Theory question 101
Moses and the ExodusSection A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Give an account of the story of the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites under the leadership of Moses. (b) Mention three lessons that can be learnt about the nature of God from the above incident.
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(a) God led Israel by the wilderness road toward the Red Sea, in a pillar of cloud and fire (Exodus 13:17-22).
Pharaoh regretted letting them go and pursued with 600 chariots, overtaking them at Pi-hahiroth (Exodus 14:5-9).
The people feared and complained to Moses (Exodus 14:10-12).
Moses said, "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord… the Lord will fight for you" (Exodus 14:13-14).
The cloud moved between Egypt and Israel (Exodus 14:19-20).
Moses stretched out his hand; an east wind divided the sea and Israel crossed on dry ground (Exodus 14:21-22).
The Egyptians followed; God clogged their wheels (Exodus 14:23-25).
The waters returned and covered the whole army (Exodus 14:26-28).
Israel feared the Lord, believed in Him and Moses, and sang praise (Exodus 14:31; 15:1-21).
(b) Any three: God is all-powerful, controlling nature; God is faithful and keeps His promises; God protects and guides His people; God is just and punishes oppressors; God fights for those who trust Him.
Narrate Exodus 14, then three attributes of God.