Israelites at the Bitter Waters of Marah

Desert travelers gather anxiously beside a small pool of water, cups and jars in hand, while a loaded donkey waits behind them on the barren shore. The figures’ worried faces and gestures suggest the Israelites discovering that the water is not fit to drink during their wilderness journey after leaving Egypt. This illustration is well suited for Bible lessons on the Exodus, God’s provision in the desert, the testing at Marah, and teaching children about trusting the Lord when needs seem urgent.