155 The reason for the difference between the 400 years given in Genesis 15 and the 430 years given in Exodus 12 is easily explained. God did not just promise to release the Israelites from Egyptian bondage, He promised to bring them into the promised land of Canaan. Exodus 15 KJV - Then sang Moses and the children of - Bible Gateway. 78:13; v. 11, cf. At the Red Sea, Israel should have learned that God was able to overcome any obstacle (such as the Red Sea, which He parted) or any opponent (such as the Egyptians, which He drowned in the Red Sea—the obstacle). On the basis of God’s character (as consistent with biblical descriptions of His character elsewhere), the Christian then looks at any future circumstance as an opportunity for God to act in such a way as to achieve His purposes by overcoming both obstacles (like the Red Sea, or the hardness of men’s hearts) and opponents (like Satan, the antichrist, or the armies of men who have been deceived and used by Satan). Perhaps the Israelites continued to sing this song as they traveled on their way from the shores of the Red Sea, entering into the Desert of Shur. Exodus 15:2-3. Their joy at discovering water turned quickly to anger at Moses for leading them to such a place. They failed to see bitter water as a matter about which God would be concerned, but He was concerned because water was necessary to preserve His people. (2) In the crossing of the Jordan, there is a decided parallel to the crossing of the Red Sea (cf. The 400 years of the Israelites’ oppression in Egypt which God had foretold Abraham (Gen. 15:13-15) has now ended, fulfilled precisely, to the very day (Exod. Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Revelation 15:3 and they sang the song of God's servant Moses and of the Lamb: "Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! The “Song of the Sea” was obviously important to the Israelites who passed through the Red Sea, and who sang it as recorded in our text. ( A) to the Lord: “I will sing. Ps. Écoutez de la musique en streaming sans publicité ou achetez des CDs et MP3 maintenant sur Amazon.fr. The Old Testament is therefore a rich source of faith-building history, which assures us of what God can do, based upon our knowledge of what God has already done. 12:31-36). 15:3Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the Lord, and spoke, saying:“I will #Is. 12:12). 2:25). Stop. God is both able and willing to help us in our time of need. Moses give God glory for the parting of the Red Sea, do we thank God and remember when he delivered us from our sins and obstacles. Em seg, 19 de out de 2020 14:54, Unashamed of Jesus escreveu: > Unashamed of Jesus posted: ” Then sang Moses and the children of Israel > this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for > he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into > the sea. This song is sung by the victorious tribulation saints in Revelation 15, where it is called the “song of Moses” (Rev. The Hebrew word for depths … usually carries the sense of oceanic depths, the sea, or an abyss.” John J. Davis, Moses and the Gods of Egypt (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1971), p. 174. 15 Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the Lord and spoke, saying: “I will sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously! 43:1-3a, 14-21; 44:24-28; 50:2-3; 51:9-11; 52:3-6, 11-12; Jer. the “congealing” of the water, so as to pile up like a wall). It is my contention that God distinguishes between those matters which are holy and those which are profane, but not between those matters which are sacred and those which are secular. ; 21:4; 22:2ff. God spoke of 400 years of oppression in Genesis 15. Sinai. 106:11; v. 7, cf. Psalm 92:13), which is, as yet, not an element of Israel’s hope.160 The song could be referring to the promised land of Canaan as God’s “holy dwelling” (cf. 1-12); (2) What God will therefore surely do for Israel in the future (vss. 146:10.” W. H. Gispen, Exodus, trans. Verses 11 and 12 summarize the implications of the mighty acts of God at the Red Sea, focusing upon God’s nature and character: “Who among the gods is like you, O Lord? 66:3, 5; 78:4, 12; 86:8; vv. It abounds with noble and sublime sentiments, expressed in strong and lofty language. If we do not look for God to work in miraculous ways, we may as well stop witnessing and trying to evangelize the lost. 4:32-40; 7:17-19). The Lord is now seen, for the first time I believe, as Israel’s king. I will give it to you as a possession. 14:14-21; 20:18ff. The child was the son of the minister of a very liberal church. The simplest division of the song is two-fold: (1) What God had done for Israel by drowning the Egyptians in the Red Sea (vss. Ps. ( B) to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Ps. v. 5), the “holy dwelling” may be Mount Sinai. But anything which hinders our growth, our sanctification, or our ability to do what He has purposed is a matter about which He is concerned, and which He is able to overcome. Deut. The Song of the Sea was reputedly sung by the Israelites after their crossing the Red Sea in safety, and celebrates the destruction of the Egyptian army during the crossing, and looks forward to the future … The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 2 (Gal. We view God as being concerned only with the big problems of life, those which appear to be spiritual. Both horse and driver. Ironically, the Israelites forgot that the pillar of cloud was still guiding them (cf. The conversion of souls is a miracle. While we often accuse our charismatic brethren of expecting the miraculous and the ecstatic to be the norm, we often have become content to expect that things will always happen according to natural laws and practices, so that we expect miracles not to happen. It directed Israel’s attention on the character of God, and it produced hope and confidence in God’s future protection and blessing. Exodus 15:20-21. Ruth 1:20) was a miracle. Miriam, a prophetess and the sister of Aaron (not to mention Moses, cf. Then sang Moses — this song — The first song recorded in Scripture, and, excepting perhaps the book of Job, the most ancient piece of genuine poetry extant in the world. Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. the winds), and by His ability as the Creator to cause nature to act unnaturally (e.g. On the basis of this statement, some have suggested that Aaron and Miriam had the same father as Moses, but that Moses was the child of another wife. For example, the Egyptian soldiers were said to have sunk “like a stone” in the Red Sea (15:5). The scientific method requires that every scientific fact be proven, being performed under controlled conditions, having hard empirical evidence, and being repeatable, time after time. 2. Verses 1-21 contain the “Song of the Sea.” Verses 22-26 describe the incident at Marah, occasioned by thirst of the Israelites and the bitter water which they found there. The “Song of the Sea” reveals the great significance the exodus event had for the one who had passed through the sea, but what value does this event have for others? So, too, our future hope is based upon God’s actions in the past, both in our experience, and in the experience of those who have lived (and experienced the hand of God) before us. What impresses me about the conclusions which this song reveals is that they are the same as those purposes God has already stated in the Book of Exodus. The treaty between God and His people will be delivered to them from Mt. Here, Paul is teaching us that the joy of the Christian remains, and even grows, in the midst of trials and tribulation. Verses 19 and 20 turn from poetry to prose, but they may still be a part of the song. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him. Verse 3 "Jehovah is a man of war: Jehovah is his name." And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. God’s greatness, goodness, and faithfulness are the basis for our faith and our hope. 1:17), we can trust in His character as demonstrated in the lives of the saints of old. What did we learn from the Exodus story? (2) Not only did Israel fail to apply their faith to their situation at Marah, they failed to even see the problem as being spiritual. Scientific principles are essential for scientific purposes. by Ed van der Maas (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1982), p. 146. No one knows of any wood which could produce the result which is here described. 161 It is evident that the utter terror of Israel’s foes, which will cause them to “melt away in terror and dread” (15:15) is not as complete as is here envisioned. The transformation of the waters of Marah (which means “bitter,” cf. Now, after their passing through the Red Sea, Israel praised God for what His “mighty hand” had done (vss. 12 (compare v. 2 with Exodus 15:2); Isa. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. They demanded that he come up with a solution. Exodus 15:11. Not only were the Israelites singing and worshipping God, but it says they were dancing and playing the tambourine. 2 "The Lord is my strength and my defense ; he has become my salvation. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us (Rom. With dramatic poetic strokes, the event which just occurred in the midst of the Red Sea is described. Both horse and driver. Pss. One reason why we fail to view our problems as an occasion for faith is that we have become accustomed to living by scientific principles rather than spiritual principles. Obrigado de muita paz Jesus Cristo,o altissmo Salvador ele paz e amor. The second half of this song, in verses 13-21, is upon the defeat of those who would oppose Israel in the future. The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone. If they were wrongly led, God led them wrongly by the cloud. As the arm of the Lord enabled Israel to pass through the Red Sea, so the Israelites will pass through their enemies (15:16). God caused the waters to close in upon the Egyptian army, drowning them all. First, the text of the song does not speak of immediate and total defeat, but of the fear of Israel which the exodus produced. The primary reason appears to be the “prophecies” of verses 13 and following, which they choose to view as history, described after the event. ( Log Out / Ps. Lest we become unnecessarily perturbed at the Israelites for their lack of faith, and become a little proud of ourselves, let me suggest that the problem which Israel illustrates is also one of the greatest problems of Christians in every age, including our own. Exodus 15:1 Then Moses and the sons of Israel sang this song to the Lord, and said,“I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted;The horse and its rider He has hurled into the sea. That God could handle a problem with the water at Marah should not come as any surprise. As the Egyptians were retreating, the LORD swept them into the sea. The Song of Moses and Israel Then Moses and the sons of Israel sang this song to the Lord, and said,“I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted;The