Tag: exodus
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Israel has finally left Egypt. But suddenly, they are trapped: Red Sea in front of them Pharaoh’s army behind them Mountains on both sides This is no accident, God led them there. “For Pharaoh will say… they are entangled in the land… and I will get Me honour upon Pharaoh.” Exodus 14:3–4 This is a…
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Exodus 13 marks Israel’s first steps out of Egypt — not just physically, but spiritually and covenantally. God gives two major instructions: Consecrate every firstborn (man and beast); “It is Mine.” (v.2) Remember this day; teach it to your children. Mark it with unleavened bread. The journey begins but God does not take them through…
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Exodus 12 is the night God changes Israel’s calendar, their identity, and their destiny. God introduces Passover. “This month shall be unto you the beginning of months.” Exodus 12:2 (KJV) A lamb without blemish is slain. Its blood is applied to the doorposts and lintel of each Hebrew house. That night, the LORD Himself walks…
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Exodus 11 is the calm before the greatest spiritual transition in Israel’s history. God tells Moses: “Yet will I bring one plague more upon Pharaoh… afterward he will let you go hence: when he shall let you go, he shall surely thrust you out altogether.” Exodus 11:1 (KJV) This chapter announces the last plague, the…
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Exodus 10 introduces two more judgments of God against Egypt: Plague of Locusts: They devour everything the hail left behind. Plague of Thick Darkness: A darkness so intense it could be felt, lasting for three days. Yet, in the same land: “But all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.” Exodus 10:23 (KJV)…
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Exodus 9 intensifies the battle between Pharaoh’s stubbornness and God’s sovereignty. This chapter carries 3 major plagues: All Egyptian livestock die. But in Goshen, not even one animal belonging to Israel dies. A sign that covenant people are not sustained by economy, but by Yahweh. Moses throws ashes into the air → painful boils break…
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Exodus 8 unfolds the next dimension of God’s judgment against Egypt, plagues triggered by stubbornness.Pharaoh refuses to listen, so God escalates the confrontation. The plagues in this chapter include: Frogs covering the land (vs. 1–15) Lice from the dust of the ground (vs. 16–19) Swarms of flies but not in Goshen (vs. 20–32) While Egypt…
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Moses obeys God. He confronts Pharaoh with boldness: “Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go…” Exodus 5:1 But instead of freedom, things get harder. Pharaoh responds not with release, but with resistance. The Israelites are now forced to make bricks without straw, yet produce the same output. The people complain. Moses…