Why did the Lord lead the Israelites out of Egypt?

First, the historical background at that time. The ancient Israelites were oppressed by the Egyptians in Egypt and suffered a lot of hard labor, so they called on God to save them.

Second, spiritual symbolism. Egypt symbolizes the world, sin and secularity in the Bible, while Canaan symbolizes the Garden of Eden, the kingdom of God and the hometown in heaven. God brought Israel from Egypt to Canaan, which means that in the future, God will bring all those who believe in him to heaven.