Lesson 14: To free the Israelites, God sent a series of plagues upon Egypt, including the death of the firstborn in every family, but God protected those who appropriately expressed faith in Him. The Plagues and Passover- Exodus12:1-13, 21-23 a. To demonstrate His power over the false gods of Egypt and to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites, God imposed a series of dreadful plagues upon Egypt. The tenth and final plague in that series involved the death of firstborn children and animals. b. Read Exodus 12:1-13, 21-23. -What were the required characteristics of the animal to be sacrificed? See verse 5. -What were the Israelites supposed to do with the blood of this animal? See verses 7 and 22. -What sign would cause God to pass over a home without executing the plague of death? See verses 12-13, 23. -God established a memorial to remind the Israelites of this deliverance from death. What was this memorial to be called? See verse 27. Lesson 15: Then Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt as God parted the waters of the Red Sea, preparing their way toward the promised land of Canaan. Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt- Exodus 14:1-31 a. Read Exodus 14:1-12. What caused the Israelites boldness (in verse 8) to be quickly turned to fear (in verse 10)? b. According to verses 1-2 & 9 in Exodus 14, what was the name of the place where the Israelites camped? Find the probable location of that place on the map on page 8. c. Read Exodus 14:13-14. What expressions of faith in God do we see in the words of Moses? d. As you read the remainder of the chapter, look for at least three major miraculous acts that God performed in order to make it possible for the Israelites to escape the Egyptians and to leave Egypt. Read Exodus 14:15-31. Identify and discuss the miracles that God performed.