Bible stories to read together.

Exodus 12:31–42; Exodus 13:17–22Read story

The Israelites Leave Egypt

After long years in Egypt, the Israelites left in haste, and God led them by cloud and fire on the way toward the sea.

Exodus 15:22–27Read story

Bitter Water Becomes Sweet

In the wilderness of Shur, the Lord gave Israel drinkable water at Marah and tested whether they would listen to him.

Manna and Quail in the Wilderness

In the wilderness, Yahweh gave Israel quail, manna, and a Sabbath pattern for daily trust and remembrance.

Exodus 16:1–36Read story

Water from the Rock at Rephidim

At Rephidim, when the people had no water, Yahweh gave them water from a rock and named their quarrelling for what it was.

Exodus 17:1–7Read story

Moses' Raised Hands and the Battle with Amalek

When Amalek fought Israel at Rephidim, Moses stood on a hill and Aaron and Hur helped hold up his hands while Joshua fought below.

Exodus 17:8–16Read story

Jethro Helps Moses Share the Work

When Jethro visited Moses in the wilderness, he thanked God and offered practical advice for leading the people well.

Exodus 18:1–27Read story

Exodus 19:1–25; Exodus 20:18–21Read story

God Meets Israel at Mount Sinai

At Mount Sinai, God calls Israel to belong to him, and the people tremble as his holy presence comes near.

Exodus 24:1–18; Exodus 31:18Read story

Israel Makes a Covenant with God

At Mount Sinai, Israel agrees to the covenant, and Moses goes up into God’s cloud to receive the stone tablets.

Bezalel and Oholiab: Gifts for God's Work

God chose workers and gave wisdom for the sacred work he had commanded.

Exodus 31:1–11Read story

The Golden Calf

When Israel worshipped a golden calf, Moses came down from the mountain to confront their sin and plead for mercy.

Exodus 32:1–35Read story

Moses Asks for God's Presence

When God said he would not go among Israel on the journey, Moses pleaded for God's own presence to go with them.

Exodus 33:1–23Read story

God Renews the Covenant with Moses

On Mount Sinai, God gives Moses replacement tablets, renews his covenant with Israel, and Moses returns with a shining face.

Exodus 34:1–35Read story

Exodus 35:4–38:20; Exodus 39:1–43Read story

The People Build the Tabernacle

Israel brought willing offerings and skilled work so the tabernacle could be made as Yahweh had commanded.

God's Glory Fills the Tabernacle

God told Moses how to set up the tabernacle, and when the work was finished, God's glory filled it.

Exodus 40:1–38Read story

Leviticus 8:1–36Read story

Aaron and His Sons Become Priests

Moses gathered the people and carried out the ceremony Yahweh had commanded to set Aaron and his sons apart for priestly service.

Leviticus 9:1–24Read story

Aaron's First Offerings

At the Tent of Meeting, Aaron carried out the offerings Moses commanded, and the people saw the Lord’s glory.

Nadab and Abihu

Two of Aaron’s sons offered what God had not commanded, and Israel learned that the LORD is holy.

Leviticus 10:1–7Read story

The Blasphemy Case in the Camp

A quarrel in the camp became a serious case, and Moses waited for the Lord to make the judgement clear.

Leviticus 24:10–16Read story

The Tribes Bring Gifts for the Tabernacle

When the tabernacle and altar were dedicated, Israel’s leaders brought ordered gifts for worship and service.

Numbers 7:1–89Read story

A Second Chance to Keep Passover

When some men could not keep Passover at the appointed time, Moses asked God what should be done.

Numbers 9:1–14Read story

Numbers 10:11–36Read story

Israel Leaves Mount Sinai

Israel set out from Mount Sinai in the order God had commanded, following the cloud into the wilderness.

Complaints, Seventy Elders and Quail

As the people complained, Moses struggled under the weight of leading them, and God answered with both help and judgement.

Numbers 11:1–35Read story

Numbers 12:1–16Read story

Miriam and Aaron Challenge Moses

Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses, and Yahweh answered them at the Tent of Meeting.

The Twelve Spies and Israel's Response

Twelve leaders explored Canaan, but Israel's fearful rebellion led to judgement, mercy, and a failed attack.