Topical Bible: God: Preserver: Deliverance from Egypt,

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The concept of God as the Preserver is vividly illustrated in the biblical narrative of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. This event is a cornerstone of the Old Testament, demonstrating God's power, faithfulness, and covenantal love for His chosen people. The deliverance from Egypt is not only a historical account but also a theological revelation of God's character as a preserver and deliverer.

The Oppression in Egypt

The Israelites' sojourn in Egypt began with favor during the time of Joseph, but as generations passed, they became enslaved under a new Pharaoh who did not know Joseph (Exodus 1:8). The Egyptians oppressed the Israelites with hard labor, and their cries for deliverance reached God. "The Israelites groaned under their bondage and cried out, and their cry for deliverance from slavery ascended to God" (Exodus 2:23).

God's Covenant and Promise

God's response to the Israelites' suffering was rooted in His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He remembered His promise to make them a great nation and to give them the land of Canaan. "God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob" (Exodus 2:24). This covenantal relationship underscores God's role as a preserver, committed to fulfilling His promises despite the circumstances.

The Call of Moses

God chose Moses as the instrument of deliverance, appearing to him in a burning bush and commissioning him to lead His people out of Egypt. "So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt" (Exodus 3:10). Moses' initial reluctance and the subsequent signs and wonders performed by God highlight the divine initiative and power in the preservation and deliverance of His people.

The Plagues and God's Sovereignty

The ten plagues that God unleashed upon Egypt were both judgments against the Egyptian gods and demonstrations of His sovereignty. Each plague systematically dismantled the Egyptians' belief in their deities and showcased the supremacy of the God of Israel. "The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them" (Exodus 7:5).

The Passover and the Exodus

The final plague, the death of the firstborn, led to the institution of the Passover, a pivotal event in which God preserved the Israelites through the blood of the lamb. "When I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt" (Exodus 12:13). This act of preservation not only secured their immediate deliverance but also foreshadowed the ultimate deliverance through Christ, the Lamb of God.

Crossing the Red Sea

The climax of the deliverance narrative is the crossing of the Red Sea, where God miraculously parted the waters, allowing the Israelites to escape the pursuing Egyptian army. "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land" (Exodus 14:21). This event is a powerful testament to God's ability to preserve His people against overwhelming odds.

The Song of Moses

In response to their deliverance, Moses and the Israelites sang a song of praise, acknowledging God's mighty acts and His role as their preserver. "The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father's God, and I will exalt Him" (Exodus 15:2). This song encapsulates the joy and gratitude of a people preserved by the hand of God.

Theological Implications

The deliverance from Egypt is a profound demonstration of God's preserving power and faithfulness. It reveals His commitment to His covenant, His ability to save, and His desire to be known among the nations. This narrative serves as a foundational example of God's role as Preserver, providing hope and assurance to believers throughout the ages.

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Exodus 13:3,17-22
And Moses said to the people, Remember this day, in which you came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten.
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Exodus 14:1
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
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Exodus 19:4
You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings, and brought you to myself.
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Leviticus 26:13
I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that you should not be their slaves; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright.
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Library

The Rock of Ages
... Christ the creator, the preserver, the inspirer, the light ... was to Christ they owed
their deliverance from Egypt ... Christ they owed their knowledge of God, and of ...
/.../kingsley/town and country sermons/sermon xiv the rock of.htm

CHAP. I. -II. 3 (II. 1).
... relation to God as the Creator and Preserver must also ... in the Psalms, they who celebrate
God's former mercies ... and anon to refer to the deliverance from Egypt ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/chap i -ii 3 ii 1.htm

The Psalms of David
... Psalm 121:3. As the 148th Psalm. God our preserver. Psalm 122:1. Going
to church. ... Psalm 126:1. LM Surprising deliverance. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/

The Prophet Amos.
... the God of the heathen,"the Creator, Preserver, and Governor ... boasted of their election,
by which God Himself, as ... the pledge of it"the deliverance from Egypt ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the prophet amos.htm

The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts
... PSALM 121 Preservation by day and night. PSALM 121 God our preserver. PSALM
122 Going to church. ... PSALM 126 Surprising deliverance. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/

The Kingdom Op Judah.
... the King of Edom, another miraculous deliverance was granted ... wife Athaliah, than
to obey the commands of God. ... even slew the son of his preserver, Jehoiada, for ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson vii the kingdom op.htm

The Way of Salvation
... nothing more by it than deliverance from hell ... For instance, the king of Egypt would
confess ... all things consist"Maker, Creator, Preserver, God of providence ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the way of salvation.htm

An Index to Find a Psalm Suited to Particular Subjects or ...
... Falsehood, blasphemy, etc., [392]21; and oppression, deliverance from them,
[393]12, [394]56. ... God,. all in all, [434]127; ... our preserver, [493]121, [494]138; ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/an index to find a.htm

Meditations for the Sick.
... and raiseth up again; who art the only preserver of all ... to acknowledge thee alone
to be the God of my ... praise and glory for my strength and deliverance out of ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/meditations for the sick.htm

Sermon.
... and others were tortured, not accepting of deliverance, that they ... not." He that hath
appeared, as a God of salvation, and a mighty preserver of his ...
/.../penn/a sermon preached at the quakers meeting house/sermon.htm