Today's Reading | May 2, 2025
Exodus 3:1–22
Introduction Exodus 3:1–22: Today we begin reading excerpts from the book of Exodus, the second book in the Bible. The name comes from a Greek word that means “exit” or “departure” and refers to an important event in Israel’s history—the departure of the people of Israel from Egypt where they had been slaves. The central human figure in the book…
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