Red is the color of blood, of warning, and of sacrifice. It’s also the color of the Red Sea, where God’s people were delivered from slavery into freedom. Just as Israel passed through water from slavery to freedom, we pass through the blood of Christ from sin to salvation. During Lent, we remember that salvation came at a cost. Red reminds us of the Lamb who was slain, whose blood marks our deliverance. Just as Israel passed through water to freedom, we pass through the cross to life. 

 

Put It into Practice: Name your Egypt. Ask yourself: What still has power over me that God has already freed me from? Name it in prayer and thank God for His deliverance.

 

Day 1 Exodus 14:15–30; Hebrews 11:29

Reflect:  What emotions and fears do the Israelites experience before God acts? What do you think was going through their minds when they stepped into the dry path and when the sea returned?   

Apply: What deliverance have you had that increased your faith? Do you feel trapped right now, with no clear way forward? What would it look like to take a step of trust before you see the outcome? 

Pray: Father God, I come before You with a heart that is full of faith and trust in Your promises. I claim that by faith, I can pass through the Red Sea as on dry land, just as the Israelites did.

 

Day 2 1 Peter 1:13–22 

Reflect: How does Peter describe the mindset of those who belong to Christ? What does it mean to live in holiness, not out of fear, but out of reverence? How does Peter connect salvation to holy living?  

Apply: In what ways are you tempted to live like you are still enslaved, even though you’ve been set free through Christ’s blood? What old patterns or habits might God be calling you to leave behind?

Pray: Lord, I thank You for the new life and living hope I have in Jesus. May my life, redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus, be a life that reflects Christ to others and brings You all the glory. 

 

Day 3 1 John 1:5–10

Reflect: What does this text say about denying sin versus confessing it? How are truth, confession, and forgiveness connected? What comes to mind when you read that Jesus’ blood cleanses you?

Apply: Have you known others who claimed they do not sin? How did or can you respond to that? How does honest confession open the door to freedom instead of shame? Do you need to confess?

Pray: Holy God, I come before You, acknowledging my flaws and failures. Please let the blood of Jesus cleanse me from all unrighteousness. May Your light shine in me, enabling me to walk in truth and have fellowship with You and with others.

 

Day 4 Ephesians 2:1-13 

Reflect: How does Paul describe life apart from Christ? What stands out to you about the words “But God” in this text? How does Satan’s influence manifest today, and how does it work in people’s lives? 

Apply: How has Satan influenced your disobedience? What do his words sound like? Where do you still feel distant from God or others? How does remembering God’s mercy reshape your identity?

Pray: Abba Father, thank You that You are a God of love who is rich in mercy toward me. Thank You for loving me so much. You sent Your precious Son to die in my place and pay the price for my sins. I praise You forever and ever.

 

Day 5 Ephesians 1:3-8

Reflect: What spiritual blessings are already yours in Christ? How does Paul describe the motivation behind God’s saving plan? What does it mean to be redeemed and forgiven by God’s grace?  

Apply: Which blessing in this passage do you most need to claim today? How might your outlook change if you lived as someone already blessed and chosen? How does verse 5 impact you? Why?

Pray: Loving Father, I stand in awe as I contemplate that the eternal Son of God should be born into the human race to die on a Cross, so that an imperfect sinner such as I should not perish but have everlasting life. Thank You that this is according to the good pleasure of Your will.