c. When we examine God’s providence using these five principles, He will lead us and we may act confidently. 6. Obstacles and Mistakes Sometimes God by His providence puts hindrances in the way of our decision. a. Read Exod. 13:21–14:14. Q. Did the obstacle of the Red Sea mean that God was not leading the children of Israel to leave Egypt? A. No. b. Q. Why did God give this obstacle? A. It was given to teach the Israelites to fear God and to believe in the Lord and in His servant Moses. c. Obstacles
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