Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-198) and index.

Introduction to Exodus -- Exodus 1:1-22 -- Standing up for God's kingdom -- Exodus 2:1-25 -- What defines a person? -- Exodus 3:1-22 -- An awe-inspiring God -- Exodus 4:1-31 -- The greatest sign of all -- Exodus 5:1-6:9 -- Overcoming obstacles on God's road to freedom -- Exodus 6:10-8:19 -- Signs pointing to God -- Exodus 8:20-10:29 -- The persuasive power of a gracious god -- Exodus 11:1-12:30 -- Death comes to Egypt -- Exodus 12:31-13:16 -- Some things should never be forgotten -- Exodus 13:17-14:31 -- Soli deo gloria-glory to God alone -- Exodus 15:1-21 -- Someone to sing about -- Exodus 15:22-16:36 -- Life is more than food -- Exodus 17:1-16 -- Knowing the presence of God -- Exodus 18:1-27 -- A father-in-law worth having -- Exodus 19:1-25 -- A holy nation for a holy god -- Exodus 20:1-17 -- A radical mission statement for a holy nation -- Exodus 20:18-21:11 -- The wide-ranging implications of serving the living God -- Additional insights -- The book of the Covenant and ancient near eastern law collections -- Exodus 21:12-36 -- An eye for an eye -- Exodus 22:1-20 -- God's property values -- Exodus 22:21-23:9 -- Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless -- Exodus 23:10-19 -- Making time for God -- Exodus 23:20-33 -- You cannot serve God and -- Exodus 24:1-18 -- Feasting in God's presence -- Exodus 25:1-27:21 -- Heaven and earth united -- Exodus 28:1-29:46 -- Serving in the presence of God -- Exodus 30:1-31:18 -- Gifted by God -- Exodus 32:1-33:6 -- Actions have consequences -- Exodus 33:7-34:35 -- God, glory, and goodness -- Exodus 35:1-40:38 -- God in our midst.

The Teach the Text Commentary Series gives pastors the best of biblical scholarship and presents the information needed to move seamlessly from the meaning of the text to its effective communication. By providing focused commentary, this volume allows pastors to quickly grasp the most important information. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text. For sheer spectacle, you can hardly beat the book of Exodus: a murderous king, God's appearance to Moses in the burning bush, the series of miraculous signs in Egypt, the Passover, the parting of the Sea of Reeds, and the giving of the law at Mount Sinai. The events of Exodus form the foundation for understanding God and his plan of salvation, serving as the paradigm for the saving ministry of Jesus Christ. God delivers the nation of Israel out of Egypt, but more importantly, he comes to dwell in their midst, beginning the restoration of the broken fellowship with humanity that began at the fall. T. Desmond Alexander skillfully comments on this important biblical text, providing key background information, theological nuances, and interpretive insights to help pastors, teachers, and readers understand and apply the lessons of Exodus to the Christian life today. - Publisher.