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Essential Studies in Biblical Theology
Exodus Old and New: A Biblical Theology of Redemption
The Gospel Coalition Book Award
Center for Biblical Studies Book of the Year Award
Biblical Foundations Book Award Winner With Israel's exodus out of Egypt, God established a pattern to help us understand the salvation of all his people―Israel and the nations―through Jesus Christ. In Exodus Old and New , L. Michael Morales examines the key elements of three major redemption movements in Scripture: the exodus out of Egypt, the second exodus foretold by the prophets, and the new exodus accomplished by Jesus Christ. We discover how the blood of a Passover lamb helps us grasp the significance of Jesus' death on the cross, how the Lord's defeat of Pharaoh foreshadowed Jesus' victory over Satan, how Israel’s exodus out of Egypt unfolds the meaning of the resurrection, and much more. The second volume in the ESBT series, Exodus Old and New reveals how Old Testament stories of salvation provide insight into the accomplishments of Jesus and the unity of God's purposes across history. Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd, explore the central or essential themes of the Bible's grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 1–3, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemption history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an introduction to biblical theology.
Center for Biblical Studies Book of the Year Award
Biblical Foundations Book Award Winner With Israel's exodus out of Egypt, God established a pattern to help us understand the salvation of all his people―Israel and the nations―through Jesus Christ. In Exodus Old and New , L. Michael Morales examines the key elements of three major redemption movements in Scripture: the exodus out of Egypt, the second exodus foretold by the prophets, and the new exodus accomplished by Jesus Christ. We discover how the blood of a Passover lamb helps us grasp the significance of Jesus' death on the cross, how the Lord's defeat of Pharaoh foreshadowed Jesus' victory over Satan, how Israel’s exodus out of Egypt unfolds the meaning of the resurrection, and much more. The second volume in the ESBT series, Exodus Old and New reveals how Old Testament stories of salvation provide insight into the accomplishments of Jesus and the unity of God's purposes across history. Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd, explore the central or essential themes of the Bible's grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 1–3, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemption history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an introduction to biblical theology.
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January 1, 2021
What might be treated as a quick read of lucid prose is actually more well suited to a devotional study of rich biblical theology. Though the ESBT series is intended for serious-minded introductory readers of biblical theology, this short volume is equally engaging for more seasoned readers (seminarians, Bible college students, pastors, and scholars). Morales convincingly highlights and weaves together the biblical theme of exodus-redemption through the Torah, the OT prophetic books, the Gospel of John, and the writings of Paul. Along the way, Morales ties in selections from the Psalms, the life of David, and other cross-references in both the OT and the NT. Though I would like to see a sustained treatment of the theme of redemption in the wisdom books (Job-Song of Songs, James), such was outside of the scope of this introductory volume and its omission is not a deficiency of the book as such. Morales achieves his noble purpose in this volume, and he does so in a manner that should inspire devotion to our Triune Creator God as well as appreciation for fine writing.
December 12, 2019
Morales' book is well worth reading. Advanced students will relish the opportunity to put their Bibles back together after years of studying its parts. Morales harnesses elegant prose to convey biblical insights with theological depth. His book is a gift to the church.
August 12, 2021
So good.
My favorite book in 2021 so far
My favorite book in 2021 so far
June 4, 2021
This book richly deserves it Book of the Year award. It is a complete biblical theology in miniature (196 pages). Compare Brevard Childs' Biblical Theology at 772 pages, or any of the several Old Testament theologies in two volumes. Or even Geerhardus Vos's Biblical Theology in 400 pages. Using the theme of Exodus, Morales take us from creation to new creation in a rich and powerful presentation of message of the Bible. Highly recommended.
September 29, 2025
Unfortunately, I listened to this one on Audible, which means I wasn't always able to give it the attention it deserved. Still, here are my basic impressions.
1. Morales is a first-rate writer. Based on his prose here, I imagine he's a fantastic preacher. This is no dry non-fiction.
