Êxodo 5

Êxodo 5

Irving Jensen (Online) - Used by Permission View Chuck Swindoll's chart of Exodus, Summary Chart of The Book of Exodus DELIVERANCE FROM OPPRESSION PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Redemption from Egypt Ex 1:1-18:27 Revelation from God Ex 19:1-40:38 Getting Israel Out of Egypt Getting Egypt Out of Israel! Narration Legislation Birth of Moses Ex 1-2 Call of Moses Ex 3-6 Conflict with Pharaoh Ex 7-10 Exodus from Egypt Ex 11-12 Red Sea Crossed Ex 13-15 Journey To Sinai Ex 16-18 Law Given Ex 19-24 Tent Plan Ex 25-31 Idol Worship Ex 32-34 Tent Built Ex 35-40 Subjection Redemption Instruction Suffering and Liberation of People of God Guidance of God Worship of God Moses and Burdens of Israel Pharaoh and Plagues Upon Egypt Red Sea Deliverance Wilderness Provision Sinai Instructions Bondage and Oppression Deliverance and Provision Law Pattern and Construction Israel in Egypt Ex 1:1-13:16 Israel to Sinai Ex 13:17-18:27 Israel at Sinai Ex 19:1-40:38 God's People Enduring Bondage God's Grace Revealed in Redemption God's Glory Manifested in Worship Egypt 430 Years (15% of Exodus) Wilderness 2 Months (30% of Exodus) Mt Sinai 10 Months (55% of Exodus) From Groaning To Glory! Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament - online Click for Excellent Map of Route of the Exodus Click another Exodus from Egypt Click for Events during the Sojourn at Kadesh-Barnea GENESIS EXODUS human effort and failure divine power and triumph word of promise work of fulfillment a people chosen a people called God’s electing mercy God’s electing manner revelation of nationality realization of nationality SUMMARY OF THE PENTATEUCH (from Believer's Study Bible) Exodus 5:1 And afterward Moses and Aaron came and said to Pharaoh, "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Let My people go that they may celebrate a feast to Me in the wilderness.'" BGT Exodus 5:1 καὶ μετὰ ταῦτα εἰσῆλθεν Μωυσῆς καὶ Ααρων πρὸς Φαραω καὶ εἶπαν αὐτῷ τάδε λέγει κύριος ὁ θεὸς Ισραηλ ἐξαπόστειλον τὸν λαόν μου ἵνα μοι ἑορτάσωσιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ NET Exodus 5:1 Afterward Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Release my people so that they may hold a pilgrim feast to me in the desert.'" LXE Exodus 5:1 And after this went in Moses and Aaron to Pharao, and they said to him, These things says the Lord God of Israel, Send my people away, that they may keep a feast to me in the wilderness. NLT Exodus 5:1 After this presentation to Israel's leaders, Moses and Aaron went and spoke to Pharaoh. They told him, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Let my people go so they may hold a festival in my honor in the wilderness." KJV Exodus 5:1 And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness. ESV Exodus 5:1 Afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to Pharaoh, "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Let my people go, that they may hold a feast to me in the wilderness.'" NIV Exodus 5:1 Afterward Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'Let my people go, so that they may hold a festival to me in the desert.' " ASV Exodus 5:1 And afterward Moses and Aaron came, and said unto Pharaoh, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness. CSB Exodus 5:1 Later, Moses and Aaron went in and said to Pharaoh, "This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel, says: Let My people go, so that they may hold a festival for Me in the wilderness." NKJ Exodus 5:1 Afterward Moses and Aaron went in and told Pharaoh, "Thus says the LORD God of Israel:`Let My people go, that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness.'" NRS Exodus 5:1 Afterward Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Let my people go, so that they may celebrate a festival to me in the wilderness.'" YLT Exodus 5:1 And afterwards have Moses and Aaron entered, and they say unto Pharaoh, 'Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, Send My people away, and they keep a feast to Me in the wilderness;' and said to Pharaoh - 1Ki 21:20 Ps 119:46 Eze 2:6 Jon 3:3,4 Mt 10:18,28 Ac 4:29 may celebrate a feast - Ex 10:9 Isa 25:6 1Co 5:8 Exodus 5 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries THE UNCOMPROMISING MESSAGE: "LET MY PEOPLE GO!" The conflict between Moses and Pharaoh begins here and continues through Exodus 12:36 with the plagues described in Ex 7:14-12:36. I will be 80 in a few years if the Lord gives me length of life, and frankly I cannot imagine engaging in an antagonistic encounter with the most powerful man in the world! So while I see "flaws" in Moses, I am awestruck by his courage and willingness (even hesitatingly) to follow through on God's commission. Review Outline 1. The man Moses (Ex 2:1–25) 2. The call of Moses (Ex 3:1–4:17) 3. The return to Egypt (Ex 4:18–31) 4. A preview of the contest with Pharaoh (Ex 5:1–6:1) 5. The call renewed (Ex 6:2–7:7) UBS - Chapter 5 should be thought of as a preview of the long negotiations with Pharaoh in chapters 7 and following. As such it deals more with the relationship of Moses to the Pharaoh than with his relationship to the Lord. It tells us about the very first encounter between Moses and the Pharaoh and how it failed, making the oppressive situation of the Israelites much worse than before. There are four episodes in chapter 5 that tell the story of the “Preview of the contest with Pharaoh” and lay the groundwork for chapter 6 and the renewal of Moses’ call: a. The first encounter with Pharaoh (Ex 5:1–9) b. The increased oppression (Ex 5:10–14) c. The plea of the Israelite foremen (Ex 5:15–21) d. Moses’ complaint (Ex 5:22–6:1) And afterward - Expressions of time always beg a question, in this case the question is "After what?" The "what" is the positive reaction from the elders and the people of Israel which fittingly culminated in reverential adoration and worship as described in Ex 4:31 (Read Ex 4:29-31+) "So the people believed; and when they heard that the LORD was concerned about the sons of Israel and that He had seen their affliction, then they bowed low and worshiped." Moses must have thought, obeying God and doing God’s will is exciting. So having experienced a "spiritual high" Moses and Aaron would be ready for their dramatic confrontation with the Pharaoh who instead of softening, actually stiffened the requirements for his Hebrew slaves so that their conditions markedly deteriorated resulting in a spiritual low for Moses toward the end of Exodus 5. Remember… Mountain top experiences are wonderful, but the direction off of most mountains is down. And so it is not uncommon to experience adversity after we have encountered the Lord in special ways. In Exodus 4:29-31 Moses has "been to the mountaintop," an experience which had been orchestrated by God and an experience which undergirded his confidence and prepared him for the ensuing titanic struggle with Pharaoh, a battle ultimately between good and evil, light and darkness, the power of Satan versus the power of God, indeed a battle representative of the struggle every believer of every age would be thrown into when God rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of light, the eternal kingdom of God's beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in Whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:12-13+). However, Moses would soon discover that mountains are always located next to valleys and he would soon go down into the valley that felt like death to self as the Pharaoh resisted and retaliated against the people who had just bowed down to Jehovah. Pharaoh, the representative of the evil one, desired they bow down to him and his authority. The result was despondency for the people, and confusion for Moses, probably mixed with a degree of dejection and despondency as we see the spiritual war unfold in the rest of chapter 6. Beloved, can we not all identify with this great man -- he is not yet a finished product, but a work in progress and he had not yet seen the end of the story. And as with all of us who are children of light, his story would ultimately prove to be God's story, God's plan for his life and the nation of Israel. So too in our lives, for we like Moses are God's workmanship, God's masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we might walk in them (Eph 2:10). Let us consider Jesus Who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that we will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3) Indeed, let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap the eternal fruit the Lord has prepared for each of us to enjoy throughout eternity if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. (Read Galatians 6:7-10+) Father, fill us with Your Word and Your Spirit that we might be supernaturally enabled to fight the good fight of faith for the glory of the Lamb, Who Alone is worthy to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing forever and ever. Amen (Rev 5:12+) (Read 1 Timothy 6:12-16+) (See illustration from Pastor David Thompson below). NET Note says that "The enthusiasm of the worshipers in the preceding chapter turns sour in this one when Pharaoh refuses to cooperate. The point is clear that when the people of God attempt to devote their full service and allegiance to God, they encounter opposition from the world. Rather than finding instant blessing and peace, they find conflict. This is the theme that will continue through the plague narratives. But what makes chapter 5 especially interesting is how the people reacted to this opposition. The chapter has three sections: first, the confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh (Ex 5:1–5); then the report of the stern opposition of the king (Ex 5:6–14); and finally, the sad account of the effect of this opposition on the people (Ex 5:15–21). Warren