COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Exodus 14:19-31
The presence of the Lord in the pillar of fire, that normally went ahead of the people to lead them, moved to the rear of the community as an obscuring cloud, a kind of buffer between them and the army of the Pharaoh. The Lord caused a strong wind to dry up a pathway through the sea so that the Hebrews passed to the other side. The pursuing Egyptians became mired in the mud and the waters closed in upon them. Thus, the Lord delivered his people from their enemies.

Old Testament: Genesis 50:15-21
Joseph's brothers seek and receive his forgiveness. Joseph refuses to play God by judging his brothers, seeing how the Lord used their evil for the good of many.

Epistle: Romans 14:1-12
A warning against senseless disputes and judging one's neighbor. Div…