God led the people of Israel on an indirect route from Egypt, with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire at night.

After telling Moses to camp by the Red Sea, he planned to have Pharaoh attacked the people of Israel, so that God could save the Jews as the last minute, thus proving his power to them.

As Pharaoh and his army approached, Moses raised his hand and the sea parted for the Israelites to cross.

The Jews crossed safely, but as the Egyptians came after them, the waters crashed down upon them, destroying them all, prompting the Jews to sing and dance.

As the Jews wandered through the desert, they began to question God, for they had trouble finding food and water.

God produced a flaky substance that they called manna, and were instructed to collect a single days-worth of food six days a week, and twice as much on Fridays, so that on Shabbat they could rest.

Some people refused to follow God’s instructions, collecting too much on weekdays, and not enough for Shabbat.

God then told Moses to hit a rock to produce water for the people of Israel, who were constantly questioning Gods authority and commandments.

While in Horeb, the people of Amalek attacked the Jews, and God once again demonstrated his power by enabling the Jews to continue to win as long as Moses held his arms in the air.

Joseph led his people to victory over Amalek as Moses, with the help of Aaron and Hur, held his arms above his head.