Connect Deuteronomy 6:22 with another biblical instance of God's miraculous deliverance. Remembering Egypt’s Wonders – Deuteronomy 6:22 “The LORD displayed great and awesome signs and wonders against Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his household, before our eyes.” • Moses reminds Israel that God’s ten plagues were not random acts of power; they were targeted “signs and wonders” that dismantled Egypt’s gods, freed the slaves, and revealed the LORD as the sole Deliverer. • The verse is set in the Shema context, urging parents to pass along living memories of God’s rescue so the next generation trusts and obeys Him. Miraculous Echo – Daniel in the Lions’ Den (Daniel 6) “Daniel answered, ‘May the king live forever! My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths; they have not hurt me, for I was found innocent before Him…’” (Daniel 6:21–22) • Different empire, same God: centuries after Egypt, Daniel faces death under Persia’s Darius. • Both accounts share key themes: – Oppression: Pharaoh enslaves; jealous governors conspire. – Helplessness: Israel trapped by power; Daniel sealed in a den. – Divine intervention: ten plagues versus one angel—but both supernaturally precise. – Public impact: Egyptians “before our eyes” (Deuteronomy 6:22); Darius witnesses and decrees, “He is the living God” (Daniel 6:26). Threading the Stories Together • God’s deliverance is not limited by geography or era. • In both narratives the impossible crisis becomes a stage for God’s glory: – Egypt’s Nile turns to blood, yet Israel walks out free. – Lions lie passive, yet Daniel walks out untouched. • The memory of past wonders fuels present faith. What Moses commanded—“teach your children” (Deuteronomy 6:7)—Daniel embodied by living out fearless loyalty, inspiring an entire empire. Take-Home Truths • The God who broke Pharaoh’s grip is the same God who muzzled lions. • Historical acts of deliverance are perpetual invitations to trust Him in today’s threats (Hebrews 13:8). • Recounting God’s past wonders fortifies personal and communal obedience, just as it did for Israel and Daniel. |
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