📖 Exodus Lesson 4: God vs. gods | Sunday, July 20, 2025

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📖 Exodus Lesson 4: God vs. gods

Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh with Aaron’s staff turning into a serpent (AI-generated image)

Illustration: Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (AI-generated image)

Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025

Daily Study Passage: Exodus 7:8–15

🧠 When Moses and Aaron stepped before Pharaoh, they weren’t just confronting a king—they were going up against a spiritual and cultural system that worshiped over 1,500 false gods. What made it more intense? Pharaoh himself was seen as a god. 😲

The battle wasn’t just political—it was spiritual. God’s message was direct: “Let My people go.” But this was more than a call to freedom—it was a divine showdown.

“On all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am the LORD.”
—Exodus 12:12, ESV

In their first encounter, God gave Aaron a sign—his staff became a serpent 🐍 before Pharaoh’s eyes. This wasn't just any miracle. In Egyptian culture, the cobra was sacred. It represented Wadjet, a goddess linked with royalty and divine protection. Pharaoh even wore her symbol on his crown. But God showed that His power far outweighed theirs: Aaron’s serpent-devouring staff devoured the Egyptian magicians' serpents. Talk about divine authority! 👑

This moment was a clear declaration: God alone reigns supreme—not Pharaoh, not magic, not idols.

“So the heart of Pharaoh was hard; neither would he let the children of Israel go.”
—Exodus 9:35, NKJV

🔍 Reflection:

Egypt’s gods took many forms—animals, nature, even people. What about today? Do we unknowingly allow modern “gods” to rule parts of our lives? Whether it’s success, money, popularity, or control, these things can take God’s place in our hearts if we’re not careful.

💬 Call to Action (CTA):

🙏 Ask God to show you what needs to be dethroned in your heart. Submit those “gods” to the One who still says, “Let My people go.” Then, share this devotional with someone who needs to hear how powerful our God truly is!

📸 Image Notice: All visuals in this post are AI-generated unless otherwise indicated. They are created to illustrate the Bible story for educational purposes.

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