Part 3: A Great Nation With God as King

Scripture Covering this Period:

• Exodus
• Leviticus
• Numbers
• Deuteronomy

Dates:

• 1850 - 1406BC

Main Points:

1. God is faithful to His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by making their family into a great nation and delivering them from slavery in Egypt.

2. In the wilderness, God establishes the Mosaic Covenant, which includes:

• Law: How God’s people reflect His holiness and character
• Blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience (Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 28)
• Sacrificial System: God provides atonement to cover the inevitable sin of the community

3. God commands the construction of the Tabernacle as a place for Him to be enthroned over His people.

4. Israel rebels against God's rule and must wander the wilderness for 40 years.

Summary:

Part 3 begins with the 12 tribes of Israel becoming as numerous as the stars in fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham. Yet, they are slaves in Egypt and greatly oppressed. God intervenes and uses Moses to deliver them. He leads them into the wilderness to covenant with them (the Mosaic covenant). He instructs them to have faith in Him and to live in the world as His subjects, reflecting His holiness. Unfortunately, this generation failed to do this. As a result, they could not inherit the Promised Land and left that job for their children.