The Basics
What was Moses asking Pharaoh to do?
Let the Israelites go free.
How did Pharaoh usually respond to Moses’ requests?
He refused or changed his mind.
Why did God send the plagues?
To show His power and call Pharaoh to change.
What was God trying to do to Pharaoh’s heart?
Soften it.
What can disbelief cause?
Problems and division.
What was Pharaoh’s goal?
To keep the Israelites in Egypt.
What does it mean that Pharaoh’s heart was hardened?
He was closed off and unwilling to change.
Were the plagues punishment or consequence?
Consequences of Pharaoh’s disbelief.
Why did God keep giving Pharaoh chances?
To allow him to choose to do the right thing.
What happens when people close their hearts?
They miss what is best for them.
What is a plague?
A disaster or harmful event affecting many people.
Why wouldn’t Pharaoh budge?
He didn’t believe or trust God.
What happened to the plagues over time?
They became more severe.
What did the plagues reveal about God?
His power and authority.
What is one major theme of the story?
Choosing to follow God even when it’s hard
What were the first four plagues?
Water to blood, frogs, lice, and flies.
What pattern kept repeating between Moses and Pharaoh?
Moses asked, Pharaoh refused, a plague happened, Pharaoh reconsidered, then refused again.
What did the plagues create between Egyptians and Israelites?
Division.
What lesson is taught about disbelief?
It leads to consequences and problems.
What are we called to instead of division?
Something higher (unity and faith).
What was Moses’ role in the story?
To lead the Israelites out of Egypt following God’s command.
What was the consequence of Pharaoh’s stubbornness?
The plagues kept increasing in severity.
How did God use creation during the plagues?
It turned against Egypt to show His power.
What is the difference between punishment and consequence?
Punishment is imposed, consequence results from actions.
What is the ultimate lesson from Pharaoh’s actions?
Ignoring God leads to worsening consequences.