Week 1: From Slavery to Freedom

Israel’s journey starts not in the wilderness, but in slavery. Before God could shape His people into a unified nation, He first had to free them from bondage. This opening lesson focuses on the unmistakable moment when God acted in power and grace to rescue His people from Egypt and lead them into freedom. Crossing the Red Sea signified a complete break from their old life and the start of a new identity as God’s redeemed people. As we examine this historic event, we see that salvation is not just about being saved from something, but about being called into something new. Just as Israel had to learn what it meant to live as a free people under God’s rule, we are also challenged to leave behind our former patterns and trust God as He guides us forward together.