Exodus 10:1 "...I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his servants, that I may show these signs of Mine..." Another mention of why God is doing this the way He's doing it. To show His power and sovereignty. 2 "...that you may know that I am the LORD" Also for the Israelites. God …
Exodus 9:3 "...the hand of the LORD...a very severe pestilence" The fifth plague. Attack on the livestock, animals. But only on the Egyptian livestock. They all died. Same result, Pharaoh didn't let the people go. 9 "...it will cause boils that break out in sores on man and beast..." Sixth plague. Sores appeared on both …
Exodus 8:1 "...Thus says the LORD..." He doesn't use other names, but His own. He makes sure Pharaoh knows exactly Who he's dealing with. 2 "...all your territory with frogs" Not just in and around the palace, but all of Egypt's territory. That's a tall order. Would be obvious around the water, but not so …
Exodus 7:1 "...I have made you as God to Pharaoh..." Representative. Someone Pharaoh could see. Too bad Moses had to have Aaron there. Might have had more impact if Pharaoh were speaking directly to "God" instead of through a "prophet." Should inspire us to obey what God says. We know He only does the absolute …
Exodus 6:1 "...Now you shall see what I will do..." Moses gave Pharaoh the ultimatum as God had instructed. Pharaoh didn't let the people go as God said he wouldn't, but Moses didn't anticipate Pharaoh increasing the oppression on the Hebrews. When he did, the Hebrews blamed Moses. So Moses complained to God. God was …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 