As you read Exodus 14:1–10, imagine how the Israelites might have felt as they saw Pharaoh’s army closing in. Perhaps you feel that you need a miracle to survive a difficult challenge you are facing. What do you find in Exodus 14:13–31 that inspires you to seek God’s power in your life? Ponder how you have seen His power in the past. What have you learned about Him from these experiences?

Exodus 15:1–19 is a song of praise that the Israelites sang after the Lord parted the Red Sea. Which phrases in this song do you find especially meaningful? Maybe there’s a hymn that you feel like singing when the Lord has done something amazing for you, such as “Redeemer of Israel” (Hymns, no. 6). Consider singing or listening to it as part of your worship today.

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See also Doctrine and Covenants 8:2–3.

Reading about Israel’s journey might lead you to think about things in your life that have seemed “bitter” like the waters of Marah (see Exodus 15:23–27). How has the Lord made bitter things in your life sweet? What value have these experiences had in your life?

You’ll notice more examples of bitter experiences for the Israelites in Exodus 16 and 17. It’s tempting to be critical of their murmuring or complaining, but as you read, consider whether you have ever done the same thing. What do you learn from the Israelites’ experiences that can help you murmur less and trust God more? What do these verses teach you about God?

See also 1 Nephi 2:11–12.

Since we all need to eat, the Lord often compares spiritual things to food. Look for His spiritual lessons in the Israelites’ experiences with manna in Exodus 16. For example, what do you find in the Lord’s instructions in Exodus 16:16, 19, 22–26 that applies to your spiritual nourishment?

To discover other lessons the Lord may want you to learn from this miracle, ponder questions like these:

• What does the Lord give me that is like the daily manna that He gave the Israelites?

• What can I do that is like gathering manna?

You may find additional insights in one or more of these videos: “Daily Bread: Pattern,” “Daily Bread: Experience,” and “Daily Bread: Change” (Gospel Library).

Think about the Savior as you read Exodus 17:1–7. How is Jesus Christ like a rock to you? (see Psalm 62:6–7; Helaman 5:12). How is He like water? (see John 4:10–14; 1 Corinthians 10:1–4; 1 Nephi 11:25).

Look for physical objects that testify of Christ. Whenever the scriptures describe things that could be symbols of Jesus Christ, like Exodus 17:1–7 does, it might be an opportunity for an object lesson. Looking at or touching a rock or water can make it easier to understand how these objects are like Jesus Christ. If you can involve multiple senses in learning, it will be more memorable and impactful.

There may be times in your life when you can relate to Moses—when others are depending on you, but your “hands [feel] heavy” (Exodus 17:12). Other times, you might be more like Aaron, Hur, and Jethro, who supported Moses. Put yourself in the position of each of these people as you read Exodus 17:8–16; 18:13–26, and see what the Lord teaches you about His work.

See also Mosiah 4:27; 18:8–9.