Joe: "So what's the gist of Exodus 1, my Bible Expert friend?" Expert: "Well, Joe, the book of Exodus begins with a brief overview of the Hebrews' descent into Egypt, where they settled and grew into a large people. →

Joe: Alright, so let’s dive into Exodus 2. Here to help us out is our Bible Expert. What’s the story in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, at the start of Exodus 2 we learn that Moses’ mother hid him in a basket in the Nile River to save him from Pharaoh’s order to kill all the Hebrew boys. →

Joe: Alright, so let's talk about Exodus 3. What's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Exodus 3 is the start of Moses' mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. It begins with God appearing to Moses in the form of a burning bush and speaking with him. →

Joe: Alright, let's talk about Exodus 4! So, what's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, in this chapter, God speaks to Moses and tells him to go back to Egypt to free the Israelites from slavery. →

Joe Rogan: Alright, so we have our Bible expert here to give us a summary of Exodus 5. What's the deal here? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, Exodus 5 is the story of Moses and Aaron going to Pharaoh and asking him to let the Israelites go free from slavery. →

Joe: Alright, so let's get into Exodus 6. What's this one about? Expert: This chapter is about God reaffirming his covenant with Moses and the Israelites. He reveals his name - Yahweh - and makes it clear that he is the one who delivers them from slavery in Egypt. →

Joe: Alright, so we have our Bible expert, what's happening in Exodus 7? Expert: Well, Joe, this is where God tells Moses and Aaron to go to Pharaoh and demand that he let the Israelites go. God gives them a sign to show Pharaoh that He is the one who sent them. →

Joe: Alright, so what can you tell me about Exodus 8? Bible Expert: Well, Exodus 8 is when the Lord sends plagues on Egypt and Pharaoh still refuses to let the Israelites go. He sends a plague of frogs and Pharaoh finally agrees to let them go, but then he changes his mind. →

Joe: Well, we’ve been talking about Exodus for a while now, what’s going on in chapter 9? Bible Expert: Well Joe, in this chapter, God is continuing to demonstrate his power through plagues. This time he sends down a plague of hail and fire, mixed with thunder and lightning. →

Joe: Alright, so what does Exodus 10 have in store for us? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, in Exodus 10, God sends Moses and Aaron back to Pharaoh to demand that he let the Israelites go free. Joe: Wow, really? That sounds like a tall order. →

Joe: Alright, so today we have Bible Expert, __(name of expert)__ on the show. We're going to be talking about Exodus 11. So, what's the deal? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, in verse 1, God tells Moses that he's going to bring one more plague on Egypt, so that Pharaoh will finally let the Israelites go. →

Joe: Alright, so we are talking about Exodus 12. What’s going on here? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter details the instructions of the Passover meal. The Lord tells Moses and Aaron that all the people of Israel should take a lamb at the start of the month, keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, and then kill it as a sacrifice. →

Joe: Alright, let's talk about Exodus 13. What's happening in this chapter? Bible Expert: This chapter talks about the Israelites leaving Egypt and the Lord's instructions to them about how to celebrate the Passover. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Exodus 14? What's the gist of it? Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter, God tells Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He tells them to take a specific route that will lead them to the Red Sea. →

Joe: Alright so we are talking about the book of Exodus, chapter 15, what is it about? Bible Expert: Well, first of all, Exodus 15 is a song of praise to God by Moses and the Israelites. They are expressing their gratitude to God for delivering them from Egypt and leading them safely to the Promised Land. →

Joe: Wow, so Exodus 16, this is a wild one! I'm talking to Bible expert Bob here. What is this one about?! Bob: Well Joe, this chapter is about when the Israelites are in the wilderness, and God provides them with food from heaven. →

Joe: Alright, so what’s the story in Exodus 17? Bible Expert: Exodus 17 is about the Israelites coming up against the Amalekites in battle. The Lord tells Moses to take the staff of God and his brother Aaron and to station them on the top of the hill with the staff of God in his hand. →

Joe: Alright, so in Exodus 18... What's going on here? Bible Expert: Well, Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, visits Moses in the desert, and Moses tells him all that God has done for the people of Israel. Jethro is so impressed that he gives Moses advice about how to lead the people. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we got here? Bible Expert: Well, this is the 19th chapter of Exodus, and it's about the Israelites coming to Mt. Sinai. Joe: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on a second. Mt. Sinai? Is that the mountain where Moses got the Ten Commandments? →

Joe: Alright, let's dive into Exodus 20. So, Bible Expert, tell me what happens in this chapter. Bible Expert: Sure Joe. So, this chapter is all about the Ten Commandments. God speaks the commandments to the people of Israel directly and it's a pretty amazing moment. →

