Through the Red Sea

Exodus 14:1-31

Exodus 14
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Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“Tell the his army, through his chariots and his horsemen. 18The
Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Hahiroth, Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I gain
between Migdol and the sea. They are to encamp by glory through Pharaoh, his chariots and his horsemen.”
the sea, directly opposite Baal Zephon. 3Pharaoh will 19
Then the angel of God, who had been traveling
think, ‘The Israelites are wandering around the land in in front of Israel’s army, withdrew and went behind
confusion, hemmed in by the desert.’ 4And I will them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and
harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he will pursue them. But I stood behind them, 20coming between the armies of
will gain glory for myself through Pharaoh and all his Egypt and Israel. Throughout the night the cloud
army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the brought darkness to the one side and light to the other
LORD.” So the Israelites did this. side; so neither went near the other all night long.
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When the king of Egypt was told that the people Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea,
had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a
about them and said, “What have we done? We have strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The
let the Israelites go and have lost their services!” 6So waters were divided, 22and the Israelites went through
he had his chariot made ready and took his army with the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their
him. 7He took six hundred of the best chariots, along right and on their left.
with all the other chariots of Egypt, with officers over 23
The Egyptians pursued them, and all Pharaoh’s
all of them. 8The LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh horses and chariots and horsemen followed them into
king of Egypt, so that he pursued the Israelites, who the sea. 24During the last watch of the night the LORD
were marching out boldly. 9The Egyptians—all looked down from the pillar of fire and cloud at the
Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, horsemen and troops— Egyptian army and threw it into confusion. 25He made
pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they the wheels of their chariots come off so that they had
camped by the sea near Pi Hahiroth, opposite Baal difficulty driving. And the Egyptians said, “Let’s get
Zephon. away from the Israelites! The LORD is fighting for
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As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, them against Egypt.”
and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. 26
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your
They were terrified and cried out to the LORD. 11They hand over the sea so that the waters may flow back
said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in over the Egyptians and their chariots and horsemen.”
Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What 27
Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at
have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? daybreak the sea went back to its place. The Egyptians
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Didn’t we say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone; let were fleeing toward it, and the LORD swept them into
us serve the Egyptians’? It would have been better for the sea. 28The water flowed back and covered the
us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!” chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh
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Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. that had followed the Israelites into the sea. Not one of
Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD them survived.
will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you 29
But the Israelites went through the sea on dry
will never see again. 14The LORD will fight for you; ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their
you need only to be still.” left. 30That day the LORD saved Israel from the hands
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Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying
crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. dead on the shore. 31And when the Israelites saw the
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Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the great power the LORD displayed against the
sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and put their
through the sea on dry ground. 17I will harden the trust in him and in Moses his servant.
hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after
them. And I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all
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Possible
Points
My
Points
Questions
5 1.) Why did Pharaoh go after the Israelites?
(Verse 8)
5 2.) What did Moses do at the Red Sea?

5 3.) What happened to all the Egyptians that

were following the Israelites?
5 4.) Why do you think God destroyed the
Egyptians?

Possible
Points
My
Points
Memory Verse
“For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his
10 faithful ones…”
Psalm 37:28

Possible
Points
My
Points
Home Connection Parent/Guardian
Signature
5 I have read, or been read, the passage
of scripture for this week.
5 I have answered the questions aloud to
an adult at home this week.
10 I have recited the memory verse out
loud to an adult at home this week.

Total
Points
Club Connection

Leader’s Signature __________________________ Date ___/___/___

 Through the Red Sea
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Picture from The Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes by Kenneth N. Taylor. Moody Press: Copyright © 1956.
 Through the Red Sea
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Moses and the Israelites cross through the Red Sea and out of Egypt
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Craft/Activity: Red Sea, Red Sea

Students will play “Red Sea, Red Sea” to remind them of how the Israelites crossed the Red Sea safely as
they fled from Egypt.

Materials
1. Open Field/Playground Area

Directions
1. Choose two students to be the “Red Sea”
2. Have the other students line up about 25 feet away in a single-file line.
3. The two students that are the “Red Sea” stand side-by-side, link hands, and face the remaining
students.
4. The two students then chant, “Red Sea, Red Sea, try to cross me.”
5. The first student waiting in line will respond by running and trying to break through the two
students’ linked hands.
6. If the running student successfully breaks through, he/she links hands with the other two students.
7. If the running student does not break through, he/she sits out.
8. The “Red Sea” chants again, “Red Sea, Red Sea, try to cross me.”
9. The next student in line runs and attempts to “cross” the Red Sea by breaking through any two
students’ linked hands.
10. Repeat until all students have attempted to “cross” the Red Sea.
11. Play another round if time permits.

For Discussion

As students are lined up ready to “cross” the Red Sea, remind them that God allowed the Israelites to safely
cross the Red Sea while the Egyptians pursued them. The Egyptians were destroyed when Moses stretched
his hand over the sea and the sea went back into its place.

Time Needed to Complete:

Approximately 10 minutes

Memory Verse

“For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones…”
Psalm 37:28
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Craft/Activity: Red Sea Scene

Students will make a scene on a paper plate to remind them that God was with the Israelites as they traveled
through the Red Sea.

Materials
1. Paper Plates
2. Red Sea Pattern
3. Glue
4. Scissors
5. Markers, Crayons, or Colored Pencils

Directions
1. Make a copy of the “Red Sea Pattern” for each student.
2. Allow students to color the people and waves.
3. Have students cut out the people and the waves.
4. Glue the people to the center of the plate. Glue waves on either side of the people.

For Discussion

As students are coloring, remind them that God was with his chosen people, the Israelites. Help them realize
that God loves his people and takes care of them.

Time Needed to Complete:

Approximately 15 minutes

Memory Verse

“For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones…”
Psalm 37:28
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Red Sea Pattern

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A Special Report on Exodus 14:1-31

THROUGH THE QUESTIONS

RED SEA 1. Why did Pharaoh chase after the
The Israelites Israelites?
were finally free 2. How did the Israelites get through the
from being slaves Red Sea?
in Egypt. The Lord
3. What happened to the Egyptians who
told Moses to have
the Israelites camp were chasing the Israelites?
by the Red Sea. 4. Why do you think God made the
The Lord warned Egyptians drown in the Red Sea?
Moses that Pharaoh
would come after
the Israelites, but MEMORY VERSE
that the Israelites would not be harmed.
Pharaoh chased after the Israelites with “For the Lord loves the just and will not
more than 600 chariots. Pharaoh didn’t want forsake his faithful ones…”
to loose the Israelites as slaves. Psalm 37:28
The Israelites saw the Egyptians getting
closer and closer. The Israelites started to
complain to Moses, “Why did you bring us CROSSWORD
out to the desert to die?”
The Lord told Moses to raise up his staff
and stretch out his hand over the sea to
divide the water. Moses obeyed and the
water divided. The Israelites crossed
through the Red Sea on dry ground.
The Egyptians followed the Israelites into
the middle of the Rea Sea.
When the Israelites were safely across the
river, Moses stretched out his hand over the
sea. The Egyptians were still crossing the
sea when the walls of water crashed down on
them. The Egyptians drowned in the Red Across
Sea. They all died! 3. What the Israelites crossed
The Israelites feared the Lord and put Down
1. God’s People
their trust in him and in Moses. 2. The king of Egypt
For more details, please read Exodus 4. What happened to the Egyptians
14:1-31 in the Bible.
Take-home Activity Sheet
 Ideas For Home: Bible Story Mini Book

Today your child learned how God

protected the Israelites as the walked
through the Red Sea on dry land.
Through the
1. Have your child finish coloring
this book.
Red Sea
2. Help your child learn the
Memory Verse.

3. Practice the Bible Story Rhyme.

4. Read and discuss the bible story

with your child.
Exodus 14:1-31
5. Discuss how God helps those
who obey him.

Colored by: ____________________

The king sent his Finally, the king let God’s
soldiers after the people leave Egypt.
Israelites and the
soldiers drowned.
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 Memory Verse

“…the Lord loves the just…”

Psalm 37:28

Bible Story Rhyme

Follow me,
(Use hand to motion for children to come)

Through the sea.

(March in place)

Pharaoh’s men,
(Pretend to place a crown on your head
with both hands) When God’s people came
to the Red Sea, Moses
Are after me!
(Hold out left arm and use right pointer raised his staff and the
and ring fingers to “walk” on left arm)
sea divided into two.
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 Have You Ever Sinned?

The Bible teaches that we have all

sinned and do not measure up to
God’s glory. It also teaches that the
price for sin is death which separates
us from God. But even though we
are sinners, Christ died for us and
paid the price for our sin. We just
need to ask him to forgive us and
receive his free gift of salvation. Just
pray this prayer, with a sincere heart,
and Jesus will forgive you of your
sins. You will become a child of God
and live with Him in heaven.

“Dear Jesus,
The Israelites walked
through the Red Sea on
Please forgive me for the bad
things that I have done. Please
come into my heart and be my Lord dry land.
and savior. In your name I pray,
Amen.”

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Preschool Game
 Through the Red Sea
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Preschool Bible Story Rhyme

Follow me,
(Use hand to motion for children to come)

Through the sea.

(March in place)

Pharaoh’s men,
(Pretend to place a crown on your head with both hands)

Are after me!

(Hold out left arm and use right pointer and ring fingers to “walk” on
left arm)