The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey BONDAGE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 1:13–14. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read 2 Nephi 1:13; Doctrine and Covenants 84:49–51. What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey BONDAGE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom The Israelites were in bondage to the Egyptians. The whole world is under the bondage of sin. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey BONDAGE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 5:1–2. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read Alma 12:11 What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey BONDAGE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom The Israelites were subject to Pharaoh. Through sin, we become subject to Satan. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey BONDAGE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 3:1–10. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read Alma 11:40 What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey BONDAGE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Moses was sent to deliver the Israelites. Jesus Christ was sent to deliver us. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey BONDAGE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom What are some ways we become physically and spiritually enslaved? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey DELIVERANCE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 12:3–13. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read 1 Peter 1:18–19. What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey DELIVERANCE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom The firstborn in each household was saved because the blood of a lamb was placed on their doorposts. We are saved through the blood of the Lamb of God. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey DELIVERANCE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 14:15–22. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read Moroni 6:1–4. What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey DELIVERANCE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom The Israelites passed through the Red Sea on their way out of bondage. We must enter the waters of baptism to be delivered from the bondage of sin. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey DELIVERANCE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 13:21. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read John 16:13. What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey DELIVERANCE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom The Israelites were protected and led by a pillar of fire and by a cloud. We can be protected and led by the Holy Ghost. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey DELIVERANCE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom How does the Lord deliver us from sin? How does the Lord help us in our times of trial? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey WANDERINGS The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 16:14–15. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read John 6:31–35. What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey WANDERINGS The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom The Lord supplied manna to sustain the Israelites in the wilderness. The Lord is the Bread of Life. He sustains us as we seek to return to Him. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey WANDERINGS The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 17:6. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read John 4:7–14. What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey WANDERINGS The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom The Lord provided water for the Israelites in the wilderness. The Savior and his gospel provide living water for us. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey WANDERINGS The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 17:8–13. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read Doctrine and Covenants 21:4–6. What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey WANDERINGS The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom When the Israelites supported their prophet, their enemies could not prevail against them. When we sustain the prophet, the gates of hell will not prevail against us. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey WANDERINGS The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Exodus 25:1–9. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read Doctrine and Covenants 124:25–28, 40–42. What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey WANDERINGS The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom The Lord commanded the Israelites to build a tabernacle. The Lord commanded us to build temples. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey WANDERINGS The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom What has the Lord provided to sustain us spiritually? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey LAND OF PROMISE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Read Joshua 1:1-6. Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Read Doctrine and Covenants 88:17-20. What are the similarities? The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey LAND OF PROMISE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom Joshua (Hebrew for Jesus) led Israel into the promised land. Through Jesus Christ the righteous inherit the celestial Kingdom. The Exodus: A Symbol of Our Mortal Journey LAND OF PROMISE The Israelites’ Physical Journey to the Promised Land Our Spiritual Journey to the Celestial Kingdom What land of promise do we seek? What can we do to stay on the path that leads to our promised land?