Exodus Studies

Explore Exodus through close reading, literary structure, ancient Near Eastern context, and biblical theology. These studies examine deliverance, covenant, wilderness testing, divine presence, law, worship, and Israel’s formation as a people.

Israelite artisans shaping the bronze basin while women contribute polished metal mirrors, based on Exodus 38:8.

Why Was the Bronze Basin Made from the Women’s Mirrors?

Exodus 38 says the bronze basin was made from the mirrors of women associated with…

Aaron wearing the high priestly garments of Exodus 28, with twelve tribal stones on the breastpiece and two memorial stones on his shoulders.

September 13, 2026

Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Did Israel’s High Priest Wear the Names of the Twelve Tribes?

Why did Israel’s high priest wear the names of the twelve tribes? Explore Exodus 28,…

Israelite craftsmen beside the bronze altar in the tabernacle courtyard, directly before the sanctuary entrance.

September 9, 2026

Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Was the Bronze Altar Placed Outside the Tabernacle?

Why was the bronze altar placed outside the tabernacle? Explore Exodus 27, its horns, courtyard,…

Israelite craftsmen install the sacred veil separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place inside the tabernacle.

September 7, 2026

Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Did the Tabernacle Need Curtains, Veils, and Sacred Boundaries?

Why did the tabernacle need curtains, veils, and sacred boundaries? Explore Exodus 26, its layered…

Moses receives God’s instructions on Mount Sinai while the Israelite camp lies far below in the wilderness.

September 7, 2026

Exodus Studies Biblical Theology

Why Did God Ask Israel to Build Him a Sanctuary?

Why did God ask Israel to build him a sanctuary? Explore Exodus 25, the ark,…

Moses reads the Book of the Covenant beside a stone altar as Israelite representatives listen at the foot of Mount Sinai in Exodus 24.

September 6, 2026

Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Was Israel’s Covenant Sealed with Blood?

Why was Israel’s covenant sealed with blood? Explore the covenant ceremony in Exodus 24, the…

Two adversaries work together to remove a heavy load from a resting donkey on an ancient Israelite road, illustrating Exodus 23:5.

August 31, 2026

Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Does Exodus 23 Command Israel to Help Its Enemy?

Why does Exodus 23 command Israel to help an enemy? Explore justice, hostile relationships, Sabbath…

A woman and four men discussing justice in an ancient Israelite village, illustrating the protections in Exodus 22.

August 31, 2026

Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Does Exodus 22 Protect Foreigners, Widows, and Orphans?

Why does Exodus 22 protect foreigners, widows, and orphans? Explore resident aliens, debt, interest, economic…

A Hebrew servant stands beside a wooden doorpost with his wife as a household master prepares the ear-piercing ritual in Exodus 21:5–6.

August 30, 2026

Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Does the Book of the Covenant Begin with Hebrew Slavery?

Why does the Book of the Covenant begin with Hebrew slavery? Explore release, female servitude,…

Moses and the Israelites stand before Mount Sinai as smoke covers the mountain before the Ten Commandments are given in Exodus 20.

August 29, 2026

Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Do the Ten Commandments Begin with Redemption, Not Rules?

Why do the Ten Commandments begin with redemption, not rules? Exodus 20 reveals covenant loyalty,…

August 24, 2026

Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Did Moses Need Jethro to Reorganize Israel?

Exodus 18 Explained: Jethro, Midianite Wisdom, Judicial Delegation, and the Limits of Moses’ Leadership Figure…