Joe: Okay, so we're talking about Exodus 21, right? What's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Yes, Exodus 21 deals with the laws of slavery and the rights of slaves. It outlines the punishments for various offenses, such as killing a slave, and the rules for the redemption of a slave. →

Joe: Alright, we're here with our Bible expert, and he's about to tell us about Exodus 22. Bible Expert: Yes, so Exodus 22 lays out how to treat foreigners and slaves. It also explains how God expects His people to treat animals. →

Joe: Alright, so this is from the second book of the Bible, Exodus, and the chapter is 23. What's the deal here? Bible Expert: Well, Exodus 23 is all about laws and regulations, such as not bearing false witness, not taking bribes, and not following the majority in doing wrong. →

Joe: Alright, so we are talking about Exodus 24. So, what can you tell us about this chapter? Bible Expert: Sure. This chapter is all about Moses and the Israelites making a covenant with God. God tells Moses to come up to the mountain and bring Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel with him. →

Joe: Alright so can you give us a quick rundown of Exodus 25? Expert: Absolutely. Exodus 25 is all about the instructions for building the Tabernacle, which is a sacred tent that served as a place for the Israelites to come and worship God. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Exodus, Chapter 26. What's the gist of it? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter is about the instructions for making the Tabernacle, which is the portable temple for the Israelites. →

Joe: Alright, Exodus 27. Let's hear it. Bible Expert: Sure! This chapter deals with the regulations that God gave to Moses for constructing the tabernacle and the altar. It's very specific in the kind of materials that were to be used and the measurements for the altar and its components. →

Joe: Alright, we're back! We're talking Bible chapters with our Bible Expert and I'm really excited to hear about Exodus 28! What's going on? Bible Expert: Well Joe, Exodus 28 is all about the priestly garments. →

Joe: Alright! So, we're talking about Exodus 29. What's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this chapter lays out the instructions for Aaron and his sons to become priests of the Lord. Moses is instructed to take a young bull, two rams, unleavened bread, oil, and incense and use them in a special ordination ceremony to consecrate Aaron and his sons. →

Joe: Alright, so we have our Bible expert on the show today. Let's hear it! What's this chapter about? Bible Expert: Exodus 30 is all about instructions for making a bronze altar and the instructions for making special incense for burning on that altar. →

Joe: Alright, well we have Bible Expert with us and we're ready to get into the chapter by chapter summary of the Bible. Let's start with Exodus 31. Bible Expert: Sure, Exodus 31 is about the Lord appointing Bezalel and Oholiab to build and furnish the tabernacle. →

Joe: Alright, so our guest is here to talk to us about Exodus 32! So, what's happening in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, the Israelites have just come to Mount Sinai and made a covenant with God. At this point, the people had been without Moses for 40 days and nights and they began to worry that he wasn't coming back. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we have here? Exodus 33, right? Bible Expert: Yes, Exodus 33. So this is a chapter that focuses on God’s relationship with Moses. Joe: Interesting! So what’s happening? Bible Expert: Well, essentially, God is speaking to Moses and telling him that he will be with him during the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt. →

Joe: Alright, let's jump into Exodus 34. What's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter, God is speaking to Moses and commanding him to go back to Mount Sinai to cut two stone tablets of the covenant. →

Joe: Alright, let's get into it. So, Exodus 35...what happened there? Bible Expert: Well, it starts with God commanding Moses to build the Tabernacle, which was the dwelling place for God and the Ark of the Covenant. →

Joe: Alright, so, let's get into the juicy stuff. What about Exodus 36? Bible Expert: Well, this is where the work of building the Tabernacle begins in earnest. Bezalel and Aholiab are specifically charged by God with the task of building the Tabernacle and all of the furnishings associated with it. →

Joe: Alright, so we've made it to Exodus 37, what's going on here? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter is all about the instructions to build the Ark of the Covenant. God commanded Moses to have Bezalel construct the Ark using acacia wood and overlaying it with gold. →

Joe: Alright, so what can you tell us about Exodus 38? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter is all about the building of the tabernacle. In it, God commands Moses to build the tabernacle and the altar, along with all of its furnishings. →

Joe: Alright, so we’re discussing the Bible Chapter by Chapter and we’re up to Exodus 39. What’s it about? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter is about the making of the holy garments for the priests. It starts off with a description of the breastplate, ephod, robe, tunic, turban, and belt. →

Joe: Alright, so what's the deal with Exodus 40? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this chapter is all about the setting up of the Tabernacle, which was a sacred tent that acted as a sort of portable temple for the Israelites during their time in the wilderness. →