The Story Behind Moses and the Splitting of the Sea
The Setting: A People on the Run After centuries of slavery in Egypt, the Israelites were finally free. Led by Moses, they began their journey toward the Promised Land. But freedom was not immediate safety. Pharaoh, having second thoughts about releasing his labor force, sent his army to pursue them. The Israelites found themselves trapped between the sea and the approaching Egyptian forces. Fear gripped them. It seemed like their newfound freedom would be short-lived. In this moment of crisis, Moses turned to the heavens and was instructed to raise his staff over the waters. As he did, the sea...