horse and its rider He has hurled into Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea. That the enemies of Israel did fear is clear from the words of Rahab to the Israeli spies in Joshua 2:9-11 (cf. Exodus 15:1 Today we are going to look at the song” >. Num. 15 Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the Lord, saying, ( B ) “I will sing to the Lord , for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider [ a ] he has thrown into the sea. Both Moses and Miriam are prophets of God, who can give inspired utterance (Exod. Today we are going to look at the song Moses and the Israelites sang as they worshipped and celebrated the victory God has given them. The “Song of the Sea” which the Israelites sang also serves to remind us that our security and hope are ultimately dependent upon the character of God. He did not keep them on the mountain. The Canaanites will be more easily overcome because of the terror produced by the report of the drowning of the Egyptian army in the Red Sea. 12:6-8). In the text we read that the Israelites protested against Moses, not against God (v. 24). I am the Lord’” (Exod. Pss. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Exodus 15 New International Version: Par The Song of Moses and Miriam. This adverse situation tested the faith and endurance of the Israelites, and provided the occasion for God to teach His people an important lesson. The “Song of the Sea” was not written to be sung but once. 1 Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this # It was natural enough to create and sing a song of celebration to the Lord at this point, but the song, with all its detail, undoubtedly served as a memory device as well, a way to embed the account of the miracle in the minds of the people of Israel. 13:17–14:31). The Song of the Sea is a poem that appears in the Book of Exodus of the Hebrew Bible, at Exodus 15:1–18. Some have titled this song, the “Song of the Sea.” Since it is not the only song of Moses (cf. Israel’s first great affirmation of faith was expressed in a song as well, but a very different kind of song. They were deserving of the same plagues which God had brought upon the Egyptians. Moses makes this known in his song, as Yahweh is the true God and all others are false. And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble. God was able to make the waters congeal, so that there were walls of water on both sides of the Israelites (cf. ; 23:7f. God is our strength, the Israelites couldn’t have done it by themselves, God is our salvation, there is no other way to become saved but by Him, and we should exalt him! This is my God, and I will praise him— my father’s God, and I will exalt him! 2:1, 3, 8). The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 1 (Luke 19:1-10), Bible Storying Series - Teaching The Story Of God Chronologically. Verses 17 and 18 conclude with a confident affirmation that God will bring His people in to the promised land, where He will plant them on His holy mountain. Some h… This is my God, and I will glorify Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. We sing, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” and then go our ways fretting and worrying about the petty details of our lives, as though God was not faithful at all. God is not obliged to work a miracle for our benefit, but He is able to do so, and He sometimes does do so. During the lifetime of Joseph, the Israelites were not persecuted, and thus Moses writes in Exodus that Israel departed from Egypt 430 years after they had arrived. Nevertheless, the Canaanites did resist Israel, in a way that seems inconsistent with the optimism of this song (cf. While natural forces are employed, they are seen as miraculous events, brought about by the direct intervention and involvement of God. 1:8-9). Exodus 15 - CSB: Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord. In verses 9 and 10, the sovereignty of God is seen in His ability to prevail, as a mighty warrior (cf. Now, after the exodus, Israel proclaims, “Who among the gods is like you, O Lord?” (Exod 15:11). A Song of DeliveranceThen Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the Lord:“I will sing to the Lord,for he has triumphed gloriously;he has hurled both horse and riderinto the sea.The Lo The casting of the wood into the water must have been a symbolic act, like Moses raising his staff over the waters of the Red Sea. Here, at Marah, they immediately confronted Moses, and ignored God altogether. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Expecting to live the Christian life on a continuous high is not only unrealistic, it is unbiblical. Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him. (6) In the Book of Revelation, the deliverance of Israel (as depicted in the “Song of the Sea”) was seen as typical or symbolic of the deliverance of the tribulation saints (Rev. The structure of Exodus 15 is straightforward. 1. Josh. The process of sanctification as well as the manifestation of the Spirit in the lives of the saints for ministry is a miracle, and we dare not seek to serve the Lord without asking for His miraculous power to do so. Moses and Miriam are the two prominent leaders in Israel’s worship. It served as a vehicle by means of which they could praise God. The winds (which the song describes as coming from the breath of God, vss. The LORD is my strong defender; he is the one who has saved me. Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? Take note the Israelites worshipped by singing a hymn to The Lord, when we sings hymns in Church is a form of praise and worship to God, The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him. Rightly, the Israelites saw the plagues and their passing through the Red Sea as a beginning. His funeral was one of the saddest occasions because there was no evidence of a truly Christian faith on the part of those most intimately involved. 1, cf. 32; Psalm 90), this title is definitive enough, linking it to Israel’s passing through the Red Sea, as described in Exodus chapter 14. Ps. 4:4-7), 3. 136:15; vv. 77:14-21; vv. In any case, I believe that the “holy dwelling” of God is a reference to the promised land, whether or not a particular place (either Mt. May God give us the faith to look for (but not demand) the miraculous in our lives, when it is required to accomplish the purposes and promises of God. 1-21) and the protests of Israel at Marah (vss. They demanded that Moses produce water for them, they did not cry to God for water. also Josh. Here is where the rubber meets the road. Before his return to Egypt, God told Moses that Pharaoh would not release the Israelites until He compelled him to “with a mighty hand,” revealed by performing “wonders” among them (Exod. God did not allow the Israelites to stay by the sea, singing their glorious song. Notice Moses gives Gods right hand the glory, we know from the New Testament that Jesus sits at the Right Hand of the Father! Thus, after the crossing of the Red Sea, the Israelites sang, “He is my God, and I will praise him” (Exod 15:2). It is not that we need to worship less, it is that we must apply in our daily walk those truths which we affirm in our worship. Exodus 15-19 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Song of Moses. Just as the Lord “healed” the bitter waters of Marah, making them sweet, so He would be Israel’s healer, if they would but obey. Pulpit Commentary . Now a word to my non-charismatic reader. This is a pre-pub version of chapter 8 in Studies in the Psalms: Poetic Analysis and Translation (SIL International, forthcoming, 2017). The winds are described as coming from the “nostrils of God” (v. 8). Notice another thing Moses calls God a “Man of War” or other translations “Warrior” this is much different theology than liberals like to push. v. 8). Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. 78:52-54; vv. (Mark 16:19) Moses is giving glory to Christ! Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea. Secondly, Israel’s delay in entering the land would tend to minimize the impact of the Red Sea event. It is my contention that they did not see their circumstances as demanding a “spiritual” solution, but only as demanding a “secular” solution. That which God sought to accomplish in the events of the exodus, He did accomplish, as seen by the praises of His people in this song. Exodus 15:1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. The means of accomplishing this are viewed as the same as those used to deliver her from Egypt and the Egyptian army. The spiritual method observes what God has done, accepting the event on face value, governed and qualified by the divine revelation which accompanies the phenomenon. (3) The story of Israel’s exodus and portions of the “Song of the Sea” are frequently quoted in the Psalms.162, (4) Throughout the Book of Isaiah, as well as in some of the other prophets, the deliverance of Israel from its bondage in Egypt was likened to the deliverance of Israel and Judah from their Assyrian and Babylonian captivities. Moses cried out to the Lord, who showed him a piece of wood, which he cast into the water, causing it to become sweet. Ps. Exodus 15 - Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. Exodus 15:1, Today we are going to look at the song Moses and the Israelites sang as they worshipped and celebrated the victory God has given them. Change ). Exodus 15:1. Finer distinctions can be drawn, but there is less agreement as one becomes more detailed in the breakdown of the song. (1) The Israelites failed to see the relationship between the affirmation of their faith in their worship (vss. God proved this through the Exodus! The future is so certain it can be described as already having occurred. 2 The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation. His funeral was one of the saddest occasions because there was no evidence of a truly Christian faith on the part of those most intimately involved. 3:12; cf. Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. this is my God, and I will praise him, k my father’s God, and l I will exalt him. While this song was sung corporately as Israel’s expression of praise and thanksgiving for God’s deliverance from Egypt through the Red Sea, verses 1 and 2 express this praise in a personal and singular. The incident at Marah was divinely designed as a test of Israel’s faith (v. 25), and as a teaching tool (v. 26). In one sense, the whole exodus event was somewhat of a secondary matter, a means for His people to possess the land of Canaan: “Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. Take note how the Israelites worshipped and served God, as they were Gods people and so are you through Jesus Christ! 2 “[ d]The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; I will never forget the song that was given as an expression of the young boy’s affirmation of faith. A number of years ago, a child was tragically killed in an accident. 2 The Lord is my strength and my might, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him. 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