God Leads Israel Toward the Sea — Exodus 14:1–4 After leaving Egypt, the Israelites continued their journey under God’s direction. Instead of taking them along an easier route, God instructed Moses to lead them to a location where they would appear to be trapped beside the Red Sea. From a human perspective, this seemed like… Continue reading

The Firstborn Belong to God — Exodus 13:1–2 After rescuing Israel from Egypt, God gave Moses instructions concerning the firstborn of Israel. God declared that every firstborn belonged to Him, including the firstborn of both people and animals. «“Consecrate to me every firstborn male.” — Exodus 13:2» This command was directly connected to the tenth… Continue reading

The Passover Lamb — Exodus 12:1–11 God had brought nine plagues upon Egypt, but Pharaoh still refused to release the Israelites. Now the Lord prepared His people for the final plague and for their long-awaited freedom. God instructed every Israelite household to select a lamb on the 10th day of the month. The Israelites were… Continue reading