In Exodus 7-9, we see a curious tension as we're told that God will harden Pharaoh's heart, but we're also told that Pharaoh hardens his own heart. Which is it? As usual, we'll look to the rest of God's Word to give us clarity... and even when it is hard to understand, we will trust that His ways are higher than ours. We're not coming to the Word to confirm our view of God, we are coming to learn more about who He truly is. And He could not be more worthy of our worship.

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Tell me more about that "giving clear guidelines and being consistent in parenting" idea... You bet! Entrusted with a Child's Heart does it better than anyone we know!

Plagues of Egypt Video: https://www.gotquestions.org/ten-plagues-Egypt.html

John Piper speaks to the Hardening of Hearts: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/when-does-god-harden-a-sinners-heart

Today's Reading: Exodus 7-9

Scripture Referenced or Read:

Romans 9:14-23

Ezekiel 36:26

Exodus 8:8-15, 19, 28-32

Exodus 9:5-7, 13-21, 27-28

The Burning Bush exchange between God and Moses is infamous. Moses' reservations to following the Lord can certainly resonate with us today. Listen to hear just how many times Moses attempts to tell God, "No!" and hear how God responds to him.

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Today's Reading: Exodus 4-6

Scripture Read or Referenced:

Exodus 3:13-4:15

Exodus 4:24-25

Acts 7:22

2 Corinthians 12:9

Would you like to learn more about the Tetragrammaton? Watch this quick video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzLjNNLHYlQ

Faith over fear. As mothers, we've never loved anything like this, but can we trust God to provide and protect in the midst of certain fear and danger? Over and over, Scripture tells us we can. Though obedience does not mean we are spared from hardship, God's sovereignty assures us we can hope in Him.

Did you catch the prep episode about why we named this the Dwelling Place? It connects perfectly to this topic! Go back and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dwelling-place-bible-plan-for-busy-moms/id1863449227?i=1000742766299

Jochebed's trust in the Lord reminds us of Nicole Fredericksen's faith in the latest episode of AGAIN. If you want to be encouraged about how the LORD is there for real people, here and now, listen in: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-again-podcast-on-biblical-motherhood/id1700555502

Today's Reading: Exodus 1-3

Scripture Read or Referenced:

Hebrews 11:23

Exodus 1:7, 15-22

Exodus 2:1, 2-10, 21-25

Exodus 3:2-12