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Exodus-10

Wonder Working God: A Devotional Study on Exodus 10​

Introduction​

The book of Exodus chronicles the journey of God’s people from slavery to freedom. In Exodus 10, we worship a God who is both powerful and patient. Let’s discover the profound spiritual lessons embedded in this chapter.

Section 1: Pharaoh's Demand (Exodus 10:1-2)​

Devotional Thought: Pharaoh, persuaded by his advisors, demands that Moses and Aaron return Moses’ staff and leave. Pharaoh’s hardness is a continual theme in the narrative, but Pharaoh’s words reveal his belief that God’s power is limited. Today, let's remember that God's power is boundless and we should stand firmly in our faith.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do we respond when others speak against our faith or belief in God’s power?

Section 2: Signs and Wonders (Exodus 10:3-7)​

Devotional Thought: God's patience and wisdom fuel His response to Pharaoh's demand. God asks Moses to extend His hand and the staff becomes a serpent. God, in His patience, instructs Moses to put his hand in his bosom: when he took it out, it was leprous, as God had said. God's patience and wisdom fuel His powerful signs and wonders. Today, let's learn to trust in God's patience and wisdom.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do we respond to God's patience and wisdom in our lives?
  • Are there areas where we need to wait instead of rush?

Section 3: The LORD's Glory (Exodus 10:8-11)​

Devotional Thought: God reveals His divine name "The LORD" to Pharaoh, without revealing His character as a Merciful Father. We see God’s patience continued as He sends another sign of five boils on Pharaoh and his household. Today, let's recognize God's glory and patience even in trials and afflictions.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do we respond to God's glory and patience during difficult times?

Section 4: Pharaoh's Ploys (Exodus 10:12-13)​

Devotional Thought: Pharaoh becomes indignant and orders Moses and Aaron to leave. God then sends a heavy and severe hailstorm. We see God’s patience again as He allows Pharaoh to experience the consequences of his disobedience. Today, let's acknowledge God's patience in allowing us to experience the consequences of our disobedience.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do we respond to God's patience in the consequences of our disobedience?

Section 5: Pharaoh's Breaking Point (Exodus 10:14-20)​

Devotional Thought: Pharaoh, in his final plea, demands that Moses and the people of Israel leave. We see God's patience culminate in Pharaoh's humility and repentance. Today, let's trust in God's patience towards us during our repentance and learn to repent.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do we respond to God's patience towards us during our repentance?

Conclusion:​

In Exodus 10, we understand a wondrous God who is both powerful and patient. We receive profound spiritual lessons, as we traverse through this narrative, learning to depend on God's protection, power, and wisdom. May we respond today, with worship and faith, in light of this lucid study.