Since clouds are also composed of H2O, one could say that Israel was completely surrounded by water – the cloud being above them and the Red Sea on either side of them.  This is why Paul says that they “were baptized (baptizo, literally immersed or submerged) into Moses in the cloud and in the sea” (10:2).  Just as one is completely surrounded by water while being baptized (baptizo, immersed, submerged) for the forgiveness of their sins (Acts 2:38; 8:35-39; 22:16), Israel had also been surrounded by water during their escape from Egyptian bondage. Thus, Israel’s Red Sea crossing also serves as a copy and shadow of what baptism does for Christians today.… Read More 1 Corinthians: “Baptized Into Moses”