Exploring the Word of God: The Old Testament Books of Law, History, and Poetry

As you start your journey through the Bible, keep in mind that the great God who called Moses and the nation of Israel also wants to lead you. The same God who spoke to Moses speaks to you today. His message, alive and vibrant, is one told through the lives of men and women like Moses, Joshua and Miriam.The apostle Paul acknowledged this when he wrote to the church at Corinth: "Our forefathers were all under the cloud and...they all passed through the sea.... These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come" (1 Corinthians 10:1, 11).God speaks to all of us today. He speaks to you. So when you read of Moses, the tribes of Israel and Pharaoh's armies at the Red Sea, remember that this is God speaking to you. Perhaps you are standing at a "Red Sea" of your own right now, being called out of the familiar and into the unknown journey ahead with God.If you are, you need to answer some vital questions:* From what "Egypt" do you need to be freed?* Do you believe that God can provide you a way of escape?* Are you willing to follow his directions?When you apply the truths of Scripture to your own life, you begin to appreciate their meaning and value more deeply. And you begin to hear God's words of encouragement to you: "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today" (Exodus 14:13).