What does "multiply My signs and wonders" reveal about God's power and purpose? Setting the Scene “ But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt ” (Exodus 7:3). Spoken to Moses before the plagues began, these words frame all that follows in Exodus 7–12. What “Multiply My Signs and Wonders” Shows About God’s Power • Unlimited reach—He does not perform a single token miracle; He “multiplies,” displaying power again and again until every realm of Egyptian life is touched. • Supreme authority—Each plague topples a different Egyptian deity (e.g., Nile, sun, livestock), proving that every rival “god” is powerless before Him (Isaiah 45:5–6). • Sovereign control—Even Pharaoh’s resistance serves God’s plan; hardening Pharaoh’s heart sets the stage for greater demonstrations (Romans 9:17). • Precision and restraint—Plagues strike where, when, and how God decides, sparing Israel in Goshen (Exodus 8:22–23), underscoring that His power is never random. • Creative might—Turning water to blood, sending hail mixed with fire, dividing the sea—each act showcases absolute command over the created order (Psalm 135:6). What It Reveals About God’s Purpose • To make Himself known—“The Egyptians will know that I am the Lord” (Exodus 7:5). Revelation, not mere spectacle, stands at the heart of the wonders. • To vindicate His covenant—God promised Abraham deliverance and possession of Canaan (Genesis 15:13–14). The multiplied signs move that promise toward fulfillment. • To judge rebellion—Pharaoh’s defiance meets measured, escalating judgment (Exodus 9:14–16), demonstrating God’s justice. • To deliver His people—Every sign weakens Egypt and strengthens Israel’s hope, culminating in redemption through the Passover lamb (Exodus 12:13). • To foreshadow greater redemption—The Exodus prefigures salvation in Christ, whose miracles and resurrection surpass even Egypt’s wonders (Luke 9:31; Acts 2:22). Implications for Believers Today • Expect God to act decisively; His power has not diminished (Hebrews 13:8). • Trust His timing—He may multiply signs before final deliverance appears. • Stand firm when opposition hardens; God can turn resistance into a platform for His glory. • Remember that miracles serve revelation: they point to who God is and what He is doing, never to spectacle alone. • Rest in covenant faithfulness; the God who kept His word to Israel keeps every promise in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). Further Scriptures Echoing the Theme • Deuteronomy 4:34—“Has any god tried to take for himself one nation... by trials, signs, wonders, and war?” • Psalm 105:26–36—retells the multiplied plagues to celebrate God’s mighty deeds. • Jeremiah 32:20—God sets “signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and to this day.” • Acts 7:35–36—Stephen links Moses’ signs to God’s ongoing redemptive plan. |
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