Counterfeit Confessions and Compromise Temptations

Throughout the latter plagues, Pharaoh tosses possible compromises to Moses. Notice the progression from 8:25 through Chapter 10, and Pharaoh's evolving demeanor. In 10:11, he doesn't even give Moses time to respond. It's as if he already knew the outcome but was simply appeasing his officials.

Does Moses ever give any hint of agreeing?

Wouldn't it have seemed logical to accept a partial agreement?

Are you ever tempted to compromise--even just a tiny bit?

Tune in for a lot more on the subject Sunday morning.

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Reading through chapter ten about plagues eight and nine, it seems like God is really dragging things out. After all, back in 9:15 God said He didn't have to do it this way. He could just wipe the Egyptians out. In the next verse God gave two reasons for letting Pharaoh live. What were they?

Look in 10:1-2 for another reason you might not have expected.

Another thing that stands out to me in chapter 10 is the repeated confessions of Pharaoh that he has sinned. If he didn't mean it, why do you think he kept saying it?

Post your answers today or tomorrow--I'll be posting again on Friday.

This week we'll cover at least plague seven. That covers Exodus 9:13-35. Hopefully we'll also make it through plague eight and nine. (Chapter 10)

Some thoughts on plague seven:

• Why did God let Pharaoh live instead of just wiping him out?
• Did some of Pharaoh's officials believe in Moses' God?
• Contrast Pharaoh's statement in verse 27 with Moses' response to him in verse 30.
• Did Moses know about his safety in the hail ahead of time?

Try writing answers to these questions as comments. Also, ask your own questions. Then I can try to cover them in class or here.