To read Exodus is to encounter God. The book is about the mercy, justice, holiness, and glory of almighty God, who rules history by his sovereign power, saves the people of his covenant, and delivers his people from bondage. Once heard, the stories recorded in Exodus leave a lasting impression. Readers return to these great acts of redemption again and again because they give captives the hope of freedom. In this Preaching the Word volume, Philip Graham Ryken mines the majestic book of Exodus for knowledge of God?s character and instruction for his followers. So much can be learned about God through the accounts of his deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, his many divine interventions for them, and his transformation of them into an independent nation. At once theologically instructive and decidedly practical, this commentary moves readers to great rejoicing at God?s work in the life of every person following him on the path to spiritual freedom. Ryken skillfully relates how the Israelites? deliverance from slavery anticipated the salvation accomplished in Jesus Christ, proving that God remembers his covenant and always delivers on his promises. For those who preach, teach, and study God?s Word, this book is more than just a commentary; it is a celebration of God?s faithfulness. Recommendations for the Series "The single best resource for faithful biblical exposition available today. A great boon for genuine reformation!" ?Timothy George Dean, Samford University, Beeson Divinity School "For this outstanding series of expository commentaries, Kent Hughes has assembled a team of unusually gifted scholar-preachers. The series will be widely used and much sought after." ?Eric J. Alexander Retired Senior Minister, St. George?s-Tron Parish Church, Glasgow, Scotland "The Preaching the Word commentary series is one of my favorites. The focus upon explaining a text with preaching it as the goal makes the series resonate with the priorities of the pulpit. No academic aloofness here, but down-to-earth, preacher-to-preacher meat for God?s people." ?Bryan Chapell President, Covenant Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri "I?m delighted to endorse the philosophy behind the series edited by my friend Kent Hughes. Here sounds out the voice not of the scholar in the study but of the scholar in the pulpit. The authors are all able teachers who regularly expound God?s living Word to His people. May this rich material give us ?patterns of preaching? that will not only feed the flock, but, by God?s grace, change the church." ?R. C. Lucas Retired Rector, St. Helen?s Church, Bishopsgate, London, England About the Series Exodus is part of a Bible commentary series entitled Preaching the Word. The series is noted for its unqualified commitment to biblical authority, clear exposition of Scripture, readability, and practical application. Pastor R. Kent Hughes is the general editor for the series, which will eventually encompass every book of the Bible. It is an ideal resource for pastors and teachers, as well as for personal Bible study.