How the 10 plagues demonstrated the justice of god 2. Understanding god through the 10 plagues part 15 the. In the old testament book of exodus the 2nd book of moses, there are various signs recorded which were meant to persuade pharaoh to release the jews from captivity. Bob marley, exodus reggae musicians often draw inspiration from biblical stories. Moses and the final three plagues god sent on egypt. How the 10 plagues demonstrated the mercy of god 4. In the following article, three ways to look at the ten plagues, ziony zevit looks at these biblical plagues from various vantage. Sep 25, 2011 this table lists the ten plagues of egypt in the book of exodus with scripture references and how these plagues are echoed in the book of revelation with sc slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Talks about the fairness of god in the 10 plagues part 3.
The egyptians had lost their army, crops, cattle and even their firstborn sons. Exodus 512 children can make this story come to life with our interactive moses play set, featuring everything you need to help your child learn about this fascinating tale of glory. The plagues are also referred to as the plagues of the bible or the ten plagues. Moses first warns of its coming to the embattled ramses, but his warning is dismissed. Is there extrabiblical evidence of the ten plagues in. The third plague, gnats, was a judgment on set, the god of the desert. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction the book of exodus is the second book of the torah or pentateuch, the first five books of the old testament. Exodus is the second book of the pentateuch the five books of moses, and its where we find the stories of the ten plagues, the first passover, the parting of the red sea, and the ten commandments. Understanding god through the 10 plagues part 55 the hesitant prize fighter says. Some critics of the bible claim that there is no verifiable evidence to support the bibles account of the exodus of the hebrews from egypt.
Posted in aaron, bible stories for kids, exodus 4 12, moses, moses aaron pharaoh and the 10 plagues exodus 4 12, pharaoh, the book of exodus tags. Feb 26, 2008 people usually use the book of job to explain the reasons for suffering. The plagues of egypt and the tribulation commentary a. The egyptians had enslaved them, but through moses god punished the egyptians with ten plagues and secured the israelites freedom. They served different gods depending on the time or season of year. When he lets you go, he will drive you away completely. During a recent study through the book of revelation, we noticed an interesting repetition of the same types of plagues mentioned there as well.
We thought the parallels were fascinating and worth documenting. According to the story of exodus, the hebrew people living in egypt were suffering under the cruel rule of the pharaoh. As we recite each plague, we spill a drop of wine in recognition, according to many interpretations, that. Take with you the walking stick that was turned into a snake, and wait for him on the riverbank. The plagues were ten disasters sent upon egypt by god to convince pharaoh to free the israelite slaves from the bondage and oppression they had endured in egypt for 400 years.
The 10 plagues of egypt not only decimated egypt physically, but more important they decimated them spiritualy. At the completion of the plagues of egypt, god parted the red sea ex. Nov 17, 2018 the book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of exodus taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. In the light of the above data, anyone who would maintain that israel was also exempt from the first three plagues must answer three related questions. The ten plagues of egypt is a story related in the book of exodus. There are obvious similarities to these punishments in the seven last plagues note the first, second, third and fifth plagues above.
Exodus is the second of the first five books of the judeochristian bible, also called the torah or pentateuch. Echoes in the book of revelation order scripture scripture in plague in exodus in revelation reference referenceexodus a third of the sea turned to revelation 8. God is faithful to his promises, and all praise and honor go to him. These are the miraculous punishments that afflict egypt with increasing severity, until. Sep 12, 2014 the 10 plagues of egypt moses, pharaoh kids korner biblewise. Even the water in vessels which had been taken from the river. How the 10 plagues demonstrated the power of god, and the power of the devil 3. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. According to the documentary film the exodus decoded, the 10 plagues of egyptjust as in the book of exodus and in the same exact orderoccurred twice in small cameroon villages in the 1980s. I am sending you to lead my people out of his country. The title of this superfamous scifi book is taken straight from exodus. Exodus 1112 english standard version esv a final plague threatened. I used these as flashcards to to help tell the story and 2.
Letterequations letter equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. Freebibleimages moses and the plagues part 2 moses. A letterequations brain teaser titled 10 p of e in the b of e. While passover traditions have varied over time and from one region to another, it is generally a family holiday in which the meal is accompanied by readings, songs. One of the most dramatic moments of the passover seder comes with the recitation of the 10 plagues that, the bible says, god brought on the egyptians to persuade pharaoh to free the israelites from slavery. A plague is defined in scripture using the hebrew word maggephah maggayfew. And the lord said to moses, stretch out your hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of egypt, even darkness which may be felt. The parallel with exodus does not supply unambiguous demonstration in support of a literal fulfillment. Now with these ideas in mind, i would be sharing the following points and viewpoint when reading the book of exodus, in my next few entries. Apr 25, 2016 the exodus is remembered at the feast of passover the hebrew feast of pesach with special instructions for preparing, eating, and storing traditional, often symbolic food. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them.
