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1 X4180 adult lesson CommentaryX4180 adult lesson Commentaryadult lesson commentaryredeemed by the blood of the lamb exodussunday school fall quarter, 2011 september, october, novemberadult lesson commentaryredeemed by the blood of the lamb exodussunday school fall quarter, 2011 september, october, novemberadult lesson commentaryredeemed by the blood of the lamb exodussunday school fall quarter, 2011 september, october, novemberadult lesson commentaryredeemed by the blood of the lamb exodussunday school fall quarter, 2011 september, october, novemberADULTL esson CommentaryFall Quarter, 2011 Written by Larry Crouch, James Crain and David ButimoreCONTENTSE ditor s Notes .. 2 About the Writers.. 3 Introduction to the Book of Exodus.. 5 lesson 1 God Prepares Deliverance.. 7 Exodus 1:1 2:25 lesson 2 God Calls His Servant.

2 17 Exodus 3:1 4:31 lesson 3 God Remembers His Covenant.. 28 Exodus 5:1 6:30 lesson 4 God Manifests His Power .. 38 Exodus 7:1 10:29 lesson 5 God Redeems His People .. 49 Exodus 11:1 12:51 lesson 6 God Leads His People .. 59 Exodus 13:1 15:27 lesson 7 God Provides for His People.. 69 Exodus 16:1 18:27 lesson 8 God Declares His Commandments.. 78 Exodus 19:1 20:26 lesson 9 God Reveals His Laws .. 89 Exodus 21:1 24:18 lesson 10 God Directs the Tabernacle Design.. 100 Exodus 25:1 27:21 lesson 11 God Commands Priestly Duties .. 111 Exodus 28:1 31:18 lesson 12 God Renews His Covenant.. 121 Exodus 32:1 34:35 lesson 13 God Blesses His Tabernacle.. 131 Exodus 35:1 40:38 Bibliography .. 141 EDITOR IN CHIEF:Larry E. Clements MANAGER:Wayne Sewell EDITOR: Sally McInvaleADULT EDITOR: Jim JonesCHILDREN S EDITOR: Libby GillILLUSTRATOR: Connie SpearsGRAPHIC ARTISTS:Shawn Blase, Jeff Allen, Greg Hilterbrand,Ashley CarozzaBlake Tilton LAYOUT DESIGNERS: Bonita McKnight,Kyle Elkins, Cindy ButlerCONTENT EDITORS: Terry McKellar,Carolyn Burks, Deby TurrentineJoni CurtisPRINT PRODUCTION: Charles EasleyCOVER DESIGN: Jeff AllenCopyright 2 011 Vol.

3 12, No. 2 Baptist Sunday SchoolCommittee4605 N. State Line , TX s Note The Hebrew name for the second book of the Bible is found in the very first verse, these are the names or names for short. English readers know it as the book of Exodus, a going out. The word Exodus is a transliteration of the title of the book in the Septuagint, a 200 BC Greek translation of the Old Testament. This expressive title reveals the central focus of the book, the exit or departure of the nation of Israel from Egyptian bondage. But the book of Exodus discloses much more than that. It provides the background of God s great plan of redemption and the Law that reveals guidelines and conduct for His chosen people. The events that occurred on Mount Sinai, as recorded in Exodus, are not so distant and disconnected from twenty-first century Christians as one might think.

4 Paul wrote that the Law, given on Mount Sinai, became our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith (Gal. 3:24).As you study Exodus, Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb, it is my prayer that you may come to see how God loved, redeemed and led the children of Israel, and that He has love, redemption and guidance for all His people today. Two words that could sum up the emphasis of Exodus are redemption and sanctification. Our study of this book will build on God s work among His chosen people. God delivers His people, calls a servant, remembers His covenant, manifests His power, redeems, leads and provides for His people, declares His commands, reveals His laws and directs construction of His tabernacle. God commands duties of His priests, renews His covenant and blesses the erection of His tabernacle.

