God’s Plan

Exodus 14:19-31

Theme: Crossing the Red Sea

Key verse: v.29

31 verses; 931 words

Grade level: 8.3

Outline:

I. Israel at the Red Sea. Vs.1–18

II. Israel crosses the Red Sea. Vs.19–31

Here are the PHASES of God’s plan.

I. Illumination Of God’s Plan. vs.19-22

What is darkness to some is light to others. vs.19-20

19 And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them:

20 And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that the one came not near the other all the night.

We know Who this cloud is.

Exodus 13:21 KJV

And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:

To some that are in darkness He is nothing to them.

To some that are in darkness He is the light that leads them out!

The importance of following a man while he follows Christ. v.21

21 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.

1 Corinthians 11:1 KJV

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

There is protection in God’s will for your life. v.22

22 And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

God protects.

God provides.

God proves. (When things happen that contradict the first two)

Here are the PHASES of God’s plan.

I. Illumination Of God’s Plan. vs.19-22

II. Injunction Of God’s Plan. vs.23-25

The enemies show up. v.23

23 And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.

When you do something right the wrong people show up.

If you follow the will of God, God’s enemies show up.

They are pursuing, which says you are going forward.

The Lord upsets the enemies. v.24

24 And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians,

You do not have to get vengeance on your enemies, the Lord will.

Romans 12:19 KJV

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Just wait on the Lord, He never fails!

The enemies may call you a hypocrite, but they know better. v.25

25 And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the LORD fighteth for them against the Egyptians.

Here are the PHASES of God’s plan.

I. Illumination Of God’s Plan. vs.19-22

II. Injunction Of God’s Plan. vs.23-25

III. Implementation Of God’s Plan. vs.26-31

It starts with obeying God. vs.26-27

26 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.

27 And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.

We walk in protection or rejection. vs.28-29

28 And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them.

29 But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

Rejection: They had the wealth, work, and wisdom of the world.

Protection: They had the Lord, life, and liberty.

God’s plan has an end. vs.30-31

30 Thus the LORD saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore.

31 And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses.

Conclusion:

Are you following God’s plan?