The Book of Exodus is about a journey: a journey out of Egypt, but more particularly a journey from a land where God's power, sovereignty and continuing interest in his people could be easily questioned, to a place where God dwelt in the midst of his people. Exodus describes God's power, his redemption of his people, his covenant requirements at Sinai, and the rules of his worship.

Pharoah was not just a despot at the head of a political structure but a god who held people under his dominion ? ruling in defiance of the true God. Thus one of the messages of Exodus is the futility of all systems opposed to God and how rebellion is at the root of all the woes of mankind.

John L. Mackay interacts with other scholars in either text or footnotes. In addition to exploring the meaning of the text he examines the chronology, authorship, composition and structure of Exodus. In addition, at the end of each section he provides a reflective comment.

Although written many centuries ago, Exodus' teaching is still crucial for God's people today. This commentary is conservative, understandable and relevant.