Day 33 Exodus 10-12

If you have the Bible Recap, I encourage you to review the information for day 33, as Tara Leigh-Cobble makes some very great observations about today’s reading.

In chapter 10, we read about the eighth plague, the plague of locusts. God causes the east wind to bring in locusts and destroy everything that has been left by the hail. Pharaoh’s pride causes him to experience much misery and the destruction of his nation. 

The ninth plague comes without warning. There are three days of pitch darkness. It’s said that the 10 plagues are God’s judgment against Egyptian gods. This ninth plague is judgment against Re, the sun god of Egypt. All of the plagues are also used to demonstrate God Almighty’s power and sovereignty.

During this plague, Pharaoh says he will let the Israelites go, but he wants them to leave their livestock. Moses declines this because he understands that partial obedience is still disobedience. When God tells us to do something, we are to do it completely. Not only partially. 

The tenth and final plague occurs in chapter 11. God gives Moses instructions first, and he shares what thus saith the Lord. The firstborn of every home of the Egyptians is about to be killed. The Israelites are also given favor so that when they ask the Egyptians for silver and gold jewelry, it will be given to them. Moses was also very respected amongst the Egyptians.

Today, we conclude with chapter 12. The Lord gives the Israelites instructions for the Passover meal and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. He explains that the festival will be a teaching tool to inform future generations about God’s judgment of Egypt and what He did for the Israelites. 

Yeast or leaven often represents sin in the bible. Unleavened bread would remind the Israelites of their hasty exodus from Egypt. There was no time to let the bread rise, so it was unleavened. Passover is a foreshadowing of the coming of Jesus Christ and His atoning death. The firstborn was struck, but the Lord passed over the homes bearing blood in the shape of a cross. This set the Israelites free from slavery, and the redemptive work of Jesus sets us free from the slavery of sin. (1 Corinthians 5:7)

Not only that, but the Israelites were not to break the bones of the lamb at passover. In the same way, Jesus’ (the lamb of God) legs were not broken according to John 19:31-36.

Pharaoh allowed his pride to lead Egypt to drink the cup of God’s wrath. Remember, God hates pride. May we always seek to be humble before the Lord, as pride leads to destruction. This led to the tenth plague; the firstborn of every Egyptian home experienced the death of the firstborn. The Israelites who put the blood on their doorposts were protected.

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

Finally, Pharaoh sends Moses, Aaron, and the Israelites away from their country. He lets them go. This is over 2 million people, including the women and children! The 430 years of enslavement of God’s people have finally ended.

There is a common theme of God desiring His people to be set apart and the importance of the firstborn son. Remember, God was angry with Moses a few chapters ago because Moses had not circumcised his firstborn son, Gershom. His wife, Zipporah, saved his life by circumcising their son. Circumcision represents consecration (being set apart as God’s people) during these times. 

In Genesis, God tested Abraham to see if he was willing to sacrifice his firstborn son. God told Pharaoh that if he didn’t let the Israelites (God’s firstborn son) go, he would lose his firstborn, and he did.  

During Passover, the entryway was to be set apart with the blood on the door to prevent the firstborn son from being killed. It all hints at Jesus, God’s firstborn Son, being sacrificed for us. God is so intentional and strategic in everything He does, even if we don’t understand it all.

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Resources Used:

ESV Single Column Journaling Bible (Original, Black): Holy Bible, English Standard Version

The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda

The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible

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