Summary: How does Exodus 6:1-12 (and the Exodus Narrative) develop the theme of liberation?
The evidence thus far points to the following summary:
Liberation was the means Yahweh used for revelation and this provided the basis for the covenantal relationship with His people.
Although it was carried out through political, social, economic, racial and physical freedom it mainly served to bring about a spiritual result – a deeper relationship with Yahweh through the revelation and proving of His character.
Within the Ancient Near East, of course, this separation of ‘types of liberation’ would be unheard of. Everything was, in a way, divine or linked to the divine. Yet, for us today, it is imperative that this is pointed out. We have arguably taken out any concept of the spiritual or divine being linked to liberation and, even if this does play a part, it is downplayed and undervalued. The Divine, Jahweh Himself, was central to the liberation of His people. The result was first and foremost a relationship with Yahweh. It does seem to suggest that the previous conclusion made prior to this study, has validity: namely, that personal redemption and relationship with Christ is central to liberation but it often ‘worked’ through and out in all realms of society.
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