November 4, 2024

By this point in the story of the ten plagues, a few trends emerge. First, God will demand that Pharaoh let His people go. If he doesn’t, a punishment will commence. Second, we know that Pharaoh will refuse. Even if it’s not outright stated, as it’s not in the story of the livestock pestilence in […]

Finally, Pharaoh relents. After three plagues and countless annoyances, Pharaoh agrees to let the nation of Israel perform their sacrifices. The only catch is that they have to do it within Egypt’s borders. Still, it’s a remarkable development that Pharaoh even relents in the first place. Turning the water to blood couldn’t do it. The

On a family vacation a couple of years ago, we rented a house way out in the country that had zero air-conditioning (don’t ask me why). The owner explicitly told us not to keep the windows open, but in a desire to breathe, we opened all of them in the house. When we all awoke

So, apparently, Pharaoh is a morning person. Exodus 8:20 marks the second time that God has told Moses to “rise up early” and meet Pharaoh “as he comes out of the water.” The first time was in Exodus 7:15, and if I’m being completely honest, I totally missed it. And, if I’m being really honest,