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What is the true conflict in the story of the Exodus?
What is the true conflict in the story of the Exodus?
- The conflict is between the Egyptian gods and the heavenly realm
- The conflict is between the people of Israel and the Egyptians
- The conflict is between Moses and Pharaoh
- The conflict is between YAHWEH, the God of Israel, and PHARAOH, representing the gods of Egypt (correct)
What does Pharaoh represent in the story of the Exodus?
What does Pharaoh represent in the story of the Exodus?
- The people of Israel
- The gods of Egypt (correct)
- The heavenly realm
- The power of Moses
Contrary to popular opinion, who is not the central figure in the story of the Exodus?
Contrary to popular opinion, who is not the central figure in the story of the Exodus?
- The people of Israel
- Pharaoh
- Moses (correct)
- The gods of Egypt
What does the text emphasize as God's divine action in the story of the Exodus?
What does the text emphasize as God's divine action in the story of the Exodus?
In the story of the Exodus, who is displayed as the sole God of all things?
In the story of the Exodus, who is displayed as the sole God of all things?
What is the main theme highlighted by the text in the story of the Exodus?
What is the main theme highlighted by the text in the story of the Exodus?
What is the main conflict described in the passage?
What is the main conflict described in the passage?
What is the significance of the plagues and displays of divine power in the passage?
What is the significance of the plagues and displays of divine power in the passage?
What is the primary reason for The Lord's actions in saving Israel from slavery in Egypt?
What is the primary reason for The Lord's actions in saving Israel from slavery in Egypt?
What is the parallel drawn between the Exodus story and the gospels?
What is the parallel drawn between the Exodus story and the gospels?
What event causes God to try to kill Moses on his way to confront Pharaoh?
What event causes God to try to kill Moses on his way to confront Pharaoh?
Why does Zipporah's circumcision of Gershom put an end to God's attack against Moses?
Why does Zipporah's circumcision of Gershom put an end to God's attack against Moses?
What does the passage suggest about Israel's role in God's display of power in Egypt?
What does the passage suggest about Israel's role in God's display of power in Egypt?
What is the purpose of comparing the Exodus story with the gospels?
What is the purpose of comparing the Exodus story with the gospels?
'Exodus is the centerpiece of the whole of the Old Testament' primarily because it presents'
'Exodus is the centerpiece of the whole of the Old Testament' primarily because it presents'
'Even Israel’s salvation from slavery in Egypt' is contingent on'
'Even Israel’s salvation from slavery in Egypt' is contingent on'
Study Notes
- The text describes the conflict between YAHWEH, the God of Israel, and PHARAOH in the story of the Exodus.
- Egyptians believed their Pharaohs to be gods or representatives of gods.
- The Lord overcomes all the powers of Egyptian gods through Pharaoh, demonstrating His power and presence in the world.
- The Exodus is about YAHWEH, not Moses, who is His prophet.
- Each plague shows YAHWEH's control over natural and supernatural forces, making it clear that He is the only God.
- Moses, on his way to confront Pharaoh, faces an attack from God because he hasn't circumcised his son, an offense against the covenant.
- Circumcision is a sign of God's covenant with Israel, and Zipporah performs it to stop God's wrath.
- Moses doesn't want Gershom to face the same hardships as he did for being circumcised.
- Overcoming Egyptian gods through Pharaoh glorifies YAHWEH, establishing Him as the only God and Israel as His special covenant nation.
- The Exodus story is the centerpiece of the Old Testament, with all subsequent writings looking back to it, similar to how the gospels act as the centerpiece of the New Testament.
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Test your knowledge of the story of the Exodus and the confrontation between Yahweh, the God of Israel, and Pharaoh, representing the gods of Egypt. Explore the powers of the 'gods' of Egypt and their representation in the person of the Pharaoh.
