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.