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Have you ever felt like God brought you out of something… but you're still not experiencing the freedom you expected? You're no longer where you used to be. But you're not fully where you thought you'd be by now either. In this episode, we walk through the story of the Israelites in Exodus, Numbers, and Hebrews to explore the difference between understandable fear and hardened unbelief—and how that difference can quietly shape our lives. This conversation is for Christian women seeking clarity, peace, and faith-centered wisdom. If you've been feeling stuck, circling the same mountain, or hesitating at the edge of something God may be calling you into, this episode will help you pause and examine your heart with honesty and hope. God's Kindness in the Detour (Exodus 13:17) When God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, He did not lead them the shortest route to the Promised Land. Scripture tells us why: He knew they weren't ready for war. If they saw battle too soon, they would turn back. So He led them another way. What we see here: • God is protective. • Delays can be mercy. • The longer path may be preparation. Sometimes what feels like slow progress is actually kindness. God sees what would overwhelm you. He knows what you're ready to face—and what you're not. Standing at the Edge of the Promise (Numbers 13–14) About a year after leaving Egypt, the Israelites stood right outside Canaan. They had witnessed: • The plagues in Egypt • The parting of the Red Sea • God's daily provision in the wilderness And yet when they saw giants in the land, fear took over. Joshua and Caleb said, “The Lord is with us. Do not fear.” The rest of the people grumbled. They talked about returning to Egypt. They even wanted to stone their leaders. They were right there. The issue wasn't that they felt afraid. The issue was what they did with their fear. There is a difference between: “I'm scared, Lord—but I trust You.” And: “This feels dangerous. I'm going back.” That difference kept them out of the Promised Land. What Hebrews Says About Unbelief (Hebrews 3) Hebrews 3 looks back on this story and gives clarity: They were unable to enter because of unbelief. Not because they lacked evidence. Not because God hadn't shown Himself faithful. Because their hearts hardened. This is where the story becomes personal. Where have we: • Seen God's provision but still doubted? • Asked for guidance but resisted obedience? • Called something “wisdom” when it was actually fear? Fear can sound responsible. It can sound cautious. It can even sound spiritual. But when fear leads us away from trust and obedience, it becomes unbelief. Miracles Don't Automatically Produce Trust It's easy to think, “If God would just move in a big way, I'd never doubt again.” But the Israelites saw miracle after miracle—and still complained. External signs don't automatically create internal surrender. Trust is formed in daily obedience, not dramatic moments. You can witness faithfulness and still grumble. You can experience provision and still resist. The heart posture matters. A Simple Framework for God's Will (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18) Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances. This is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Notice how opposite this is from the Israelites' response. Instead of rejoicing, they complained. Instead of praying, they rebelled. Instead of giving thanks, they longed for what enslaved them. Imagine if they had said: “Lord, we're scared. But we remember what You've done. We trust You.” Fear may have remained. But rebellion would not have. Gratitude doesn't erase difficulty. It anchors your heart while you move forward. Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 – Feeling delivered but not fully free 01:26 – Why God didn't lead Israel the shortest route 02:19 – Spying out the Promised Land 03:44 – Joshua and Caleb's response of faith 05:11 – The cost of hardened unbelief 06:06 – God's protective detours 07:35 – Hebrews 3 and the warning against hardened hearts 10:25 – Personal reflection: where might fear be guiding me? 11:25 – Why miracles don't guarantee obedience 11:54 – A simple picture of God's will 14:21 – Using this story as a mirror, not just history Key Takeaways • God's detours may be protection, not punishment. • Fear is human. Unbelief is a choice. • Being delivered doesn't mean your mindset has fully shifted. • Gratitude and prayer protect your heart from drifting. • Obedience often requires moving forward while still feeling afraid. Pause and ask yourself: Where might fear be disguising itself as wisdom in my life? What has God already shown me that I'm hesitating to trust? What would quiet, faithful obedience look like today? If You're Feeling Stuck If this episode stirred something in you, you may not need more information—you may need clarity. The More Energy & Peace Session is a private, 60-minute, faith-centered conversation where we: • Identify what may be draining your energy • Clarify what's creating frustration or indecision • Map out wise, grounded next steps No overwhelm. No complicated protocols. Just focused insight and direction. If you're ready to move forward with intention instead of circling the same questions, you can book your session at: herholistichealing.com/peace Wherever you are, don't stay stuck in indecision. Clarity creates movement. And faithful movement changes everything.

Beginning with a performance of “Lift Every Voice,” also known as the “Black National Anthem,” Pastor Brent examines the crossing of the Red Sea—God's people in the book of Exodus finally freed from the Egyptians; the climax of their story. The credibility of this story has been questioned for centuries. But we need to understand—what does this story mean and how can it change our lives? The answer to both is simple—God saves people who cannot save themselves.

