The Ultimate Exodus: Finding Freedom from What Enslaves You

by Danielle Strickland

God didn’t just say to Pharaoh, “Let my people go!” He also said to the Israelites―and He says to us―“Let go of what enslaves you, and follow me to freedom.”

The Ultimate Exodus opens our eyes to the things that enslave us, and it sets us on the path of our own exodus. Danielle Strickland revisits the story of the Exodus to see what we can learn from a people who were slaves and who learned from God what it means to be free. We discover as we go that deliverance goes much deeper than our circumstances. God uproots us from the things we have become slaves to, and He takes us on a long walk to the freedom He created us to enjoy.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christian Living, Spirituality

176 pages, Paperback

Published June 6, 2017

Reviews

[Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Um livro que me desafiou muito pessoalmente. A dinâmica da escravidão acontece quando há um opressor. Em última análise, lidamos com essa dinâmica em várias áreas da nossa vida e a todos nós temos nossos próprios faraós e nossa história de êxodo. Entender essas dinâmicas é essencial para ser livre de fato.

[Ineta Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! It made me to better understand what is slavery and that actually nowadays slavery is the worst ever, as we enslave ourselves.
This quote is a very strong one..

'If Egypt is anything like our world, it's success-driven. The better you perform, the better you are. Your value is based on your outcomes. This drive makes slaves of all of us.'

Also chapter about Sabbath was very strong. God's point of view to Sabbath is very serious!

[Victoria W. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Danielle Strickland provides a text with a timely subject. Utilizing her experience as an ambassador for Compassion International and Stop the Traffik as well as her personal research Strickland lays out a stark picture concerning the realities of modern day slavery. Strickland's passion is unquestionable as she lays out her information regarding passive and active participation in the modern slave trade providing valuable facts and realistic conversation starters to bring readers actively into the issue.

I appreciate the clear delivery method Strickland favourites as well as her ability to weave facts back to historical anchors (both secular and Biblical). This anchoring become more noticeable as a literary technique through the usage of Moses and the Exodus as the book's overarching Biblical theme. It gave great structure and a sense of time to the books's argument.

That said, I don't think this book is for everyone. Strickland is sure of her argument, viewpoint, and methods throughout the book even using personal stories to highlight how a point has been tested in her own life. I found this gave the book a very "black or white" tone on how to approach problems when I could easily see alternates or shades of grey. I also found Strickland to come across very "top-down" in her teaching. For those already struggling this could come across as accusatory and isolating rather than inviting someone into the church's solution.

3.5 out of 5 stars


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[Pieter Morten · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book magnificent in it simplicity...deeply challenging and yet affirming. **Recommended**

[Mallory · Rating 3 out of 5]

I heard Danielle Strickland speak once on a recorded conference session that I watched with a small group. I think she is much more compelling speaking live than in the written word. You get a sense of her energy and passion from her writing, but it's not the same. That being said, this was a good short book on figuring out things that hold us back in life. One of the big takeaways for me was how we are often the ones allowing ourselves to be enslaved. We agree to it in some form or fashion. That's a difficult pill to swallow, especially when we so often want to blame others for our situations and circumstances. Personally, there are areas in my mind and physically in my body that I could think of where this is true and applicable. I'm going to pass this book along because I don't feel that it's one I would keep coming back to, but I read it at the right time when I'm reviewing a lot of hang-ups in my life and working on making changes.

[Jonathan Markham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I believe God causes me to stumble upon this book as I listened to a podcast (thank you Catalyst!). I am preparing to preach on the book of Exodus and to hear Danielle Strickland talk about how she had encountered the Exodus in a new way captured my attention instantly. Amazon Prime ensured that I had the book quickly and as soon as I opened it I could barely put it down. The only problem with its compelling writing is that every page unfolds a new and intensely practical challenge and you really need to pause and take time to allow them to impact your life. The author writes authentically and tells wonderful stories. I highly recommend anyone who seriously wants to follow Jesus to read his book (probably more than once) but be careful it will be a challenging experience!

[Tabitha Vohn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a book I needed to read. I feel in tune to the things in my life that I knew needed to change but could not put my finger on exactly what was wrong. I also feel as though my eyes were opened to the effects of living in a privileged, capitalist society that I wasn't consciously aware of. Now that I am aware--what I will do with this knowledge is the question.

I also like that Strickland pointed to several other resources to study. I always enjoy her books and feel uplifted and challenged afterwards.

Good way to begin the new year.

[Robert W. Seymore · Rating 5 out of 5]

No longer slaves

Appreciate Danielle Strickland’s writing and speaking. Great scriptural insight with practical application. Her surfing illustration in this book with “chronos” and “kairos” moments will stick with me for a long time. Thanks for inspiring freedom in everyday, practical ways.

[Noelle Vernoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great biblical concepts that provoke the reader to thought. At times the bias of the writer or judgment came through in a tough tone and I didn’t always agree but still enough great thoughts that I highlighted many parts! This is a book I’ll read again and use in my study. I would recommend for new believers and those who want to go deeper in their faith.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Insightful biblical interpretation. Makes the old testament applicable. Relatable stories and actionable items to apply to your life now. Freedom in every aspect has new meaning for me now.

[Divine Grace Fresco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth the read. I love how a book gives me a new perspective on things and this just did that when it comes to slavery and the true freedom God wanted for us.

Beautifully and candidly written. I love the author’s humor in the book. Definitely one of my fave reads for the year.

[Ashleigh P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this lady, she is an amazing speaker and super fun to listen to.

The book is great and very powerful!

[Jessica Welch-Tursi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, powerful book full of truth, challenges, and encouragement to confront what enslaves us so we can truly live in freedom.

[Amy Jacobsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book to kick off my year in Exodus. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Galatians 5:1

[Stig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring reading about living a life in freedom - not in slavery. It is often a long walk to freedom - bur it is possible and worth fighting for

[Gina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciated the analogy of Exodus to freedom from slavery. I appreciate her heart to learn and grow and share and love.

[Hans Drayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Impressive, sometimes it just hits you in the face. You can’t read the book and live as if nothing should happen.

[Tim Duff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read on finding freedom. Compares the Exodus of Moses and the Israelites from Egypt to freedom and how to gain it today.

[Jamie Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. I could not recommend this book any higher.

[Curt Nielsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book that causes one to think about what God has done for them. In reflection, the book focuses on what enslaves you in life.

[Jan Norton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spiritual reflections on the story of Moses and the Israelites and how it relates to us today.

[Heather Day · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick, inspiring read. Strickland gave me a new way to view the Exodus story and how it relates to what God wants to do for and through me.

[Gloria Ramos-Mahoney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book . It helped me to see how I needed to get out of the things that slaves me. Highly recommend it.

[Pastor2112 · Rating 4 out of 5]

When the people of God were liberated from Egyptian slavery, they failed to leave Egypt behind. For forty years they wandered as "free people" because of their internal bondage to Egyptian ways that remained within. Strickland does a wonderful job relating how the challenges of Israel in Egypt and their wandering toward the Promised Land apply to us and our complaints, our idolatries, our distrust of God's provision, and the Pharaoh in all of us. She also shows how Jesus' experience in the wilderness show us God's way of life. This is a wonderful study and a great model of teaching the scriptures in a way that is understandable, practical, and relevant.