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CROSSING THE RED SEA. After death of his son, Pharaoh agreed to let Israelites go God guided them: pillar of cloud by day & fire by 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 ,
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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