Exodus Chapter 14 Summary
God's power exerted to redeem Israel. Passing the Red Sea.
Discussion Questions for Exodus, Chapter 14
- How would you respond to someone who says verse 4 is cruel on God's part? How might other passages about Pharaoh in Exodus help us interpret this verse?
- What other passages can you think of that describe God's glory? What does it teach us about God in verse 4 that He gets glory even from His enemies?
- What does this passage teach us about the hardening effect of continued sin? How is this a warning for us today?
- Of the characters in the story (Pharaoh, the Egyptians, Moses, Israel), who do you identify with? Explain why.
- Are there areas of your own life where you see an obstinacy like that of Pharaoh? What are they?
- What do we learn about human nature and the lack of faith and gratitude in verses 11-12? How can we strive today to not forget God's salvation when new troubles arise?
- What areas of your life could you apply verse 14? How would your attitude change if you kept this verse in mind?
- In verse 18, is it enough to know that the Lord is God? What else does Egypt need that they are missing? How is this a warning for us today?
- What is the relationship between what Israel sees and their fear in verses 30-31? How does reading this passage teach us that same fear?
- What is the relationship between fear and faith in verses 30-31? Should our faith today involve fear? Why or why not?
Key Words/Phrase
Saved, v. 30.
Characters
God, Moses, Pharaoh, angel.
Strong Verse(s)
13, 14, 19, 30, 31.