But first …
Two things came upFirst –“Death angel?”Couldn’t find oneExodus 11:4-5Exodus 12:12Second -Did the Red Sea “unpart” while Israel was still crossing?Consider Exodus 14:26-29The song
Exodus 15:1-21Song of Moses? Revelation 15:3There is, apparently, a Song of MosesIs this it?This songThree sections – Exodus 15:1-5, 6-10, 11-18Begin praising GodEach succeeding one increases in magnitudeEach ends with statement of triumphAuthor Miriam?Probably not“Miriam answered them …”Other possibilitiesDeuteronomy 32:1-47 (31:22, 30)Generic – a song after the fashion of these twoPraises GodSpeaks to His triumph – OR –Speaks to God’s faithfulness and Israel’s unfaithfulnessThen of God’s necessary chastisement on IsraelThen on God’s compassion on the humbled IsraelAs “Song of Moses”Does not sing of MosesCame from MosesSpeaks of GodBitter water into sweet water
Exodus 15:22-27No water for three daysEncountered bitter waterGod provides a cureGod’s statute, His testIf – thenExodus 15:25-26Give us this day …
Exodus 16Israel grumbles – we’ll starve to deathAbout six weeks into the journeyWishing to have died in EgyptAccuse Moses and Aaron of trying to kill themGod providesRules on gatheringAnother testJust enoughCover SabbathNo matter how much or how little …Rock of waters
Exodus 17:1-7More grumblingGod had not yet left them lackingKilling our babiesStrike the rockIsrael again lacked nothingIs the Lord among us or not?Battle at Rephidim
Exodus 17:8-16Amalek picks a fight with IsraelMoses’ arms up – Israel prevailsArms down – Amalek prevailsAaron and Hur support Moses
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