In the Beginning · Lesson 12
Through the Red Sea
Exodus 14:1-31; Exodus 15:1-21 Old Testament PrinciplePeace
When Israel was trapped between Pharaoh's army and the sea, God made a path through the water and fought for His people.
We can have peace even in scary situations, because God is in control and fights for us.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:14 BSB
Christ Connection · Picture
God brought His people out of slavery by leading them through the waters, while the enemy that chased them was defeated. Paul says Israel was "baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea." Jesus defeated sin and death for us, and in baptism believers pass through the water with Him into new life.
1 Corinthians 10:1-2; Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:15
The Big Story · Redemption
God completed His rescue of Israel by bringing them through the sea and defeating the army that enslaved them. It's a picture of the greater rescue in Jesus, who defeated sin and death and brings His people through to new life.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 45-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: Making a way
- Ellie’s Lab (science experiment): Water that stands up
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Cross the sea
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
God fights for me.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Walk through the sea, Color the sea
- 7 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at school
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
God fights for me, so I can be calm and trust Him.
Start here
Ask, "Have you ever been really scared and didn't know what to do?" Let a few kids share. Say, "Today God's people were stuck with nowhere to go. Let's see what God did."
Bible story 6 min
God's people had left Egypt. God led them with a tall cloud by day and fire at night. They came to the edge of a big sea.
Then Pharaoh changed his mind. "Bring them back!" he shouted. He chased them with hundreds of chariots.
God's people looked back and saw the army coming. They looked ahead and saw the sea. They were trapped! They cried out to Moses.
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Cross the sea 8 min
You’ll need: Two blue sheets or blankets, A tambourine or homemade shakers
- Helpers hold up the blue sheets like walls of water.
- Kids walk through, then shake the tambourine on the other side and shout, "The LORD fights for us!"
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3rd – 4th grade
God fights for His people, so we can have peace even when we feel trapped.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Fear to faith, Make a shaker
- 7 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at school, with friends, at home
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
God's rescue through the sea pictures salvation in Jesus, who defeated our enemies and brings us through the water into new life.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Through the water, My sea
- 7 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at school, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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