Reflection: Exodus

(This is long overdue, but here's my Exodus reflection.)

Exodus. A very interesting follow-up to Genesis. So rich with symbolism and typology, things of the old that are foreshadowings of that which is to come. So many great stories about Moses and the Israelites. It's almost like a sequel to Genesis in a trilogy, except in this case, maybe a pentology (the Pentateuch as a pentology...interesting concept. I'm buying the movie rights as we speak).

But seriously. I found it interesting how, in contrast to Genesis, which focused on many great peoples, from Adam to Noah to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Exodus is about one main character, Moses, and the Israelites. That's not to say that there aren't other important characters, or interesting things that happen, but it shows just how important Moses was. God used Moses in a HUGE way. We tend to think of him primarily regarding the 10 Commandments, but there is so much more. This book shows how God restored his relationship with his people, brought them freedom, and continued to lead them onwards, always bringing them closer to him.

I think that I used to look past Moses and not really relate to him, but now I'm going to try to remember more often the key role he played, and strive for faith like him. He really is a man of God who we can all learn from.