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  “Let Them Go—But Not My Heart” Scripture: Exodus 12:31–36 Introduction: In Exodus 12:31–36, we witness a pivotal moment in the story of God's deliverance. After the death of every firstborn in Egypt, Pharaoh finally calls Moses and Aaron and gives the long-awaited command: “Go, serve the Lord, as you have said.” At first glance, it appears that Pharaoh is surrendering—but is he really? Let’s take a closer look, because even in Pharaoh’s apparent submission, there’s a strange and revealing request. He says, “Also bless me.” The Strange Request: “Bless Me Also” (v. 32) Pharaoh, who has opposed God at every turn, now asks Moses and Aaron for a blessing. This is the same Pharaoh who said “Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice?” (Exodus 5:2). But now he begs for divine favor. What changed? Pharaoh is not converted. He is not repentant. He is desperate. He does not truly want to worship the Lord—he wants relief from judgment. His heart is still hard, but his world is...

  EXODUS   Sabbath School Lesson 6 Through the Red Sea  You may use this for presenting and studying the current Sabbath School Lesson. --------------------- >   Download the notes for Lesson 6 video here. (Video is Below) ----------------------- More on Lesson 6: Sunday: Go, and Worship the LORD Monday: Consecration of the Firstborn Tuesday: Crossing the Red Sea Wednesday: Marching Forward by Faith Thursday: The Song of Moses and Miriam Friday Further Thought: Why do We Sometimes Lack Faith Like the Israelites? ----------------------- More Lesson 6: Hope Sabbath School Lesson 6

  "The Justice and Love of God: Understanding the Death of the Firstborn and the Flood" Scripture Focus: Exodus 12:29–30 Genesis 6–9 Romans 11:22 2 Peter 3:9 Introduction: There are few passages in the Bible that stir as many difficult questions as the death of the Egyptian firstborn during the final plague (Exodus 12:29–30) and the great Flood in Noah's time (Genesis 6–9). Many struggle to reconcile these judgments with the Bible’s clear proclamation that "God is love" (1 John 4:8). How can a loving God strike down children? How can He flood the earth, ending countless lives? These are not questions to brush aside, but to wrestle with honestly and humbly, remembering that God's ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8–9). God's Justice Is Always Righteous The first step to understanding God's actions in these difficult moments is recognizing that He is perfectly just. Deuteronomy 32:4 says, "He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and ...

  “What You Sow, You Reap – The Firstborn Struck Down” Text: Exodus 12:29–30; Hebrews 11:28 Introduction: Turn with me to Exodus 12:29–30 , where the Word of God records one of the most sobering and devastating moments in biblical history: “At midnight the Lord struck down all the firstborn in Egypt—from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on the throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner, who was in the dungeon, and the firstborn of all the livestock as well. Pharaoh and all his officials and all the Egyptians got up during the night, and there was loud wailing in Egypt, for there was not a house without someone dead.” This is the moment of divine judgment—the tenth and final plague. The Lord Himself struck Egypt at its heart. Why the firstborn? Why this specific blow? What can we learn from it today? Why the Firstborn? The firstborn in ancient cultures held a place of honor. In Egypt, the firstborn son represented legacy, inheritance, strength, and future leadership. Strik...

  Tell the Children: Passing Down the Story of Salvation Text: Exodus 12:24–28 In Exodus 12:24–28, we find God giving His people a crucial command—not just to keep the Passover as a memorial, but to teach it . This was not a private ceremony to be kept in silence or secrecy. It was a divine appointment for storytelling , for legacy , for instruction . It was about remembrance—but even more than that—it was about transmission . Let’s read the passage: “Obey these instructions as a lasting ordinance for you and your descendants. When you enter the land that the Lord will give you as he promised, observe this ceremony. And when your children ask you, ‘What does this ceremony mean to you?’ then tell them, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the Lord, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.’ Then the people bowed down and worshiped. The Israelites did just what the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron.” (Ex. 12:24–28, NI...

  3ABN Sabbath School Panel Lesson 5 - Passover Reading:   Exod. 11:1-10  |  Mic. 6:8  |  Exod. 12:1-30  |  1 Cor. 5:7  |  Exod. 13:14-16  |  Heb. 11:28 . Memory Text:   " 'And it shall be, when your children say to you, "What do you mean by this service?" that you shall say, "It is the Passover sacrifice of the Lord, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt when He struck the Egyptians and delivered our households"'" ( Exodus 12:26 ,  27 , NKJV). Sunday ( John Lomacang )  - “ One More Plague ” Monday ( James Rafferty )  - “ Healing the Body ” Tuesday ( Shelley Quinn )  - “ Pesach ” Wednesday ( John Dinzey )  - “ Passing the Torch ” Thursday ( Jill Morikone )  - “ The Divine Judgment ” Online Sabbath School Lesson:   Exodus - Adult Bible Study Guides 3ABN Sabbath School Panel Website:   3ABN Sabbath School Panel Home | 2025 Quarter 3 Exodus Lesson 5 Passover Vide...

 The Plagues This lesson will look closely at the final plague, and the detailed instructions that God gave Israel for the Passover. What can we learn from Israel's experience and the judgment of Egypt? Study Guide:  Hope Sabbath School Study Lesson 5 Passover  Facebook:  Hope Sabbath School Song:  3rd Quarter Scripture Song Hope Sabbath School Website:  Hope Sabbath School | Hope Channel in North America

  “The Blood That Delivers” Text: Exodus 12:17–23 Introduction: In Exodus 12:17–23, we find the heart of the first Passover—God’s detailed instructions to His people for their protection and deliverance from the final plague: the death of the firstborn. It is here that the theme of blood takes center stage, not as a minor ritual detail, but as the very means by which life is spared and judgment is passed over. This isn’t just a moment in history—it’s a shadow of the cross. The Blood of the Lamb: A Sign of Life (Exodus 12:21–23) God commanded the Israelites to take the blood of a lamb and paint it on the doorposts and lintels of their homes. Why blood? Because blood, in Scripture, always represents life. The blood of the lamb became a sign—not just to the Israelites, but to God—that this house was under protection. Verse 23 says, “When He sees the blood... the Lord will pass over the door.” This was no ordinary lamb. It had to be without blemish (Exodus 12:5). God demanded...

  "Marked by the Blood: God's Instructions for Deliverance" Text: Exodus 12:1–20, 13–14 Imagine standing at the edge of freedom after generations of slavery. The air is tense. The night is thick with anticipation—and fear. Then, the voice of the Lord speaks—not with chaos, but with clarity. That’s what we see in Exodus 12. Before Israel leaves Egypt, God doesn’t just send them out—He gives them instructions. Detailed, specific, spiritual instructions. Not about what to pack, or how to escape. But about how to remember . Let’s explore what God said, why it mattered, and what it all points to. God’s Instructions Before the Exodus (Exodus 12:1–20) God gives Moses and Aaron a precise plan—not for escape logistics, but for a sacred meal: the Passover . He tells them: Take a lamb, one per household, without blemish (v. 3–5). Kill it at twilight on the 14th day of the month (v. 6). Apply its blood to the doorposts of their homes (v. 7). Roast it whole—no break...