D&C 136 and Exodus

It is amazing to look at the similarities between D&C 136 and the entire Exodus story. The Lord often repeats events and lessons so that His children can see His hand in His work. The similarities that jump right out are the ones that have to do with the organization of the company. All of the leaders were organized in the same design as before. The Lord has a system of doing things that involve accountability, stewardship, and care for everyone else. God just made sure that in both treks that the Saints knew their roles and how to carry them out.
Another similarity that I have thought of is how God had to specify who the leader really was. There may not have been a revelation that said Brigham was the prophet, but the wording in section 136 is clear that the Apostles are now in charge, and we know that Brigham was at the head of that quorum. There were issues being settled among the latter-day saints and who was the leader. Likewise, I’m pretty sure that many of the children of Israel did not want to follow Moses when Aaron was around. Change can be hard at times, and the Lord understood what it was like to make the change, and therefore helped out by explaining the line of command.
The Lord in His consistency also saw fit to give His children a code to live by. From the Exodus we are all familiar with the Ten Commandments, and it is meaningful for us to consider those laws given to a people who were wanderers in a large company. We also can see how important is that the Lord spelled out how the saints should conduct themselves while having to be around each other constantly. The Lord repeated many of the original Ten Commandments, and then addressed the need for kindness, help, honesty in your borrowing, and avoiding idleness. These commands are always important, but especially in the circumstances that His people were in.
One other similar condition (but not for the same reason) existed between both parties that I want to mention; the fullness of the temple blessings were not among the people. However, the Lord wanted to bring them to a land where those blessings could given to all those who were worthy. Both received preparatory laws and commands until those incomparable blessings could once again be restored. There is a reason to all of the suffering, and the Lord provides comfort and hope at all times for those who delight to honor and serve Him.