Old Testament Moses Chapters

Exodus

The deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the giving of the Law

Overview

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40 chapters with summaries and key verses

Chapter 1 Oppression

Israel's Suffering in Egypt

The Israelites multiply in Egypt but are oppressed by a new pharaoh

Key verses: Exodus 1:7, Exodus 1:14 +1

God's Faithfulness Growth Despite Adversity
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Chapter 2 Birth

The Birth of Moses

Moses is born, hidden, and rescued by Pharaoh's daughter

Key verses: Exodus 2:2, Exodus 2:10 +1

Hidden Rescue Moses
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Chapter 3 God's Holiness

The Burning Bush

God appears to Moses in a burning bush and commissions him to deliver Israel

Key verses: Exodus 3:2, Exodus 3:14 +1

Divine Commission I AM
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Chapter 4 Signs

Moses' Signs and Reluctance

God gives Moses miraculous signs and overcomes his objections

Key verses: Exodus 4:2, Exodus 4:11 +1

Staff Serpent Reluctance
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Chapter 5 Pharaoh

Pharaoh's Hardened Heart

Pharaoh refuses to let Israel go and increases their labor

Key verses: Exodus 5:1, Exodus 5:2 +1

Hardened Heart Refusal Increased Labor
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Chapter 6 Promise

God's Promise to Deliver

God renews His promise to deliver Israel and reveals His name

Key verses: Exodus 6:2, Exodus 6:6 +1

Deliverance Name Covenant
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Chapter 7 Hardened Heart

Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh

Moses and Aaron perform signs before Pharaoh, but his heart is hardened

Key verses: Exodus 7:3, Exodus 7:13 +1

Signs Wonders Pharaoh
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Chapter 8 Frogs

The Plagues: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies

God sends plagues of frogs, gnats, and flies on Egypt

Key verses: Exodus 8:2, Exodus 8:8 +1

Plagues Magicians Egypt
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Chapter 9 Livestock

The Plagues: Livestock, Boils, and Hail

God sends plagues on livestock, boils, and destructive hail

Key verses: Exodus 9:3, Exodus 9:9 +1

Boils Hail Staff
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Chapter 10 Locusts

The Plagues: Locusts and Darkness

God sends locusts and darkness as the final plagues

Key verses: Exodus 10:4, Exodus 10:21 +1

Darkness Refusal Hand
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Chapter 11 Midnight

The Final Plague Announced

God announces the death of the firstborn as the final plague

Key verses: Exodus 11:4, Exodus 11:5 +1

Firstborn Death Egypt
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Chapter 12 Passover

The Passover

God institutes the Passover and delivers Israel from Egypt

Key verses: Exodus 12:13, Exodus 12:23 +1

Deliverance Blood Sacrifice Redemption
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Chapter 13 Consecrate

Consecration of the Firstborn

God commands the consecration of firstborn and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Key verses: Exodus 13:2, Exodus 13:8 +1

Firstborn Womb Tell
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Chapter 14 Deliverance

Crossing the Red Sea

God parts the Red Sea for Israel to escape and destroys Pharaoh's army

Key verses: Exodus 14:13, Exodus 14:21 +1

God's Power Faith Victory
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Chapter 15 Song

The Song of Moses

Moses and Israel sing praises to God for their deliverance

Key verses: Exodus 15:1, Exodus 15:2 +1

Triumph Strength Sea
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Chapter 16 Bread

Bread from Heaven

God provides manna and quail for Israel in the wilderness

Key verses: Exodus 16:4, Exodus 16:15 +1

Heaven Gather Test
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Chapter 17 Water

Water from the Rock

God provides water from the rock and victory over Amalek

Key verses: Exodus 17:2, Exodus 17:6 +1

Rock Quarrel Test
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Chapter 18 Advice

Jethro's Advice

Jethro advises Moses to delegate leadership responsibilities

Key verses: Exodus 18:17, Exodus 18:18 +1

Leadership Delegation Wear Out
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Chapter 19 Obey

Israel at Mount Sinai

Israel arrives at Mount Sinai and prepares to meet with God

Key verses: Exodus 19:5, Exodus 19:6 +1

Covenant Treasured Holy Nation
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Chapter 20 Law

