The Battle Continues
This lesson from Exodus 9:1–10:29 explores the escalating plagues God sent upon Egypt, each targeting their false gods. The plagues—disease, boils, hail, locusts, and darkness—demonstrate God’s supreme power and expose Pharaoh’s hardened heart. Despite witnessing undeniable miracles, Pharaoh repeatedly refuses to submit, illustrating the danger of spiritual defiance. The lesson challenges believers to recognize God’s sovereignty, respond to His truth with humility, and avoid the blindness of stubborn unbelief.
The Battle of the Gods
This lesson from Exodus 7:3–8:32 highlights the beginning of God’s judgments on Egypt through miraculous plagues. Pharaoh hardens his heart despite witnessing God’s power, refusing to submit. Each plague directly challenges Egypt’s false gods, proving their impotence before the true God. From the Nile turning to blood to swarms of frogs, gnats, and flies, God demonstrates His supreme authority. The lesson reminds believers that rejecting God leads to hardened hearts, while submission to Him brings true freedom and life.
Back to Egypt
This lesson from Exodus 4:21–7:2 highlights Moses’ return to Egypt and the challenges he faces. God reminds him of the importance of obedience, as seen in the circumcision of his son. Pharaoh’s refusal to release Israel leads to increased oppression, causing the Israelites to lose hope. Despite setbacks, God reassures Moses of His power and faithfulness, declaring, “I am the Lord” and promising deliverance. The lesson encourages believers to trust God’s promises, remain obedient, and persevere in faith even when circumstances seem discouraging.
Empowered and Equipped By God
This lesson from Exodus 4:1-20 highlights Moses' struggle with doubt and excuses as God calls him to lead Israel. Moses questions his credibility, ability, and worthiness, yet God reassures him by equipping him with miraculous signs and promising His presence. Despite witnessing God's power, Moses hesitates until God provides Aaron as a partner. The lesson teaches that God doesn’t call the capable; He equips the called, reminding believers that obedience and availability matter more than personal qualifications.
From Somebody To Nobody
This lesson from Exodus 2:11–3:22 highlights Moses’ journey from self-reliance to humble dependence on God. Initially believing himself invincible, Moses acts impulsively and kills an Egyptian, forcing him into exile. After forty years as a shepherd, God calls him through the burning bush, revealing His divine plan for Israel’s deliverance. Though Moses doubts his abilities, God reassures him, emphasizing His presence and sovereignty. The lesson teaches that God equips those He calls, urging believers to trust His power rather than their own limitations.
Faith and a Wicker Basket
This lesson from Exodus 2:1-10 highlights God's providence in preserving Moses' life despite Pharaoh's command to kill Hebrew baby boys. Through the faith of his parents, Jochebed strategically places Moses in a basket, leading Pharaoh’s daughter to adopt him. God orchestrates events so that Jochebed nurses her own son while preparing him for his divine mission. The lesson underscores how God works through ordinary people and circumstances to fulfill His greater plan, reminding believers to trust Him in difficult situations.
From Pasture to Brickyard
This lesson from Exodus 1 highlights Israel’s transition from prosperity to oppression in Egypt. As their population grows, a new Pharaoh, fearing their strength, enslaves them and orders the killing of Hebrew baby boys. Despite his plans, God preserves His people, using courageous midwives who fear Him more than Pharaoh. This chapter reminds us that even when God seems absent, He is actively working behind the scenes. His sovereignty over human affairs ensures that no evil scheme can thwart His divine plan.
Scenes of Faith and Forgiveness
This lesson from Genesis 49–50 highlights Jacob’s final blessings to his sons, revealing their future roles in Israel, and Joseph’s continued faith in God’s sovereignty. Jacob affirms God’s promises by requesting burial in Canaan, demonstrating his trust in the covenant. After Jacob’s death, Joseph’s brothers fear retaliation, but Joseph reassures them, declaring that what they meant for evil, God used for good. The lesson reminds us that God’s providence shapes even the hardest trials for His purposes, calling us to trust Him fully in all circumstances.
The Wise Leadership of Joseph
This lesson from Genesis 47:13–48:22 highlights Joseph’s wise leadership during the famine and Jacob’s faith in God’s promises. Joseph manages Egypt’s resources with integrity, ensuring survival without exploiting the people. Meanwhile, Jacob, nearing death, adopts Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, giving them a share in Israel’s inheritance. Despite Joseph’s objections, Jacob crosses his hands, giving the greater blessing to the younger son, demonstrating that God’s plans often override human expectations. The lesson reminds us to trust God’s sovereignty, even when His ways differ from our own.
Together At Last
This lesson from Genesis 45:1–47:12 highlights the long-awaited reunion between Joseph, his brothers, and his father, Jacob. Instead of seeking revenge, Joseph forgives his brothers, recognizing that God used their betrayal for a greater purpose. Jacob, initially in disbelief, finds renewed faith and moves his family to Egypt, fulfilling God’s plan to grow Israel into a great nation. The lesson reminds us of God’s sovereignty, the power of forgiveness, and how trials often lead to unexpected blessings and restoration.