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The Prayer of Moses at the Red Sea is a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, illustrating the power of faith and divine intervention. This event is recorded in the Book of Exodus, specifically in Exodus 14, where Moses leads the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage, only to be pursued by Pharaoh's army. The Israelites find themselves trapped between the advancing Egyptian forces and the Red Sea, leading to a moment of crisis and divine deliverance.

Context and Background

The Israelites had been enslaved in Egypt for centuries, and God raised Moses as a leader to deliver them from bondage. After a series of plagues that demonstrated God's power over the Egyptian gods, Pharaoh finally allowed the Israelites to leave. However, as they journeyed towards the Promised Land, Pharaoh's heart was hardened once more, and he pursued the Israelites with his army, trapping them at the Red Sea.

The Cry of the Israelites

Faced with imminent destruction, the Israelites cried out in fear and despair. They questioned Moses, saying, "Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die?" (Exodus 14:11). Their lament reflects a lack of faith and a longing for the familiarity of their past, despite its hardships.

Moses' Response and Prayer

In response to the people's fear, Moses reassured them with words of faith and trust in God's deliverance. He declared, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still" (Exodus 14:13-14). This statement is both a prayer and a proclamation of faith, emphasizing reliance on God's power rather than human strength.

Divine Instruction and Miracle

Following Moses' declaration, God instructed him to "Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground" (Exodus 14:16). Moses obeyed, and God performed a miraculous act by parting the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry land. The Egyptian army pursued them, but God caused the waters to return, drowning the Egyptians and securing the Israelites' escape.

Theological Significance

The Prayer of Moses at the Red Sea is a testament to the power of faith and the necessity of trusting in God's promises. It highlights God's sovereignty and His ability to deliver His people from seemingly insurmountable challenges. This event is often seen as a foreshadowing of salvation through Christ, where believers are delivered from the bondage of sin and death.

Legacy and Reflection

The crossing of the Red Sea is celebrated in Jewish and Christian traditions as a defining moment of God's faithfulness and power. It serves as a reminder to believers of the importance of faith in the face of adversity and the assurance that God is always present to guide and protect His people. Moses' prayer and leadership exemplify the role of a faithful servant who trusts in God's plan and leads others to do the same.

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Exodus 14:15
And the LORD said to Moses, Why cry you to me? speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward:
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Moses' Prayer to be Blotted Out of God's Book.
... I have heard and hearkened to your prayer, and pardoned ... get ye into the wilderness
by the way of the red sea." +. ... sentence, was not in favor of Moses and Joshua ...
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The Poison and the Antidote
... with venomous serpents, 'marked with fiery red spots,' from ... Moses had often prayed
for the people when they had ... had done their work, and the prayer that the ...
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Now the Perfection of Greek Poetry
... are formed: 1. of Moses after the passage of the Red Sea 2. of Moses in Deuteronomy ...
of our "Song" in the Bible Version) 8. Benedicite (the "Prayer of Azarias ...
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The War of Truth
... those which were washed up from the Red Sea, and their ... Each time the hand of prayer
fell down, victory ... Moses, being an aged man, becomes weary from standing so ...
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For the Sake of a Nation.
... There was the Red Sea, and fresh food daily delivered at ... And one can well understand
Moses looking down from ... of later years would not have made the prayer. ...
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Exodus.
... 3. From the Red Sea to Sinai, 15:22-18 end. III. Israel at Sinai, Chs, 10-40. ... (6)
The different conferences between Jehovah and Moses, including Moses' prayer. ...
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The Glorious Habitation
... the Red Sea, "his chosen captains also were drowned in the Red Sea." Further on ... the
Psalms, we find him the author of a prayer: "A prayer of Moses, the man ...
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Faith of Sinners in Prayer
... as showing the faith of wicked men in prayer and their ... from Mount Hor by way of the
Red Sea, seeking to ... Edom, when they spoke against God and Moses, after this ...
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"And Watch unto Prayer. "
... blessings. Did not the Lord, at the prayer of Moses, dry up the Red sea?
Did he not, at the prayer of Elias, withhold and give rain? ...
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Paul at Sea. Acts xxvii. 22-25.
... man Moses was when he stood by the Red Sea, to what ... is the Moses of the people than
the Moses of the ... Have you ever noticed the prayer that was offered when the ...
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