Red Sea Rules thru the Lens of COVID-19

Do you know about The Red Sea Rules? It's a small book by Robert Morgan with '10 God-given strategies for difficult times.' Mary Lynn Kirby gave me my first copy about 10 years ago. Since then, I have been encouraged repeatedly by these insights, especially in challenging seasons. I think it's time I revisit them and want to invite you along for the ride. They're based on the story in Exodus 14 of when the Israelites were sandwiched between the Egyptian army in hot pursuit on one side and the vastness of the Red Sea on the other. These 'rules' are reminders that 'even in the midst of seemingly impossible situations, God promises to make a way for us.'

To set up the study of the book, let’s consider the context of the biblical story:

·         Why were the Israelites in Egypt? (Hint: Joseph sold into slavery, etc., etc.)

·         Why were they no longer favored in Egypt? (Exodus 1:6-14)

·         What about Moses’ upbringing made him uniquely prepared for the task God called him to? (Exodus 2:1-10 and Acts 7:20-22)

·         Why was he so hesitant to follow God’s command to lead the Israelites out of Egypt? (Exodus 3:11, 4:1-13 and Acts 7:23-29)

·         What did God do to get Pharaoh ready to finally let the Israelites leave Egypt?

(Exodus 6:28 – 12:36)

·         How did God set the Israelites up for success? What supernatural elements did God provide to direct and protect the Israelites? (Exodus 13:17-22)

·         Curious about what this might look like on a map? Check out this link. Click on the map to get a magnified view.