Introduction: With the last of the ten plagues on Egypt, Pharaoh finds out too late that God means business when disobedience results in death. With the observance of the Jewish Passover, the people of God learn about God’s deliverance from death.

1. THE PLAGUE AND THE EGYPTIANS (11:1-10):
A. Moses Got The Word (1-3):
1) The Word was about a final plague.
2) The Word was about a full deliverance.
B. Moses Gave The Word (4-10):
1) Death to the firstborn (4-6)
2) Deliverance for Israel (7-8)
3) Defiance from Pharaoh (9-10)

2. THE PASSOVER AND THE ISRAELITES (12:1 – 13:16):
A. The Lamb Was Chosen & Examined (12:1-5):
1) The process parallels the life of Jesus.
2) The Passover lamb parallels the death of Jesus.
B. The Lamb Was Roasted & Eaten (12:6-11):
1) It was to be roasted to keep it whole.
2) It was to be eaten with bitter herbs and unleavened bread.
3) It was to be eaten without leftovers.
C. The Land Was Stricken But Spared (12:12-28):
1) Further instructions were given about the Passover (12-20).
2) Full preparation was made for the plague (21-28).
D. The Lord Was In Charge (12:29 – 13:16):
1) Power Revealed (12:29-30)
2) Promises Kept (12:31-36)
3) People Delivered (12:37-51).
4) People Sanctified (13:1-16)

CONCLUSION: In the face of death, Moses had a faith that stood up to Pharaoh and brought his people out.

Introduction: Pharaoh is given plenty of chances to start listening to God, only to harden his heart each and every time. We see a new wrinkle in his response to God with the 10 plagues. It’s a lesson in “HOW NOT TO RESPOND TO GOD.”

1. DON’T BARGAIN WITH GOD – PLAGUE #4 (8:20-32):
A. The Opportunity To Repent (20-24)
B. The Offer Of Compromise (25-32)

2. DON’T RESIST GOD – PLAGUE #5 & #6 (9:1-12):
A. Resistance During The 5th Plague (1-7)
B. Resistance During The 6th Plague (8-12)

3. DON’T PLAY GAMES WITH GOD – PLAGUE #7 (9:13-35):
A. You Can’t Do Better Than God (13-21)
B. You Can’t Deceive God (22-35)

4. DON’T JUST SEEK DELIVERANCE – PLAGUE #8 (10:1-20):
A. The Interrogation (1-11)
B. The Invasion (12-15)
C. The Intercession (16-20)

5. DON’T THREATEN GOD – PLAGUE #9 (10:21-29):
A. The Complete Darkness (21-23)
B. The Compromise (24-26)
C. The Confrontation/Threat (27-29)

CONCLUSION: If you have not made a determined decision ahead of time to respond to God in faith, these wrong responses can become yours.

Introduction: Pharaoh is given plenty of chances to start listening to God, only to harden his heart each and every time. We see a new wrinkle in his response to God with the 10 plagues. It’s a lesson in “HOW NOT TO RESPOND TO GOD.”

1. DON’T BARGAIN WITH GOD – PLAGUE #4 (8:20-32):
A. The Opportunity To Repent (20-24)
B. The Offer Of Compromise (25-32)

2. DON’T RESIST GOD – PLAGUE #5 & #6 (9:1-12):
A. Resistance During The 5th Plague (1-7)
B. Resistance During The 6th Plague (8-12)

3. DON’T PLAY GAMES WITH GOD – PLAGUE #7 (9:13-35):
A. You Can’t Do Better Than God (13-21)
B. You Can’t Deceive God (22-35)

4. DON’T JUST SEEK DELIVERANCE – PLAGUE #8 (10:1-20):
A. The Interrogation (1-11)
B. The Invasion (12-15)
C. The Intercession (16-20)

5. DON’T THREATEN GOD – PLAGUE #9 (10:21-29):
A. The Complete Darkness (21-23)
B. The Compromise (24-26)
C. The Confrontation/Threat (27-29)

CONCLUSION: If you have not made a determined decision ahead of time to respond to God in faith, these wrong responses can become yours.