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After the death of his son, Pharaoh let the Israelites go, but later pursued them. Trapped at the Red Sea, the Israelites faced profound fear. God reassured them through Moses, urging them to stand firm and witness His salvation. As Moses stretched out his hands, the sea parted, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground. When Pharaoh's army followed, the waters returned, drowning the Egyptians. This dramatic event teaches us how to confront fear with faith, seek God's help, and remain grateful despite challenges.
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After death of his son, Pharaoh agreed to let Israelites go • God guided them: pillar of cloudby day & fireby night • With no slaves to work, Pharaoh changed his mind again! • He took his army & chase after Israelites
After 5 days, they reached a dead-end, no where to go! RED SEA MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINS PHARAOH
SCAREDCOMPLAIN • “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the desert? … Let us alone … for it is better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert.” FAITHCALMNESS • “Be of good courage. Stand still and see the Lord’s salvation which He will accomplish for you today.”
Moses stretched out hands, the Red Sea parted • Israelites crossed over on dry ground!
Moses stretched out hands again, water closed on Egyptians • The Israelites praised & thanked God!
“Be of good courage. Stand still and see the Lord’s salvation which He will accomplish for you today.” (Exodus 14:13)
SCARED! So what can we learn … • How did the Israelites feel being chased? • What can FEARdo to us? Bad things … • We losefaith in God (forgetGod) • We complain (unthankful) • We become selfish (think only of ourselves) • We become stubborn (stay in sin)
How to face our FEAR … • Look up: ASK GOD FOR HELP “Do not be afraid … Stand still and see the Lord’s salvation which He will accomplish for you today” • Get moving: LEAVE YOUR SINS “Tell the children of Israel to move forward. Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water ....” • Lift up & Praise:SAY THANK-YOU! “Let us sing to the Lord for He is greatly glorified …”
How can we practice … • CALL ON GOD … Pray always, Jesus prayer • BE THANKFUL … Don’t complain • REPENT & CONFESS … Let go of your sins & change