In this bonus episode of the Exodus Way series, Jon Collins and Tim Mackie are joined by Tamara Knudson to explore the significance of the seven female rescuers in the early chapters of Exodus. They discuss how these women—Shiphrah, Puah, Moses' mother and sister, Pharaoh's daughter and her maidservant, and Zipporah—are crucial for the Exodus story, acting against Pharaoh's oppressive decrees to preserve life. The discussion highlights the parallels between these women and figures from Genesis, such as Eve and Noah, and emphasizes their role in promoting flourishing life in the face of resistance. The episode also delves into the subversion of power dynamics, the importance of community, and the connection between these female figures and the themes of rescue and deliverance that resonate throughout the Bible, ultimately pointing to Jesus.
