God Cares For His People Through Guidance SS2 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Lesson Note

GUIDANCE  – EXODUS 14

When the Israelites left Egypt, God directed Moses to lead the Israelites back and encamp in front of Pihahiroth near the sea. Moses did as God told him. When Pharaoh was told that the Israelites had left Egypt, Pharaoh and his servants changed their minds towards the Israelites. Pharaoh took his army and chariots and pursued the Israelites. When the Israelites saw them approaching, they were so afraid but Moses told them not to be afraid because God would fight for them.

 God told Moses to stretch his rod to the Red Sea and it parted to the right and left to allow the people to pass through dry land. Moses did as he was instructed. Immediately, a strong east wind caused the sea to divide into two, forming walls on both sides and all the Israelites crossed the sea on dry land. The Egyptians tried to cross to the other side like the Israelites did but God told Moses to stretch his rod and Moses did as he was told. Immediately, the waters came back upon the Egyptians and they were drowned. This event made the Israelites fear God and they believed in Him and Moses.

  HOW GOD LEADS PEOPLE TODAY  

God’s guidance is possible only for those who are ready to do God’s will and accept his guidance.  Apart from Israel, God guides all people called Christians.  He sent his son into the world to die and redeem them from sin, which is the first step. Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit to guide all believers in their daily activities. God also gave us the Bible as our guide which shows His person, attitude and most of all His love over the issues of life.

ASSIGNMENT 

1. Discuss the different ways God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness.
2. List examples of how you have received guidance from God.