PILLAR

Did God lead the Israelites with a pillar of fire by night and cloud by day...because he knew if he didn't they'd never find their way? or as a dramatic demonstration of his provision? He was already talking with Moses and telling him which way to take everyone, so was it absolutely necessary to do the whole Pillar thing? Maybe it wasn't for the Israelites so much - the Egyptians didn't seem to care much for it. Kind of scared them. Maybe it was all three - needed for directions, meant as a demonstration of provision, and as a testimony to their enemies.