Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 14:1-14

## Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Reading of Exodus 14:1-14

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Exodus 14:1-14 as a pivotal moment in redemptive history, showcasing God's sovereign grace and his covenant faithfulness to Israel. This passage reveals God's control over history, as he hardens Pharaoh's heart to demonstrate his power and deliver his people. The crossing of the Red Sea is a typological foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work, where God makes a way of salvation for his covenant people. It underscores the doctrines of grace, highlighting God's initiative in salvation and his effectual calling of his chosen people.

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