Hardened Hearts All Around
As Moses prepared to return to Egypt, God prepared him for the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart, but a curious event on the way showed that Moses wasn’t exempt from that very thing. We must prioritize assessing our own personal obedience.
Author
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Obedience
Hardened Hearts All Around
As Moses prepared to return to Egypt, God prepared him for the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart, but a curious event on the way showed that Moses wasn’t exempt from that very thing. We must prioritize assessing our own personal obedience.
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Observations
- Before Moses returned to Egypt, he wanted his father-in-law’s blessing and God’s presence (4:18-20).
- God would use Pharaoh’s obstinance to reveal His unrivaled power (4:21).
- Pharaoh believed himself to be the son of a god, but He was about to discover whose God’s child truly was (4:22-23).
- God had dramatically rescued Moses, yet he was still reluctant to obey simple instructions (4:24-26).
- When the people realized God would alleviate their suffering, their proper response was worship (4:27-31).
Applications
- Saints and sinners struggle similarly, but only one group knows forgiveness.
- We are often too quick to notice the sins of others while overlooking our own.
- The hardened hearts that are the most surprising are those who know better.
- Never underestimate the dangers if you remain reluctant to obey.
