Chapter 14c: Focus on the Lord Exodus: Our Rescuing God Chapter 14c: Focus on the Lord

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Exodus 14: 1Then the LORD spoke to Moses: 2“Tell the Israelites to turn back and camp in front of Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea; you must camp in front of Baal-zephon, facing it by the sea…

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Exodus 14: 1Then the LORD spoke to Moses: 2“Tell the Israelites to turn back and camp in front of Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea; you must camp in front of Baal-zephon, facing it by the sea…

Red Sea Rule #1: Realize that God means for you to be where you are.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 3Pharaoh will say of the Israelites: They are wandering around the land in confusion; the wilderness has boxed them in. 4I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. Then I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am Yahweh.” So the Israelites did this.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 3Pharaoh will say of the Israelites: They are wandering around the land in confusion; the wilderness has boxed them in. 4I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. Then I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am Yahweh.” So the Israelites did this.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 3Pharaoh will say of the Israelites: They are wandering around the land in confusion; the wilderness has boxed them in. 4I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. Then I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am Yahweh.” So the Israelites did this.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 3Pharaoh will say of the Israelites: They are wandering around the land in confusion; the wilderness has boxed them in. 4I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. Then I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am Yahweh.” So the Israelites did this.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 3Pharaoh will say of the Israelites: They are wandering around the land in confusion; the wilderness has boxed them in. 4I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. Then I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am Yahweh.” So the Israelites did this.

Be more concerned for God's glory than for your relief. Red Sea Rule #2: Be more concerned for God's glory than for your relief.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 5When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about the people and said: “What have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.” 6So he got his chariot ready and took his troops with him; 7he took 600 of the best chariots and all the rest of the chariots of Egypt, with officers in each one.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 5When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about the people and said: “What have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.” 6So he got his chariot ready and took his troops with him; 7he took 600 of the best chariots and all the rest of the chariots of Egypt, with officers in each one.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 5When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about the people and said: “What have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.” 6So he got his chariot ready and took his troops with him; 7he took 600 of the best chariots and all the rest of the chariots of Egypt, with officers in each one.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 5When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about the people and said: “What have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.” 6So he got his chariot ready and took his troops with him; 7he took 600 of the best chariots and all the rest of the chariots of Egypt, with officers in each one.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 8The LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued the Israelites, who were going out triumphantly. 9The Egyptians - all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, his horsemen, and his army - chased after them and caught up with them as they camped by the sea beside Pi-hahiroth, in front of Baal-zephon.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 8The LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued the Israelites, who were going out triumphantly. 9The Egyptians - all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, his horsemen, and his army - chased after them and caught up with them as they camped by the sea beside Pi-hahiroth, in front of Baal-zephon.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 10As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians coming after them. Then the Israelites were terrified…

Exodus: Our Rescuing God 10As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians coming after them. Then the Israelites were terrified…

Exodus: Our Rescuing God I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. (Psalm 16:8)

Exodus: Our Rescuing God I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. (Psalm 16:8)

Exodus: Our Rescuing God My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only He will release my feet from the snare. (Psalm 25:15)

Exodus: Our Rescuing God …Let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne. (Hebrews 12:1b-2)

Exodus: Our Rescuing God …Let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne. (Hebrews 12:1b-2)

Exodus: Our Rescuing God …Let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne. (Hebrews 12:1b-2)

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Matthew 14: 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29“Come!” He said.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Matthew 14: 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29“Come!” He said.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Matthew 14: 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29“Come!” He said.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Matthew 14: 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29“Come!” He said.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Matthew 14: 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29“Come!” He said.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Matthew 14: 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29“Come!” He said.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Matthew 14: 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29“Come!” He said.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Matthew 14: 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29“Come!” He said.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God Matthew 14: 25Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea. 26When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. 27Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29“Come!” He said.

Exodus: Our Rescuing God And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Exodus: Our Rescuing God And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Exodus: Our Rescuing God And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Exodus: Our Rescuing God And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Acknowledge your enemy, but keep your eyes on the Lord. Red Sea Rule #3: Acknowledge your enemy, but keep your eyes on the Lord.