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The covenant at Sinai and the tabernacle
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| 1 |
Jacob's descendants multiply in Egypt; new Pharaoh oppresses Israel with slavery and attempts genocide.
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| 2 |
Moses is born, raised in Pharaoh's house, flees to Midian after killing an Egyptian; God hears Israel's cries.
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God calls Moses from the burning bush, reveals His name YAHWEH, and commissions him to deliver Israel.
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God gives Moses miraculous signs; Aaron becomes his spokesman; Moses returns to Egypt with God's message.
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Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh; he refuses and increases Israel's burdens; the people blame Moses.
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God reassures Moses of His covenant promises and power; genealogy of Moses and Aaron's lineage.
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Aaron's staff becomes a serpent; the first plague turns water to blood throughout Egypt.
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| 8 |
Plagues of frogs, gnats, and flies demonstrate God's power; Pharaoh repeatedly hardens his heart.
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| 9 |
Plagues on livestock, boils, and devastating hail with fire show God's sovereignty over Egypt.
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| 10 |
Locusts devour Egypt and thick darkness covers the land; Pharaoh's final refusal before the ultimate plague.
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| 11 |
God announces the death of every firstborn; Egyptians will give Israel silver and gold as they leave.
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| 12 |
The Passover instituted; death of Egypt's firstborn; Israel's exodus begins after 430 years in Egypt.
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| 13 |
Consecration of firstborn; God leads Israel by pillar of cloud and fire toward the wilderness.
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Pharaoh pursues Israel to the Red Sea; God parts the waters and destroys Egypt's army.
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| 15 |
Moses and Miriam lead victory songs; bitter water at Marah made sweet; God promises healing.
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Israel complains about food; God provides manna and quail; Sabbath principle introduced with gathering rules.
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Water from the rock at Massah; Amalekites attack Israel; Moses' raised hands ensure Joshua's victory.
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| 18 |
Jethro visits Moses, worships God, and advises him to delegate judicial responsibilities to capable leaders.
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Israel arrives at Sinai; God proposes covenant relationship; the people prepare to meet their holy God.
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The Ten Commandments given; Israel fears God's presence and asks Moses to be their mediator.
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| 21 |
Laws about Hebrew servants, violence, and property damage establish justice and social order.
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Laws concerning theft, property damage, moral conduct, and social justice reflect God's character.
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Justice in legal proceedings; festivals and Sabbaths; promises for conquest of the Promised Land.
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Moses reads the covenant; people agree; Moses, Aaron, and elders see God; Moses ascends for forty days.
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Instructions for the ark, table, and lampstand; God desires to dwell among His people.
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Detailed plans for the tabernacle structure: curtains, frames, and the veil separating holy places.
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The bronze altar for sacrifices and the courtyard design; God's dwelling place takes shape.
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Aaron and sons consecrated as priests; detailed instructions for sacred garments reflecting God's glory.
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| 29 |
Ordination ceremony for priests; daily sacrifices; God promises to dwell among Israel.
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| 30 |
Altar of incense, census tax, bronze basin, anointing oil, and incense recipes for worship.
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| 31 |
Bezalel and Oholiab chosen as craftsmen; Sabbath as covenant sign; Moses receives stone tablets.
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| 32 |
Israel worships golden calf while Moses is on mountain; Moses intercedes; 3,000 die for idolatry.
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| 33 |
God threatens to withdraw His presence; Moses pleads; God reveals His glory and character.
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| 34 |
New tablets; God proclaims His name and attributes; covenant renewed; Moses' face shines with glory.
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| 35 |
Sabbath emphasized; people give generously for tabernacle construction; hearts willing and stirred.
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| 36 |
Skilled workers begin construction; people give so much they must be restrained from bringing more.
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| 37 |
Bezalel crafts the ark, table, and lampstand according to God's detailed specifications.
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| 38 |
Bronze altar, basin, and courtyard completed; inventory of materials shows faithful stewardship.
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| 39 |
Priestly garments made exactly as commanded; all work inspected and blessed by Moses.
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| 40 |
Tabernacle erected on first day of second year; God's glory fills His dwelling place among Israel.
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