Egyptian Bondage

I am getting ready to step into the book of Exodus (Going Out). This great book (Like All of GOD'S Word) records the redemption out of Egyptian bondage of the descendants of Abraham and sets forth in type, all redemption. But as all redemption is unto a relationship with GOD of which worship, fellowship and service are expressions, so Exodus, in the giving of the law and the provisions of sacrifice and priesthood, becomes not only the book of redemption but also in type of the conditions upon which all relationships with GOD exist. Exodus falls into 3 chief divisions: 1. Israel in Egypt (Chapters 1-15) 2. From the Red Sea to Sinai (16-18) 3. Israel at Sinai (19-40). The events recorded here in Exodus cover a period of 216 years. I read this that Dr. Scofield had outlined and I thought it would be a help to understand that we are seeing GOD, time and time again,forever doing just exactly what HE said HE would do. I want to also put down that in the Commandments GOD taught Israel HIS just demands. Experience under the Commandments convicted Israel of sin; and the provision of priesthood and sacrifice (filled with Precious types of CHRIST) gave a guilty people a way of forgiveness, cleansing, restoration to fellowship and worship. Lets us also understand that the book of Exodus broadly teaches that redemption is essential to any relationship with a HOLY GOD; and that even a redeemed people cannot have fellowship with HIM unless constantly cleansed from defilement.(KJV 1611, Scofield Study Bible notes). I Thank GOD for the Old Testament and the way GOD shows that from the very beginning, GOD was, is and forever will be GOD, GOD is the GOD of the Old Testament, GOD is GOD of the New Testament. GOD Always will be GOD, and One Day Every Knee Shall Bow and Every Tongue Confess this Truth (Philippians Chapter 2 verses 10-11 and Romans Chapter 14 verse 11)..I am so glad HE Came to Me!!!!!! Praise HIS HOLY Name!!

Until next time..Sarge