Christo-Centric Study of Exodus
(Viewing Exodus from a Hebraic Mindset and Its Fulfillment in Christ)
I. Introduction to Exodus: The Book of Redemption
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Exodus as a Continuation of God’s Covenant
- Genesis ends with bondage, but Exodus begins with deliverance.
- God’s covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15:13-14) is now fulfilled as Israel is delivered.
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Exodus in the Hebraic Mindset
- The Exodus story is central to Jewish identity and the Torah’s narrative.
- Redemption is a key theme, foreshadowing Christ’s work of salvation.
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Christ as the Greater Moses and the True Deliverer
- John 5:46 – "For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me."
- Luke 9:30-31 – At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah spoke with Jesus about His 'Exodus' (Greek: ἔξοδος), meaning His redemptive work.
Chapter-by-Chapter Outline of Exodus
📖 Exodus 1-6 – Israel’s Bondage and the Calling of the Deliverer
- Pharaoh’s oppression of Israel foreshadows Satan’s oppression of humanity in sin (John 8:34).
- Moses as a type of Christ (Exodus 3:10):
- Both were called to deliver God’s people.
- Both faced threats as infants (Exodus 1:22; Matthew 2:16).
- Both performed signs and wonders (Exodus 4:1-9; John 20:30-31).
📖 Exodus 7-11 – The Ten Plagues and Christ’s Victory Over Darkness
- Each plague judges Egypt’s gods (Exodus 12:12), just as Christ defeated the powers of darkness (Colossians 2:15).
- The last plague (death of the firstborn) foreshadows Christ, the Firstborn of God, who died for our sins.
📖 Exodus 12 – The Passover and Christ as the Lamb of God
- Exodus 12:5 – "Your lamb shall be without blemish" → Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God (John 1:29).
- Exodus 12:7 – "Strike the blood on the two side posts and on the upper door post" → A foreshadowing of the cross.
- 1 Corinthians 5:7 – "For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us."
📖 Exodus 13-15 – The Red Sea Crossing: Baptism into Christ
- Exodus 14:21 – "Moses stretched out his hand over the sea..." → Christ’s power to deliver.
- 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 – Israel’s crossing symbolizes baptism into Christ.
- The song of deliverance (Exodus 15) anticipates Revelation 15:3, where the saints sing the Song of Moses and the Lamb.
📖 Exodus 16 – Manna from Heaven: Christ as the Bread of Life
- Exodus 16:15 – "It is manna" → John 6:35, Jesus said, 'I am the bread of life.'
- Manna descended from heaven, as Christ came down from heaven (John 6:51).
📖 Exodus 17 – Water from the Rock: Christ the Living Water
- Exodus 17:6 – "Smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it" → 1 Corinthians 10:4, "That Rock was Christ."
- Jesus, the Living Water (John 4:14; John 7:37-38).
📖 Exodus 19-20 – Mount Sinai and the Giving of the Law
- Exodus 19:6 – "Ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests" → Fulfilled in Christ (1 Peter 2:9).
- The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) show man’s sin and need for a Redeemer (Galatians 3:24).
📖 Exodus 25-40 – The Tabernacle: Christ’s Presence Among Us
- Exodus 25:8 – "Let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them."
- John 1:14 – "The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us" (Greek: tabernacled).
- Every part of the Tabernacle points to Christ:
- Brazen Altar (Exodus 27:1-8) → Christ’s sacrifice (Hebrews 9:14).
- Laver (Exodus 30:18-21) → Washing of regeneration (Titus 3:5).
- Golden Lampstand (Exodus 25:31-40) → Christ, the Light of the World (John 8:12).
- Table of Showbread (Exodus 25:23-30) → Christ, the Bread of Life (John 6:35).
- Altar of Incense (Exodus 30:1-10) → Christ’s intercession (Hebrews 7:25).
- Veil (Exodus 26:31-33) → Christ’s flesh torn for us (Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 10:19-20).
- Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:10-22) → Christ’s atoning work (Romans 3:25).
VI. Conclusion: Exodus as the Pattern of Redemption in Christ
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The Exodus as a Foreshadowing of Salvation in Christ
- Just as Israel was delivered from Pharaoh, we are delivered from Satan (Colossians 1:13).
- Just as Israel passed through the Red Sea, we pass from death to life in Christ (John 5:24).
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Moses as a Type of Christ
- Moses was a mediator of the Old Covenant → Christ is the Mediator of the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:6).
- Moses interceded for Israel → Christ intercedes for us (Romans 8:34).
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The Law and the Tabernacle Find Their Fulfillment in Christ
- Matthew 5:17 – "Think not that I am come to destroy the law... but to fulfill."
- The Tabernacle foreshadows Jesus as the meeting place between God and man.
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Exodus Calls Us to a Life of Worship and Obedience
- Israel was saved to worship God (Exodus 3:12) – We are redeemed to worship in Spirit and truth (John 4:23-24).
- The journey to the Promised Land represents our spiritual journey in Christ.
Final Thought:
Just as God led Israel out of Egypt, Jesus leads us out of sin and into His Kingdom. The Exodus story is ultimately about Christ—the true Deliverer, Passover Lamb, and Tabernacle of God with us!
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