Daily Scripture with Tim Wildsmith Day 29: Exodus 9:1–10:29; Matthew 20:1–19; Psalm 17:6–12
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Jan 29, 2026 Dramatic plagues unfold in Egypt, from deadly livestock loss to crippling darkness and a crushing locust swarm. Tense negotiations over who may leave and what can be taken reveal hardened hearts and shifting mercy. A vivid parable about vineyard workers questions fairness and reward. A psalm paints enemies circling like prowling lions.
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Sovereignty Displayed Through The Plagues
- God shows power through escalating judgments on Egypt while protecting Israel to highlight his sovereignty.
- Pharaoh repeatedly hardens his heart, revealing human stubbornness juxtaposed with divine purpose.
God Uses Resistance To Reveal His Name
- God raises up Pharaoh to showcase his power and proclaim his name across the earth.
- The narrative frames judgment as a means to reveal God's uniqueness and authority.
Pray And Point To God's Ownership
- When Moses prays and stretches out his hands, the storm stops as a sign for Pharaoh to know the Lord owns the earth.
- Go to the Lord in circumstances of crisis and then point others to God's ownership and power.
