(8-12) Describe the battle between God (represented by Moses) and the Egyptian gods (represented by the magicians). What can the magicians do and not do? What is the final result (12:12)?

(8-10) Why does God enter into this battle?

• 8:10,22; 9:14 –
• 9:16 –
• 10:1-2 –

(8-10) There is another battle of the gods taking place in this passage – God vs Pharaoh (who thinks he is a god). What is God demanding (8:1, etc.)? How does Pharaoh respond (9:17, 10:3)?

When are we tempted to act like Pharaoh?

In what ways is Pharaoh forced to humble himself before God? What does this remind us about human rulers (see also 9:16)?

Who hardens Pharaoh’s heart? What do you learn about God’s sovereignty? Man’s choices and responsibility?

(11-13) God clearly wins both battles, forcing Pharaoh to let the people go. Describe the final plague.

How do the people of Israel escape the final plague? How does this point to Jesus (see I Corinthians 5:7)?

What requirements does God give for the resulting annual Passover festival? What reasons are given for keeping the Passover (see especially 13:3-10)?

How does Jesus adapt the Passover for the New Covenant (Luke 22:14-20)? How might some of the Passover requirements and reasons apply to this new celebration?

God frees his people from their slavery in Egypt. How does this point to Jesus (see John 8:34-36)?