Chapter 14 - The comment [Hebrews 11:28-29] shows that Moses believed God with respect to the slaying of the firstborn - and by implication the nation did not whereas by the time they passed through the Red Sea the nation believed that God was their deliverer.

13:3, 9, 14, 16 contains a recurring refrain marking that God delivered Israel by His strength. Sadly they forgot this when they came to the border of the land for the first time and so said 'we be not able' (Numbers 13:31) How easy it is to forget God's care for us even though we can look back and see evidence in the past of His care.

14:30 is quoted in Jude 5. The force of the argument in Jude is that even though Israel had been saved they were still able to fall. And so we can take the lesson to ourselves.

ch.13 - We might think that Exodus is providing a contemporary record of the Exodus , however :15 ‘It came to pass when …’ reads rather like a reminder of what had happened – given to the people after the event.

14:14 That God would ‘fight for you’ is quoted (Neh 4:20) showing that the deliverance from Egypt became a powerful example of God’s deliverance that could be used again to encourage God’s people.

"Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord" Exo 14:13. When Moses said this to the trembling multitude God had not yet told him that the sea would divide (that’s in v16). This was real faith. In effect he was saying, "I don’t know exactly what God is going to do, but I’m sure it will all work out. Trust Him."
Moses’ rod had been used to start the first plague on "the waters of Egypt" Exo 7:19, so God used it again for the waters of the sea.

Yahweh cut off any possibility for the Israelites to return to Egypt (13:17).  In doing so, a short, easy route to the Promised Land was negated.  Instead, the way chosen turned into a two-year trek through difficult terrain and climatic conditions. This demanded faith.

Likewise, we are on a wilderness journey.  Our way back to Egypt (idolatry) has been blocked by taking on the saving Name of Christ.  Our journey will be difficult too, and we will need faith to succeed.  Let us learn from the mistakes of the Israelites and not murmur or lose faith (Heb 13:5).  Then we will enter into the Promised Land and not be turned away to die in the wilderness.

Bro. Robert Prins' comment HANDS AND FOREHEADS above reminds me of the occurrences in Revelation especially concerning the mark or seal received on the forehead:
 
Regarding the saints:
 
Rev 7:3  Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Rev 9:4  And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
Rev 14:1  And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads.
Rev 22:4  And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
 
In Rev 20, both the forehead and the hand are mentioned, with reference to the mark of the beast not being present:

Rev 20:4  And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
 
but equally, the mark of the 'beast' is the opposite to the seal of God on the forehead or hand:

Rev 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
Rev 14:9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
see also Rev 14:11 and 19:20
 
Thank you for pointing out the verse and setting my mind thinking!

13:19,21 - they carried the bones of Joseph (an echo of Christ?) with them in their journey through the wilderness to the promised land. Without God's help to guide us we would be lost.

14:7,19,22,27,28 - 600 chariots. 6 is often thought of as the number of man/sin. Perhaps 600 refers to the collective power or multitude of dark sins that get washed away in a baptism/burial (1Cor 10:1-5) giving God's elect light/hope just as Christ later emerged from the pit at daybreak providing mercy to a multitude. It might also be noted that the number of Israelite men leaving was also a multiple of 6 (Exo 12:37) thus we are all unworthy flesh dependent on God's mercy and grace for any hope of salvation and entrance to the promised land upon Christ's return.

13:9      The Passover was, so to speak, be like the law which was to be part of the consciousness all the time – see Deut 6:8

13:19  It is said that the bones of Joseph are taken. Although the Hebrew word etsem can also be translated body, it is interesting to conjecture that Joseph had refused the embalming rites of Egypt, wrapped up as they were with the worship of the Egyptian gods.

Addendum: In fact, in Gen 50:2,3,25,26  the same word for embalming is used of both Jacob & Joseph, with the elucidation concerning Jacob, that it was the full process. (thanks to Michael for bringing that to my attention)

13:17,18 altho God does not want them to face war, it is said that they go out in battle array. God did not intend that their battle should initially be physical but spiritual. They had to learn to trust in His arm & not their own strength, and then they would be able to defeat their physical enemies as well.

13:8 the personal nature of salvation.

REMINDERS

One of the best ways to remind ourselves of anything is to write it on our hands. Our hands are the parts of the body we see most often. Hands are always in front of us, moving around and doing things, so a note written on our hands will regularly be seen. If we wanted to display a sign on our person that everyone else would be sure to notice, writing it on our forehead would be the thing to do. Whenever we look at another person, we always look at their face, and the forehead is usually an empty billboard waiting for its sign.
 
Twice in Exodus 13 we read of God wanting Israel to be reminded of things like a sign on their hand and a reminder on their forehead. (Exo 13:9,16) The things he wanted to remind them of were that "the law of the LORD is to be on your lips," and "that the LORD brought us out of Egypt with his mighty hand." These reminders may have been given specifically for Israel, but they are well worth us remembering also.
 
Like the children of Israel, we too are prone to forget both the things God tells us and what he has done for us, so we need constant reminders too. These reminders should serve to remind both ourselves and others of God's goodness. Let us set aside times and reminders to meditate on God's word and to appreciate what he has done in our lives. Let's do it today and do it regularly.

14:25  The Egyptians had question the power of Yahweh - Exo 5:2- doubting His power. Now the Egyptians recognise that it is indeed Yahweh who is fighting for Israel.

13:3 So now the deliverance from Egypt is presented as God’s strong hand of Exo 6:1

A name for God

Notice the purpose of this whole episode. In 14v25 and v31 both Jew and Egyptian ended up taking the name of the LORD on their lips. In 14v4 and 17-18 we see this was the purpose of God for the Egyptians, in their destruction. And in 29-31 His purpose for the Jews, in their salvation. This dual act had the effect of demonstrating to all the character of God, making His Name distinct from the plethora of gods of the nations (see Neh 9:9-11).

