Encountering the Old Testament, 4th Edition
A Christian Survey
series: Encountering Biblical Studies
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Chapter
6. Exodus: A Miraculous Escape
Discussion Questions
- How does the emphasis on beginnings in Exodus differ from the one in Genesis?
- How should we evaluate the historical problems in Exodus?
- What, if any, relevance does the covenant in Exodus have for Israel today?
- What evidence is there for describing the theophany at Sinai as an active volcano?
- What is the theological significance of the exodus?
Class Activities
- Develop a covenant for contemporary Christians with the class. Pattern it after the Sinai covenant.
