This chart is part of a memory system for learning the key people, events, topics, and verses of all 929 Old Testament chapters.
INTRODUCTION
Written by Moses, Exodus records Israel’s dramatic deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the beginning of their covenant relationship with God. The book is foundational, revealing God’s power through the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and the giving of the Ten Commandments. It introduces key themes like redemption, divine presence, and law. Much of Exodus is devoted to instructions for the tabernacle, symbolizing God dwelling among His people. It was likely written between 1446 and 1406 BC.
| CHAPTER/TOPICS | VERSES |
| 1. A new king who did not know Joseph. | 1:8 |
| 2. Moses is saved. | 2:10 |
| 3. The burning bush; “I AM” sends Moses. | 3:14 |
| 4. God gives signs to Moses for Israel. | 4:5 |
| 5. “Let My people go.” | 5:1 |
| 6. God reaffirms His covenant. | 6:3 |
| The 10 Plagues—Chapters 7–12 | |
| 7. The Nile turns to blood | 7:20 |
| 8. Plagues of frogs, gnats, and flies. | 8:6, 17, 24 |
| 9. Plagues of livestock deaths, boils, and hail. | 9:6, 10, 25 |
| 10. Plagues of locusts and darkness. | 10:14, 22 |
| 11. God warns of the death of the firstborn. | 11:5 |
| 12. The Passover. Blood over the door means Israel is spared. | 12:13 |
| 13. God leads with pillars of cloud and fire. | 13:21 |
| 14. God parts the Red Sea; Israel escapes. | 14:21 |
| 15. Israel sings a song of victory. | 15:1 |
| 16. God promises to send manna (bread) from heaven. | 16:4 |
| 17. Water flows from the rock at Horeb. | 17:6 |
| 18. Jethro advises Moses to appoint leaders. | 18:21 |
| 19. God descends on Mount Sinai. | 19:20 |
| 20. God begins to give the Ten Commandments. | 20:1 |
| 21. Laws are given regarding servants. | 21:6 |
| 22. Laws about property and restitution. | 22:1 |
| 23. God sends an angel to guide Israel. | 23:20 |
| 24. Israel agrees to the covenant. | 24:7 |
| 25. God instructs Moses to build the sanctuary. | 25:8 |
| 26. Instructions for the tabernacle’s curtains. | 26:1 |
| 27. Instructions for the altar of burnt offering. | 27:1 |
| 28. The priestly garments are described. | 28:2 |
| 29. The priests are consecrated. | 29:9 |
| 30. The altar of incense and atonement. | 30:10 |
| 31. Sabbaths are a sign of God’s covenant. | 31:13 |
| 32. Israel makes the golden calf. | 32:4 |
| 33. Moses meets with God face to face. | 33:11 |
| 34. Moses receives new tablets of the Law. | 34:28 |
| 35. The people bring offerings for the tabernacle. | 35:5 |
| 36. The people give more than enough; construction begins. | 36:5 |
| 37. Bezalel makes the ark of the covenant. | 37:1 |
| 38. The bronze basin is made from women’s mirrors. | 38:8 |
| 39. The ceremonial attire for the high priest is finished. | 39:1 |
| 40. God’s glory fills the tabernacle. | 40:34 |
