Lesson 60: Exodus 14:14
The Blueprint — The Verse
The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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The Context — The History
IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More stood trapped between Pharaoh's army and the Red Sea, a moment of national terror shortly after leaving EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More. MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More, raised in Pharaoh's court, now leads slaves who have never fought as a free army.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
As Egyptian chariots closed in, the people cried out in fear and blamed MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More. He commanded them not to fear but to stand firm and watch the LORD's salvation at the sea.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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And MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the EgyptiansEgyptians are the people of ancient Egypt — a powerful civilization along the Nile known in Scripture as both neighbors and oppressors of Israel. They symbolize strength, idolatry, refuge, and judgment depending on the biblical context. More whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
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And the LORD said unto MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, that they go forward:
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Discussion
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When is 'being still' an act of faithFaith is the act of trusting God’s character, promises, and redemptive work even before the outcome is seen. In Scripture, faith is not blind belief but a confident reliance on God’s truth, rooted in His past actions and revealed purpose. It is the foundation of the believer’s relationship with God and the driving force behind obedience, endurance, and hope.... More rather than passivity?
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What fears make it hard to trust God to fight for you?
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How does this scene foreshadow God's power to deliver?
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