A River of Blood

An infestation of frogs, nets, flies, disease, boils, hail, locusts, darkness.

Today, we're going to talk through what we commonly call the Ten Plagues.

The Ten Acts of De-Creation that God brings upon Egypt.

In order to display his character and name as the liberator of the oppressed.

We're going to look at how each of these plagues, as we call them, are connected to the biblical idea of de-creation.

How God is holding the order of the universe together, but when people plant their flag in violence and oppression, he'll let it all go.

So every one of these is both a demonstration of Yahweh's power as author of creation, but it's a de-creation story, never-level.

And it's intense, because this isn't merely a showdown with one single corrupt ruler.

This narrative is painted as a showdown with evil itself.

Pharaoh and Egypt represent the height of corruption and human rebellion, partnered with spiritual rebellion.

So when God brings the Ten Acts of De-Creation on Egypt, God says it's a judgment against Pharaoh and the gods, the gods of Egypt.

Today on the podcast, we are finishing the first movement of the Exodus scroll, tracing the theme of God's name.

What does the God of the Bible do when he is faced with horrendous evil?

There are times when God deals with severe justice against human rebellion and evil.

And you learn something about someone's character for how they respond to really horrendous evil.

I'm John Collins. This is Bible Project Podcast and today, talk with Dr. Tim Thymacchi, tracing the name.

Thanks for joining us. Here we go.

Hey Tim.

Hey John.

We are in Exodus.

Yes. We are so in Exodus.

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