The Ten Commandments

God gives the Ten Commandments to Israel at Mount Sinai

Key verses: Exodus 20:2, Exodus 20:3 +1

Covenant Holiness Commandments
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Chapter 21 Strikes

Laws About Personal Injury

God gives laws about personal injury, slavery, and restitution

Key verses: Exodus 21:12, Exodus 21:23 +1

Death Life for Life Eye for Eye
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Chapter 22 Steal

Laws About Property

God gives laws about property damage, theft, and social justice

Key verses: Exodus 22:1, Exodus 22:2 +1

Repay Sojourner Oppress
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Chapter 23 Justice

Laws About Justice and Festivals

God gives laws about justice, festivals, and the Sabbath

Key verses: Exodus 23:2, Exodus 23:12 +1

Witness Work Rest
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Chapter 24 Covenant

The Covenant Confirmed

Moses confirms the covenant with Israel and goes up Mount Sinai

Key verses: Exodus 24:3, Exodus 24:7 +1

Words Rules One Voice
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Chapter 25 Contribution

Contributions for the Sanctuary

God commands contributions for building the tabernacle and its furnishings

Key verses: Exodus 25:2, Exodus 25:8 +1

Heart Sanctuary Dwell
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Chapter 26 Tabernacle

The Tabernacle Structure

God gives detailed instructions for building the tabernacle structure

Key verses: Exodus 26:1, Exodus 26:6 +1

Curtains Cherubim Clasps
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Chapter 27 Altar

The Altar and Court

God gives instructions for the altar, court, and oil for the lamp

Key verses: Exodus 27:1, Exodus 27:8 +1

Acacia Wood Square Olive Oil
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Chapter 28 Aaron

The Priests' Garments

God gives instructions for the priests' holy garments

Key verses: Exodus 28:1, Exodus 28:2 +1

Priests Garments Serve
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Chapter 29 Consecrate

Consecration of the Priests

God gives instructions for consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests

Key verses: Exodus 29:1, Exodus 29:4 +1

Priests Bull Rams
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Chapter 30 Altar

The Altar of Incense and Other Items

God gives instructions for the altar of incense, basin, and census tax

Key verses: Exodus 30:1, Exodus 30:10 +1

Incense Atonement Blood
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Chapter 31 Bezalel

Bezalel and Oholiab

God appoints Bezalel and Oholiab to build the tabernacle

Key verses: Exodus 31:1, Exodus 31:3 +1

Spirit of God Ability Craftsmanship
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Chapter 32 Golden Calf

The Golden Calf

Israel worships a golden calf while Moses is on Mount Sinai

Key verses: Exodus 32:1, Exodus 32:4 +1

Idolatry Impatience Moses' Absence
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Chapter 33 Depart

The Command to Leave Sinai

God commands Israel to leave Sinai and promises His presence

Key verses: Exodus 33:1, Exodus 33:3 +1

Land Swore Offspring
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Chapter 34 Tablets

Moses Makes New Tablets

Moses makes new tablets and God renews the covenant

Key verses: Exodus 34:1, Exodus 34:6 +1

Stone Words Proclaimed
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Chapter 35 Assemble

Sabbath Regulations

Moses commands Sabbath observance and contributions for the tabernacle

Key verses: Exodus 35:1, Exodus 35:2 +1

Work Sabbath Rest
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Chapter 36 Bezalel

Building the Tabernacle

The skilled workers build the tabernacle according to God's instructions

Key verses: Exodus 36:1, Exodus 36:2 +1

Oholiab Skill Sanctuary
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Chapter 37 Ark

Making the Ark and Other Furnishings

Bezalel makes the ark, table, lampstand, and altar of incense

Key verses: Exodus 37:1, Exodus 37:10 +1

Acacia Wood Gold Molding
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Chapter 38 Altar

Making the Altar and Court

Bezalel makes the altar of burnt offering and the court of the tabernacle

Key verses: Exodus 38:1, Exodus 38:8 +1

Square Court Hangings
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Chapter 39 Yarns

Making the Priests' Garments

The skilled workers make the priests' garments as commanded

Key verses: Exodus 39:1, Exodus 39:2 +1

Garments Holy Place Finished
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Chapter 40 Tabernacle

The Tabernacle Erected

Moses erects the tabernacle and God's glory fills it

Key verses: Exodus 40:1, Exodus 40:34 +1

Erected God's Glory Cloud
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