13:9  How could the Lord's law be in their mouth when it hadn't yet been given to them?  Perhaps this is Moses writing with the benefit of hindsight, but in any case, there's a principle being displayed here which Israel quickly forgot.

We surely have a modern-day equivalent, as voiced by the Psalmist in Psa 71:15 Psa 145:11 and by Solomon in Prov 8:6

Psalm 68  This Psalm reviews God as Israel's King and speaks of the future kingdom and glory to come. V.19-35 Speak of the future deliverance of Israel, and the universal recognition of God's sovereignty in praise to His Name.

Psa 68:33-35  Israel is now regathered out of the sea of nations, and blessed, all nations come to terms with this new power enthroned upon Mount Zion. Zech 14

Vs.7,8 reference the wilderness journey we are following in Exodus.

The Hill in which Yahweh desires to live in for ever (put His Name) is Zion (15-16).  It is referred to as being like Bashan.  Bashan could relate to either a hill near Shechem or to the Golan Heights.  The Golan Heights is a plateau of about 1500 ft. above sea level.  Jerusalem and area shall be lifted at our Lord's return to form a plateau (Zech 14:10).  Perhaps this is the reference.

Psa 68:15
The 'Hill of God' is obviously Zion - Psa 133:3, but what about the Hill of Bashan?
I believe that  this Bashan is indeed Mt. Hermon - Josh 12:5 . This verse is prophetic of a reversal that Christ reveals in Matt 17:20
Consider the following information:
Matt 16:13 tells us that Jesus came to Caesarea Phillipi to a high mountain, therfore Mt. Hermon.
Psa 133:3 - the dew that decends on Mt. Zion to be reverse in Kingdom age.
Ps 68:15- Zion to be elevated like the hill of Bashan (Hermon).
Hermon is representative of the pride of Gentilism that must be abased -Isa 2:2,11-14,
Therefore, when Christ returns, Mt Hermon will be cast down and Mt. Zion Elevated - Psa 48:2

68:18    The taking ‘captivity captive’ whilst being used in Eph 4:8 to speak of the call of the gentiles draws on how Israel were to behave when they took captive women – Deut 21:10. Thus we see the captive taken in was is typical of the call of the gentiles.

V.6 - this could have reference to being brought out of Egypt through the dry wilderness but may also have a future application. Those who have had to leave family in order to serve the Lord will be in the family of believers now and in the age to come Mark 10:29-30 and Christ who died childless would live to see his seed Isa 53:8,10. Those formerly bound with chains could be those who were in Egypt or prophetically those who were chained to sin and death and resurrected free from sin Isa 49:9; Zech 9:11-12.

Psa 68:16-20 - the mountain of God is probably not Mount Hermon or Mount Sinai as it is from Mount Sinai to His forever sanctuary (or holy place) Mount Zion/Jerusalem Isa 2:2-3; thousands of angels will come when Christ returns Matt 16:27; v 18 Jesus prophetically ascended on high after his resurrection to be at the right hand of God but will return to dwell among the captives (Israel) Eph 4:7-8; vss 19-20 we are blessed now and Christ lightens our burdens Matt 11:28-30 but entering into the millenial kingdom of God on earth age Christ's brethren will be loaded with benefits including salvation from death.

68:29-31 In speaking of kings bringing present to God because of His temple and Ethiopia coming to God we are reading about the kingdom of God when Christ is back in the earth.

68:6 The ‘solitary’ are set in families. In Mic 7:14 the ‘solitary’ of His people are seen as God’s ‘heritage’. We might see ourselves as few in number but should never forget that we are of great value to our Father.

68:7-9 In a poetic way God speaks of his care for Israel in the wilderness.

The man sick of the palsy had two pronouncements passed upon him by Jesus:

Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. (v.5)

Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. (v.11). 

The first was the condition of faith in seeking the Son of God; the second was the reward of being made whole in Christ.  Our experience is the same: our sins are forgiven in baptism after we have sought the Lord. We shall be made whole and enter into our house (the House of God) when he returns.

2:6      That the scribes were 'reasoning in their heart' should alert us to the danger that we may well misjudge a matter and condemn a brother or sister on the basis of our thoughts which may be based on a prejudiced assessment of the situation.

2:1  As we doubtless are aware Capernaum is in Galilee. As you read through Mark make a note of the places where he is seen. We will see that he spends most of his time in Galilee and the north of Israel in Mark’s account.

V.4 Palsy means paralysis. And so someone sick of the palsy would be paralyzed in some part of his body. This condition can be accompanied by convulsions and difficult breathing.

Roofs on houses in the Ancient Near East were flat. A trap door allowed the occupants of the house to access the roof. It was not uncommon to sleep on the roof during the hot summer nights. Also, the roof was a good place to store or dry things.

The paralytic could not be lowered through the trap door because his mattress was too big. And so, part of the roof around the trap door was broken open to allow him access.

What Jesus means by his answer in v17 is well hidden. In effect, he is saying to the scribes and Pharisees "why aren't you sitting at my table?". Their indignation in v16 may be because they had expected Jesus to invite them to sit with him as honoured guests. But Jesus makes it plain in v4-5 that he expects us to come to him.

2:9 Of course Jesus is not simply concerned with voicing words. It is just as easy to say ‘thy sins be forgiven thee’ as it is to say ‘rise up and walk’ The religious leaders were good at saying and not doing – Matt 23:3- but Jesus’ words were always backed up by actions. Are we so reliable?