God's power in the Exodus is manifested when He alone opens the Red Sea for helpless Israel and destroys the pursuing Egyptian army.
Israel had no army, no economic or political clout, and was trapped between the Egyptian army and the sea. At that point God's power moved in — the sea opened at its deepest point, Israel crossed on dry ground, and the waters returned to drown every Egyptian. God did this so that He would get the glory and His name would be declared throughout the earth.
Exodus 14:21-28 — The biblical record of Israel crossing the Red Sea and the destruction of Pharaoh's army is the central display of God's power in the Exodus.
Exodus 19:4 — God's own summary of the Exodus — He destroyed the Egyptians and carried Israel to Himself on eagles' wings.
In Exodus 14, the biblical account shows God's power displayed by supernatural control over the Red Sea. After Moses stretched out his hand, the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided (Exodus 14:21). The children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground, and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand and on their left (Exodus 14:22). The same chapter records that when Moses stretched forth his hand again, the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared, and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea (Exodus 14:27). The waters returned and covered the chariots, the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them (Exodus 14:28). God Himself later summarized this deliverance for Israel: Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself (Exodus 19:4). This is God's own description of His redeeming power.
Les Feldick teaches that the Exodus is a redemption carried out by God because Israel was totally helpless — no armed forces, no economic or political clout, just slaves. He emphasizes that redemption required three things: a person (Moses, validated by sign miracles), blood (the Passover lamb applied to the doorposts), and power — the power of God exercised at the Red Sea. In Les's teaching, when Israel stood at the shores of the Red Sea with the Egyptian army behind them and no way out, God's power moved in and the sea opened up. Les notes that this happened not at an easy crossing but where the sea was deepest, and Israel crossed on dry ground. God then caused the waters to return and drown the Egyptians so that not one remained. Les also points out that the Exodus is a miracle by which God intended to show His power and get glory — not blame. Paul uses the same language of the gospel as 'the power of God,' and Les connects that to Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea.
Les Feldick teaches that redemption in Exodus had to start with the blood of the Passover lamb placed on the doorposts. Beyond that, God required a person — Moses, validated by sign miracles — and then His own power. Israel had no way to free itself; it was only after the blood was applied that God led them out and brought them to the Red Sea.
The biblical account shows Moses stretching out his hand; the Lord caused the sea to go back, and Israel crossed on dry ground. Les emphasizes that this was not at an easy crossing but where it was deepest, and that when Moses stretched out his hand again the waters returned and drowned the Egyptians. Exodus 19:4 confirms that God destroyed the Egyptians and bore Israel on eagles' wings.
In Les's teaching, God is constantly performing the miraculous, and the Red Sea crossing was a real miraculous event. God's purpose was to show His power, sovereignty, righteousness, and mercy, so that His name would be declared throughout all the earth — not to receive blame.
Three Requirements for Redemption
Les explains that the Exodus redemption required three things: a person (Moses, later Christ), blood (the Passover lamb), and power. He stresses Israel was completely helpless, so God had to do the redeeming.
Power at the Red Sea
Les shows that the blood on the doorposts was the starting point, but the power of God was exercised when Israel stood trapped at the Red Sea — and God opened the sea at its deepest point so Israel crossed on dry ground.
The Red Sea Returns on Egypt
Les walks through Exodus 14:26-28, where Moses stretched out his hand and the sea returned upon the Egyptians; not one of Pharaoh's host remained.
A God Who Performs Miracles
Les points to Exodus 19:4 to show that God's destruction of the Egyptians and carrying Israel on eagles' wings was a real miracle — a constant pattern of the God of Israel.
The Power of God in Paul's Gospel
Les connects Paul's phrase 'the power of God' with Israel's helpless situation at the Red Sea, showing that the same power that rescued Israel is the power of the gospel.
Israel Trapped at the Red Sea
Les reminds us that Israel was in bondage and had to be redeemed; after the Passover blood was applied, God led them to the Red Sea where they were trapped.
God's Deliverance on Eagles' Wings
Les uses Exodus 19:4 to parallel the Exodus deliverance with a future escape of Israel, when God will again stop and destroy a pursuing enemy.
Power Declared Through Pharaoh
Les teaches that God raised Pharaoh for the purpose of showing His power and declaring His name throughout the earth — He intended to get glory, not blame.
Exodus 14:21: And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.
God's direct power parts the sea at Moses' outstretched hand, allowing Israel to cross.
Exodus 14:22: And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
Israel crosses on dry ground through a supernaturally divided sea.
Exodus 14:27: And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.
God turns the sea back upon the Egyptian army, defeating them.
Exodus 14:28: And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them.
The total destruction of Pharaoh's pursuing host shows the completeness of God's power.
Exodus 19:4: Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself.
God Himself identifies the Exodus as His own powerful act of delivering and bringing Israel to Himself.
No. Les Feldick teaches that God opened the sea where it was deepest, and Israel crossed on dry ground. The biblical text says the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand and on their left.
As Moses stretched his hand over the sea, the waters returned to their strength, the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea, and there remained not so much as one of them.
Yes. He points out that Paul calls the gospel 'the power of God' and uses Israel's helplessness at the Red Sea as the picture of how God alone redeems.
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