It has been my observation that many people study the plagues and focus only on the plague itself, and totally ignore that fact that these plagues were directed against all the gods of egypt exodus 12. Exodus plagues mirrored in revelation topical commentary. These signs came in the form of ten plagues which affected the great egyptian kingdom. Exodus in the bible and the egyptian plagues biblical. However, yahweh set out to show the egyptians he was the one true god. All this is recorded in the first part of the book of exodus. The book of job covers the suffering of one man, while the book of exodus cover the reasons for a whole nation. Moses came to pharaoh once again, but he refused to let the children of israel free, not even at the request of his servants who were ready to be done with the plagues exodus 10. Perhaps the most misunderstood of all the plagues is darkness, the ninth plague. Apr 03, 2011 so to answer your question in short, all of the exodus plagues represent all of the plagues upon the world which are yet to come during the 7 year tribulation spoken of by the prophet daniel.
Each plague defeated a god or combination of gods in egyptian religion the ten plagues of egypt the 10 plagues of egypt from the book of exodus is one of the most well known events from the bible. Discusses how the 10 plagues teaches us about the power of god vs the power of the devil part 4. Understanding god through the 10 plagues part 35 the. The book of exodus in the bible describes ten egyptian plagues that bring suffering to the land of pharaoh. The plagues of egypt and the tribulation commentary. Jul 15, 2015 moses, aaron, pharaoh and the 10 plagues exodus 4 12 last time we learned that god told moses.
For me, this has been the case with the story in the book. Set includes a moses and the ten plagues 3 pvc figurines moses, pharaoh and a bush covered with locusts. Is there extrabiblical evidence of the ten plagues in egypt. It takes the story of the israelites from their presence in and oppression by egypt up to the reception of the divine law that occupies the entire book of leviticus and much of numbers. Exodus is the second book of the pentateuch the five books of moses, and its where we find the stories of the ten plagues, the first passover, the parting of the red sea, and the ten commandments the book gets its name from the nation. There was not much left in egypt after the plagues and the parting of the red sea. What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of egypt. They say that egyptologists have found no record of the hebrew people in egypt or the ten plagues as described in the book of exodus. We have photos, testimonies and historical documentation of these disasters. Exodus 1112 esv a final plague threatened bible gateway. Water to blood behold, i will strike the waters which are in the river with the rod that is in my hand, and they shall be turned to blood exodus 7. I used these as flashcards to to help tell the story and 2 copies for a matching game activity. Check out what we have to say about it in our learning guide for the book. What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of.
As for the firstborn, that symbolizes none other than jesus christ. Moses said, i will do as you ask, and then you will know that there is no other god like the lord, our god. Each of the 10 plagues has been shown to be an attack on one of the gods of egypt. The first of the plagues dam, from adham, to be red exodus 7. The ten plagues of egyptalso known as the ten plagues, the plagues of egypt, or the biblical plagues are described in exodus 712. Each year during passover, as we read through the history of the exodus, we recount the ten plagues that were visited upon egypt. The people of israel were slaves to the pharaoh and his officials. Every one of the plagues was a direct insult to the gods of egypt. The fourth plague, flies, was a judgment on either re or uatchit, who were both depicted as flies.
Book of exodus, session 3 the plagues exodus 711 between the call of moses in exodus 3 and 6 and the israelite departure from egypt in exodus 12 stands the narrative of the ten plagues. In exodus chapter 711, god hardened pharaohs heart, preventing the israelites from leaving egypt. It was darkness which might be felt, so thick were the fogs. Aug 12, 2019 the ten plagues of egypt is a story related in the book of exodus. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
May 25, 2017 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of exodus taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Unlike the previous plagues, the magicians were unable to duplicate this one, and declared to pharaoh, this is the finger of god exodus 8. But in fact, if one were to study gods punishments to egypt in the 10 plagues one could better understand gods reason for calamity. Aaron, bible stories for kids, exodus 4 12, moses, moses aaron pharaoh and the 10 plagues exodus 4 12, pharaoh, the book of exodus. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact. In the 10 plagues preceding the exodus, water was turned to blood exodus 7. Dewey j on exodus 10 hello elizabeth a, that is not the correct writing of that scripture. Moses, aaron, pharaoh and the 10 plagues exodus 4 12. Exodus 710 the first through the ninth plagues youtube. Pharaoh did consent to let the men of israel go, but not the women and children.
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