Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary Exodus 5–7: On Slowed-Down Wifi and Waiting in a Two-Hour Line Before Space Mountain (Bible Talk, Ep. 23)
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Mar 17, 2021 The podcast discusses topics such as Pharaoh's dismissive attitude, the significance of the genealogy, God's name and Pharaoh's hardened heart, miracles and magicians, and the first plague of turning water into blood.
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Faith Falters But Prayer Persists
- Israel's faith collapses quickly when suffering intensifies, even after worshiping earlier.
- Moses still prays to God, modeling faithful complaint rather than abandonment.
Space Mountain Waiting For The Exodus
- Sam compares Exodus 6's repetition to waiting in a two-hour line for Space Mountain.
- The genealogy feels like a slow ride operator delaying the climax of the story.
Inadequacy And Divine Commission
- Moses' claim of "uncircumcised lips" echoes prophetic commissioning motifs and human inadequacy.
- God nonetheless equips and recommissions Moses to speak and act for Yahweh.