Exodus 13
The Lord said to the Israelites to consecrate every firstborn male of man and animal. The Lord also commanded the Israelites to tell their children about what the Lord had done.
Exodus 14
The Lord went ahead of the Israelite in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way by the day and by the night in a pillar of fire to give them light. The Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds and they went after the Israelites. When the Israelites saw the Egyptians coming after them, they were afraid and cried out to God (v10) and then blamed Moses for bringing them out (v11).
The Lord said to the Israelites to consecrate every firstborn male of man and animal. The Lord also commanded the Israelites to tell their children about what the Lord had done.
Exodus 14
The Lord went ahead of the Israelite in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way by the day and by the night in a pillar of fire to give them light. The Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds and they went after the Israelites. When the Israelites saw the Egyptians coming after them, they were afraid and cried out to God (v10) and then blamed Moses for bringing them out (v11).
Ironic isn't it? If I’m there at the scene, what will be my response? If after I saw many miracles and also God being so real sending the pillar of cloud and fire in front of me to guide me, I will be very contented and follow Him without any complaint. But the Israelites complained that it would be better serving the Egyptians (v12). And Moses said “The Lord will fight for you; YOU NEED ONLY TO BE STILL. (v14)” Yes! BE STILL AND KNOW THAT HE IS GOD (Psalms 46:10)
Now, from the best movie in the 70s of the Hollywood came “Moses” With a nice picture of him lifting up his staff to part the sea. Can you imagine yourself at the scene? No! Not as Moses, but as one of the Israelite’s child. I’ll be walking through the Underwater World and Aquarium which was the world longest underwater world. I’ll be amazed that I can walk through the sea on dry ground. No crab, corals or lobsters around.
Then the Egyptians chased after the Israelites while crossing the sea and God covered the Egyptians such that not one of them survived (v28)
Exodus 15
God saved the Israelites and they all celebrated and worshipped the Lord with songs. Miriam, one of the prophetess (Aaron’s sister) danced and prophecised with songs. After walking in the desert for 3 days, they found water but the water was bitter and the people grumbled against Moses again (v24). Then Moses cried to the Lord and the Lord showed him to a piece of wood and Moses threw it into the water and the water turned sweet.
There God made a decree and a law to test the Israelites. “If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His decrees. I will not bring on you any diseases I brought on Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”
Now, from the best movie in the 70s of the Hollywood came “Moses” With a nice picture of him lifting up his staff to part the sea. Can you imagine yourself at the scene? No! Not as Moses, but as one of the Israelite’s child. I’ll be walking through the Underwater World and Aquarium which was the world longest underwater world. I’ll be amazed that I can walk through the sea on dry ground. No crab, corals or lobsters around.
Then the Egyptians chased after the Israelites while crossing the sea and God covered the Egyptians such that not one of them survived (v28)
Exodus 15
God saved the Israelites and they all celebrated and worshipped the Lord with songs. Miriam, one of the prophetess (Aaron’s sister) danced and prophecised with songs. After walking in the desert for 3 days, they found water but the water was bitter and the people grumbled against Moses again (v24). Then Moses cried to the Lord and the Lord showed him to a piece of wood and Moses threw it into the water and the water turned sweet.
There God made a decree and a law to test the Israelites. “If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His decrees. I will not bring on you any diseases I brought on Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”
So people, listen to the Lord’s word and obey His word.
