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  “The Final Warning—Exodus 11:1–10” Text: Exodus 11:1–10 God is not impulsive. He is not rash. And He is certainly not unjust. When judgment falls, it is never without warning. In Exodus 11:1–10 , we witness the sobering moment before the final and most devastating plague—the death of the firstborn. But even then, we see that God, in His mercy, gives a final warning. He speaks clearly through Moses, offering Pharaoh and Egypt one more opportunity to repent. God Warns Before He Judges (vv. 1–2; cf. Amos 3:7) In verse 1, the Lord tells Moses, “Yet one plague more I will bring upon Pharaoh and upon Egypt. Afterward he will let you go from here.” God reveals His plan in advance—He always does. This is consistent with Amos 3:7 , which says, “Surely the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.” Before the flood, Noah preached. Before Sodom was destroyed, Lot was warned. Before the fall of Jerusalem, the prophets cried out. And here, before t...

  EXODUS   Sabbath School Lesson 5 Passover  You may use this for presenting and studying the current Sabbath School Lesson. --------------------- >   Download the notes for Lesson 5 video here. (Video is Below) ----------------------- More on Lesson 5 Sunday: One More Plague Monday:   Passover Tuesday: Pesach Wednesday: Passing the Torch Thursday: The Divine Judgment Friday Further Thought: Fairness of Striking the First Born ---------------------- Other Sabbath School Links:  Hope Sabbath School 3ABN Sabbath School Panel 

  “When the Heart Grows Hard: Pharaoh, Judas, and Us” Text: Exodus 7–11; Matthew 26:14–16; Acts 7:51 Introduction There’s a frightening reality found in the story of Exodus that we dare not ignore: a man can see the hand of God at work—again and again—and still say No. He can be surrounded by light and still choose darkness. He can be offered life and still prefer death. Pharaoh, ruler of Egypt, was given chance after chance to make the obvious, reasonable, and righteous decision: Let God’s people go. But he didn’t. He hardened his heart. And in doing so, he offers us a sobering picture of how self-deception and sin can destroy a soul. The Hardening of Pharaoh's Heart The Bible repeats it like a drumbeat: Pharaoh hardened his heart. In Exodus 7:13, “Pharaoh’s heart became hard and he would not listen.” Sometimes it says he hardened his heart (Exodus 8:15), other times that God hardened it (Exodus 9:12). These are not contradictions—they are complementary. God confirmed ...

  “When the Heart Refuses to Yield” Text: Exodus 9:13–10:29 Introduction Stubbornness is something we all struggle with. It may show up in our relationships, in how we handle correction, or even in our response to God. Pharaoh’s resistance in Exodus is the ultimate picture of a hardened heart. Through nine devastating plagues, God demonstrated His supreme power—not just over Pharaoh, but over Egypt’s gods as well. Yet Pharaoh still refused to yield. What can we learn from this? Let’s walk through Exodus 9:13 to 10:29 , and consider: How successful were the plagues in changing Pharaoh? What false gods were defeated? And how should we guard our own hearts today? God’s Warning and Ultimate Claim (Exodus 9:13–21) God tells Moses to go early to Pharaoh and say, “Let my people go, that they may serve me.” But this time, God adds something more intense: “For this time I will send all my plagues on you yourself, and on your servants and your people, so that you may kno...

  "Freedom to Reject, Mercy to Warn" Text: Exodus 8:20–9:12 We stand in awe of the mighty works of God—His wonders in the heavens, His miracles on earth, and His supreme authority over all creation. Yet, Exodus 8:20–9:12 shows us a sobering reality: even in the face of overwhelming divine power, human hearts can remain stubborn, hardened, and defiant. In these passages, God sends plague after plague, each one revealing not only His power but also His mercy, warning Pharaoh and Egypt again and again. But Pharaoh chooses to reject God. Today, we’ll explore this truth: however great may be the manifestations of God's glory, humanity still has the freedom to reject Him. We'll see how this applies to us today—and why we must guard our hearts from pride and hardness. The Plagues: God's Power Unleashed Exodus 8:20–9:12 covers the fourth through sixth plagues: Plague of Flies (8:20–32): A swarm of flies fills the Egyptian homes and land, except in Goshen, wher...

"When Life Turns to Death: The Plagues of Egypt and the Call to Listen" Scripture: Exodus 7:14–8:19 Today, we continue our journey through the story of the Exodus—a story not just of judgment and deliverance, but of a God who is patient, powerful, and persistent in calling people to repentance. Our focus is Exodus 7:14 through 8:19, where we encounter the first three of the ten plagues God sent upon Egypt. These weren’t random disasters. They were targeted strikes—not just against Pharaoh’s stubborn heart, but against Egypt’s entire religious worldview. Through each plague, God was showing that He alone is Lord, not just over Israel, but over all creation. Let’s walk through these first three plagues, see how they confronted the so-called gods of Egypt, and draw lessons for our own lives—especially about what happens when we ignore God's voice. The Nile Turns to Blood: From Life to Death (Exodus 7:14–24) The first plague was a dramatic one. God told Moses to strike the N...

 Hope Sabbath School Lesson 4: The Plagues This week's lesson will explore the link between the plagues and the false gods of Egypt. We will also answer the question, "Who hardened Pharaoh's heart?" Study Guide: Hope Sabbath School Study Lesson 4 The Plagues  Facebook: Hope Sabbath School Song: 3rd Quarter Scripture Song Hope Sabbath School Website:  Hope Sabbath School | Hope Channel in North America

  "Who Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart?" Scripture: Exodus 7:3, 13, 14, 22 Have you ever wondered why some people, even when they clearly see the truth, continue to resist it? Why do some harden their hearts even in the face of undeniable evidence that God is at work? That question brings us to the heart of Pharaoh’s story in Exodus. In Exodus 7:3 , God says, “I will harden Pharaoh’s heart.” Then in verses 13, 14, and 22, we see the results: Pharaoh’s heart was hardened. He refused to listen, to believe, or to change course. But does this mean that Pharaoh had no choice? Was he just a puppet in God's grand plan? Let's explore what these verses really teach us about free will , God’s sovereignty , and our own choices today. God’s Foreknowledge Is Not the Same as God’s Control When God says in Exodus 7:3 , “I will harden Pharaoh’s heart,” He is not saying Pharaoh was innocent and God made him bad. Rather, God is revealing that He knows the kind of man Pharaoh is—a pr...