Objective: The Israelites, recently free from captivity, are fleeing the world's most powerful army. But in order to gain their freedom, they must cross the Red Sea, and they have no ships. 

What happens next to God's people is nothing short of a miracle! 

What really happened that fateful day on the shores of the Red Sea? Is there a scientific explanation for the miracle? 

You decide, in this episode of Explore the Bible! 

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Explore the Bible - 'The Parting of the Red Sea'

    • Parting of the Red Sea Interactive Questions

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Explore the Bible - 'The Parting of the Red Sea' - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Explore the Bible - 'The Parting of the Red Sea' - VIDEO

    • Explore the Bible - 'The Parting of the Red Sea' - Live Lesson Recording with Professor Marshall Connolly (4/6/21)

    • Explore the Bible - 'The Parting of the Red Sea' - QUIZ

    • Parting of the Red Sea Images

    • Explore the Bible - 'The Parting of the Red Sea' - Live Lesson with Professor Marshall Connolly, April 6 @ 9 AM Pacific

What others have been saying about this course:

Diana Martinez

5 star rating

“This was an excellent course! Marshall should be congratulated!! He kept me interested, and captivated by his exuberance and his enthusiastic retelling of this great and important aspect of the Bible, while explaining why it's relevant for Christi...”

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“This was an excellent course! Marshall should be congratulated!! He kept me interested, and captivated by his exuberance and his enthusiastic retelling of this great and important aspect of the Bible, while explaining why it's relevant for Christian's to sometimes seek no further answer than simply that some things are just truly "Acts of God!!" And "Miracles!" Well done! –Thank you!!!🙏”

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Sanjeeb Nayak (Francis)

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“It's very easy to understand and learn from Professor Marshall Connolly. He is a very good Teacher/Instructor. God bless him and his Family.🙏☦️☦️🙏 ”

“It's very easy to understand and learn from Professor Marshall Connolly. He is a very good Teacher/Instructor. God bless him and his Family.🙏☦️☦️🙏 ”

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Mary Pederson

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Melonie Joseph

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Iman Deal

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education