What lessons can we learn from God's signs and wonders in Egypt? \Setting the Scene: Psalm 135:9\ “He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.” The psalmist looks back to the plagues of Exodus 7–12 as undeniable proof of the Lord’s presence, power, and purpose. \God Shows Himself Supreme\ • Exodus 12:12 – each plague toppled a specific Egyptian deity. • Deuteronomy 4:34 – no other god has ever “attempted to go and take for Himself a nation… by trials, signs, wonders, and war.” Lesson: Every competing power—natural, political, or spiritual—falls before the true God. \Deliverance Demands a Response\ • Exodus 3:7-8 – the Lord heard Israel’s groaning and came down to deliver. • Psalm 105:26-38 – recounts the same wonders and ends with rejoicing as Israel leaves “with silver and gold.” Lesson: Redemption is meant to move us from bondage to worship and joyful obedience. \Judgment That Exposes Idols\ • Exodus 9:14 – plagues were sent “so that you may know there is no one like Me in all the earth.” • Romans 1:18-23 – God still exposes idolatry by revealing His wrath against suppressing the truth. Lesson: Divine judgment is righteous, purposeful, and reveals the emptiness of false security. \Faithfulness to Covenant Promises\ • Genesis 15:13-14 – centuries earlier God promised liberation after 400 years. • Exodus 2:24 – “God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” • Psalm 136:10-12 – His “steadfast love endures forever” is tied to “striking down the firstborn of Egypt.” Lesson: Every sign in Egypt shouted that God keeps His word to the letter. \A Pattern for Future Redemption\ • Luke 9:31 – Jesus’ “exodus” (Greek: exodos) at the cross fulfills the pattern. • 1 Corinthians 5:7 – “Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” Lesson: The plagues and Passover are previews of the greatest rescue accomplished by the blood of Christ. \Living in the Light of the Wonders\ • 1 Samuel 12:24 – “consider what great things He has done for you.” Practical take-aways: – Stand firm when culture elevates counterfeit gods. – Remember that God hears oppressed people and acts decisively. – Trust His timing; centuries may pass, but His promise never fades. – Proclaim the story to the next generation (Psalm 78:4-7). – Celebrate the Lord’s Supper with Exodus gratitude, seeing Christ as the final and greater deliverance. \Summary\ God’s signs and wonders in Egypt declare His absolute sovereignty, expose idolatry, confirm covenant promises, preview the cross, and call every believer to trust, worship, and obedience today. |
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