#85 - Creation in Reverse—the Plagues (Ex. 7-10)

01/11/2021 38 min Temporada 4
#85 - Creation in Reverse—the Plagues (Ex. 7-10)

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Episode Synopsis

In our fourth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 7-10—the highest amount of chapters we’ve ever covered in a single Radically Normal episode!
 
Today’s conversation:
The significance of “the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord”
A different, helpful view of miracles in Exodus & the Gospels
Creation & de-creation themes in Exodus & Revelation
Patterns amongst the plagues
God’s people set apart from Egypt
The tables are turned: the Nile is now a problem for the Egyptians
Connections between the Egyptians gods & the plagues
Pharaoh’s false repentance—& how we’re the same with sin
What does it mean that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart? (also see episode #35 for a deep dive on God’s sovereignty & predestination!)
The importance of 9:14-16—what is the ultimate purpose of the plagues?
The past helps God’s people walk in the present
The breadth of the plagues
Connections between the 9th plague & the Crucifixion

 
Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).
 
Helpful Resources on Exodus:
Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

 
 
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