Jan 30, 2023
Most people come to a place in life where they don't know the way forward. Today's study in Exodus 14 will give some insights about how to proceed. Today we're going to study the account of the Red Sea Crossing. This is one of the most famous records in the Bible, and for good reason. Not only is this miracle awesome in its power, but it's inspirational in its meaning. Join us!
DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. Think about the past several chapters we have studied. What
events have led up to Exodus 14? What do you think the emotional
state would have been for these people? How would you have felt if
you were facing the same kinds of obstacles?
2. In verses 1 & 2, the Lord tells Moses to lead the people
southward. From a human standpoint, they should be heading
northeast. We know the Lord has a clear reason for this
instruction, but from a human perspective, how might this seem like
confusion? How did the Lord use this to further harden Pharaoh’s
heart in verses 4 & 8?
3. In verse 5, Pharaoh had a change of heart. What was this change?
How did this change continue Pharaoh’s rebellion against the
Lord?
4. In verse 7, the Egyptians assembled 600 chariots. In terms of
military and technological power, what did these chariots
represent? However, when they are matched against the Lord, what
“power” did they have? Why? How can this encourage us when we are
facing overwhelming obstacles in our lives?
5. When the Israelites saw the Egyptians, how did they respond in
verses 11 & 12? What did their response reveal about the spiritual
vitality of their faith? What were they forgetting?
6. What was Moses’ response to the people in verse 13? Where were
they to put their trust? Why do you think they were supposed to
keep silent in verse 14?
7. In verse 15, the Lord tells Moses to “go forward.” What would
they be going forward into? Did “obedience” make sense at this
point? Why were they supposed to go forward anyway? What lesson can
we glean from how to face life’s difficulties with faith and
obedience?
8. As the people crossed the Red Sea, how does verse 22 describe
the water? How does verse 21 describe the land? What do you think
this would have looked like? What do you think the people would
have been thinking as they walked along this dry land with these
walls of water on either side?
9. Who did the Egyptians acknowledge was fighting for the Jews in
verse 25? What does it look like when God is “fighting for”
someone? What does it look like when a person is fighting against
Him?
10. Sometimes people say that this whole event took place in
shallow water so that Moses and the people wadded across. What
happened to Pharaoh’s army in verses 27 & 28? Is it likely they
drowned in shallow water?
11. Once this whole event concludes, how does verse 31 describe the
people’s faith? How should we understand their belief in light of
Hebrews 3:15-19? Where does this passage give us windows into the
false nature of their faith? How is this reality a warning to us to
be sure that we are truly trusting in the Lord, and not just giving
Him lip service when we want something from Him?
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