There's more than 1 way to learn a lesson....

Exodus 12-14.

If I was an Egyptian in this story, I would have jumped ship a few chapters ago...

So Pharaoh chose the hard way. He continued his pursuit of his own authority and power and his denial of God's authority and power. So God had to go big. As if the plagues weren't (big). So the Passover happens. Death. What is more tragic than losing a loved one? Every Egyptian family lost one. So Pharaoh, finally, let God's people leave with whatever and whomever they wished.

Apparently... Pharaoh's wisdom was only temporary. He and some others slept on it, and decided they needed to go get the Israelites. REALLY?! Can you be that oblivious to the fact that these people are obviously being protected and fought for by someone who can KILL YOU? Someone who has killed your family? So they chase them. And the Israelites actually freak out. Also oblivious to the power of God. They start crying about how they'd rather be slaves than be dead and bla bla bla. Moses intervenes and tells them to just chill out and trust God. Either they actually do, or they don't and just shut up about it because that's the end of that.

God has a plan. He parts the sea, his people go through, the Egyptians follow, God puts the sea back, the Egyptians are dunzo. Can you imagine what it would be like to walk through the middle of a sea?? I am so psyched for heaven. I can't wait to hear about the experience from everyone who was there. Had to be so awesome. I wonder if a few children grabbed things from the sea floor as they ran through or if they were just terrified.

Things I learned:
- Pharaoh is a bad influence
- Don't mess with God
- God will protect his people