Exodus 11 – Warning
Each plague struck at the heart of Egyptian worship. The plagues hit at the heart of every area of life that was supposed to be protected by Egypt’s gods. God was clearly showing that he and he alone is God. He is the LORD in the midst of the earth.
Yet each time Pharaoh refused to obey and bow the knee. So God acted as he had said he would. God does not make idle threats. God means what he says. However, there is one more plague that God will send.
The plagues teach us that the mighty God does not lie. He does not make idle threats. God means what he says. It was now too late for Pharaoh, there was no request to let God’s people go, only a statement of coming judgment.
Take warning. Listen. Respond. We need to tell people, make it clear to them that God’s warnings of judgment are real warnings to be taken seriously.
God is the LORD and he will not share his glory with another. If we continue to prioritise our time, energy, worship to anything or anyone other than God then we must see ourselves in the place of the Egyptians. However, as it is still today there is still time for us to repent. The final judgment has not yet arrived.
As the last plague unfolds in Egypt we are also pointed to the one who took the punishment for us, so that we might be saved and set free. In this last plague we will be pointed to Jesus Christ, the lamb of God, whose blood was shed for us.
We must take a warning from these plagues. God does not give idle threats. Let us turn to the Father through Jesus Christ before the final judgment arrives. Do not harden your hearts.
Questions
- How do God’s mighty acts in Egypt encourage us when we are living in a world filled with false gods?
- How does God’s final pronouncement of judgment challenge us as we read his Word?
Prayer Points
- Pray for the salvation of family and friends.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.