The Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy (KJV) – Chapter-by-Chapter Outline
PART ONE: GOD’S DELIVERANCE OF ISRAEL
The Book of Exodus – The Story of Redemption 🌌
I. Israel in Bondage (Exodus 1-6)
- The Persecution of Israel (1:1-22) – Pharaoh enslaves the Israelites and orders the death of male infants.
- The Birth and Calling of Moses (2:1-4:31) – Moses is saved by Pharaoh’s daughter, called by God at the burning bush, and commissioned to lead Israel.
- Moses Confronts Pharaoh (5:1-6:27) – Pharaoh refuses to let Israel go; God reassures Moses.
II. The Power of God: The Plagues and Passover (Exodus 7-13)
- The Ten Plagues (7:1-11:10) – Blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock disease, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn.
- The First Passover (12:1-51) – The blood of the lamb saves the Israelites from death.
- The Exodus Begins (13:1-22) – The Israelites leave Egypt, led by a pillar of cloud and fire.
III. The Journey to Mount Sinai (Exodus 14-19)
- The Parting of the Red Sea (14:1-31) – Israel crosses on dry ground; Pharaoh’s army is drowned.
- Provision in the Wilderness (15:1-17:16) – God provides water, manna, quail, and victory over Amalek.
- The Covenant at Sinai (19:1-25) – Israel arrives at Mount Sinai; God reveals His glory.
IV. The Giving of the Law and the Tabernacle (Exodus 20-40)
- The Ten Commandments (20:1-21)
- Covenant Laws and Instructions (21-24)
- Instructions for the Tabernacle (25-31)
- The Golden Calf Incident (32-34) – Israel rebels, but God renews His covenant.
- The Tabernacle Constructed (35-40)
PART TWO: THE HOLINESS OF GOD
The Book of Leviticus – The Call to Holiness ✨
I. Sacrifices and Offerings (Leviticus 1-7)
- Burnt, Grain, Peace, Sin, and Guilt Offerings – Laws regarding sacrifices for sin and worship.
II. The Priestly Ministry (Leviticus 8-10)
- The Consecration of Aaron and His Sons (8-9)
- Nadab and Abihu’s Sin (10) – They offer unauthorized fire and are struck dead.
III. Laws of Purity and Holiness (Leviticus 11-27)
- Clean and Unclean Animals (11)
- Laws Concerning Leprosy and Disease (13-14)
- The Day of Atonement (16) – The high priest enters the Most Holy Place.
- Moral Laws and Festivals (18-23)
- Jubilee Year and Blessings for Obedience (25-26)
PART THREE: THE WILDERNESS JOURNEY
The Book of Numbers – The Journey to the Promised Land 🌿
I. The Census and Organization (Numbers 1-10)
- The First Census (1-4)
- The Dedication of the Tabernacle (7-9)
- The Silver Trumpets and Departure from Sinai (10)
II. Rebellion and Wandering (Numbers 11-25)
- Complaints and Divine Punishments (11-12)
- The Twelve Spies (13-14) – Ten bring a bad report; only Joshua and Caleb trust God.
- Korah’s Rebellion (16) – The earth swallows Korah and his followers.
- Moses Strikes the Rock (20) – He disobeys and is denied entry to Canaan.
- Balaam’s Prophecy (22-24) – The false prophet blesses Israel instead of cursing them.
III. Preparations to Enter Canaan (Numbers 26-36)
- The Second Census (26)
- Joshua Chosen to Succeed Moses (27)
- Israel Conquers Midian (31)
- Tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh Settle East of Jordan (32)
- Instructions for Canaan’s Conquest (33-36)
PART FOUR: THE FINAL WORDS OF MOSES
The Book of Deuteronomy – The Second Law 🎶
I. A Review of Israel’s History (Deuteronomy 1-4)
- The Journey from Egypt to Moab
- The Defeat of Sihon and Og
- Call to Obedience and Love for God
II. The Reaffirmation of the Law (Deuteronomy 5-26)
- The Ten Commandments Repeated (5)
- The Great Commandment: Love the Lord (6)
- Laws Regarding Worship, Social Justice, and Leadership (12-26)
III. Blessings and Curses (Deuteronomy 27-30)
- Mount Gerizim (Blessings) and Mount Ebal (Curses)
- The Choice Between Life and Death
IV. The Death of Moses (Deuteronomy 31-34)
- Moses Commissions Joshua (31)
- The Song of Moses (32)
- Moses Blesses the Tribes (33)
- Moses Dies on Mount Nebo (34)
Conclusion
The books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy form the foundation of Israel’s history and laws. Through Moses, God delivers His people, establishes His covenant, and prepares them for the Promised Land. These books reveal God’s power, holiness, justice, and mercy, pointing forward to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
This chapter-by-chapter outline is an excellent resource for studying the Pentateuch and understanding the foundational themes of God’s plan of redemption.
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