Israel has left Egypt, but rather than going the direct route to the promised land, God leads them south (to avoid the Philistines). God hardens Pharaoh's heart, yet again, and he pursues Israel, trapping them at the banks of the Red Sea. God steps in and we see the supernatural parting of the Red Sea (we discuss the different potential locations where this happened and the implications of each). God will be glorified, what does that mean and why is this important? Outline: 01:22 - introduction 02:17 - Exodus 13.17-22 03:26 - Ex 13.17 - “The road through the Philistine country” Judges 13.1, 14.1, 1 Samuel 4.1, 13.4, 17.23 07:41 - Who were the Philistines? 10:41 - Why the long way around? 12:34 - Proverbs 3.5-6, 14:32 - EX 13.19 - Joseph's bones Gen 50.24-25. Joshua 24:32 barring Joseph's bones. 17:03 - EX 13.21-22 - Pillar of cloud and fire Ex 14.19; 14:24. 18:57 - God spoke through the pillar of Cloud (Exodus 33.9-10., Num. 12.5-6; Deut. 31.15-16; PS 99:7, Ex 40.34-38 22:19 - Exodus 14.01-14 25:50 - Ex 14.4 - “I will gain the Glory” 26:52 - Ex 14.7 600 Chariots 30:30 - 2 Kings 6.15-17. 32:05 - Exodus 14.15-31 34:56 - Why does God seek the glory? Ex. 14.4, 14.17 & 14.31 37:57 - Ex 14.16; 21-29. The parting of the Red Sea. Reed Sea, Gulf of Suez or Gulf of Aqaba? God's greatness was shown through the parting of the Red Sea Joshua 2.10 Nehemiah 9.9 Psalm 136.13–14, Psalm 106:9-12 Exodus 15.4-8 - The Bible does not lie, it does not exaggerate. This happened and it destroyed Pharaoh's army, what was the result of this? Exodus 14.30–31 49:20 - Recap and conclusion of Exodus 1-14. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. "Where did the Red Sea Crossing Take Place" - Armstrong Institute Article: https://armstronginstitute.org/339-where-did-the-red-sea-crossing-take-place Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

Pastor Phil's sermon on facing the Red Sea: God knows what we cannot do, but he may lead us to the shoreline anyway -All this is by God's design -The tyrant will not let us go -We are saved by the power of God to become the children of God

Pastor Zach Pummill continues our sermon series "The Promises" in Exodus 14. The story of the crossing of the Red Sea is so much more than it might appear on the surface. Let go of your old life and step into a new one with us as we dive little deeper into this passage.

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Its time to continue with episode #07. Exodus chapters 13 & 14. Chapter 13 Recap, Circumcision, and Magic Moses reminds the people how big a deal their liberation from Egypt was, and proclaims that the festival of the Lord will occur every year to commemorate the event. This was the guy who said he wasn't qualified to do the job. Just look at him now! Circumcision is established as a way to mark God's covenant on males. In a not-so-great turn of events, God steers the Israelites away from the land he promised them. He does this because the Philistines, a coastal nation, is in the way of Canaan, the land God promised the Israelites. God is worried that if the Israelites get into a war with the Philistines, they will forget that he, God, just saved them. So they go the long way around. God leads the people "in a pillar of cloud by day," and "a pillar of fire by night" (13:21-22). Whoa. Moses takes the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had wanted to be moved with his people. Chapter 14 The Parting of the Red Sea God tells Moses to take the Israelites in a funky direction so Pharaoh will think they're aimlessly wandering around. God will also harden Pharaoh's heart so that he regrets letting the Israelites go. Pharaoh's heart is hardened. Again. Pharaoh decides to go after the Israelites. He rallies 600+ chariots to do the job. Quick note: here's a great example of the text contradicting itself a little bit. If Israel has 600,000 men, then how does Pharaoh expect to beat them with 600 chariots? The text could be trying to make Pharaoh seem stupid, or it could be the work of two different writers. You decide. Back in the story, the Israelites see the Egyptians advancing, and start panicking. When Moses cries out to God, God tells him to stretch out his hand and divide the sea. God's angel keeps the Egyptian army at bay while the sea opens up to create a passageway. The Israelites pass through the sea on dry land. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/benlopezra/support

Allison speaks with author, Barbara Lee, about her new book, Answering God's Call: a Scripture-Based Journey for Older Adults (Loyola Press).Barbara and I share experience in the law field, though her career was far more illustrious than mine! Still, the lessons we learned there helped us do what God called us to after those careers.The Wisdom of Age and the Enthusiasm of Youth: The Blessing of Cross-Generational Bible Studies (I think that needs to be my next book title!).I shared Bishop da Cunha's newest Pastoral Letter and his poignant question, "What faith legacy do you want to leave?"Barbara's book includes Scripture verses pointing us to amazing role models for the older, more seasoned, adult. Mariam packed a Tambourine for her journey through the Red Sea - God used her lifelong interest and talents to Glorify Him. He will do the same for with you - so dust off those lyres and harps!Some of my favorites featured stories — Anna at the Presentation (just when she thought her work was through, like Juan Diego, God had a mission for her), St. Joseph's stillness (which is far deeper than just silence), and Peter's Mother-in-Law (healed and immediately wants to serve)!Related Links: Purchase the book: Loyola https://store.loyolapress.com/answering-gods-callor via Barbara's Amazon link:  https://www.amazon.com/Barbara-Lee/e/B079DWD673/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1  After the Fever, Service (blog post): https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/after-the-fever-service   

Paul taught the Corinthians some types in the OT: Upon their redemption through the blood - God brought them into a protecting and caring relationship with Him pictured by the cloud God separated them to Himself from the world pictured by the Red Sea God supplied their needs as is pictured by the manna…

Paul taught the Corinthians some types in the OT: Upon their redemption through the blood - God brought them into a protecting and caring relationship with Him pictured by the cloud God separated them to Himself from the world pictured by the Red Sea God supplied their needs as is pictured by the manna…

Paul taught the Corinthians some types in the OT: Upon their redemption through the blood - God brought them into a protecting and caring relationship with Him pictured by the cloud God separated them to Himself from the world pictured by the Red Sea God supplied their needs as is pictured by the manna…

Paul taught the Corinthians some types in the OT: Upon their redemption through the blood - God brought them into a protecting and caring relationship with Him pictured by the cloud God separated them to Himself from the world pictured by the Red Sea God supplied their needs as is pictured by the manna…

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What is your Red Sea? God will get you across is if you allow Him.

Children’s Bible Reader, part fourteen, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The Israelites leave Egypt" "The Israelites cross the Red Sea" "God provides for His people"