Lecture Notes: Exodus 10-13 Analysis

Sound Check

• Initial sound check issues; audience noted the sound was low.

Introduction

• Lecture covers Exodus chapters 10-13.
• Celebrates the New Moon and Passover, acknowledging brothers and sisters.

Exodus Overview

Exodus 10

1. Verse 1-2: God hardens Pharaoh’s heart to demonstrate His signs and power.

   • God wants to show His power and signs to the Egyptians and Israelites.
   • Proverbs 21:1 & Romans 9:15-18 demonstrate God's control over leaders.

2. Verse 3-6: Plagues of locusts will come if Pharaoh doesn't let Israelites go.

   • Destruction of crops and trees left by hail.

3. Verse 7-11: Pharaoh’s officials urge him to let Israelites go; Pharaoh consents but wants only men to leave.

4. Verse 12-20: Plague of locusts executed, Pharaoh asks for forgiveness but God hardens his heart again.

5. Verse 21-29: Plague of darkness for three days.

   • Israelites had light in their dwellings.
   • Pharaoh offers a compromise but God hardens his heart again.

Exodus 11

1. Verses 1-3: Final plague announced; firstborn of Egypt will be killed.

   • God makes Israelites favorably viewed by Egyptians.

2. Verses 4-10: Details of final plague and Pharaoh’s hardened heart explained.

   • The death of the firstborn will lead to Israelites’ freedom.

Exodus 12

1. Verses 1-11: Instructions for Passover lamb.

   • Lamb without blemish, male of the first year, taken on the 10th day, slain on the 14th day.
   • Blood on doorposts will protect Israelites during plague.

2. Verses 12-20: Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread detailed.

   • Observed as a memorial and ordinance forever.
   • Seven days of unleavened bread; first and seventh days are holy convocations.

3. Verses 21-28: Execution of Passover instructions.

   • Striking blood on doorposts with hyssop.
   • Israelites obey Moses’ command.

4. Verses 29-36: Plague of the firstborn. Pharaoh finally relents and urges Israelites to leave.

   • Egyptians give articles of silver, gold, and clothing to Israelites.

5. Verses 37-42: Exodus begins, mixed multitude leaves with Israelites.

6. Verses 43-50: Regulations for Passover concerning strangers and uncircumcised.

   • Uncircumcised and hired servants cannot eat Passover.

Exodus 13

1. Verses 1-10: Sanctification of the firstborn, Moses instructs Israelites to remember the Exodus annually.

   • Law as a sign on hand and frontlets between eyes.

2. Verses 11-13: Redemption of firstborn of man and beast modeled.

3. Verses 14-16: Instructions to relay the significance of Passover to future generations.

4. Verses 17-22: God leads Israelites through the wilderness to avoid war.

   • Pillar of cloud by day, pillar of fire by night.

Key Takeaways

• God controls the hearts and minds of leaders (Proverbs 21:1, Romans 9:15-18).
• Passover instituted to commemorate Israel's deliverance from Egypt.
• Symbolism of the Passover lamb foreshadows Christ as the sacrificial lamb.
• Faith and obedience to God’s commands result in divine protection and deliverance.

Conclusion

• Observance of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread is perpetual.
• Importance of teaching future generations about God's deliverance and power.
• Emphasis on God’s control over the fate and leaders of nations.

Happy New Moon! 🌕