SECTION A: THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT (a) Highlight the story of how the Israelites...

Explanation

HOW THE ISRAELITES CROSSED THE RED SEA. (EXODUS 14).

i. After the ten plagues, Pharaoh allowed the Israelites to leave Egypt for the wilderness to worship their God.

ii. Later, when Pharaoh realized that the Israelites had left for good, he regretted for allowing them to go.

iii The Israelites were guarded by the Lord by a pillar of cloud during the day and pillar of fire by night.

iv. Pharaoh quickly organized his soldiers and chariots to chase the Israelites with the hope of bringing them back.

v. God allowed Pharaoh and his charioteers to pursue the Israelites in order to gain glory over the Egyptians.

vi. They caught up with them at Pihahiroth where they had encamped in front of the sea.

vii. When the Egyptians drew nearer, the Israelites became afraid and panicked/displaying lack of faith in God and Moses.

vii. They cried to the Lord and began to accuse Moses for bringing them into the wilderness to die.

ix. They said that they should have been left in Egypt to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.

x. Moses told them not to entertain any fear but to stand firm for the Lord would fight for them.

xi. Moses again said that in no time they would not see the Egyptians again.

xii. Moses then cried to God and he was told by God to stretch his rod over the sea.

xii. After that, a great wind Came and drove back the waters.

xiv. The Israelites passed through on dry land/ground.

xv. The Egyptians gave them a hot chase, but the wheels of their chariots could not move

xvi. Moses immediately stretched his rod over the sea and the waters returned leading to the drowning of the Egyptians.

xvii. The people then came to believe in Yahweh and in Moses His servant.

B. LESSONS TO BE LEARNT FROM THE CROSSING OF THE RED SEA

?. Need to have faith in God.

ii. God is always ready to protect his people in time of crisis/ provide a Way of escape for his people.

iii. God will never allow our enemies to overcome us.

iv. God is faithful and reliable/ always loyal to his people.

V. Need to be patient in times of trouble/ crisis. vi. Need to pray always in difficult times

vii. Need to seek God at all times/ being obedient to God's word/command.

vii. We should have trust in our leaders.

ix. Leaders must be Confident always and inspire their followers to have same.

x. Leaders should encourage their followers always in time of difficulty to stand firm and not panic.

xi. God punishes those who do not believe in Him/humbles them.

xii. God is sovereign/Can do the impossible.

xiii. Fear and panic weaken our faith and cause us to speak evil against God and spiritual leaders