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by Michael Whitworth (Author)
The book of Exodus is one of the Bible's most dramatic stories. But how do you teach it to your kids?
Sandwiched between Genesis and Leviticus, Exodus is the book that changes everything. After four hundred years of slavery and a lifetime of silence from heaven, God finally acts. Plagues fall. A sea parts. A mountain shakes. And a nation of slaves walks out of Egypt carrying the wealth of their oppressors-led by a reluctant shepherd who once ran away from this very mission.
But this isn't just an action movie. It's the Bible's foundational story of salvation-the pattern that echoes through the prophets, the psalms, and ultimately to Jesus himself. It's about a God who hears the cries of the oppressed and keeps promises even when centuries pass. And it's about what it means to be rescued by grace and called to live as God's own people.
What Is the Book of Exodus? makes this epic story accessible for today's young readers. Written in a warm, conversational style that doesn't shy away from hard questions or talk down to kids, this guide walks through all forty chapters of Exodus with:
- Engaging illustrations from pop culture-from The Lord of the Rings to Frozen to Finding Nemo-that connect biblical themes to stories kids already know and love
- Honest engagement with difficult content-handling plagues, judgment, Israel's failures, and the golden calf in age-appropriate ways that spark real conversations
- Real-life application-helping kids see how the exodus story speaks to their own experiences of waiting on God, trusting through hard times, and understanding what it means to be rescued
Whether your child is learning what it means to trust God when life feels stuck, wrestling with why obedience matters after salvation, or ready to explore the book that shaped Israel's identity and points to Jesus, What Is the Book of Exodus? will show them that the God who parted the Red Sea and descended on Sinai is still rescuing his people today.
Perfect for family reading, church classes, or independent study.
