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We have finally reached the end of what is known as the "Patriarchal Stage" and now our journey takes us into what is known as "The Exodus Stage."

Now this stage covers a period of three-hundred and twenty-five years.

Within this period we will explore the events that deal with the Israelites captivity within the kingdom of Egypt and their deliverance by a man named Moses.

We will also delve into Moses' birth and his divine calling from the Lord.

There will be plenty to cover within this stage, including the presenting of the "Ten Commandments" and the building of the "Tabernacle."

Our journey so far, has taken us through the first recorded twenty-three hundred and sixty-nine years of mankind. During our biblical travels up to this point, we've explored the Sacred Records that dealt with: God's overall creation, the Rise of Humanity and the Fall of Mankind.

We read about the first recorded murderer, who was named Cain, and was introduced to Enoch, the first recorded prophet. Keep in mind that Enoch was the first; that prophesied about the return of the Messiah (Jesus Yeshua Christ) and he prophesied this before the world and mankind was destroyed by the "Flood of Judgment."

"Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, "Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him." (Jude 1:14,15)

We learned about Noah and the great ship that was known as the "Ark." We'd marveled and appreciated, how God had saved humanity through Noah's household; and ushered in a new world. God would at this time make a covenant with humanity:

"And the LORD smelled a soothing aroma. Then the LORD said in His heart, "I will never again curse the ground for man's sake, although the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; nor will I again destroy every living thing as I have done. While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease." (Genesis 8:21,22)

"Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth. And God said: 'This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.'" (Genesis 9:11-13)

As we journeyed into the next chapter (Genesis 10th Chapter), we were introduced to the "Table of Nations." This record seems to go unnoticed by most; but it's perhaps one of the most significant Sacred Accounts that's recorded within the Word of God. This Sacred Record documents the early beginnings of the different civilizations that has taken place amongst the human race.

What this basically means, is that the Word of God reveals to us, when human beings would begin to develop different cultures and technologies between each race group. It may seem trivial when I mention that little bit of information; but personally I find this Sacred Account extremely fascinating and interesting, just for the simple fact, that if you were to trace the ancestry of each civilization that existed today, you will find that they all trace back to "The Table of Nations" record that's mentioned within the Word of God.

What's also interesting; is that immediately in the next chapter (Genesis 11th chapter) the Word of God directs us to the Sacred Record that dealt with the world's first attempt at establishing a one world power or government, through what was known as "The Tower of Babel."

God would destroy this tower before it was finished; and this is where, He would divide and confuse the languages of mankind and scattered them abroad, all over the earth. Notice how quickly this happened, right after the "Table of Nations" was recorded?

I point this out, because at the time that the "Table of Nations" was presented, the human race had not yet been divided; and it was still operating as a whole. Perhaps this is why this Sacred Record goes unnoticed by most Bible teachers and church leaders, because most would see it as just another genealogy record. Perhaps?

But there's more to it; and you could almost look at it in a prophetic type of perspective, since the human race would end up being divided and scatter abroad shortly after. Okay I'll play nice; and leave this matter alone for right now. Besides, it time to move forward, would you agree? Okay then, let's go forth.

Now after this Sacred Account that dealt with the "Table of Nations" we were then introduced to the "Patriarchal Stage" and this is where we'd learned about Israel's great patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Now when it comes to "The Exodus Stage" we have to keep in mind that this title, or label... ...? Now you know how I hate labeling things, but for the sake of study, it's definitely worth mentioning when it comes to this next phase from within the Word of God, that we are about to enter. But understand, that the title "The Exodus Stage" is a rather broad term; and it could cause one to overlook some important things, from the very beginning of its introduction.

This is why I tend to take on the viewpoint, that because of this labeling, we find that once people enter into the book of Exodus, there's a tendency to get right into the Sacred Record that deals with Moses and his divine calling. I think that this is a big mistake, since there's some very important information that the Word of God reveals to us, that seem to go unnoticed by most Bible teachers and church leaders; and to be fair, or it could be, that perhaps not enough attention is paid towards the immense value that it brings to the study of God's Word.

Be as it may, always remember that we must not make the mistake of moving to quickly when it comes to the Word of God. A lot can be revealed within the reading of a few Scriptures; and this is what we are faced with, when it comes to the information that is found at the beginning of the book of Exodus.

I find this information to be crucial, for it sets the stage on what's happening in the Egyptian kingdom at this point in history; and why the Israelites ended up paying the price of bondage for a season. Because of this, it also aligns the Sacred Scriptures alongside a secular historic record, that helps to add validity and credibility towards God's Word.

Now I know the holier-than-thou Christians will rebuke me for that statement; and stress that the Word of God needs no defense, it can stand on its own. And I agree. But hey, since it's in the Sacred Scriptures, then what's wrong with mentioning it?

However, the information that I'm referring to, deals with the first fourteen Scriptures within the first chapter of Exodus. Within these first fourteen Scriptures, we are told about Israel's tremendous growth in population and the prosperity they enjoyed. Also within these first fourteen Scriptures, is the mentioning of the rise of a new Pharaoh that's being revealed to us.

The Sacred Record tells us, that this new Pharaoh did not know about Joseph, or his past contributions that brought the Egyptian empire through a major seven year famine, that had ravage lands not so long ago:

"And Joseph died, all his brothers, and all that generation. But the children of Israel were fruitful and increased abundantly, multiplied and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them. Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph." (Exodus 1:6-8)

In the next article we will take a quick look at this new Pharaoh within this period of Egypt; that the Sacred Scriptures are now mentioning. I know that when I first started study this Sacred Record some years back, I couldn't understand why a new Pharaoh would not have known Joseph?

You would think that after all that Joseph had done for the Egyptian empire, how could he not know of him? I will attempt to answer this question in the next article, as we prepare to journey farther into the book of Exodus.

Joseph the Overseer of Egypt

Jacob Becomes Ill

The Prophecies of Jacob

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128) Moses the Historian

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130) The Fall of the Hyksos Kingdom

131) New Pharaoh Rises

132) The Egyptian Affliction

133) Israel a Nation within Transition

134) The New Generation

135) The Hebrew Midwives - Shiphrah and Puah

136) Shiphrah and Puah - The Fear of God

137) Moses the Son of Levi

138) The Adopted Son of Egypt

139) Moses the Sympathetic Killer

140) Moses the Exiled Son

141) Moses Finds Refuge in Midian

142) Moses A Man On The Run

143) Moses the Midian Dweller

144) Moses In The Wilderness

145) The Call of Moses

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