Posted 08/01/2025

When you're floating out on the water, it's easy to see how the sea tells stories. The tides shift, the winds change, and the sky above us is always giving signs. In many ways, God's Word is like that—full of signposts and patterns, especially in the Old Testament. If we read it with Gospel eyes, we begin to see how God was pointing forward to Jesus all along.

At Fellowship on the Seas, we gather in boats, under the sun and sky, drawn by the Spirit and the salt air—but we're all really looking for the same thing: peace, purpose, and a path to God. The Exodus story—the journey of the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt to freedom—is more than just ancient history. It’s a spiritual map for us today.

Let’s take a fresh look at three key moments from that story, and how each one points forward to our life in Christ.

1. The Blood on the Doorposts: Faith That Saves

Before the Israelites left Egypt, God instructed each family to sacrifice a lamb and put its blood on the doorposts of their homes. That night, death passed over every house marked by the blood (Exodus 12). It wasn’t their goodness that saved them. It wasn’t their heritage, or their efforts. It was simply faith: believing God’s Word and acting on it.

This moment points directly to the Gospel. Jesus, the Lamb of God, shed His blood for us (John 1:29). When we hear that good news and respond in faith—trusting His sacrifice instead of our own strength—we too are passed over by judgment and brought into life. Just like those ancient Hebrews, we are saved by the blood and by believing the Word.

2. The Red Sea: Deliverance Through the Waters

After leaving Egypt, the Hebrews found themselves trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army. But God opened a way through the sea, and they walked through on dry ground. When their enemies tried to follow, the waters closed in and drowned them (Exodus 14).

This dramatic rescue is a powerful picture of water baptism . When we pass through the waters in Christ’s name, we are identifying with His death and resurrection (Romans 6:4). Our old slave masters—sin, shame, fear—no longer have a hold on us. Like the Egyptians, they are drowned in the sea. Baptism doesn't just symbolize cleansing—it marks our true deliverance into a new life.

3. Mount Sinai: God’s Law Written on Our Hearts

Not long after their deliverance, the people arrived at Mount Sinai. There, Moses received the Ten Commandments—God’s law—written on stone tablets (Exodus 20). These commands showed Israel how to live as a free people, set apart for God.

But here’s the deeper truth: The law given through Moses pointed to something greater. On the day of Pentecost—fifty days after Jesus’ resurrection—the Holy Spirit came down, not with stone tablets, but with fire and power (Acts 2). God’s law is no longer written on stone, but on the hearts of those who believe. The Holy Spirit now empowers us to walk in God’s ways—not in our own strength, but with His presence living in us.

Anchored in Grace, Sailing in Freedom

The story of the Exodus is not just a story of long ago. It’s our story. It’s the story of every person who hears the call of God, believes the Good News, passes through the waters, and begins to walk by the Spirit.

Here at Fellowship on the Seas, as we gather each week on the water—on our boats and around our floating chapel—we remember that God is still leading people out of bondage, still opening up seas, and still writing His law on hearts. Whether you're just exploring faith or have walked with Jesus for years, you're part of a greater journey.

The sea may change, the winds may shift, but the signs are still clear: the Lamb saves, the waters deliver, and the Spirit empowers.

Let’s keep sailing forward—together.

Want to talk more about faith, baptism , or walking in the Spirit? Come tie up your boat next Sunday at Peanut Island Sandbar North and join us at Fellowship on the Seas. There’s a place for you in the flotilla.