Moses Before Pharoah - Part 3 (Exodus 9:13 - 10:29)

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Moses Before Pharoah - Part 3 (Exodus 9:13 - 10: 29)

In this episode, we continue exploring the story of Moses and his encounters with Pharaoh. The focus is on reaching stubborn and hard-hearted unbelievers for Christ, using the example of Pharaoh as a case study.

The episode starts with Moses wondering what more he can do to reach Pharaoh, who repeatedly refuses to obey the Lord's commands. This sets the stage for understanding the dynamics of reaching stubborn unbelievers.

The seventh plague is prophesied: a destructive hailstorm that will affect both humans and animals. This plague serves as a judgment against the Egyptian gods, showcasing the power of the Lord over all other gods. Pharaoh's officials who feared the word of the Lord hurriedly brought their slaves and livestock inside, while those who ignored the warning left them in the field. The hailstorm comes as predicted, causing devastation across Egypt, except for the land of Goshen where the Israelites reside. This stark contrast should have made an impact on the people, but Pharaoh remains unaffected. Pharaoh confesses, admitting that he and his people have sinned. However, this confession appears to be superficial, as he still does not fear the Lord God. Seven other individuals in the Bible have made similar confessions, but genuine repentance requires more than just uttering the words. Moses prays for the hail to stop, and it does. But Pharaoh's heart remains hardened, and he refuses to let the Israelites go, as the Lord had predicted through Moses.

The eighth plague is announced: swarms of locusts that will devour everything left after the hailstorm. This serves as another opportunity for Pharaoh to humble himself and release the Israelites. Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh once again, urging him to let the people go. Pharaoh's servants also recognize the destructive consequences of his actions and advise him to release the Israelites. Pharaoh initially agrees to let only the men go, but Moses insists that they will go with their entire community, including the young and old, and their livestock. Pharaoh warns Moses of impending evil, but Moses and Aaron are driven out from his presence.

These plagues serve as signs to demonstrate the power of the Lord and to make His name known among both Egyptians and Israelites. The purpose is to bring about humility and obedience.

The episode ends with the anticipation of the ninth plague and the continuation of the confrontations between Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh.

Scriptures

The Sixth Plague: Boils

8 So the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Take for yourselves handfuls of ashes from a furnace, and let Moses scatter it toward the heavens in the sight of Pharaoh. 9 And it will become fine dust in all the land of Egypt, and it will cause boils that break out in sores on man and beast throughout all the land of Egypt.” 10 Then they took ashes from the furnace and stood before Pharaoh, and Moses scattered them toward heaven. And they caused boils that break out in sores on man and beast. 11 And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians and on all the Egyptians. 12 But the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh; and he did not heed them, just as the Lord had spoken to Moses.

The Seventh Plague: Hail

3 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Rise early in the morning and stand before Pharaoh, and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord God of the Hebrews: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me, 14 for at this time I will send all M

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