2. This book covers so much material in a short space that it's genuinely impressive that heanages to communicate such depth. In this way makes a pretty strong contrast to the first volume in this series, which I find I've soured on over time. Canonically, we move from Gen 1-11 to Exodus, Leviticus, Isaiah, John, Paul's epistles, and Revelation. Topically, we hit exile and return, chaoskampf (my favorite), the sacrificial cult, union with Christ, And the Resurrection -- and much more besides!
3. I don't agree with every conclusion drawn here, but the author argues like a champion. Compelling throughout.
Highly recommend this one.
1. Morales is a first-rate writer. Based on his prose here, I imagine he's a fantastic preacher. This is no dry non-fiction.
2. This book covers so much material in a short space that it's genuinely impressive that heanages to communicate such depth. In this way makes a pretty strong contrast to the first volume in this series, which I find I've soured on over time. Canonically, we move from Gen 1-11 to Exodus, Leviticus, Isaiah, John, Paul's epistles, and Revelation. Topically, we hit exile and return, chaoskampf (my favorite), the sacrificial cult, union with Christ, And the Resurrection -- and much more besides!
3. I don't agree with every conclusion drawn here, but the author argues like a champion. Compelling throughout.
Highly recommend this one.
March 27, 2022
This book was a joy to read. Morales carefully describes the Exodus motif and how it thoroughly permeates Scripture and the Gospel message. This book is accessible for most people with some basic theological understandings. It’s a Christ centered, and Biblically rich theological commentary of the book of Exodus.
July 3, 2023
Are you looking for a book on biblical theology with the theme of the Exodus that is found again and again in the Bible? If so this is a must read. This book is an amazing book. It is so fascinating that it took me a long time to read it since I took allot of notes! The author did a good job being biblically driven and his insights are amazing. Though it is not the main purpose of the book, it read as a devotional and also an apologetic book at the same time. Reading this made me worship the God of the Bible and also marveling at how this can’t all be a coincidence but the Bible must be divine in origin!
The book consists of fourteen chapters group in three parts. Part one consists of six chapters on the historical exodus out of – Egypt. Part two consists of five chapters on the future prophetic exodus. Part three consists of the next three chapters on the New exodus being Jesus Christ.
The author is probably best known for his work on Leviticus. I would add that this book also is another important contribution from the ad further. There’s so many insights with every page and his contents are heavily driven by the text of the word of God. It is mind blowing!
For example as a result of reading this book I saw genesis differently with the book’s observation that there was an exodus even before the book of Exodus. Abraham had to escape from Egypt. The theme of slavery in Egypt and being delivered from it can also be seen already in the first book of the Bible! This really showed me how the Exodus motif is so deeply entrenched in the Bible.
The other example from this book is how the author pointed out that the gospel of John has strong Passover theme and exodus allusions. Also the book introduced to me new details I never heard of before with how Jesus’ death parallel the reversal of the fall with parallels to the garden of Eden.
Overall a good book. I can say that I love Jesus more as a result of reading this book.
The book consists of fourteen chapters group in three parts. Part one consists of six chapters on the historical exodus out of – Egypt. Part two consists of five chapters on the future prophetic exodus. Part three consists of the next three chapters on the New exodus being Jesus Christ.
The author is probably best known for his work on Leviticus. I would add that this book also is another important contribution from the ad further. There’s so many insights with every page and his contents are heavily driven by the text of the word of God. It is mind blowing!
For example as a result of reading this book I saw genesis differently with the book’s observation that there was an exodus even before the book of Exodus. Abraham had to escape from Egypt. The theme of slavery in Egypt and being delivered from it can also be seen already in the first book of the Bible! This really showed me how the Exodus motif is so deeply entrenched in the Bible.
The other example from this book is how the author pointed out that the gospel of John has strong Passover theme and exodus allusions. Also the book introduced to me new details I never heard of before with how Jesus’ death parallel the reversal of the fall with parallels to the garden of Eden.
Overall a good book. I can say that I love Jesus more as a result of reading this book.
February 26, 2022
It's Morales, you know this is going to be great!
The Exodus. An event from ancient Israel's history? Or more than that?
Morales argues that the Bible present the Exodus as the great salvation motif of the Old Testament which is then repeated and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. Again, his handling of the Old Testament is suberb. Two things particularly struck me.
