BIBLE READING PLANNER

The experiences of Israel in Egypt under bondage to Pharaoh are likened, in Scripture, to our bondage under sin and death.

Egypt later becomes a symbol for 'the world' in its ungodliness and its sin. We need to be saved from it and thereafter have no desire to return.

The word EXODUS - the name given to the second book written by Moses - means 'the coming out'.

Being 'called out of Egypt' is a great blessing for God's children. Follow this interesting chain of references: Exodus 4:22, Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:15, Hebrews 2:15, Romans 8:21 and Revelation 7:14.

DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY - Exodus 1 - Israel thrived in Egypt despite being slaves. Evil men may try to eliminate God's people but they will fail in the end.

MONDAY - Exodus 2 - Moses was to deliver God's people and to give them God's law. A mother was paid to bring up her own son! (verse 9). The faith of Moses' parents was rewarded (Hebrews 11:23).

TUESDAY - Exodus 3 - Moses in exile was called by God to do His work. Verse 6 'The God of Abraham' is a reminder of God's promises to Abraham (e.g. Genesis 15).

WEDNESDAY - Exodus 4 - 'Israel is my son, even my firstborn'. Here, (verses 22-23) Pharaoh was warned in advance of the tenth plague (Exodus 12:29).

THURSDAY - Exodus 5 - Compare Pharaoh's attitude (verse 2) with that of the Assyrians in later days (2 Kings 18:35).

FRIDAY - Exodus 6 - The seven promises to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) are matched by seven promises to Israel (verses 6-8).