Exodus - Chapter-14

Chapter Summary

God's power exerted to redeem Israel. Passing the Red Sea.

Discussion Questions for Exodus, Chapter 14

  1. How would you respond to someone that says verse 4 is cruel on God's part? How might other passages about Pharaoh in Exodus help us interpret this verse?
  2. 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?
  3. What does this passage teach us about the hardening effect of continued sin? How is this a warning for us today?
  4. Of the characters in the story (Pharaoh, the Egyptians, Moses, Israel), who do you identify with? Explain why.
  5. Are there areas of your own life where you see an obstinance like that of Pharaoh? What are they?
  6. What do we learn about human nature and lack of faith and gratitude in verses 11-12? How can we strive today to not forget God's salvation when new troubles arise?
  7. What areas of your life could you apply verse 14? How would your attitude change if you kept this verse in mind?
  8. 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?
  9. 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?
  10. 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.