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Bob Hoekstra
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November 5
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<h1>The Israelites Passing through the Red Sea, by Faith</h1>
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<div class="block"><i>By <b>faith</b> they <b>passed through</b> the Red Sea as by <b>dry land</b>, whereas the <b>Egyptians</b>, attempting to do so, <b>were drowned</b>.</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Hbr', 11, '29-29');">Hebrews 11:29</a>)</div>
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<p>By faith, Moses called God's people to apply the blood of the Passover lamb that they might be delivered from the judgment that was to befall Egypt. <i>"By <b>faith</b> he <b>kept</b> the <b>Passover</b> and the <b>sprinkling</b> of <b>blood</b>, <b>lest</b> he who <b>destroyed</b> the <b>firstborn</b> should touch <b>them</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Hbr', 11, '28-28');">Hebrews 11:28</a>). Then, Moses led the people out of Egypt, eventually <b>passing through the Red Sea</b>, <b>by faith</b>.</p>
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<p>Instead of sending Israel directly north toward the promised land, the Lord sent them eastward toward the Red Sea. <i>"So God led the people <b>around</b> by way of the wilderness of the <b>Red Sea</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Exd', 13, '18-18');">Exodus 13:18</a>). From the outset of their journey, the Lord became their guide. <i>"And the <b>LORD</b> went <b>before</b> them by day in a pillar of <b>cloud</b> to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of <b>fire</b> to give them light"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Exd', 13, '21-21');">Exodus 13:21</a>).</p>
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<p>Yet, Pharaoh's heart hardened against Israel once again. <i>"So the Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and overtook them camping by the sea"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Exd', 14, '9-9');">Exodus 14:9</a>). Soon, the people were trapped between the formidable sea and a mighty army. They were overtaken with fear, so Moses pointed them to the Lord. <i>"Do <b>not</b> be <b>afraid</b>. <b>Stand</b> still, and <b>see</b> the <b>salvation</b> of the <b>LORD</b>, which He will accomplish for you <b>today</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Exd', 14, '13-13');">Exodus 14:13</a>). Then, as the Lord had instructed him, <i>"<b>Moses</b> stretched out his <b>hand</b> over the sea; and the <b>LORD caused the sea to go back</b> by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea into <b>dry land</b>, and the <b>waters</b> were <b>divided</b>. So the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand and on their left"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Exd', 14, '21-22');">Exodus 14:21-22</a>). Into this intimidating setting, by faith in the Lord, the children of Israel advanced. <i>"By <b>faith</b> they <b>passed through</b> the Red Sea as by <b>dry land</b>."</i></p>
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<p>Again, as the Lord commanded, Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. <i>"Then the waters returned and <b>covered</b> the chariots, the horsemen, and <b>all</b> the army of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them. <b>Not</b> so much as <b>one</b> of them remained"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Exd', 14, '28-28');">Exodus 14:28</a>). The rebellious Egyptians could not follow where God's people had gone by faith. <i>"Whereas the <b>Egyptians</b>, attempting to do so, <b>were drowned</b>."</i></p>
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<div class="dbdbg_prayer">Almighty God, when the way is blocked before me and an army of circumstances closes in behind me, help me to stand by faith, looking to You to open a way. Lord, I want to follow You, asking You to lead me where my enemies cannot go, in Jesus' name, Amen.</div>
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