Exodus 8 · Grade 5
A Distinction Between Peoples
Read and Think
The second plague brought frogs. They invade Pharaoh's palace, bedrooms and ovens. When Pharaoh begs for relief, Moses lets him name the time so it will be clear that the answer comes from Yahweh: that you may know that there is no one like Yahweh our God.
The third plague, lice or gnats from the dust, comes without warning. The magicians fail and confess, This is God's finger. In the New Testament, Jesus uses this expression of His own power over demons (Luke 11:20). Pharaoh's own experts recognize God's hand, but Pharaoh refuses to listen.
With the fourth plague God introduces a new element: I will put a division between my people and your people. Goshen is spared. Pharaoh begins bargaining: worship here in Egypt, or don't go very far. Moses refuses to compromise, because God's command was clear. Each time relief comes, Pharaoh breaks his word. This shows that temporary fear is not the same as true repentance.
Show What You Know
Where did the frogs go?
Why did Moses let Pharaoh choose the time?
Where does Jesus use the phrase God's finger?
What new element came with the fourth plague?
What does Pharaoh's pattern show?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- The second plague brought .
- The third plague, or gnats from the dust, comes without warning.
- With the fourth plague introduces a new element: I will put a division between my people and your people.
Think About It
Why do you think Moses refused Pharaoh's compromises?
What is the difference between being sorry you got caught and truly repenting?
Memory Verse
“Pharaoh said, “Tomorrow.” Moses said, “Let it be according to your word, that you may know that there is no one like Yahweh our God.”
Exodus 8:10 (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 be someone whose word can be trusted?
- How can you pray for people who oppose you?
- How can you remember God's help once a problem passes?
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