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Crossing the Red Sea

The LORD leads Israel to encamp by the sea, where Pharaoh pursues with horses, chariots, horsemen, and an army. Israel is afraid, but Moses tells the people to stand firm and see the LORD’s salvation. The LORD divides the sea through Moses’ outstretched hand, and Israel crosses on dry ground with walls of water on both sides. The Egyptians pursue into the sea; when Moses stretches out his hand again, the waters return and cover the pursuing forces. The LORD saves Israel, and Israel sees the Egyptians dead on the seashore, fears the LORD, and trusts the LORD and Moses.

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Print Crossing the Red Sea: 4-Scene Story Sheet

Moses leads the Israelites across dry ground between walls of water in the Red Sea while the pillar of cloud stands between Israel and the Egyptians.

A Safe Path Through the Sea

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Moses holding his staff and reassuring worried Israelites near the Red Sea, based on Exodus 14:13-14.

Stand Firm and Trust

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The Israelites cross the Red Sea on dry ground with walls of water on both sides while a pillar of cloud stands between them and the Egyptians.

The Cloud Between the People

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Moses stretches out his hand with his staff toward the Red Sea as the LORD opens a dry path for the Israelites.

The Path Opens

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Pharaoh and the Egyptian army approach the Israelites’ camp beside the Red Sea with horses, chariots, and horsemen.

The Army Approaches

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The Israelites crossing the Red Sea on dry ground between walls of water, with Moses and the pillar of cloud present.

Walking on Dry Ground

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Pharaoh’s Egyptian horses, chariots, and horsemen pursue the Israelites inside the divided Red Sea, but the chariot wheels become clogged and difficult to move beneath the pillar of fire and cloud.

The Chariots Cannot Move

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Moses stretches out his hand as the Red Sea returns around the pursuing Egyptians, while the Israelites remain safe on dry ground.

The Waters Return

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The Israelites and Moses stand on the seashore after crossing the Red Sea, recognizing the LORD’s rescue.

Israel Sees the Rescue

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Scripture reference

Exodus 14:1-31

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