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Crossing the Red Sea for Kids: Bible Story Summary & Free Printables

The story in a nutshell

Pharaoh's army chased the Israelites to the edge of the Red Sea. God told Moses to raise his staff, and the sea split so the people walked through on dry ground. Then they sang praises to God for saving them.

Read it: Exodus 14–15

Memory verseExodus 14:14

Big ideasGod fights for us · Trust · Praise

Crossing the Red Sea Puzzles

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the story of Crossing the Red Sea in the Bible?

You can read it in Exodus 14–15.

What is the story of Crossing the Red Sea about?

Pharaoh's army chased the Israelites to the edge of the Red Sea. God told Moses to raise his staff, and the sea split so the people walked through on dry ground. Then they sang praises to God for saving them.

What can kids learn from Crossing the Red Sea?

Big ideas to teach: God fights for us, Trust, Praise.