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Beshalach: Passing Through Death into Life (Exo. 13-17, John 6, Rom. 6)
Message Summary
In the Torah portion Beshalach (“When He Let Go”), the LORD reveals Himself as the God who not only delivers His people from death, but who walks with them patiently as they learn how to live. Though Israel has been brought out of Egypt, they are still learning to trust a God who knows their hearts, leads them gently, and protects them from returning to the slavery they once knew. What looks like a strange or indirect path is, in fact, the path of compassion, guided by God’s constant presence.
As Pharaoh pursues Israel, fear rises and old attachments resurface. Standing between the army of Egypt and the sea, God’s people are confronted with death — yet the LORD intervenes. He places Himself between His people and their past, bringing darkness to the enemy and light to Israel. The waters part, and Israel passes through death without being touched by it, while Egypt runs headlong to meet the destruction it desires. God completes the salvation He began, cutting off the power of slavery and death once and for all.
Yet the LORD’s work does not end at deliverance. On the other side of the sea, He heals bitterness, provides daily bread, and invites His people to trust Him for life itself. Through water made sweet, manna from heaven, and the call to believe, God teaches that freedom is not sustained by fear, effort, or self-reliance, but by faith. As later echoed in the words of Yeshua and the writings of Paul, those who pass through death with Him are invited to walk in newness of life — healed, nourished, and alive to God.
Takeaways
• God leads His people with compassion, never asking them to face what they are not ready to carry.
• Salvation is completed by the LORD, who places Himself between His people and their past.
• Passing through death with God leads to freedom, not fear.
• God heals the bitterness left behind by slavery and sin.
• True life is sustained by trusting God daily, not by returning to former dependencies.
Prayer Points
• Pray for trust in God’s leading, even when the path does not seem direct or logical.
• Ask the LORD to heal places of bitterness or lingering wounds from past captivity.
• Pray for faith to live daily in the newness of life God has already given.
Living Out Love
Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone burdened by fear, uncertainty, or past wounds. Walk in the confidence that God has delivered you from death and continues to heal and provide for you each day. Spend time in Scripture this week, allowing God’s Word to nourish your trust and shape your walk.
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By Matthew SalathéMessage Summary
In the Torah portion Beshalach (“When He Let Go”), the LORD reveals Himself as the God who not only delivers His people from death, but who walks with them patiently as they learn how to live. Though Israel has been brought out of Egypt, they are still learning to trust a God who knows their hearts, leads them gently, and protects them from returning to the slavery they once knew. What looks like a strange or indirect path is, in fact, the path of compassion, guided by God’s constant presence.
As Pharaoh pursues Israel, fear rises and old attachments resurface. Standing between the army of Egypt and the sea, God’s people are confronted with death — yet the LORD intervenes. He places Himself between His people and their past, bringing darkness to the enemy and light to Israel. The waters part, and Israel passes through death without being touched by it, while Egypt runs headlong to meet the destruction it desires. God completes the salvation He began, cutting off the power of slavery and death once and for all.
Yet the LORD’s work does not end at deliverance. On the other side of the sea, He heals bitterness, provides daily bread, and invites His people to trust Him for life itself. Through water made sweet, manna from heaven, and the call to believe, God teaches that freedom is not sustained by fear, effort, or self-reliance, but by faith. As later echoed in the words of Yeshua and the writings of Paul, those who pass through death with Him are invited to walk in newness of life — healed, nourished, and alive to God.
Takeaways
• God leads His people with compassion, never asking them to face what they are not ready to carry.
• Salvation is completed by the LORD, who places Himself between His people and their past.
• Passing through death with God leads to freedom, not fear.
• God heals the bitterness left behind by slavery and sin.
• True life is sustained by trusting God daily, not by returning to former dependencies.
Prayer Points
• Pray for trust in God’s leading, even when the path does not seem direct or logical.
• Ask the LORD to heal places of bitterness or lingering wounds from past captivity.
• Pray for faith to live daily in the newness of life God has already given.
Living Out Love
Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone burdened by fear, uncertainty, or past wounds. Walk in the confidence that God has delivered you from death and continues to heal and provide for you each day. Spend time in Scripture this week, allowing God’s Word to nourish your trust and shape your walk.