God Opens the Red Sea

Exodus 14

WHAT HAPPENED

God’s people were camping by the sea when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, horsemen, and army caught up with them. Moses told the people not to be afraid, but to stand still and see the Lord save them. Then the Lord told Moses to tell the children of Israel to go forward. Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord made a dry path through the water all night. The children of Israel walked through the middle of the sea on dry land, with water on both sides.

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Trapped at the Sea

The children of Israel were camping by the sea. Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, horsemen, and army chased after them. The Egyptians caught up with them while they were beside the sea.

Exodus 14:9

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Do Not Be Afraid

Moses spoke to the people and told them not to be afraid. He told them to stand still and watch the Lord save them that day. He said the Egyptians they saw would be seen no more forever.

Exodus 14:13

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Lift Up Your Rod

The Lord spoke to Moses. He told him to tell the children of Israel to go forward. God was leading His people on.

Exodus 14:15

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A Path Through the Water

Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. The Lord sent a strong east wind all night, and the sea went back. He made the sea into dry land, and the waters were divided.

Exodus 14:21

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Safe on the Other Side

The children of Israel walked on dry land right through the middle of the sea. The water was like a wall on their right side and on their left side. God brought His people safely to the other side.

Exodus 14:29

MEMORY VERSE · New King James Version (NKJV)

“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.””

Exodus 14:14

WHAT WE LEARN

When God’s people could not see a way, the Lord made one for them. He is strong to save, and He tells His people not to be afraid. This helps us trust the Lord Jesus, who brings God’s saving help to His people.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Lord used a strong east wind all night to make the sea into dry land.

TALK ABOUT IT

How do you think the people felt by the sea?
What did Moses tell the people to do?
What did the Lord make in the sea?
How does this story help us trust God?

PRAY ABOUT IT

Dear Lord, when I feel afraid, help me trust You. Thank You that You are strong and You make a way for Your people. Amen.

📍 Where it happened: The shore of the Red Sea

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