Exodus gives us the ongoing story of God fulfilling the promises he gave to Abraham (Gen 12:1-3, 15:13, Gen 17). The people have a long history. They are chosen and rescued before the law is given. We therefore get a glimpse of what it is to live as God’s treasured possession, following God whilst waiting for promises to be fulfilled.
We will see lessons for our own discipleship as those chosen and rescued in Christ. A people who obeys, not to earn our salvation but as an expression of who are. As we delve into some chapters in the latter half of the book it will help us if we look at the events through different lens:
There will be some wonderful themes within the book: Judgement, Liberation, Rescue, Salvation, Sacrifice, God’s presence & revelation, Worship, Service, Mission, Providence, Covenant, Commandments.
The Bible Project has a two-part introductory video using the themes of God’s covenant promises & blessing
Book of Exodus Summary | Watch an Overview Video (Part 1) (bibleproject.com)
Book of Exodus Summary | Watch an Overview Video (Part 2) (bibleproject.com)
Our purpose here isn’t to describe the many values which should describe all Christians and churches, but to highlight the things that are core to the personality of Wycliffe. Imagine describing Wycliffe to a friend over coffee or drawing a picture that captures the heart of Wycliffe. These values are the things that describe our culture and we want them to be visible in all that we do. They go deep because they express our particular calling from God as a community of his people in East Reading.
The Core Values notes for Bible group study leaders are as follows: