Lesson 291: Exodus 15:2
The Blueprint — The Verse
"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him.
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The Context — The History
The Song of the Sea celebrates Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea, one of the earliest poetic responses to redemption in Scripture. 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 and Miriam led worship after Pharaoh's army was destroyed, declaring that the God of the fathers had become present salvation.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
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 crossed the sea on dry ground while Egyptian chariots were swallowed by the waters. On the far shore, 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 and the people sang of God's mighty hand, thrown horse and rider into the sea, and exalted the Lord as warrior and savior.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Then sang 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 and 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 this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
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The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
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Discussion
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What events in your life could become reasons to exalt God publicly?
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How does calling God your strength change the way you face fear?
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Why is it important to link present salvation with the 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 of previous generations?
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