📖 Exodus Lesson 4: The Plagues | Sabbath School Study (July 19–25)

🧱 The Plagues Begin: God Confronts Egypt

"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 (KJVPNV)

Pharaoh’s heart was unyielding. His empire was built on slavery, and he had no plans to let Israel walk free. But God stepped in—not only to bring justice, but to make Himself known. The plagues weren’t random catastrophes. Each one exposed Egypt’s false gods as powerless. God wasn’t just rescuing His people—He was revealing who truly rules the universe.

📜 Imagine being an Israelite, witnessing these wonders after generations of silence. Or imagine being an Egyptian, suddenly realizing that your gods couldn’t help. The God of the Hebrews was no myth. He was real. Active. Present. And He had a message for Pharaoh: “Let My people go.”

🔥 Like a farmer who smacks his stubborn donkey to get it moving (yes, this was a common example in ancient storytelling), God had to “wake up” Egypt. And once He had their attention, He unleashed divine power in unforgettable ways.

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💬 Call to Action (CTA):

Have you ever ignored God’s voice—until something woke you up? This week, reflect on the ways God may be speaking into your life. He still moves. He still calls. Are you listening?

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