1. Exodus 1:1–22 (ESV)
  2. Application

Protection and increase of the Church

Exodus 1:1–22 (ESV)

1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household:

Just as God protected and blessed Israel in the face of Egypt’s attacks, so Jesus Christ protects and blesses his beloved bride, joining more and more members to her (John 6:37; John 10:27–29). Although the church may be afflicted and persecuted (Revelation 12:13–17), Christ will not let her perish.