When thinking of the Suffering Servant of Isaiah, I always think of the servant in Davidic terms. But Morales highlights how the Servant is also spoken of in Mosaic terms. He argues that Moses is the biggest actor in the Old Testament due to his special relationship with God. Not even David was as close to God as Moses was!
The other was his emphasis on Jesus's resurrection. We're so quick to speak of His suffering (and we should) but we often don't mention the resurrection, which is picked up a lot particularly by Paul.
In summary, another great book from Morales!
The Exodus. An event from ancient Israel's history? Or more than that?
Morales argues that the Bible present the Exodus as the great salvation motif of the Old Testament which is then repeated and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. Again, his handling of the Old Testament is suberb. Two things particularly struck me.
When thinking of the Suffering Servant of Isaiah, I always think of the servant in Davidic terms. But Morales highlights how the Servant is also spoken of in Mosaic terms. He argues that Moses is the biggest actor in the Old Testament due to his special relationship with God. Not even David was as close to God as Moses was!
The other was his emphasis on Jesus's resurrection. We're so quick to speak of His suffering (and we should) but we often don't mention the resurrection, which is picked up a lot particularly by Paul.
In summary, another great book from Morales!
October 26, 2021
Very good. Morales is so good on this stuff.
July 27, 2022
This is going on my Christian favorites shelf. Great writing and hope emanates from every page as Morales tracks the theme of exile and exodus from creation to Revelation. Not to mention some really cool connections between OT and NT passages I hadn’t seen before.
May 26, 2025
Incredible and incredibly thorough overview of the contribution of exodus to the biblical narrative. As is the case with any specific aspect of biblical theology, it is difficult to draw boundaries, so in a sense this series is a project doomed to redundancy. Nevertheless, this is an awe-inspiring glimpse into the relationship between exodus, creation, and resurrection. There were well developed insights that I had never heard or considered before; the theme of the sea-dragon was especially novel to me. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking a better understanding of the cohesion of the canon and a greater appreciation for the indescribable intricacies of our God’s plan of redemption!
February 1, 2025
Outstanding. It’s only Feb but I’m pretty certain this’ll be in my top 10 for 2025. Biblical theology at its finest.
December 28, 2024
Will help me read all of Scripture with an eye to the theme of the Exodus.
March 21, 2024
Even better the second time through as I preached through Exodus. This is an indispensable resource for Exodus, but also for biblically theology more generally. If you want to fill out the state highways and neighborhood roads on your map of the Bible, read this with a pen and highlighter.
December 15, 2020
Summary: A study of the Exodus theme from its anticipation with Abraham, to the exodus from Egypt, the prophesied second exodus and the new exodus of Jesus the Messiah.
The story of the exodus of Israel from Egypt has been an inspiration for three millenia. L. Michael Morales also shows how the exodus is one of the most significant themes running through scripture. Allusions to the exodus may be found from Genesis to Revelation. In fact the themes of both exile and exodus are evident in Genesis, in the life of Abraham who comes up out of Egypt, and Jacob and his family going down into exile in Egypt.
In Part 1, he develops the exodus theme in Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. The hardening of Pharoah’s heart lead to the glorification of God above all. The great serpent is defeated, first in the signs, and then the passage through the Red Sea. The Passover leads to the deliverance of the first born sons of Israel from a plague that otherwise would strike then down. Moses serves as the pattern of the servant who leads God’s people out of exile. He also traces the cultic pattern of expiation, consecration, and fellowship in the offerings at the tabernacle. His discussion of angels and the day of Atonement was illuminating: the entry into the Holy of Holy between the two angels on the atonement cover, dealing with the sin of Eden, the exile from which involved passage between two angels guarding Eden. Likewise he notes the two angels at the empty tomb of Jesus.
Redemption from Egypt, consecration at Sinai, and the consummation of the fellowship between God and Israel on Mount Zion with the building of the temple is followed by apostasy, and eventually exile. The prophets who spoke during this period spoke of a second exodus leading to a renewed consecration and a renewed relationship with God. The return from Babylon fulfills this in part. But there is the mysterious character of the servant, sometimes identified as Israel, sometimes as Israel personified in a person, one who would suffer, and redeem.
