As we read through these next 4 chapters we are going to be looking at the first 4 of the 10 plagues that Egypt had to endure. For those of you who know this story – whether through watching the movies or from reading it in the Bible before, look at it with fresh eyes. What does God want you to see in these verses today?
Exodus 5:1-18 tells a story of worsening oppression. Tell this story in your own words. What is going on with Moses? Pharaoh? The Egyptian overseers? The Israelites?
Exodus 5:19-6:1 What is important to note in these verses?
Write out Exodus 6:1
Exodus 6:2-10 What important things is God telling Moses? What is Moses response to God?
The rest of Exodus 6 is God telling Moses what their next step was, in detail. What things stood out to you in this section?
In chapter 7:1-13 God is showing Moses how He will work. Moses is still complaining He can’t do it, but God gives him a way. What miracles did Moses and Aaron perform? What happened when they did them?
Write out Exodus 7:13
- Turning of Water to Blood: Exodus 7:14-25
- Write out verse 14 & 22
- Frogs: Exodus 8:1-5
- Write out verse 8 & 15
- Gnats: Exodus 8:16-19
- Write out verse 18 & 19
- Swarms of Flies: Exodus 8:20-32
- Write out verse 22 & 23
- Write out verse 28 & 32
What is the reason that Moses is going to Pharaoh? What did he want? What do you notice about God in each account of the plagues?
How can you apply what you learned about God, yourself or others to your life today? What is God showing you that you need to walk towards or walk away from in your walk with Him?
Today, take time to sit in silence before God. Set a timer for 2 minutes and just sit. Don’t pour out your heart, just come before the throne asking God “What would you like to say to me right now?” and wait. If after two minutes you hear nothing, it is okay. You can wait longer or go on with your day. Just be ready for Him to answer you at some point. This is a good practice to do daily, with the time getting longer as you continue to practice this. Silence is good – it does not need to be awkward.
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Here is my thoughts tonight:
The idea that God uses those with a hard heart to show who He is, and His wonderous works, always amazes me. He will use anyone, and anything to bring glory to His name. Our darkest moments can be used to see the Light so clearly. His love for us is so deep that He will make sure those who don’t know Him, see His love for us.
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