1). Exodus is known as the Book of Redemption. Historically, the book tells of the Israelites redemption from Egypt. Spiritually, the characters and events of Exodus parallel our spiritual redemption. What group or person in Exodus represents each of the following and why?

a). The people of God _______________________

b). The world _______________________

c). The Redeemer _______________________

2). Moses is a Type of Jesus (remember from last week, a type is a historical fact that illustrates a spiritual truth). List the common traits of Moses & Jesus found in the verses below:

a). Exodus 1:22-2:2 ; Matthew 2:16

b). II Corinthians 8:9 ; Hebrews 11:24-26

c). Deuteronomy 18:15 ; Luke 24:19

d). Psalm 99:6 ; Hebrews 2:17

e). Exodus 32:11-12 ; I Timothy 2:5 (Hint: What job is Jesus given?

f). Exodus 18:13 ; Acts 17:31

g). Acts 7:35 ; Galations 1:4

3). Also, the course of Moses’ and Jesus’ life had some remarkable parallels. Try to list as many as you can, and then read the page attached at the end of this study to check yourself.

4). Read Exodus 16:4 and John 6:48-51. As in so many other things, the "temporary" solution of the Old Testament is a shadow of the perfect solution offered by Christ. How do we "eat" the living bread which Jesus offered?

How often did the Israelites gather manna? What does this tell you about habits you should develop in "feeding your soul"?

5). In a typical example of the paradoxes associated with Christianity, the law seems to be both a type and a contrast of Christ. Read John 1:17 and Matthew 5:17-18. How can Jesus fulfill the law (the old covenant) while at the same time usher in a new "law" (the new covenant)?

6). Read Matthew 22:34-40. Jesus reduced hundreds of laws in to two simple laws. What are they? How is it that "all the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments"?

7). There are more than thirty New Testament references to Jesus as the Lamb of God. Explain how Jesus is a spiritual parallel to the following physical attributes of the Passover lamb:

a). Exodus 12:7. The blood of the lamb was used to "cover" God’s people so that they would live (earthly life).

b). Exodus 12:5 & Hebrews 4:15, I Peter 1:18-19

c). Exodus 12:46 & John 19:36

8). According to Exodus 12:47, in order to be part of the Old Covenant you must participate in the Passover. What does this imply about the new covenant, considering that Jesus is the Passover lamb?

9). Another Passover tradition is the eating of unleavened bread. Though it originally was for reasons of speed (the Israelites had to make a hasty departure from Egypt), leaven has a deeper significance. Throughout the Bible, it is used to symbolize sin.

a). What properties does leaven have that would make it an appropriate symbol for sin?

b). Consider that, after eating the Passover lamb in the Old Testament, the people were required to eat unleavened bread. Compare this to I Corinthians 5:6-8 & II Corinthians 5:17. What must occur in a Christian’s life after accepting Jesus?

10). The temple, like Jesus, was meant to be a visible manifestation of God’s presence with His people. What other similarities are there between the Old Testament Temple and the New Testament Christ?

2. Jesus Presence in Exodus

11). Once again, Exodus has some possible instances of pre-incarnate appearances of Jesus. One is when the "messenger of God" appears to Moses (and speaks to him) in the form of a burning bush. Also, many believe Christ was in the pillar of fire that lead the Israelites out of Egypt and in to the Promised Land. How does this parallel what Christ does for His people today?