Part Three explores the identity and work of the Servant, who is revealed to be Jesus. He is the Passover lamb. He passes through the water of baptism to forty days in the wilderness. His death is referred to as an “exodus.” In his resurrection, he leads his new people, formed by his Spirit into a new holy temple, into the new creation.
Morales does a wonderful service of showing the coherence of scripture as a single, unfolding story. The diagrams in the book crystallize the patterns to which he calls attention. One marvels that Israel’s exodus points to ours and Moses the servant points to Jesus our servant, and that the lamb slain on Passover points to the final Passover Lamb. Morales builds up these patterns throughout the book until we see how all of them answer in Christ.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
The story of the exodus of Israel from Egypt has been an inspiration for three millenia. L. Michael Morales also shows how the exodus is one of the most significant themes running through scripture. Allusions to the exodus may be found from Genesis to Revelation. In fact the themes of both exile and exodus are evident in Genesis, in the life of Abraham who comes up out of Egypt, and Jacob and his family going down into exile in Egypt.
In Part 1, he develops the exodus theme in Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. The hardening of Pharoah’s heart lead to the glorification of God above all. The great serpent is defeated, first in the signs, and then the passage through the Red Sea. The Passover leads to the deliverance of the first born sons of Israel from a plague that otherwise would strike then down. Moses serves as the pattern of the servant who leads God’s people out of exile. He also traces the cultic pattern of expiation, consecration, and fellowship in the offerings at the tabernacle. His discussion of angels and the day of Atonement was illuminating: the entry into the Holy of Holy between the two angels on the atonement cover, dealing with the sin of Eden, the exile from which involved passage between two angels guarding Eden. Likewise he notes the two angels at the empty tomb of Jesus.
Redemption from Egypt, consecration at Sinai, and the consummation of the fellowship between God and Israel on Mount Zion with the building of the temple is followed by apostasy, and eventually exile. The prophets who spoke during this period spoke of a second exodus leading to a renewed consecration and a renewed relationship with God. The return from Babylon fulfills this in part. But there is the mysterious character of the servant, sometimes identified as Israel, sometimes as Israel personified in a person, one who would suffer, and redeem.
Part Three explores the identity and work of the Servant, who is revealed to be Jesus. He is the Passover lamb. He passes through the water of baptism to forty days in the wilderness. His death is referred to as an “exodus.” In his resurrection, he leads his new people, formed by his Spirit into a new holy temple, into the new creation.
Morales does a wonderful service of showing the coherence of scripture as a single, unfolding story. The diagrams in the book crystallize the patterns to which he calls attention. One marvels that Israel’s exodus points to ours and Moses the servant points to Jesus our servant, and that the lamb slain on Passover points to the final Passover Lamb. Morales builds up these patterns throughout the book until we see how all of them answer in Christ.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
March 7, 2022
That Morales is able to condense such rich and comprehensive theology and typology into one relatively brief, succinct, and accessible volume is nothing short of impressive. Anyone with an interest in the story of God and the history of redemption—whether layman, student, minister, or scholar—will find immense value and insight in this book.
This is a true biblical theology—tracing the pattern of exodus through creation, the patriarchs, Moses and the old covenant, Israeite cultic practices, David and the Psalms, Isaiah’s Suffering Servant, Israelite captivity and return, gospel accounts and Pauline writings on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, and the final resurrection at the second advent of Christ in the new heaven and new earth in Revelation 21. Morales conveys so much invaluable information in such a concise manner that the reader’s careful attention is demanded by virtually every sentence in the book.
While I enjoyed this in its entirety, I particularly enjoyed Morales’s theology of the Levitical sacrificial system—as well as his breakdown of the echoes of Genesis in John’s gospel, which point to a new creation is taking place in Jesus. I can see how Morales’s typology might at times feel forced or strained—but the level of careful scholarship on display is remarkable; everything he brings out is at the very least worthy of consideration. Will be recommending this to friends for a long time.
