reverence was drawn forth from the children of Israel when they saw the great power the Lord displayed against the Egyptians. Exodus 14:31 says, “the people feared the Lord and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant.” Along with Moses, they sang a song of worship and gratitude. The heart of that song is found in 15:11: “Who among the gods is like you, O Lord? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” To fear God is to confess His absolute uniqueness—to acknowledge
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