Exiting Egypt: Lessons From the Life of an Exile

Born out of obedience, the Exodus began the moment Moses slipped off his shoes in the wilderness. Of course, freedom tends to follow obedience. Exiting Egypt presents neglected truths in compelling ways. Being a story of transformation, the text highlights micro-adjustments made in submission to God, which remade a hesitant exile into the legendary law giver. As Moses allowed himself to be changed, a nation was freed. Moses was not called to work miracles. He was called to listen, obey, and...