I loved reading Exodus last week and seeing God's power and glory brought out over and over and over again. God is alpha and omega (begining and end) and is all knowing, however somehow people look to other idols and gods in the past and still today. I am thankful that He continues to put up with us and show us His power and Glory.
He told Abraham in Genesis that his people will be in slavery for 400 years. That is exactly what happened. God promised Abraham that his people would see the promise land... He had BIG plans for this that the people would never forget. He wanted his people, the Egyptians, and people who believe in His word today, to know that He is all powerful and the one and only God. He didn't want them to doubt his power so he hardened the Pharaohs heart over and over again just to show his glory. WOW! I serve a powerful God! Here were his miracles to save His people and get His glory.
The First Plague (Exodus 7:14-24)
All of the water in Egypt - right from water already in buckets and jars, to ponds, canals, streams, even the Nile River - turned to blood. Then all of the fish of the river died, causing a terrible stench.
All of the water in Egypt - right from water already in buckets and jars, to ponds, canals, streams, even the Nile River - turned to blood. Then all of the fish of the river died, causing a terrible stench.
The Second Plague (Exodus 8:1-15)
Frogs miraculously multiplied in number, so many that the land was infested with the creatures. Even people's houses had them inside.
The Third Plague (Exodus 8:16-19)
Vast swarms of gnats tormented people and animals.
The Fourth Plague (Exodus 8:20-32)
Vast swarms of flies through the land, spreading disease.
The Fifth Plague (Exodus 9:1-7)
Disease on the livestock - horses, donkeys, camels, cattle, sheep and goats - but those of the Israelites were unharmed.
The Sixth Plague (Exodus 9:8-12)
Festering boils on people and animals through the land.
The Seventh Plague (Exodus 9:13-35)
Powerful hail storms that destroyed the standing crops. The hail stones were so big that any people or animals caught outside in the storm were killed.
The Eighth Plague (Exodus 10:1-20)
Locusts in such great numbers that the ground was covered with them. They devoured everything that survived the hail storm.
The Ninth Plague (Exodus 10:21-29)
Darkness over the entire land for three days - but the Israelites had light in Goshen.
The Tenth Plague (Exodus 11:1-10, 12:1-42)
Death of the firstborn. The Passover. Pharaoh let the Israelites go. The wilderness journey began.
Frogs miraculously multiplied in number, so many that the land was infested with the creatures. Even people's houses had them inside.
The Third Plague (Exodus 8:16-19)
Vast swarms of gnats tormented people and animals.
The Fourth Plague (Exodus 8:20-32)
Vast swarms of flies through the land, spreading disease.
The Fifth Plague (Exodus 9:1-7)
Disease on the livestock - horses, donkeys, camels, cattle, sheep and goats - but those of the Israelites were unharmed.
The Sixth Plague (Exodus 9:8-12)
Festering boils on people and animals through the land.
Powerful hail storms that destroyed the standing crops. The hail stones were so big that any people or animals caught outside in the storm were killed.
The Eighth Plague (Exodus 10:1-20)
Locusts in such great numbers that the ground was covered with them. They devoured everything that survived the hail storm.
The Ninth Plague (Exodus 10:21-29)
Darkness over the entire land for three days - but the Israelites had light in Goshen.
Death of the firstborn. The Passover. Pharaoh let the Israelites go. The wilderness journey began.
You would think that Pharaoh would let the slaves go by now but God still wanted more Glory so He hardened Pharaohs heart once again and Pharaoh sent his army to chase the Israelite and God split the red sea for his people to escape and the sea swallowed up the Egyptian army.
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