Moses and the Exodus

By John Paterson Smyth

Smyth guides readers through the sweep of Exodus-from brickfields and bitter slavery to the pillar of cloud, the thunder at Sinai, and the beauty of a tent where God dwells with His people. Each chapter focuses on a vivid episode, pairing narrative clarity with gentle insight into Egyptian life, desert travel, and Israel's newborn worship. Background notes illuminate without lecturing, so the meaning of Passover, the Red Sea, manna, the Ten Commandments, and the golden calf becomes plain. Themes of deliverance, obedience, mercy, and faithful leadership rise to the surface, inviting thoughtful conversation after each reading. By the end, families will not only remember what happened; they'll recognize why it matters. Expect a clearer understanding of Exodus as one grand story, renewed confidence to read Scripture attentively, and the strengthening of habits-gratitude, self-control, perseverance-that carry into everyday life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1761539922
• ISBN13: 9781761539923
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Living Book Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7