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Previously on
The Old Testament
We started with the
Season 1Season 1TORAHTORAH
Season 1Season 1TORAHTORAH
Leaders of the WayLeaders of the WayLeaders of the WayLeaders of the Way
The Bible was not written in a day or
even in just a thousand years...
...rather, it GREW and developed out
of the collective experience,
learning and faith of a community.
We reiterated that
Three words are concealed in the acronym: TANAK. These are the Hebrew names given to
the three sections into which the Jewishpeople divide their Bible.
TANAK is to the Jews asOld Testament is to the
Christians.It is the acronym often used
bythe Jewish people to refer to
their Bible. It reveals how the
Old Testament is divided.
Example 1:How people apply their experience and perceptions to sacred text and vice-versa.
4 main sourcesrepresented by the letters
J E D P Yahwist Elohist Deuteronomist Priestly
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Episode 3Episode 3A Good A Good
BeginningBeginning
Episode 3Episode 3A Good A Good
BeginningBeginning
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A series of A series of beginnings, beginnings,
out of out of nothingnothing
A series of A series of beginnings, beginnings,
out of out of nothingnothing
Creation- Creation- the the
beginning of beginning of LIFELIFE
Creation- Creation- the the
beginning of beginning of LIFELIFE
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The Great The Great Flood - the Flood - the beginning beginning recreated recreated
LIFELIFE
The Great The Great Flood - the Flood - the beginning beginning recreated recreated
LIFELIFE
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The Patriarchs The Patriarchs – the – the
beginning of beginning of covenant faith covenant faith
& worship& worship
The Patriarchs The Patriarchs – the – the
beginning of beginning of covenant faith covenant faith
& worship& worship
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Abraham – from Abraham – from obscure beginning to obscure beginning to
a family of nationsa family of nations
Abraham – from Abraham – from obscure beginning to obscure beginning to
a family of nationsa family of nations
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Jacob – the Jacob – the beginning of beginning of the nation the nation of Israelof Israel
Jacob – the Jacob – the beginning of beginning of the nation the nation of Israelof Israel
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Joseph – beginning Joseph – beginning again in Egyptagain in Egypt
Joseph – beginning Joseph – beginning again in Egyptagain in Egypt
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“…“…and God and God saw saw
everything everything was GOOD.”was GOOD.”
“…“…and God and God saw saw
everything everything was GOOD.”was GOOD.”
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NAME
In Hebrew, it is called Shemot (מו=ת@Aש), based on its first words Ve-eleh shemot (Hebrew: שמות ואלה ("And these are the names").
The Septuagint designates the second book of the Pentateuch as "Exodus" (Greek: Ἔξοδος), meaning “a going out”, “a marching out”, “a solemn procession”.
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DATE
When did the events described in this book happen?
1)An early date: 15th century (1440) BC - working primarily from a literal reading of Scripture (e.g. 1 Kings 6:1; Judges 11:26)
2) A late date: 13th century (1290) BC during the reign of Pharaoh Rameses II (1290-1224 BC) - working primarily from the evidence of archaeological excavations (e.g. the Hyksos)
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COMPOSITION
The book is based on many ancient traditions- a combination of the J, E. and P
sources.
It is impossible to say when or by whom these sources were assembled together
to form one book.
Certainly much later than-- and not by-- Moses.
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SUMMARY
Based on many ancient traditions about the Israelites’ journey out of slavery in
Egypt, initiated by God, to bring his people to the holy Mt. Sinai where he makes a
solemn agreement (a.k.a. covenant) with them to be their God. There, in God’s
presence, the people accept the gift of the Ten Commandments, pledging themselves to be a faithful and holy people. A special
tent (Tabernacle) becomes the manifestation of God’s presence among his
people.
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Chapter 1
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The Call of Moses- refusal, hesitance-
a stammer
God revealing himself -persistence, assurance,
fidelity and commitment- revealed
name:
YHWH: “I AM WHO AM”- eternal, always there
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Plagues (7:8-11:10)1. cycle 1: magic for magic (7:8-8:15)2. cycle 2: nothing on earth (8:16-10:203. cycle 3: nothing in heaven (10:21-29)4. cycle 4: 10th plague announced (11:1-10)Each one of the 10 plagues came with a triple refrain to the Pharaoh:1- Let my People go.2- So that you know that I am Yahweh.3- The Pharaoh hardened his heart, or God hardened it!
It was not a contest between Moses and Pharaoh; it was
Pharaoh and all the gods of Egypt vs.
YHWH, the only God of Israel!
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The central event of the Old
Testament
YHWH as the ultimate provider,
bringing LIFE where death used
to reign.
Passover symbolic of the Paschal mystery
Spotless Lamb
Blood
Unleavened bread
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Why did the Israelites take a circuitous route to
Canaan?
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Rameses
Succoth
Etham
In front of Pi-hahiroth
CROSSING THE SEA
Wilderness of Shur
-Mara
-Elim
Wilderness of Sin
Rephidim
Meribah and Massah
Sinai
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A pillar of cloud by day, and a pillar of cloud by night
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The Red Sea or the Reed Sea?
The saga of Pharaoh vs.
YHWH continues
Another “Passover”--
figure for Baptism
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People complain, YHWH provides
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THE LAW
First unheeded and broken, at the cost
of so many livesThen reinstituted
and received pledge of fidelity from the
people
THE COVENANT
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The PRIESTS
(Sons of Aaron and descendants of the
tribe of Levi)
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The Tabernacle was a sign of YHWH’s
presence whenever the Hebrews encamped.
The Ark signified His presence whenever the people were on
the move.
Symbols of YHWH’s enduring and eternal
presence.
Guided ReflectionGuided Reflection
The Exodus contains the big story of YHWH’s faithfulness,
despite people’s hard-heartedness.
It also depicts His persistence in His choices, no matter how fragile or flawed they may be.
In your prayer, reflect on how:God has been faithful
and how he has manifested this in your
LIFE.
HomeworkHomework
Read:Read:THE BOOKs OF LEVITICUS and THE BOOKs OF LEVITICUS and
DEUTERONOMY.DEUTERONOMY.
Try to avoid getting bored by all the Try to avoid getting bored by all the legal stuff you find!legal stuff you find!
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