The Bible Difficulties and Answers Podcast

Exodus 14:21-29 – Crossing the Red Sea: Miracle or Logistical Marvel?

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In this intriguing episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith tackles the age-old mystery of how two million Israelites could have crossed the Red Sea in a single night as described in Exodus 14:21-29. Was it a logistical challenge or a divine intervention?

Lance delves into historical and cultural contexts, explores scholarly insights, and crunches the numbers to uncover the truth behind this miraculous event. Listeners will gain fascinating perspectives on how God showcased His dominion over chaos and delivered His people against all odds. Tune in to explore the blend of faith and strategy that underpinned one of the Bible's most dramatic moments.

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  1. Geisler, Norman L., and Thomas Howe. The Big Book of Bible Difficulties. Baker Books, 1992. Available at: https://a.co/d/7shn4hI
  2. Knowable Word: https://www.knowableword.com/2023/03/27/overlooked-details-of-the-red-sea-crossing/) 
  3. Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/2163/)
  4. ScriptSwitch Insight: https://scriptureinsight.org/study/exodus/14&rut=2ed71af5ee07361f47026d73acce3330336a02106f62fe84be0def7d005c0ce5
  5. Learn the Bible: https://www.learnthebible.org/crossing-the-red-sea.html
  6. The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest by John H. Walton and J. Harvey Walton
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