EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 13 MIN
From Slavery to Calling: God Raises a Deliverer | Exodus 1–3
from Word for Word: The Bible · host Kevin Mooneyhan
Welcome to Day 16 of Word for Word: The Bible.In this episode, we begin the book of Exodus, continuing our year-long journey through Scripture by reading Exodus chapters 1–3 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters mark a major turning point in the biblical story as the family preserved in Egypt becomes an oppressed people—and God begins preparing a deliverer.Today’s reading includes:The growth of Israel and their oppression under a new PharaohThe courage of the Hebrew midwives who fear GodThe birth, rescue, and early life of MosesMoses’ flight to Midian and years of waitingGod’s appearance in the burning bushThe revelation of God’s holy name, I AMGod’s call for Moses to lead Israel out of EgyptExodus 1–3 reminds us that God hears the cries of His people and remains faithful to His covenant, even when deliverance feels distant. Through suffering, waiting, and calling, God quietly prepares His purposes and reveals His presence as both holy and near.Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:A brief opening prayer for understandingA complete Scripture readingA short closing reflection and prayerWhether you are reading the Bible for the first time or returning to it with fresh eyes, you’re invited to walk through Scripture one day at a time. If you find this podcast helpful, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who may benefit from this journey.
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As the book of Exodus begins, the family that once found refuge in Egypt has become a nation living under brutal oppression. In Exodus chapters 1 through 3, God’s people cry out from slavery, and the Lord hears their suffering and remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. These chapters introduce Moses—rescued from the Nile, shaped by failure and waiting, and ultimately called by God through the fire of the burning bush. As God reveals His holy name, I AM, He makes clear that He is not distant from His people’s pain and that deliverance is already underway. Exodus opens with hardship, but it also opens with hope, reminding us that God is faithful, attentive, and always at work to fulfill His promises.
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From Slavery to Calling: God Raises a Deliverer | Exodus 1–3
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