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3ABN Sabbath School Panel Lesson 4 - The Plagues Reading:   Exod. 7:8-10 : 29  |  Num. 33:4  |  Rom. 1:24-32  |  Ps. 104:27 ,  28  |  Isa. 28:2 ,  12-17  |  Isa. 44:9 ,  10 ,  12-17 . Memory Text:   "So the heart of Pharaoh was hard; neither would he let the children of Israel go, as the LORD had spoken by Moses" (Exodus 9:35, NKJV). Sunday ( Jill Morikone )  - “ God vs. gods ” Monday ( Shelley Quinn )  - “ Who Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart? ” Tuesday ( Ryan Johnson )  - “ The first Three Plagues ” Wednesday ( John Lomacang )  - “ Flies, Livestock, and Boils ” Thursday ( James Rafferty )  - “ Hail, Locust, and Darkness ”  Online Sabbath School Lesson:   Exodus - Adult Bible Study Guides 3ABN Sabbath School Panel Website:   3ABN Sabbath School Panel Home | 2025 Quarter 3 Exodus Lesson 4 The Plagues Video Summary:   https://the-undercover-adventist.blogspot.com/2025/07/s...

  “The First Clash: God's Power Over Egypt’s Gods” Text: Exodus 7:8–15 Today we open to Exodus 7:8–15 , where we witness the first direct confrontation between the God of the Hebrews and the gods of Egypt. This passage is not just about a miracle—it’s a declaration of war, a cosmic showdown that pits the Creator of heaven and earth against the spiritual forces worshiped in Egypt. This is the first sign, and it carries powerful lessons about God's supremacy, the emptiness of false gods, and what happens when truth meets deception. Scripture Reading: Exodus 7:8–15 (paraphrased summary) God tells Moses and Aaron that when Pharaoh asks for a miracle, Aaron is to throw down his staff, and it will become a serpent. Pharaoh’s magicians do the same with their secret arts, but Aaron’s staff swallows up theirs. Still, Pharaoh’s heart is hardened. God's Power Over Imitation (vv. 10–12) Aaron throws down his staff, and it becomes a serpent. Pharaoh's magicians, using their...

  “The Name of the LORD” Key Texts: Exodus 3:14; Matthew 1:21; Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:9–11 What’s in a Name? Names have great significance in Scripture. They carry identity, character, purpose, and often a divine revelation. When we speak of the name of the LORD , we are not just talking about pronunciation or syllables—we’re talking about the nature of God Himself. Today, we’ll look at: The history of God’s names in the Bible. The debate over using the name “Jesus” vs. “Yeshua.” Why what we mean matters more than the precise sound we say . God’s Names in the Old Testament The first time God reveals a personal name to Moses is in Exodus 3:14 , when He says: “I AM WHO I AM… Tell them, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” The Hebrew here is Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh , and it reflects the eternal, self-existent nature of God. He simply is . Soon after, in Exodus 6:3 , God adds: “I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name YHWH I did not m...

  EXODUS   Sabbath School Lesson 4 The Plagues You may use this for presenting and studying the current Sabbath School Lesson. --------------------- >   Download the notes for Lesson 4 video here. (Video is Below) ----------------------- More on Lesson 4: Sunday: God vs. gods Monday: Who Hardened Pharaoh's Heart? Tuesday: The First Three Plagues Wednesday: Flies, Livestock, and Boils Thursday: Hail, Locusts, and Darkness Friday: Pharaoh, Judas, and Us ----------------------- Other Sabbath School Links:  Hope Sabbath School 3ABN Sabbath School Panel 

  “No More Excuses: Trusting God’s Call” Text: Exodus 6:28–7:7 Have you ever been so overwhelmed by what God was asking of you that you started making excuses? Maybe you felt too weak, too unqualified, too sinful, too afraid. If so, you’re in good company. Moses, one of the greatest leaders in Scripture, wrestled with those same feelings. But there came a moment when his excuses no longer stood. In Exodus 6:28–7:7 , we see how God gently but firmly brings Moses to that moment of surrender. Let’s explore this passage and reflect on how God deals with our doubts and hesitations—and what excuses we might still be clinging to. Moses’ Final Protest (Exodus 6:28–30) “Now when the Lord spoke to Moses in Egypt, he said to him, ‘I am the Lord. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I tell you.’ But Moses said to the Lord, ‘Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?’” (Ex. 6:29–30) This isn't the first time Moses raised this concern. He had already told God b...

  “When Hope Fades: God Still Speaks” Text: Exodus 6:9–13 Have you ever had a moment where you felt like all your trust in God amounted to nothing? A time when you thought you were following God’s plan, only to see things go from bad to worse? That’s where we find Moses and the Israelites in Exodus 6:9–13 . Moses has obeyed God's call to confront Pharaoh, yet instead of deliverance, the suffering of the people increases. And now, God gives Moses another charge—to go again and speak to Pharaoh. But Moses is discouraged, and he uses a strange phrase to express it: “Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips.” What does this moment teach us about disappointment, about struggle, and about continuing to follow God when it feels like everything has failed? Disappointment Can Mute Our Faith (v. 9) “Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor.” (Exod. 6:9, NIV) God had just made incredible promises—freedom, redemp...

  "God's Promises in the Midst of Pain" Text: Exodus 5:22–6:8 Have you ever obeyed God, only to find that things got worse instead of better? That’s exactly what Moses experienced. After bravely confronting Pharaoh with God's demand, “Let my people go,” Pharaoh increased the Israelites' burdens. The people turned against Moses, and in his discouragement, Moses turned to God and asked, “Why, Lord? Why have you brought trouble on this people?” (Exodus 5:22). God’s answer in Exodus 6:1–8 is one of the most theologically rich declarations in all of Scripture. In response to Moses’ discouragement, God doesn’t rebuke him. Instead, He reveals Himself through powerful promises and deep truths. These verses are filled with divine “I” statements that show us not only who God is, but what He does for His people. God's Response: Reassurance, Not Rejection (Exodus 6:1) “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh…” God doesn’t dismiss Moses’ frustration. He patien...