This is a true biblical theology—tracing the pattern of exodus through creation, the patriarchs, Moses and the old covenant, Israeite cultic practices, David and the Psalms, Isaiah’s Suffering Servant, Israelite captivity and return, gospel accounts and Pauline writings on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, and the final resurrection at the second advent of Christ in the new heaven and new earth in Revelation 21. Morales conveys so much invaluable information in such a concise manner that the reader’s careful attention is demanded by virtually every sentence in the book.
While I enjoyed this in its entirety, I particularly enjoyed Morales’s theology of the Levitical sacrificial system—as well as his breakdown of the echoes of Genesis in John’s gospel, which point to a new creation is taking place in Jesus. I can see how Morales’s typology might at times feel forced or strained—but the level of careful scholarship on display is remarkable; everything he brings out is at the very least worthy of consideration. Will be recommending this to friends for a long time.
March 12, 2025
Biblical theology (for me) is an area of study that excites the mind and the soul, and this book did just that. Michael Morales presents the Exodus narrative and traces it through Scripture, beginning in the Garden of Eden and ending in the Resurrection from the dead on the Last Day. A story from death to life, focused and based upon the work of our Savior. I particularly appreciated how Morales presented the story as it was revealed in Scripture. By that, I mean that when he presented the Suffering Servant of Isaiah, instead of immediately satisfying the question of "Who is this Suffering Servant" with the answer "Jesus" he allowed Isaiah to raise the question and guide the reader to the answer of Jesus as the people of Jesus' day would have seen it.
July 19, 2023
This is an exceedingly helpful and illuminating study of the Exodus theme throughout Scripture. Morales mines detail after detail to show the harmony and beauty of God’s redemptive revelation. Another plus is that the book is quite readable and accessible.
March 13, 2025
So good.
December 30, 2020
Wonderful and concise book. Everyone should read this.
July 14, 2025
Easily one of the best books I've ever read!
March 22, 2021
What a fantastic book. I loved Morales's book Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord, and I loved this one as well. This was a broader look at the theme of exodus throughout Scripture. I really appreciated some of the connections that I had missed in the book of Exodus, and I'll be thinking on those and many other ideas for a while.
September 16, 2021
This book was amazing! I've known for a while that the Exodus motif is a theme that runs through the Bible. But I never realized how pervasive it truly is. I was blown away by each chapter in this book. Morales is also a great writer. His writing is clear, persuasive and moving. Highly recommend this book!
April 13, 2022
Intentionally unlike the NSBT series edited by D A Carson, rather than a more broadly academic exploration into the discipline of biblical theology and it’s possible intersections, the ESBT (essential) series edited by Ben Gladd aims to press in deeply into the most important and salient motifs across the entire canon of Scripture. Morales’ entry on the exodus and exile theme is deceivingly light (all the entries in ESBT are tiny volumes), but I’m surprised (and educated) by the amount of deep exegetical and theological synthesis that Morales was able to present in such a tiny book. He does really well in balancing exegetical details, academic research (ANE), fluid narrative, and devotional reflection that it made for a really gripping and pacey reading experience. Highly recommend for small group studies for BT.
November 3, 2020
This title by L. Michael Morales is my first foray into the new Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT) series. Coming from the same publisher (IVP) as the highly-regarded NSBT series, it takes a different aim. Rather than narrowly focused topics that shine incredible light onto a precise point (NSBT), this series (ESBT) takes steps to re-approach with the same depth greater swathes of theology. Such synthesis is a refreshing onslaught that I applaud.
As for this title itself, I judge it an all-around success. If you read widely in theology, you will see that the Exodus motif crops up often. The average Bible reader never gets past the Exodus in Moses’ day but “exodus” is an exquisite painting of redemption that shows up throughout Scripture and provides a big picture understanding of the overall theme of Scripture. You can imagine, then, just how profitable a study like Morales delivers here can be.
The book is in three parts: the historical Exodus out of Egypt, the prophesied second exodus, and the New Exodus of Jesus. The historical Exodus is presented thoroughly and with great insight. The second part uses the Prophets to highlight the Exile and the exodus from the Captivity with equal skill. As it should be, the book climaxes with Jesus in the ultimate exodus. I gained many points of understanding in this volume but the big picture was always in view.
