Exodus 14: Study Questions: Through the Sea on Dry Land

Exodus Study Section 14: Exodus 14:1 -15:21

Initial observation

1. Read Exodus 14:1 to 15:1 out loud in the group..

2. Underline or highlight frequently used words (or refer to your homework).

3. What words, phrases, or ideas make an impression on you?

In-depth Observation

4.  In verse 14:13, what does Moses tell the Israelites to do, when they are trapped?

5.  In verse 14:15, what is God’s instruction to the Israelites?

6.  In verse 14:18, what is the reason for God’s action against the Egyptians?

7.  Once the Israelites are saved, what do they do?  (Verses 14:31, 15:1, and 15:20)

8. Write down the theme or topic of this section.

Interpretation and Application:

A. What do you learn about the nature of God from this passage?

B.  What do you learn about the other characters from this passage?

C.  What can we learn from this passage that applies to our own lives?

Vocabulary and notes

Verse 14:2 Pi-hahiroth:  Its location cannot be identified with certainty.

Verse 14:8 “Going out boldly”: literally ‘with upraised hand,’ an expression reflecting defiance.

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