The Fifth Plague: Egyptian Livestock Die 9 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, “Let my people go, that they may serve me. 2 For if you refuse to let them go and still hold them, 3 behold, the hand of the Lord will fall with a very severe plague upon your … Read More
Month: June 2014
Exodus 9 Devotion
“But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you My power and that My Name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” Exodus 9:16 Not many would not compare themselves with Pharaoh. He’s not exactly a role model. Because he continued to harden his heart towards God refusing to release … Read More
Exodus 8
The Second Plague: Frogs 8 [a] Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Let my people go, that they may serve me. 2 But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will plague all your country with frogs. 3 The Nile shall swarm with frogs that shall come up into your house and into your … Read More
Exodus 8 Devotion
God sent the plague of frogs, gnats, and flies yet, each time a plague struck Egypt, the Pharaoh would promise to let the Israelites go if God would remove the plague. Although God would remove the plague, Pharaoh’s heart would still become hardened and he would not release the Israelites. When we are disconnected from … Read More
Exodus 7
Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 7 And the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron shall be your prophet. 2 You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall tell Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go out of his land. 3 But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though … Read More
He is in Control of Everything… Even the Nile
Exodus 7 It has been said that San Diego, is essentially a desert with an ocean next to it. Take away the ocean and San Diego would have about as much to offer as any other desert town. There would be no ocean breeze to make the climate ideal throughout the year – temperatures would … Read More
Exodus 6 Devotion
In Exodus 6 God tells Moses what He’s already done and what He will do to set Israel free. He also shares what that freedom will ultimately bring; relationship. A relational freedom was available for the ancient Hebrews and through Christ it remains and is enhanced for believers today. What was holding them (and us) … Read More
Exodus 6
God Promises Deliverance 6 But the Lord said to Moses, “Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh; for with a strong hand he will send them out, and with a strong hand he will drive them out of his land.” 2 God spoke to Moses and said to him, “I am the Lord. 3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to … Read More
Exodus 5 Devotion
“Let my people go,” was the plea of Moses before Pharaoh. But not only did the hardened leader reject Moses’ request, he accused the Hebrews of being lazy and of giving religious motives in an attempt to evade their responsibilities. When Moses persisted, the Pharaoh countered with an order to increase the work load on … Read More
Exodus 5
Making Bricks Without Straw 5 Afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to Pharaoh, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Let my people go, that they may hold a feast to me in the wilderness.’” 2 But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and moreover, I … Read More