Day 291: Exodus 15:2
Exodus 15:2
The Blueprint — The Verse
"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him.
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The Context — The History
The Song of the Sea celebrates Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea, one of the earliest poetic responses to redemption in Scripture. Moses and Miriam led worship after Pharaoh's army was destroyed, declaring that the God of the fathers had become present salvation.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Israel crossed the sea on dry ground while Egyptian chariots were swallowed by the waters. On the far shore, Moses and the people sang of God's mighty hand, thrown horse and rider into the sea, and exalted the Lord as warrior and savior.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Exodus 15:1
The Song of Moses and Miriam1Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord:“I will sing to the Lord,for he is highly exalted.Both horse and driverhe has hurled into the sea.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Exodus 15:1) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Exodus 15:3
3The Lord is a warrior;the Lord is his name.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Exodus 15:3) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What events in your life could become reasons to exalt God publicly?
- How does calling God your strength change the way you face fear?
- Why is it important to link present salvation with the faith of previous generations?