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Exodus 14:10 - 15:21
(Exodus 14:19-31)
(Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21)
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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries. Chapter 15
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. Chapter 15
  • Shemot 14: Massoretic, Hebrew, Aramaic, JPS.
  • Shemot 15: Massoretic, Hebrew, Aramaic, JPS.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Navigating the Bible: Text/Rabbinic commentary and Divrei Torah.
  • Chapter LI of The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement of Rome (ca. 96).
  • Chapter IX, On Baptism,  Tertullian (c. 198)
  • Chapter XII, Considering Repentance,  Tertullian (c. 203)
  • VI.26, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
  • VIII.LXIX, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org. Chapter 15.
  • From the Geneva Notes. Chapter 15   
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary. Chapter 15       
  • From Wesley's Notes. Chapter 15       
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). Chapter 15       
• Contemporary References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Commentary, Exodus 14:19-31, Casey Thornburgh Sigmon, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
    • "Three steps forward ... two steps back ..."
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • "God and Nations," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • Exodus and Work, Theology and Work Project, 2017. (scroll down)
  • Commentary, Exodus 14:19-31 | Aimee Niles | A Plain Account, 2017
    • "The God seen in this passage is a powerful god, a god that has control over the very waves of the sea. This God is a God that is stronger than the gods of their oppressors—why should the Babylonians’ gods be any different?"
  • Commentary, Exodus 14:19-31, Anathea Portier-Young, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
    • "In your preaching, show your congregation the dry land they are walking on. Show them what place it has in God's creation. Show them the signs of ruin and devastation..."
  • "Victory at Sea," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
    • "God is working on us at this very moment to turn us toward the healing of the planet, the 'tikkun olam' of Judaism, 'a healing of all.'"
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • "The Exodus: merely a charter myth?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
  • "Resurrection by Any Other Name," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
    • "Why the Israelites' resurrection story is as important this Easter Sunday as the one about Jesus being raised from the dead."
  • Commentary, Exodus 14:19-31, Ralph W. Klein, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
    • "In the twenty-first century, many Christians struggle to maintain their faith. If Luther worried about finding a righteous and forgiving God, we worry about finding God at all."
  • "Lighting up the night," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
  • Commentary, Exodus 14:19-31, Dennis Olson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
    • "The end result of this blending of two prose versions of the Red Sea event is a fruitful set of theological affirmations and tensions that need to be held together as we reflect on and proclaim this text."
  • Exodus 14:19-31; 15:1b-11, 20-21, Proper 24A: Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Exodus 14:19-31, Pentecost 18, Commentary, Background, Insights from Literary Structure, Theological Message, Ways to Present the Text. Anna Grant-Henderson, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "It is true for us all that our seeing/experience is that which enables us to have and grow in faith."
  • The Old Testament Readings: Exodus 14:19-31. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "The possibilities for preaching from this text include a focus on the imagery of exodus from slavery as the paradigm for salvation, the gracious initiative of God in all acts of deliverance, the mystery and miracle of God?s redeeming work, and the close connection between creation and redemption and the implications of that for our lives in the larger world."
  • Commentary, Exodus 15:20-21, Yolanda Pierce, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
    • "Despite being pressed by the weight of slavery on every side, we celebrate that our spirits were not crushed."
  • Desert Scribblings, Exodus 14:19-31, Geoff McElroy.
    • "The crossing of the sea is a story that transitions a people from fear to awe, from doubt to faith, from cries of despair to shouts of joy and worship"
  • Parshah Beshalach, text, commentary, stories, sermons & articles from Chassidic Masters and others, from Chabad Lubavitch.
  • "The Parting of the Red Sea," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
  • "Gradual Freedom," Torah Commentary by Wendy Amsellem. BeliefNet.
    • "A people enslaved for generations, can only face freedom one step at a time."
  • Parshas Beshalach, Divrei Torah from The Project Genesis Torah Study. Index to numerous Orthodox articles and studies on 13:17 - 17:16.
  • Parshat Beshalach, articles and commentary by the Jewish Community of Atlanta, at The Torah From Dixie.
  • "Make a Joyful Silence," Ruth Haley Barton, Sojourners, 2009. "Words about Silence," Key contemplative Spirituality terms, Sojourners, 2009.
    • "In silence and contemplation, we rest from all of our human striving and division and touch the deeper current of truth that runs underneath everything else?the truth that all things have already been reconciled in Christ."
  • A map of the Exodus. From E. Segal's Introduction to Biblical Judaism, University of Calgary.
