Exodus 14-18 – Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord

Gathered in this post are resources to help you teach your family not only the stories of the people in the Old Testament but also the doctrine and principles found in the study block for the Come, Follow Me reading of Exodus 14-18. There are resources for children, youth, and adults. Every resource linked to is free! Most links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study. Choose on thing a day to do with your family or a couple to do for family home evening. Enjoy!

Everyone

Activity – Moses Parts the Red Sea – Use this script to act out the story as a family.

Music – Redeemer of Israel – Listen as the Tabernacle Choir sings this beloved hymn.

Music – Beautiful Savior – A Primary choir sings this Primary song in a session of General Conference

Primary Children

Activity – Parting the Red Sea – Coloring page

Activity – Moses – Old Testament scripture figures help tell the story

The Lord can do a “great work” in my life. Exodus 14:5-22

Activity – The Lord delivered Moses and his people – Coloring page

Lesson – Moses Delivers the Israelites from Bondage – Old Testament Primary Manual

Lesson – The Israelites Receive Food from Heaven – Old Testament Primary Manual

Story – A Clear Answer – H. Bruce Stucki listened to the Spirit when flying an airplane over a dangerous mountain range.

Story – Listening to the Spirit – President Wilford Woodruff (1807-1898) saved his family’s lives when he listened to the Holy Ghost.

Story – Go Back to the House – Derek’s family accidentally leaves for church without him, he has to listen to the Holy Ghost to find them again.

The Lord can make bitter things sweet. Exodus 15:22-25

Activity/Video – Draw the Prophet Moses – In this drawing lesson of simple lines and color, an artist tells us the story of Moses striking a rock and God’s miracle of providing water out of a rock in the desert. Gospel for Kids

Story – Somebody Loves You – Even if things don’t go well, keep trying. Pray for help and do your best. Remember, no matter what, there’s somebody who always loves you.

Jesus is my Living Water, my Bread of Life, and my Rock. Exodus 15:23–25; 16:14–15; 17:1–6

Activity – Because of Jesus Booklet –

Story – Moses and the Manna – Scripture Stories for Young Readers

Video – The Israelites in the Wilderness – Old Testament Stories

I can help “bear the burden” of doing the Lord’s work. Exodus 17:8-16; 18:13-26

Activity – Following Prophets and Apostles – Learn more about what prophets are and how you can follow them.

Story – Families Are Blessed When They Follow the Prophet – Tomás helps his family follow the prophet by holding family home evening.

Video – A Message for Children from President Russell M. Nelson | Friend to Friend – In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. (3:30 minutes)

Youth and Adults

Article – What Can We Learn from the Israelites? – Three lessons to learn from the Israelites after they left Egypt.

The Lord can do a “great work” in my life. Exodus 14; Exodus 15:1-21

Article – Martyrs Who Kept the Faith – God CAN deliver us but sometimes it is His will that we we aren’t delivered from death.

Article – Spiritual Capacity – As Jesus Christ’s faithful disciple, you can receive personal inspiration and revelation, consistent with His commandments, that is tailored to you.

Article – The Power of Deliverance – We can be delivered from the ways of evil and wickedness by turning to the teachings of the holy scriptures.

Article – Standing as Witnesses of His Deliverance – The Savior has shown His willingness to deliver His people in ways both great and simple.

Video – The Spirit of Revelation – Scripture Central (7:16 minutes)

Video – Crossing Our “Red Seas” – Scripture Central (3:58 minutes)

The Lord can make bitter things sweet. Exodus 15:22-27

Article – One in a Million – Learn how Thyago from Lima, Peru endures the pain of many surgeries because of his medical condition.

Article – “How can I find ‘joy in the journey’ when it seems so hard?” – Youth provide answers to this question.

Article – We Talk about the Beginning and the End of Trials. But What about the Middle? – It’s in the middle of trials that we find the opportunity to come closer to Jesus Christ.

Article – How My Relationship with God Took Me from a Troubled Childhood to Playing the Role of Christ – My challenges helped me see that a deep relationship with the Savior can bring hope to any circumstances.

The Lord offers me daily spiritual nourishment. Exodus 16

Article – Objects from the Scriptures: Manna – This small thing reminds us of some of the Lord’s greatest miracles.

Video – Daily Bread: Pattern – Just as we need daily physical sustenance, the need for daily spiritual sustenance is just as strong. For the Children of Israel, manna was a daily reminder of the source of their blessings; today, we can remember Jesus Christ every day as we pray, read the scriptures, and meditate. (Part 1 of 3) (2:51 minutes)

Video – Daily Bread: Experience – Sometimes in life, there is nowhere else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time. (Part 2 of 3) (3:12 minutes)

Video – Daily Bread: Change – Jesus Christ is the bread of eternal life. By following Him, remembering Him, and having faith in Him we can change and become what we aspire to become. (Part 3 of 3) (3:00 minutes)

Video – Sin of Murmuring – (Exodus 15:22-27) Elder Maxwell explains that murmuring is a sin of the natural man. (1:05 minutes)

Video – The Ancient Meaning of God’s Extended Right Hand – Exodus 15 records the “Song of the Sea” that Moses and the Israelites sang after their victory at the Red Sea. This ancient song spends a lot of time focusing on God’s power and dominance, saying things like God is “my strength,” He is “a warrior,” He drowned the Egyptians in the Red Sea. The song specifically talks about how God used his right hand to wield his superior power over the Egyptians. Scripture Central (4:23 minutes)

Video – What is Manna? – Scripture Central (4:16 minutes)

Video – Having a Manna Mentality – Scripture Central (6:15 minutes)

Jesus Christ is my spiritual rock and living water. Exodus 17:1-7

Article – 7 Ways the Lord Can Deliver You – Learn about seven of the many ways the Lord can deliver us from our daily challenges.

Video – Miracles that Symbolize Christ – Scripture Central (6:40 minutes)

Disciples help each other “bear the burden” of doing the Lord’s work. Exodus 17:8-16

Article – Baskets and Bottles – Our challenge as members of the Church is for all of us to learn from each other, that we may all love each other and grow together.

Article – Lift Where You Stand – Every priesthood holder stands at a unique place and has an important task that only he can perform.

Article – We Sustain Our Leaders – Members serve in various positions in the ward. We have an opportunity to sustain—support, help, pray for—each of these people in their callings.

Article – How Can We Sustain Our Leaders? – Sustaining is a sacred action that connects membership of the Church to Church leaders.

Adults

Article – Exodus 11-19: The Passover and the Exodus – Old Testament Institute Manual

Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: Exodus 11-18: The Passover and the Exodus – Review the symbolism of the Passover and the Israelites’ preparations before being freed from Egypt. BYUtv (27:31 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Up: Exodus 14-17 – Guests Kate Holbrook, Gospel Scholar for the Church History Department and Scott Anderson, Institute Instructor and Former Stake President discuss these chapters. BYUtv