Crossing the Red Sea

Why did the Israelites complain to Moses?

• They felt that God had abandoned them because of their disobedience in Egypt.

• They felt that it would have been better to die in Egypt than to be slaughtered by Pharoah's army at the Red Sea.

• They had been traveling too long and were tired.

• Moses had gotten them lost in the wilderness.

How had God kept His promise to the people?

• He had killed Pharoah as he sat upon his throne in Egypt.

• He sent three plagues which caused Pharoah to willingly release the Israelites.

• He sent Moses to deliver the Israelites out of Egypt and bring them to Canaan.

• He helped the Hebrew men to defeat the Philistines as they traveled to Canaan.

What did Moses say in response to the Israelites' complaining?

• "Do not be afraid, stand still, and see God's deliverance."

• "We have come this far by faith leaning on the Lord Jehovah."

• "Trust God and live."

• "Pharoah and his chariots are no match for the One true God!"

What did God tell the Israelites to do?

• Be subject to the authority of Pharoah and return to Egypt.

• Move further up the bank of the Red Sea to find safe passage.

• Stand back and let God fight for them.

• Stretch forth their hands toward the Red Sea so it would part.

How did the plan to part the Red Sea serve more than one purpose? (Choose all that apply.)

• It gave the Israelites a path to freedom.

• It provided a trap for the Egyptians.

• It kept the Egyptians from crossing the Red Sea on dry land to chase the Israelites.

• It proved that the God of the Israelites was indeed more powerful than the many false gods of the Egyptians.

Who went before the camp of Israel?

• Zipporah, Moses' wife

• Miriam, Moses' sister

• Aaron, Moses' brother

• The angel of God

What happened to the waters of the Red Sea?

• The sun's extreme heat evaporated enough water to allow safe passage.

• The wind dried a safe path through the waters.

• A waterfall appeared to re-direct the water's path.

• The water disappeared as if it were an illusion.