5 Just as surely as God actively interacted with His people then, He longs to be part of the lives of His people today. Remember: For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord s (Rom. 14:7, 8). This adult lesson commentary is for teacher and student alike as a helpful companion to the adult Quarterly. It is not intended to be an exhaustive verse-by-verse commentary , but an in-depth examination of the Scripture passages designated for each week s study. Information and insight gleaned from its pages may enrich both the Sunday School class and the individual life as well. Every lesson consists of three elements: the narrative explains the Scripture passage; the manna is a discussion of interesting and informative topics related to the Scripture passage; and the word studies are based on specific words from the original language used in the Scripture text.

6 Special thanks to Larry Crouch who wrote the lesson narratives, James Crain who did the word studies and David Butimore who prepared the mannas. Thank you!Larry E. Clements, Editor in Chief of PublicationsBaptist Sunday School CommitteeAbout the WritersRecognized for their knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the Holy Scriptures, the writers of the adult lesson commentary are faithful pastors, teachers and spiritual leaders among the Lord s churches. Following are a few biographical notes about these Larry Crouch is a native of California, saved and baptized at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Sacramento, California, in 1952. He surrendered to preach on August 4, 1957, at Bayshore Missionary Baptist Church in Vallejo, California. Brother Crouch received his Bachelor of Theology degree from California Missionary Baptist Institute in Bellflower, California, in 1976.

7 He remained with the school for several years and taught Major and Minor Prophets, Pastoral and Prison Epistles, Hermeneutics and Journalism. He is a member of the California and American Baptist Association History and Archives Committees. The Fresno Missionary Baptist Institute in Fresno, California, conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Divinity in has pastored in Washington and California and currently pastors Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Oakhurst, California. He and his wife, Joyce, and son, Zachary make their home in Oakhurst, California. His address is PO Box 768, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Brother David Butimore, Sr. was born in January, 1951 in Lynwood, California. He graduated from Westminster High School (Westminster, California) in 1969.

8 He attended and graduated (AA degree) from Orange Coast College in 1972. He was saved August 20, 1970, at a Missionary Baptist Encampment in Northern California. He was baptized by the authority of Community MBC, Orange, California. He en rolled at California Missionary Baptist Institute and Seminary (CMBI) and graduated with a Doctor of Theology in 1990. He was ordained by the authority of Olive Hill MBC, Oroville, California (1975), and has held pastorates in California and Washington. He is currently the pastor of First MBC, Fresno. He served as faculty member and administrator of CMBI (1987-1993) and is currently President of Fresno Missionary Baptist Institute and Seminary. In the California Association, he has served as moderator, music director and parliamentarian.

9 He has served in the Washington Association as moderator. He has served as Music Director, Assistant Parliamentarian, Parliamentarian, Vice President and President of the American Baptist Association. He is currently serving on the Baptist Sunday School Committee and is Treasurer of the American Baptist Association of Theological Schools. He is the author of six books. He has been married to his wife, Debby, since 1977, and has two sons, a daughter and son-in-law and one grandson. Brother James Jim A. Crain was born in Longview, Texas, and reared near McNeil, Arkansas. He was saved at the age of sixteen. He served in the military during the Vietnam conflict. He was baptized and licensed to preach by Mount Zion MBC of Cale, Arkansas, in 1972. He received Bachelor, Master and Doctor of Theology degrees from the Louisiana Missionary Baptist Institute and Seminary, where he serves as an instructor.

10 Since beginning writing in 1983, he has written in the Missionary Baptist News, Baptist Sunday School Committee publications and various other publications. He has twice served as a local missionary. He presently pastors the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Minden, Louisiana. Beverly, his wife, is the daughter of a Baptist minister and a native of Texas. They have two children and grandchildren. OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF EXODUSINTRODUCTION: A. The name of the book is taken from the Greek word Exodus meaning a going out. B. The Hebrews call the book, And these are the names (Ex. 1:1). C. The writer of the book of Exodus is Moses. I. ISRAEL IN EGYPT, Exodus 1:1-12:36. A. A deliverer is called of God (Ex. 1-4). 1. Details of slavery and how it came about, chapter 1. 2.