Exodus Narrative- Israel experiences tyrannical slavery in Egypt. By royal decree the Israelites are made to slave under tyranny death at the time of birth is decreed for all their male offspring. Mosses he was adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter and so is spared from death, but he is taught by his own mother. Moses is commissioned at burning bush as deliverer to speak and act in the name of jahve. He returns to Egypt with Aaron, he appears before Pharaoh, telling him that jahve has said to send Israel away to worship him in the wilderness. Pharaoh refuses and increases oppression. Jahve renews promise to deliver Israel and to give them the land of Canan, thus deepening their appreciation for his name jahve. Using a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, jahve leads Israel out of Egypt; he opens the Red Sea to permit them to cross over on dry land, and then drowns pharaoh and his army when they try to cross the seabed in pursuit.
Deuteronomy
Law- The Israelites is commanded to remember four things: God’s faithfulness, God’s holiness, God’s blessings, and God’s warnings. The first three chapters recap the trip from Egypt to their current location, Moab. Chapter 4 is a call to obedience, to be faithful to the god who was faithful to them. Chapters 5 through 26 are a repetition of the law. The Ten Commandments, the laws concerning sacrifices and specials days, and the rest of the law are given to the new generation. Blessings are promised to those who obey and famine is promised to those who break the law. In the final chapters, Moses encourages the people, commissions his replacement. Joshua records a song and gives a final blessing to each of the tribes of Israel.
Proverbs
Wisdom- The main purpose of this book is to teach wisdom to god’s people. Proverbs are short clever explanations, which are easy to remember. They deal with life, principals, good