters made sweet at Marah. (3rd murmuring = thirst) To oasis of Elim. (12 wells and 70 palm trees.)

Leave Elim. (4th murmuring = hunger after 1 1/2 months.) Quail and manna (meaning = "what is it?") given by God. Introduction of Sabbath. Institution of Shewbread.

(5th murmuring = thirst again) Water from rock of Horeb. First battle with Amalekites. First mention of Joshua. Moses' upheld hands supported by others during victory. Moses builds Altar.

Moses receives family (previously sent back to Midian?). Moses receives father-in-law, Jethro. Jethro blesses God. Idea of One True God beginning to take hold (vs.11). Moses judges people. Jethro advises him on establishing a legal system, relieving him of burdensome duties except for extreme cases. Qualifications of judges. Jethro departs.

Arrive at Sinai (3rd month). God's message to people. People sanctify 3 days, prepare to meet God. People hear God speak to Moses for proof. People warned.

God speaks to people directly. The least and the greatest hear. People fear. Speaks commandments and instructions for worship.

Numerous ordinances given. Service. Civility. Kindness. Reparation.

Thieves. Negligence. Witches to be destroyed. Bestiality forbidden. Oppression and the affliction of widows and fatherless forbidden. Loans and interest. Revelry of gods. First fruits of holy men.

False reports. Following evil. Aiding enemies. Bribery. Stewardship of land. Days of week.
THREE FEAST OBSERVANCES:


Obedience only to angelic leaders . Other gods. Truces.

Law recorded by Moses. Altar built. People assembled. Law read. Blood Covenant made by all for obedience. Moses and leaders ascend into Mt. Sinai; see God. Ceremonial Feast. Moses summoned by God farther into cloud covered mountain. Away 40 days with Joshua.

Purpose of Offering. Instructions for Sanctuary, Mercy Seat, Table, and Candlestick.

Instructions for Curtains (10) of linen and goat hair (11), Boards, Bars, Veil, and Door.

Instructions for Altar, Court, and Oil giving.

Aaron and sons set apart for priesthood. Instructions given for Priestly Garments: breastplate, Ephod, Mitre, robe-embroidered Coat, Girdles, Bonnets, and Breeches. Wearing instructions.

Consecration of priests. Various offerings. Promise of His presence before them.

Altar specifications. Ransom for souls.

Bezaleel from tribe of Judah and Aholab from tribe of Dan chosen as builders. (Both filled with spirit of God for task.) Sabbath laws restated. Slates with laws written by God's finger given.

Golden Calf. God and Moses' reaction. People ordered to melt and drink mixed with water. Levites slay 3000. Moses departs into mountain for people's atonement.

Moses returns. Tabernacle removed outside camp. Moses (with Joshua) enters and talks with God. Face shines. Speaks to people. Petitions God to be their guide. Sees God's hinderparts from cleft of rock.

Moses in mountain alone. Two Tablets renewed. God covenants with Israel. Moses descends. Face shines and veiled before people.

Gathers congregation. Free gifts for Tabernacle building. Moses commissions Bezaleel and Aholab as overseers.

Free-will gifts received by Bezaleel and Aholab exceeded need. Tabernacle constructed as instructed.

Construction of Ark as instructed. Mercy Seat, Table, Candlestick, Incense Altar, and Anointing Oil.

Construction of Altar, Lavar, and Court. Tabernacle completed.

Garments made per instructions. All work faithfully done to God's specifications. Moses blesses them.

(1491 B.C.?) God's commands concerning the Tabernacle's use. Anointed. Instituted on the 1st day of 1st month of 2nd year. Erected. Furnished. Cloud descends. Glory fills. Moved on cue of cloud lifting. (Cloud by day and pillar of fire by night.) (Exodus movement continues at: Numbers 9:15.)