I decided during this morning's Gospel reading (the story of the raising of the son of the widow of Nain) that the "John 3:16" of the Old Testament might be Exodus 14:13-14.
I know that the first promise (Genesis 3:15) is considered one of the prime passages from the beginning of time. And I don't mean to diminish it's importance.
But look at this passage from the constituative event in the history of God's people:
[At the Red Sea] Moses said to the people,
"Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."
If I remember right, that's used at the Easter Vigil, connecting it to the ultimate salvation of the Lord. And if I'm wrong, and it's not one of the readings, it's still at the Easter Vigil in: "This is the night when you brought our fathers, the children of Israel, out of bondage in Egypt, and led them through the Red Sea on dry ground."
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