The story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt is famous for good reason—a burning bush, a transforming staff, 10 plagues, and the Passover. The exodus is also the story that defines God’s personal name, Yahweh. What does this narrative show us about Yahweh? And why does God care so much that people know his name? In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about God’s character revealed through his acts of deliverance and judgment.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-12:15)
Part two (12:15-39:45)
Part three (39:45-50:30)
Part four (50:30-1:05:45)

Referenced Resources

The Violence of the Biblical God, L. Daniel Hawk
The Sentence in Biblical Hebrew, Francis I. Andersen
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Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Parkbench Epiphany” by Antimidas

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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Yahweh and the Exodus – Exodus E2

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Yahweh and the Exodus – Exodus E2