Salvation
of the Lord
of the Lord
What did Moses tell the people to do right before the Lord parted the sea?
Exodus 14:13
Fear not / stand still / see the salvation of the Lord
Question 2:
How can you apply this to your life? (When you feel stressed or anxious, is it easy to "stand still" and trust God?)
What was wrong with the water the Israelites found?
Exodus 15:23
It was bitter
This isn't just about bad-tasting water. It represents: Disappointment after hope, expecting relief... but getting frustration instead. Moments in life where you say: "This isn't what I thought it would be".
Question 2: What is something in life that can feel "bitter" or disappointing for teens today?
What food did the Lord provide from heaven?
Exodus 16:4
Manna
Manna wasn't fancy, exciting, or dramatic. It was just... enough. Spiritual strength comes from small, simple things like: prayer, scripture study, and church
Question 2: What does the Lord give me that is like the daily manna that He gave the Israelites?
What word was used to describe when the Israelites complained?
Exodus 16:2
Murmuring
Question 2: What are some common things teens complain about today?
Who attacked the Israelites?
Exodus 17:8
Amalekites
Question 2: What are some "battles" teens face today that aren't physical?
What role did the pillar of cloud play between the Israelites and the Egyptians?
Exodus 14:19-20
It separated them; gave light to Israel and darkness to Egypt
Question 2: How can God help create light and protection for you in your life?
What did the Lord show Moses to heal the water?
Exodus 15:25
A tree.
The problem = huge (no drinkable water, people desperate)
The solution = a piece of wood. That doesn't logically make sense. It required faith, not just action
Question 2: Have you ever been asked to do something simple that didn't seem like it would help-but it did? Please share(:
How often were the Israelites to gather manna?
Exodus 16:4–5
Daily
Question 2: Why do you think it's important to connect with God every day instead of just once in a while?
What did the Israelites say they missed from Egypt?
Exodus 16:3
Food (flesh pots/bread)
"We sat by the flesh pots", they're actually describing meals with meat, filling food, a sense of comfort and stability. They didn't want slavery back, they just wanted relief from what they were feeling in the moment.
Question 2: Have you ever missed something from the past but forgot why it actually wasn't good for you?
What happened when Moses held up his hands?
Exodus 17:11
Israel won
Question 2: What are things that help you stay spiritually strong?
What caused the sea to divide during the night?
Exodus 14:21
A strong east wind from the Lord
Question 2: Sometimes God works in ways we don't immediately notice-what is a "quiet" way God might be helping you right now?
How did the Lord provide water when there was none?
Exodus 17:5–6
Water came from a rock
God is not limited to normal ways of solving problems
Question 2: When have you seen help come from an unexpected place?
What happened if they tried to save manna overnight?
Exodus 16:19–20
It spoiled
Question 2: What happens spiritually when we go long periods without prayer or scripture study?
What emotion caused the Israelites to panic when they saw the Egyptians?
Exodus 14:10-12
Fear
Question 2: What helps you deal with fear in your life?
What happened when Moses lowered his hands?
Exodus 17:11
The enemy started winning
Question 2: What are signs that you might be "spiritually tired" or struggling?
What problem did the Egyptians have with their chariots?
Exodus 14:24-25
Their wheels came off / they drove heavily
Question 2: This was a smaller miracle that helped lead to a bigger one (parting the red sea). How can we trust that God is working behind the scenes in our lives, even when we don't see it?
How did the Israelites often react when things got hard?
Exodus 15:24; 17:3
They complained / murmured
Question 2: What's the difference between complaining and asking for help in a positive way?
What was different about gathering manna before the Sabbath?
Exodus 16:22–26
They gathered twice as much and it didn't spoil
Question 2: What are some ways you can make the Sabbath (or Sunday) feel different and more spiritual?
Name one miracle the Israelites had already seen before complaining again.
Exodus 14-16 (can get help from their team)
Red Sea, manna, water, etc.
Question 2: Why is it so easy to forget past blessings when new problems come?
Who helped Moses keep his hands up?
Exodus 17:12
Aaron and Hur
Question 2: Who are people in your life that help support you?
What did the Israelites learn about the Lord and Moses after crossing the sea?
Exodus 14:30-31
They feared (respected) the Lord and believed Him and Moses
Question 2: What experiences have helped you grow your faith or trust in God?
What promise did the Lord give if the people would listen and obey Him?
Exodus 15:25–26
He would protect them / not bring diseases upon them
Question 2: How does following God's commandments help protect you in real life?
What happened to the manna when the sun got hot?
Exodus 16:21
It melted
Question 2: What opportunities to do good might we "miss" if we wait too long?
Question 3: Why do you think it's important to act quickly when you feel prompted to do something good? (It is 500 points)
What question showed the Israelites were doubting God?
Exodus 17:7
"Is the Lord among us, or not?"
Question 2: What can you do when you start to doubt if God is really there for you?
How did Aaron and Hur help Moses physically?
Exodus 17:12
They held up his hands
Question 2: What is one specific thing you could do this week to support or lift someone else?