Exodus Reflection Paper

The book of Exodus accounts the flight of God's chosen people from Egypt's tyranny. Escaping from Pharaoh, Moses held out his staff, and the Red Sea was parted by God. Miraculously, the Israelites were able to cross the Red sea on dry land. Once they stepped foot on the other side of the body of water, the Egyptian army attempted to follow suit. God commanded Moses to stretch forth his hand over the sea and, when morning came, the sea returned to it's previous strength. The Egyptians fled against it; and the Lord overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea. The Red sea now turned into a watery grave for a foolish king's army. In celebration, the people of the Lord sung and danced for they were safe at last. Believing any story straightway is akin to foolishness. When one looks out into the sea, it gives off an unchanging, immovable vibe. The power to

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