1. After that, he will let you go (1-3)

God's plan called for one more plague that would finally break Pharaoh's pride. After that, God's people would leave Egypt completely. The Egyptian people, including Pharaoh's officials, were favorably disposed toward the people, and even respected Moses, and would give silver and gold to them when they left. This was all according to God's plan from the beginning (3:21-22).

2. God pronounces judgment on all Egypt (4-10)

Pharaoh had threatened to kill Moses (10:28), closing all possibility for reconciliation. All that remained was the final verdict. Through Moses God pronounced a terrible judgment against all Egypt: their firstborn sons would die – from Pharaoh's son to the firstborn of slaves – the pride and hope of each family and the entire nation. But not even a dog would bark among the Israelites. All these plagues came because Pharaoh would not listen. His hard heart toward God caused this suffering.


Application: Father, you are the righteous judge, and no authority will stand against you. Please help our nation's leaders to humble themselves before you.
One Word: God opposes the proud.