This book is a great help and encourages us to believe we might be having a real barn burner of a series taking off here!
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
As for this title itself, I judge it an all-around success. If you read widely in theology, you will see that the Exodus motif crops up often. The average Bible reader never gets past the Exodus in Moses’ day but “exodus” is an exquisite painting of redemption that shows up throughout Scripture and provides a big picture understanding of the overall theme of Scripture. You can imagine, then, just how profitable a study like Morales delivers here can be.
The book is in three parts: the historical Exodus out of Egypt, the prophesied second exodus, and the New Exodus of Jesus. The historical Exodus is presented thoroughly and with great insight. The second part uses the Prophets to highlight the Exile and the exodus from the Captivity with equal skill. As it should be, the book climaxes with Jesus in the ultimate exodus. I gained many points of understanding in this volume but the big picture was always in view.
This book is a great help and encourages us to believe we might be having a real barn burner of a series taking off here!
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
November 17, 2021
In his classic book "Biblical Theology," Dutch theologian Geerhardus Vos says this about the exodus:
"The exodus from Egypt is the Old Testament redemption. This is not an anachronistic, allegorizing manner of speaking. It is based on the inner coherence of Old Testament and New Testament religion itself. These two, however different their forms of expression, are yet one in principle. The same purpose and method of God run through both. If . . . the Old Testament should be rejected and scorned as unworthy of the ideal religion, one may be sure that this attitude is due to the abandonment of the entire soteric strain of the biblical religion as such.”
This is a fancy way of saying that we can't reject God's salvation of his people in the Old Testament as crude or primitive without rejecting the entire biblical account of salvation, New Testament included. This is because the Old Testament "salvation," the Exodus, is the pattern of salvation that comes to its fullest expression—and to its reality and fulfillment—in the work of Christ.
Michael Morales doesn't mention Vos (unless in a footnote that I missed), but his book is an extended reflection on this point. The Exodus theme runs through the whole Bible. It is foreshadowed in Genesis, it becomes the source for prophetic visions of the future salvation of God's people, and (as Morales particularly focuses on at the end), provides the subtext for the gospel of John and the New Testament proclamation of salvation.
A rich study of one of the Bible's unifying threads.
"The exodus from Egypt is the Old Testament redemption. This is not an anachronistic, allegorizing manner of speaking. It is based on the inner coherence of Old Testament and New Testament religion itself. These two, however different their forms of expression, are yet one in principle. The same purpose and method of God run through both. If . . . the Old Testament should be rejected and scorned as unworthy of the ideal religion, one may be sure that this attitude is due to the abandonment of the entire soteric strain of the biblical religion as such.”
This is a fancy way of saying that we can't reject God's salvation of his people in the Old Testament as crude or primitive without rejecting the entire biblical account of salvation, New Testament included. This is because the Old Testament "salvation," the Exodus, is the pattern of salvation that comes to its fullest expression—and to its reality and fulfillment—in the work of Christ.
Michael Morales doesn't mention Vos (unless in a footnote that I missed), but his book is an extended reflection on this point. The Exodus theme runs through the whole Bible. It is foreshadowed in Genesis, it becomes the source for prophetic visions of the future salvation of God's people, and (as Morales particularly focuses on at the end), provides the subtext for the gospel of John and the New Testament proclamation of salvation.
A rich study of one of the Bible's unifying threads.
June 14, 2023
I started listening to this as an audio book, but there was so much rich material that I couldn't take it all in, so got the printed copy to give more attention and study to Morales' writing. It is a masterful exploration of the theme of exile and exodus throughout the whole of Scripture. Given its central motif of Exodus, and Morales' own area of expertise, it does have a lot more from OT rather than NT writings, but this is not to say it lacks in its NT section. I found Morales had insight after insight through his careful exegetical work. I appreciated especially his treatment of the theme in Isaiah and John. I liked also his tracing of the theme in the teaching of Paul, although sometimes his exuberance seemed to compensate for a little less of that careful exegetical work.
I think any person with some knowledge of the Bible, and a desire to understand it more, especially as a cohesive whole, would benefit greatly from engagement with this fine book.
