Brief Summary of the Bible Book of Exodus

The book of Exodus is the second book in the Bible and tells the story of the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt. It is a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness and provision in times of struggle and hardship.

Reading the Book of Exodus in 60-Seconds or Less

Exodus 1: The Israelites multiply in Egypt, but Pharaoh enslaves them.

Featured Verse: "But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread" (Exodus 1:12)

Exodus 2: Moses is born and then rescued by Pharaoh’s daughter.

Featured Verse: "But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?’" (Exodus 3:11)

Exodus 3: God calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

Featured Verse: "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:14)

Exodus 4: Moses doubts his ability to lead, but God reassures him.

Featured Verse: "Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say" (Exodus 4:12)

Exodus 5: Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go, and their workload increases.

Featured Verse: "May the Lord look on you and judge you!" (Exodus 5:21)

Exodus 6: God promises to deliver the Israelites and reveals His name to Moses.

Featured Verse: "I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians" (Exodus 6:6)

Exodus 7: Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh, and God sends plagues on Egypt.

Featured Verse: "By this you will know that I am the Lord" (Exodus 7:17)

Exodus 8: The plagues continue, but Pharaoh’s heart remains hardened.

Featured Verse: "This is the finger of God" (Exodus 8:19)

Exodus 9: The plagues intensify, and Pharaoh still refuses to release the Israelites.

Featured Verse: "The Lord is the one who made the storm clouds; He will send showers of rain" (Exodus 9:23)

Exodus 10: Locusts, darkness, and the death of Egypt’s firstborn son.

Featured Verse: "Let my people go, so that they may worship me" (Exodus 10:7)

Exodus 11: God prepares to strike down the firstborn of Egypt.

Featured Verse: "About midnight I will go throughout Egypt" (Exodus 11:4)

Exodus 12: The Passover is instituted, and the Israelites are finally set free.

Featured Verse: "The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are" (Exodus 12:13)

Exodus 13: God leads the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness.

Featured Verse: "By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud" (Exodus 13:21)

Exodus 14: The Israelites cross the Red Sea, and the Egyptian army is destroyed.

Featured Verse: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still" (Exodus 14:14)

Exodus 15: Moses and the Israelites sing a song of praise to God.

Featured Verse: "The Lord is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation" (Exodus 15:2)

Exodus 16: God provides manna and quail for the Israelites in the wilderness.

Featured Verse: "I will rain down bread from heaven for you" (Exodus 16:4)

Exodus 17: God provides water from a rock, and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites.

Featured Verse: "Is the Lord among us or not?" (Exodus 17:7)

Exodus 18: Moses’ father-in-law advises him on how to delegate leadership responsibilities.

Featured Verse: "What you are doing is not good" (Exodus 18:17)

Exodus 19: God gives the Israelites the Ten Commandments and establishes His covenant with them.

Featured Verse: "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession" (Exodus 19:5)

Exodus 20: The Ten Commandments are given, including "You shall have no other gods before me."

Featured Verse: "You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything" (Exodus 20:4)

Exodus 21: Laws are given regarding slavery, personal injury, and property damage.

Featured Verse: "If a man strikes his male or female slave with a rod and he dies" (Exodus 21:20)

Exodus 22: Laws are given regarding theft, borrowing, and responsibility for property.

Featured Verse: "If a thief is caught breaking in at night" (Exodus 22:2)

Exodus 23: Laws are given regarding justice, kindness, and obedience to God.

Featured Verse: "Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong" (Exodus 23:2)

Exodus 24: Moses and the Israelite leaders confirm their covenant with God.

Featured Verse: "The glory of the Lord looked like a consuming fire" (Exodus 24:17)

Exodus 25: God instructs Moses on building the Ark of the Covenant and other furnishings for the Tabernacle.

Featured Verse: "They are to make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them" (Exodus 25:8)

Exodus 26: God instructs Moses on building the Tabernacle, including its curtains and coverings.

Featured Verse: "You are to make a curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn" (Exodus 26:31)

Exodus 27: God instructs Moses on building the altar, courtyard, and oil for the lampstand.

Featured Verse: "Make a lampstand of pure gold" (Exodus 27:31)

Exodus 28: God instructs Moses on creating the priestly garments, including the ephod and breastpiece.

Featured Verse: "Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth" (Exodus 28:31)

Exodus 29: God instructs Moses on consecrating the priests, including sacrificial offerings.

Featured Verse: "Take the other ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head" (Exodus 29:19)

Exodus 30: God instructs Moses on creating the altar of incense and the bronze basin for washing.

Featured Verse: "Aaron shall burn fragrant incense on the altar every morning" (Exodus 30:7)

Exodus 31: God appoints Bezalel and Oholiab to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle.

Featured Verse: "I have filled him with the Spirit of God" (Exodus 31:3)

Exodus 32: The Israelites worship a golden calf, and Moses intercedes for them.

Featured Verse: "They have been quick to turn away from what I commanded them" (Exodus 32:8)

Exodus 33: God promises to be with Moses and the Israelites on their journey.

Featured Verse: "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest" (Exodus 33:14)

Exodus 34: God renews His covenant with the Israelites and gives Moses the Ten Commandments again.

Featured Verse: "The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God" (Exodus 34:6)

Exodus 35: The Israelites bring offerings and begin work on the Tabernacle.

Featured Verse: "All who were willing, men and women alike, came and brought gold jewelry" (Exodus 35:22)

Exodus 36: Bezalel and Oholiab oversee the construction of the Tabernacle.

Featured Verse: "The people are bringing more than enough" (Exodus 36:5)

Exodus 37: Bezalel creates the Ark of the Covenant, the table, and the lampstand.

Featured Verse: "He made the lampstand of pure gold" (Exodus 37:17)

Exodus 38: Bezalel creates the altar of burnt offering and the bronze basin.

Featured Verse: "He made the bronze basin and its stand from the mirrors of the women" (Exodus 38:8)

Exodus 39: Bezalel creates the priestly garments, including the breastpiece and ephod.

Featured Verse: "They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth" (Exodus 39:22)

Exodus 40: Moses sets up the Tabernacle, and God’s glory fills it.

Featured Verse: "Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle" (Exodus 40:34)

Reading the entire book of Exodus may seem daunting, but it holds valuable lessons about God’s character and faithfulness. Take the time to read it and be inspired by the Israelites’ journey from slavery to freedom, and God’s provision every step of the way.