Family provides community, identity, and shared values.
In the book of Exodus, God frees Israel from slavery to Egypt. But they
are not left as orphans. Rather, the redeemed are made into a new
family--God's family. In Freed to be God's Family, Mark R. Glanville
argues that the central motif of Exodus is community. God wants a
healthy, dynamic relationship with the redeemed. As family members,
Israel is called to learn God's ways and reflect God's character to the
world.
Freed to be God's Family is a concise and accessible guide to the
message and themes of Exodus. Each chapter keeps the big picture central
and provides probing questions for reflection and discussion.