I'm looking forward to reading more in the series to which this book belongs, Essential Studies In Biblical Theology
I think any person with some knowledge of the Bible, and a desire to understand it more, especially as a cohesive whole, would benefit greatly from engagement with this fine book.
I'm looking forward to reading more in the series to which this book belongs, Essential Studies In Biblical Theology
April 29, 2020
The book is divided into three parts: 1) The Historical Exodus out of Egypt, 2) The Prophesied Second Exodus, and 3) The New Exodus of Jesus the Messiah.
L. Michael Morales writes,
"Millennia of humanity’s highest endeavors in philosophy , political thought, education, science, and even conquest have done nothing to reduce the ancient curse— arguably the situation has gotten much worse"
But, God’s solution solution to the fall is to "bring the nations out of exile to himself in a great exodus of deliverance." The differences among the hmanity will not be erased rather, "He will create a beautiful selfless harmony among them, reconciling them to himself and to each other, creating a new humanity." We see this in the Covenant made with Abraham:
Now the LORD said to Abram,
“Go forth from your country,
And from your relatives
And from your father’s house,
To the land which I will show you;
And I will make you a great nation,
And I will bless you,
And make your name great;
And so you shall be a blessing;
And I will bless those who bless you,
And the one who curses you I will curse.
And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”
Genesis 12:1 (NASB)
In the three parts of this book Dr. Morales shows us how the Exodus Theme develops throughout scripture from the beginning to the end. From the beginning God's purpose has been to bless all the families of the earth. He establishes for us the threefold cultic exodus, 1) moving from purification by blood, 2) to consecration, and 3) ending with a fellowship meal in Yahweh’s house. This pattern will be seen historically in the prophesied second exodus, and the new exodus of Jesus the Messiah.
This book was very well structured, informative, and a joy to see how God is working to redeem his creation. I highly recommend this book as an addition to your library.4
L. Michael Morales writes,
"Millennia of humanity’s highest endeavors in philosophy , political thought, education, science, and even conquest have done nothing to reduce the ancient curse— arguably the situation has gotten much worse"
But, God’s solution solution to the fall is to "bring the nations out of exile to himself in a great exodus of deliverance." The differences among the hmanity will not be erased rather, "He will create a beautiful selfless harmony among them, reconciling them to himself and to each other, creating a new humanity." We see this in the Covenant made with Abraham:
Now the LORD said to Abram,
“Go forth from your country,
And from your relatives
And from your father’s house,
To the land which I will show you;
And I will make you a great nation,
And I will bless you,
And make your name great;
And so you shall be a blessing;
And I will bless those who bless you,
And the one who curses you I will curse.
And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”
Genesis 12:1 (NASB)
In the three parts of this book Dr. Morales shows us how the Exodus Theme develops throughout scripture from the beginning to the end. From the beginning God's purpose has been to bless all the families of the earth. He establishes for us the threefold cultic exodus, 1) moving from purification by blood, 2) to consecration, and 3) ending with a fellowship meal in Yahweh’s house. This pattern will be seen historically in the prophesied second exodus, and the new exodus of Jesus the Messiah.
This book was very well structured, informative, and a joy to see how God is working to redeem his creation. I highly recommend this book as an addition to your library.4
November 20, 2021
Tracing the twin themes of exile and exodus from Genesis to Revelation, L. Michael Morales unpacks the heart of the Scripture’s main message: God’s redemption and rescue of sinners from the powers of sin, death, and Satan through the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. In other words, Morales shows this act to be the true Exodus from exile that all of the Old Testament exoduses, and hopes of exodus, point forward to. This is a fantastic read for anyone wanting to get a better picture of how the Old and New Testaments hang together as the proclamation of Jesus Christ. I can’t recommend this enough.
May 6, 2021
A fantastic work of biblical theology. Filled to the brim with exegetical, theological, and pastoral insights, yet written at a level accessible to most laypeople (and he is a captivating writer!). Highlights include the foreshadowings of the Exodus in Abraham’s life, Israel’s exodus as a death and resurrection, the significance of Israel’s various sacrifices, and the Passover theme in John’s gospel.
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