second exodus

We will now begin examining several books of the Bible to see how the authors used the Second Exodus as the backdrop for their writings. The first one we will look at is Hebrews. If we recognize the New Exodus theme in Hebrews, then some of the passages tnat may seem hard to understand become more clear to us in this setting. The New Exodus is a theme that Jesus, Paul, Peter, John, and the other NT writers and speakers loved to utilize. We need to learn to love it too.Â

One of the key events of the first Exodus was the giving of the Old Covenant. The Second Exodus has a covenant as well - a covenant of life.Â

Jesus' own death, burial, and resurrection set the stage for the entire New Exodus. He died to the world below, He overcame hades, and then He became the first to rise into the heavenly places. It is through Him and in Him that Israel would escape the bondage and corruption that was in the world and enter into the promised land: the kingdom of Heaven. 

We too are able to enjoy the riches of God's grace through seeking refuge in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Â