1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:16?

2. How does Exodus 9:16 demonstrate God's sovereignty over Pharaoh's actions and decisions?

3. What purpose does God reveal for raising Pharaoh in Exodus 9:16?

4. How can we apply God's purpose in Exodus 9:16 to our own lives?

5. What connections exist between Exodus 9:16 and Romans 9:17 regarding God's power?

6. How does Exodus 9:16 encourage us to trust God's plan in adversity?

7. How does Exodus 9:16 demonstrate God's sovereignty over human affairs?

8. Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart according to Exodus 9:16?

9. What is the significance of God raising Pharaoh for His purpose in Exodus 9:16?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 9?

11. Romans 9:17–18: When God hardens hearts, how can He still hold people accountable for their actions?

12. Exodus 6:11–12: Why would God repeatedly send Moses to Pharaoh despite Moses’ continual failure to persuade him?

13. Why are there no clear Egyptian historical or archaeological records of these devastating plagues (Exodus 9)?

14. What did Moses mean by 'Let my people go'?1. How does the account of Pharaoh and the plagues demonstrate God's sovereignty over human rulers and nations?

2. In what ways can we see God's power displayed in our own lives and the world today?

3. How can we actively participate in proclaiming God's name and works in our communities?

4. What lessons can we learn from Pharaoh's hardened heart about the dangers of resisting God's will?

5. How can we find comfort and assurance in God's sovereign plan, especially during challenging times?1. What does the distinction made by God between Egyptian and Israelite livestock in the plagues say about His character?

2. How does Pharaoh's repeated hardening of his heart despite witnessing God's power reflect on human nature?

3. What lessons can modern society draw from the responses of the Egyptians who heeded Moses' warning about the hailstorm and those who didn't?

4. How do you relate to Pharaoh's hardened heart in your life? Are there areas where you repeatedly resist God's will?

5. How can we recognize when our hearts are becoming hardened like Pharaoh's?

6. How does God's patience with Pharaoh resonate with your experiences of God's patience in your life?

7. Despite God's overwhelming display of power, why do you think Pharaoh continued to resist?

8. Why do you think God allowed the flax and barley to be destroyed, but not the wheat and spelt?

9. In what ways does God's treatment of the Israelites contrast with His treatment of the Egyptians?

10. What does Moses' role in this narrative teach us about obedience to God?

11. How can the events in this chapter inform your prayers when you or others face stubborn obstacles?

12. What do the plagues teach us about the consequences of ignoring God's warnings?

13. How does the narrative of Pharaoh's false repentance serve as a cautionary tale for us?

14. How does the narrative of the plagues showcase God's sovereignty over nature?

15. What do the actions of the Egyptian magicians suggest about the limitations of human power versus divine power?

16. In what ways do the plagues challenge the concept of self-sufficiency?

17. How can we apply the lessons from this narrative to situations of injustice in the world today?

18. How do you think the Israelites felt during these plagues and how would you have felt in their place?

19. How does the concept of God "raising" Pharaoh up for His purpose resonate with your understanding of God's purpose in your life?

20. In the context of your faith, what does Pharaoh's statement, "The LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked" mean to you?

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