The Gospel Project Faith Talk - Exodus 15
Sunday: December 15, 2024
Lesson: Unit 4 Session 3
Scripture: Exodus 15:1-13
Lesson: Unit 4 Session 3
Scripture: Exodus 15:1-13
Preschool
Main Idea: Moses Parted the Red Sea (Exodus 13-15)
Summary
Review Questions
- After God's people left Egypt, God showed them the way with a cloud during the day and fire at night.
- Pharaoh and his army chased God's people. The people were scared! Moses said, "Don't worry. God will protect us."
- God sent a big wind, and the Red Sea parted. The people walked on dry ground with water on both sides. Pharaoh's army tried to follow, but God stopped them.
- When the people saw what God did, they trusted Him and sang a happy song. They said, "God is strong and He saved us!"
Review Questions
- What happened after God sent a big wind to the Red Sea?
- How do you think the people felt when they walked on the dry ground?
Kids
Main Idea: Moses Parted the Red Sea (Exodus 13-15)
Summary
Review Questions
- God led His people out of Egypt to the edge of the Red Sea. God said Pharaoh and his army would chase after the Israelites, and they did.
- God rescued His people by parting the Red Sea. The Israelites walked safely through on dry ground.
- When the Egyptians tried to cross the Red Sea, God made the water crash down on them, and they died.
Review Questions
- How did the Israelites show faith in God (Hebrews 11:29)?
- Why is faith in Jesus the only way to be saved?
Students
Main Idea: Deliverance from God looks different than we expect. (Exodus 14:10-14, 21-31)
* Students did not meet for Life Groups on this day. They helped serve at the Family Christmas Party. We could encourage you to still talk through the things discussed here! The Summary below is a touch longer than normal to help give clarity/context.
Summary
After Pharaoh released the Hebrew people, he changed his mind and pursued them in chariots to bring them back. The Hebrew people thought they were being pursued to be killed. They wondered if it would not have been better to stay in slavery than to endure what they thought was coming for them. God had bigger and better plans for them. God then parted the Red Sea and made the ground dry so that people could walk on it.
Why would the people want to return to captivity? But don’t we do the same when we look over our shoulder at the sin we left behind to follow Jesus and when we go back to what enslaved us? Jesus miraculously delivered us. He gave us a new home in His kingdom. Our life of sin, our “Egypt,” isn’t home anymore. We weren’t better off there, so we have to stop looking back (Philippians 3:13-14).
This is one of the most well. known stories in Scripture and for good reason. It teaches us so much about God and the way He delivers us. We see that God sometimes allows us to be in difficult circumstances – not to be cruel but to display His mighty hand of deliverance to us and to those around us. It also shows us that God is all-powerful; He often asks us to be still and trust Him instead of fighting on our own. Most importantly, this story reminds us that we can trust Him. He is with us even in the deep waters (Isaiah 43:2). He remains in control even when our circumstances seem chaotic. Deliverance isn't always immediate relief from a difficult situation, but it is God's presence with us in these circumstances. It is knowing God can use them to gain glory and to teach us more of His character.
Review Questions
Summary
After Pharaoh released the Hebrew people, he changed his mind and pursued them in chariots to bring them back. The Hebrew people thought they were being pursued to be killed. They wondered if it would not have been better to stay in slavery than to endure what they thought was coming for them. God had bigger and better plans for them. God then parted the Red Sea and made the ground dry so that people could walk on it.
Why would the people want to return to captivity? But don’t we do the same when we look over our shoulder at the sin we left behind to follow Jesus and when we go back to what enslaved us? Jesus miraculously delivered us. He gave us a new home in His kingdom. Our life of sin, our “Egypt,” isn’t home anymore. We weren’t better off there, so we have to stop looking back (Philippians 3:13-14).
This is one of the most well. known stories in Scripture and for good reason. It teaches us so much about God and the way He delivers us. We see that God sometimes allows us to be in difficult circumstances – not to be cruel but to display His mighty hand of deliverance to us and to those around us. It also shows us that God is all-powerful; He often asks us to be still and trust Him instead of fighting on our own. Most importantly, this story reminds us that we can trust Him. He is with us even in the deep waters (Isaiah 43:2). He remains in control even when our circumstances seem chaotic. Deliverance isn't always immediate relief from a difficult situation, but it is God's presence with us in these circumstances. It is knowing God can use them to gain glory and to teach us more of His character.
Review Questions
- When reading Exodus 14:13-14, why is it difficult to be “quiet” and allow God to fight our battles?
- How does Moses parting the sea symbolize what Christ would do for us? A: Like the Israelites, our situation was hopeless before Christ made a way for us to be forgiven. We could never free ourselves, but God sent Jesus to be our great Deliverer.
Adults
Main Idea: God is our faithful Deliverer, able and powerful enough to save us from all things. (Exodus 15:1-13)
Weekly Review Questions
- What stood out to you (whether it be new or a reminder) about this week's study?
- What are your thoughts on the Gospel/Christ Connection this week?
- What can we apply to our daily lives based on what we studied?
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