Moses and the Exodus

The Golden Thread continues throughout history

What is the Typology of Moses and the Exodus stories?

How do they point to Jesus Christ?

Read the following comparisons.

	Moses	Jesus
Passing through the Red sea	The chosen people are saved by the parting of waters when crossing the Red Sea. Symbolises crossing to a new life.	Water used at the Sacrament of Baptism. One passes from our old life to a new one in Christ
The Lamb	Sacrificial lamb was killed and eaten at the passover and blood sprinkled on the doorways – The Pascal lamb	Jesus is the sacrificial lamb who lays down his life for us. Paschal Lamb – Lamb of God
Passover meal	lamb, unleavened and bitter herbs eaten before the escape from Egypt and saved from death. Memorial every year of the night	Night of the last Supper a meal before Jesus’ death – unleavened bread and wine Jesus becomes
Body and Blood	Body and blood of the lamb used	Christ’s Body and blood shared – “Do this in memory of me.”

Now read the story in Exodus 4: 12 and Exodus 5: 1- 4

and Exodus 12:21 – 31, 37

What does this tell you about Moses?

Why do you think Moses was chosen by God?

What is the connection between the Passover lamb and Jesus?

What is th eCovenant God made with Moses in the desert?