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Ackerman, Susan, "Why Is Miriam Also among the Prophets? (And is Zipporah among the Priests?)" Journal of Biblical Literature, 2002.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Baars, W., "A Targum on Exodus 14:7-21 from the Cairo Geniza," Vetus Testamentum, 1961.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Baker-Fletcher, Garth, "Xodus Musings: Reflections on Tar Baby Theology," Theology Today, 1993.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Baker-Fletcher, Karen, "Tar Baby and Womanist Theology," Theology Today, 1993.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Barré, Michael L., S.S., "'My Strength and My Song' in Exodus 15:2," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Childs, Brevard S., "A Traditio-Historical Study of the Reed Sea Tradition," Vetus Testamentum, 1970.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Coats, George W., "The Song of the Sea," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1969.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Collins, John J., "The Zeal of Phinehas: The Bible and the Legitimation of Violence," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Craigie, P.C., "An Egyptian Expression in the Song of the Sea," Vetus Testamentum, 1970.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Eslinger, Lyle, "Freedom or Knowledge? Perspective and Purpose in the Exodus Narrative," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1991.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Forbes, Chris, "Paul's Principalities and Powers: Demythologizing Apocalyptic?" Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2001.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Fretheim, Terence E., "God and Violence in the Old Testament," Word & World, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Giese, Ronald L., Jr., "Strophic Hebrew Verse as Free Verse," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1994.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Good, Robert M., "The Just War in Ancient Israel," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Grisanti, Michael A., "Old Testament Poetry as a Vehicle for Historiography," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Hay, Lewis S., "What Really Happened at the Sea of Reeds?" Journal of Biblical Literature, 1964.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Janzen, J. Gerald, "Song of Moses, Song of Miriam: Who Is Seconding Whom?" Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Kalu, Ogbu Uke, "Liberty to the Captives: Devotional Cameos of Liberation," Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center, 1988/89.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • LaRondelle, Hans K., "The Biblical Concept of Armageddon," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Lowry, James S., "Dancing on the Distant Shore of Chaos, Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18, 20-21; Romans 8:31-35, 36-39," Journal for Preachers, 2005.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Miscall, Peter D., "Biblical Narrative and Categories of the Fantastic," Semeia, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • O'Day, Gail, "Singing Woman's Song: A Hermeneutic of Liberation," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Olyan, Saul M., "The Israelites Debate Their Options at the Sea of Reeds: LAB 10:3, Its Parallels, and Pseudo-Philo's Ideology and Background," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1991.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Patterson, Richard D., "Victory at Sea: Prose and Poetry in Exodus 14-15," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Polan, Gregory J., "Preaching at the Easter Vigil: The Paschal Mystery in the Old Testament Texts,"  Liturgical Ministry, 2004. (Section on this text begins on page 155.)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Sparks, Kenton L., "Enūma Elish and Priestly Mimesis: Elite Emulation in Nascent Judaism," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Stek, John H., "What Happened to the Chariot Wheels of Exodus 14:25?" Journal of Biblical Literature, 1986.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Watts, John D.W., "The Song of the Sea - Exodus 15," Vetus Testamentum, 1957.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Winn, Albert C., "A Way Out of No Way," Journal for Preachers, 1990. (Sermon)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Wolters, Al, "Not Rescue but Destruction: Rereading Exodus 15:8," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1990
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Wray, Judith Hoch, "Preaching Joy," The Living Pulpit, 1996. (see Joy issue focus of The Living Pulpit 5.4, 1996.)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
  • God of the Ordinary, Barbara Brokhoff, SermonStudio.
  • "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at Richard J. Fairchild's, Sermons and Sermon Lectionary Resources.
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," September 14, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 14:19-31 and The Longest Night: A Passover Story by Laurel Snyder, Romans 14:1-12 and A Child Is a Child by Brigitte Weninger, Matthew 18:21-35 andRabbit and Squirrel: A Tale of War and Peas by Kara LaReau. 2011.
  • "Crossing the Red Sea," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
  • "Crossing the Red Sea," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
  • "Red Sea Escape," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
• Drama:
  • "We're Waiting, Werner," Mark Harris, dramatix.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
  • Parting Red Sea, Clip Art, Anglican Diocese of Dunedin, New Zealand.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (?Morning Has Broken?), A hymn for the church?s ministry with immigrants.
  • At Oremus Hymnal:
    • Be still, for the presence of the Lord
    • Be thou my guardian and my guide
    • Glorious things of thee are spoken
    • Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
    • Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
    • O God of Bethel, by whose hand
    • O God, our help in ages past
    • Rock of ages, cleft for me
    • The God of Abraham praise
    • Through the night of doubt and sorrow
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Exodus 14:13; 15:11, 13, 21. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Plagues of Egypt
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Moses/Exodus
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Exodus

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