Meditation

Hi there,

Welcome back to this "season of songs" from Bible Copy Club.

We are starting out copying Exodus 15: 1-18.

Moses' song of celebration at the deliverance of Israel from the Egyptians is the first of 185 songs recorded in the Bible...and celebrates one of its greatest miracles and mercies.

God parts the Red Sea, allowing the children of Israel to cross on dry ground, escaping Pharaoh’s army. When the Egyptians pursue them, God shuts the sea over them, washing away chariots and horsemen.

Then Moses leads the men in what seems like a spontaneous song of praise to God, while Miriam leads the women in the chorus:

Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; The horse and his rider He has hurled into the sea.

Also known as "The Song at the Sea." It's striking how little introduction this song is given. Chapter 14 tells the whole story of the crossing of the Red Sea in almost journalistic detail concluding "That day the Lord saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying dead on the shore."

Then Moses and the Israelites seem to spontaneously burst into song. Almost as if the song is an act of memory as well as celebration.

These opening verses have something of the "Did that really happen?!" about them. A genuine sense of wonder fills the Israelite's hearts with praise.

Today's text is Exodus 15: 1-3

The Song of Moses and Miriam

15 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord:

“I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea.

² “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him. ³ The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name.

Encouragement

I found this beautiful rendition of this song on YouTube to accompany this week's copy work!

Andy

God's word in your hand

Join Our Facebook Group to Give and Receive Encouragement

Why not post a picture of your completed page to our Facebook Group today?

Join over 1000 club members doing the same. Your pictures will be a great encouragement to everyone else in the club

...and don't worry about your handwriting.

It is as unique as you are, and God's word looks beautiful in it.

P.S. BCC is even better when shared

If you know someone who would also benefit from Bible Copy Club's daily prompts to copy out scripture by hand, please forward them this ​link​.​