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The slavery of Israel in Egypt was a judgement. They did not worship God, but the gods of Egypt. As the judgement ended they passed through the sea on dry ground. The crossing is often seen as a picture of baptism, but baptism itself is a picture of the cross. Jesus is the firmament between the waters; the firm ground. As with the shadow of Samson and the jawbone, Jesus was totally consumed on the cross; he was 'dry'. | The slavery of Israel in Egypt was a judgement. They did not worship God, but the gods of Egypt. As the judgement ended they passed through the sea on dry ground. The crossing is often seen as a picture of baptism, but baptism itself is a picture of the cross. Jesus is the firmament between the waters; the firm ground. As with the shadow of Samson and the jawbone, Jesus was totally consumed on the cross; he was 'dry'. | ||
