With mountains surrounding them, a sea in front of them, and a fierce army approaching them, the Israelites were stuck–quite possibly, the stuckest any group had ever been! But it was God who led them to that exact spot, for a very good reason. God’s glory is of the utmost importance, because when it is revealed, it will draw more people into life in His everlasting kingdom.

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Title: Red Sea Reset: Glory // Exodus 14

Quick Review:
With mountains surrounding them, a sea in front of them, and a fierce army approaching them, the Israelites were
stuck–quite possibly, the stuckest any group had ever been! But it was God who led them to that exact spot, for a
very good reason. God’s glory is of the utmost importance, because when it is revealed, it will draw more people into
life in His everlasting kingdom.

As a family, take time to discuss these questions and possible action steps you can take.

When do you feel, or have you felt stuck?
What do you do? What questions do you ask?
How does it feel to be stuck? How does that change when you realize God can use it for His glory?
Could you ask God: What is your purpose in bringing me here?

Read Exodus 14:3. Who was watching the Israelites?
Who might be watching you? Who sees what you do or hears what you say?

What does it mean to give glory to God?
How can you give glory to God in everything?
What do you know about God? Give some descriptive words.
When are other people seeing these things through your life?
Why do you want more people to see God’s glory?

Option for fun: Play the “ME” game.
This game will answer the question: How good am I at keeping the focus off of myself?

Make a necklace out of yarn or string for each family member. They should all be long enough to take on and off
easily. To increase the stakes, tape a quarter or dollar or a piece of candy to each one. Set a time limit for the game
– at least an hour when you will all be together, such as an afternoon walk or a nice long dinner together. Everyone
start by wearing a necklace. Throughout the course of the game, every time someone catches someone else referring
to themselves with the words Me, Myself, or I, the “I” person must surrender their necklace(s) to the one who caught
them. At the end of the set time, the person with the most necklaces wins, and keeps all the attached goodies.
Notice how many times the necklaces switch hands (or necks, as the case may be).

What does this game tell you about how often you think about yourself?
How can we use this exercise to redirect our thoughts and attention to God?
How might this affect God’s glory?