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In this Preaching the Word volume, Philip Graham Ryken mines the majestic book of Exodus for knowledge of God’s character and instruction for his followers. So much can be learned about God through the accounts of his deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, his many divine interventions for them, and his transformation of them into an independent nation.

the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin; Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all; Joseph was already in Egypt” (Exod. 1:1–5; cf. Gen. 46:8–27). The twelve tribes of Israel are listed in a formal way to indicate that this is the preface to some momentous event. From the very beginning it is apparent that these people have a history and a destiny. Exodus begins the
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