THE EXODUS | MIRACLES IN THE WILDERNESS

1. The Exodus

a) Our third period of Israel's history — WILDERNESS WANDERING — covers only 40 years, although it could have been but 40 days if not for the Exodus generation's disqualification from entering the promised land.

b) This time of Wandering in the Wilderness starts with the crossing of the Red Sea (marking the Exodus from Egypt) and ends with the crossing of the Jordan River (marking the entry into the promised land). The period includes an encampment at Sinai, where God gave the Law to Moses on the mountain. In this lesson we look at the first part of the wilderness wanderings — from crossing the Red Sea to the arrival at Sinai.

2. Miracles In The Wilderness

a) Moses said, "Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord!"

b) An angel of God and a pillar of cloud and fire guarded the multitude (Exodus 13:21-22; 14:19).

c) A strong wind made a path for the Israelites through the sea (Exodus 14:21-22, 29).

d) The Egyptian's chariot wheels were made to swerve, and when the army tried to flee, the waters of the sea returned to normal and drowned them all (Exodus 14:25, 28, 30-31).

e) Bitter waters were made sweet and drinkable (Exodus 15:22-25).

f) Guaranteed freedom from disease (Exodus 15:26).

g) Manna rains from heaven for bread (Exodus 16:4, 14-18).

h) Quail are sent to provide meat (Exodus 16:13).

i) Water comes from a rock (Exodus 17:2-6).

j) Moses’s raised hand allows the Israelites to prevail over Amalek (Exodus 17:9-13).

k) God speaks from the mountain (Exodus 19:2-6; 16-20). 

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