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Exodus 10 · Grade 5

How Long Will You Refuse?

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Exodus 10 opens with a purpose statement for the whole plague narrative: that you may tell in the hearing of your son, and of your son's son, what things I have done. The exodus would become Israel's central story of redemption, retold in Passover, in psalms (78; 105; 106), and by the prophets. Faith is passed on as each generation remembers God's mighty acts.

Moses' question to Pharaoh goes to the heart of the matter: How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Pride is the root of Pharaoh's resistance. His own officials see that Egypt is ruined, yet he bargains again, offering to release only the men. God's command included everyone: young and old, sons and daughters, flocks and herds, for all of them were to worship Him.

The ninth plague was darkness that could be felt for three days. The contrast is vivid: all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings. Christians have read this as a picture of God's people as children of light (Ephesians 5:8). Pharaoh's last refusal ends with a threat of death, and Moses' reply, I will see your face again no more, signals that the final judgment is near.

Show What You Know

  1. What is the purpose statement at the start of chapter 10?

  2. Where else is the exodus story retold?

  3. What was the root of Pharaoh's resistance?

  4. Why did Moses refuse Pharaoh's offer to send only the men?

  5. Christians have read the light in Israel's homes as a picture of what later biblical theme?

Think About It

  1. James 4:6 says God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Where might pride be keeping you from obeying God?

  2. How can your family make a habit of remembering God's works?

Memory Verse

“They didn’t see one another, and nobody rose from his place for three days; but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.”

Exodus 10:23 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you share stories of God's power with younger kids?
  • When do you hold back part of your obedience?
  • How can you listen to wise counsel around you?

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