Red Sea Crossing

God's miraculous parting of the waters to deliver Israel from Pharaoh's pursuing army (Exodus 14). Moses stretched out his hand, 'and the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind' (14:21). Israel crossed on dry ground with walls of water on either side. When the Egyptians followed, God released the waters, destroying the army (14:26-28). The Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1-18) celebrates this supreme act of deliverance. The Red Sea crossing became Israel's defining salvation event, referenced throughout Scripture (Psalm 66:6, 77:19, Isaiah 51:10). It foreshadows baptism (1 Corinthians 10:1-2) and serves as the ultimate Old Testament demonstration that God saves his people from impossible situations.