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Exodus 15 · Grade 5

The First Song of Redemption

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Exodus 15 contains the first major song in the Bible. It celebrates God as a warrior who defeated Egypt (15:3) and as a holy God unlike any other: Who is like you, Yahweh, among the gods? The first half looks back at the victory at the sea; the second half looks forward to God planting His people in His land and sanctuary (15:17). Salvation leads to worship and to dwelling with God.

Revelation 15:3 describes the redeemed in heaven singing the song of Moses and the song of the Lamb. Christians have read this as a picture of salvation in Christ, which also leads to songs of praise. Miriam's leadership in worship shows that God's people, men and women, young and old, joined in celebrating His victory.

The scene at Marah is a test. Right after their greatest worship, the people grumble. God answers with grace, sweetening the water through a tree, and teaches that He is Yahweh who heals you (Yahweh Rophe). Christians have read this as a picture of the cross, which turns bitterness into blessing. God then brings them to Elim, an oasis, showing that His testing is always mixed with His care.

Show What You Know

  1. How is the Song of Moses structured?

  2. What does Revelation 15:3 describe?

  3. What does Miriam's role show?

  4. What name did God reveal at Marah?

  5. What do many Christians see in the tree at Marah?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Exodus 15 contains the first major in the Bible.
  2. It celebrates as a warrior who defeated Egypt (15:3) and as a holy God unlike any other: Who is like you, Yahweh, among the gods?
  3. The first half looks back at the victory at the ; the second half looks forward to God planting His people in His land and sanctuary (15:17).
  4. Christians have read this as a picture of salvation in Christ, which also leads to songs of .
  5. God answers with grace, sweetening the water through a , and teaches that He is Yahweh who heals you (Yahweh Rophe).

Think About It

  1. Why is singing such an important part of worship?

  2. God tests His people but also cares for them. How have you seen both in your life?

Memory Verse

“Who is like you, Yahweh, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?”

Exodus 15:11 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you keep praising when trouble follows joy?
  • When do you move from thankful to complaining, and how can you stop?
  • How can you trust God as your healer?

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