Darkness Over the Land
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, darkness which may even be felt.” Exodus 10:21. The people of Egypt were in despair. The scourges which had already fallen upon them seemed almost beyond endurance, and they were filled with fears […]
Locusts
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come upon the land of Egypt, and eat every herb of the land—all that the hail has left.” Exodus 10:12. Moses … warned the monarch that … a plague of locusts would be sent, […]
A False Confession and Promise
I have sinned this time. The Lord is righteous, and my people and I are wicked. Exodus 9:27. “My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” … The only true safety of nations and individuals is to be obedient to the voice of God and to […]
Then Pestilence, Boils, and Hail
Behold, the hand of the Lord will be on your cattle in the field, … a very severe pestilence. Exodus 9:3. Pharaoh was now forewarned of a still more terrible visitation, that of murrain [pestilence] upon all the Egyptian cattle which were out in the field. It was distinctly stated that the Hebrews should be […]
Now Lice and Flies
So the Lord said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘stretch out your rod, and strike the dust of the land, so that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.’” Exodus 8:16. The frogs died and were then gathered together in heaps. Here the king and all Egypt had evidence which their vain […]
Let the Plagues Begin
Go to Pharaoh in the morning, … and you shall stand by the river’s bank to meet him; and the rod which was turned to a serpent you shall take in your hand. Exodus 7:15. Moses and his brother were next directed to meet the king as he visited the river in the morning, and […]
