Discussion Questions:

1. Have you ever ignored repeated warnings about something, only to wish you had listened sooner? What happened?

2. Throughout Exodus, God repeatedly says he acts "so that you may know that I am the LORD." Why is God's self-revelation such a central theme in this book?

3. Daniel suggested that the plagues were not only for Egypt but also for Israel. Why did God's own people need these signs? What does that teach us about our own faith?

4. Exodus 11 is one of the hardest passages in Scripture. What emotions or questions does it raise for you?

5. Pharaoh repeatedly refuses God's word despite overwhelming evidence. What does his hardened heart teach us about the nature of sin? What are some ways believers today can become resistant to God's voice, even if we would never describe ourselves as rebellious?

6. What practices help keep our hearts soft and responsive to the Lord?

7. Unlike Egypt's firstborn, Jesus was the innocent Son who willingly died so that his people might live. How does that deepen your appreciation for the gospel?

8. Is there an area of your life where God has been patiently calling you to repentance or greater obedience? How have you personally experienced both God's justice and his mercy?