10th Plague of Egypt: ‘There Was Not a House Without the Dead’
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: Exodus’ most devastating plague exposes the price of resistance to God — and why the loss of the firstborn struck at the very heart of Egypt.
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The 10 Plagues of Egypt: Signs and Wonders Meant to Move the Heart
COMMENTARY: Far from arbitrary punishments, the plagues of Egypt are presented in Exodus as divine signs meant to call Pharaoh to repentance and reveal the danger of hardening one’s heart against God.
Pharaoh’s Hardened Heart Meets God’s First Sign
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: Aaron’s staff becomes a serpent, the magicians answer in kind, and the drama of the plagues begins with a warning Pharaoh refuses to hear.
‘I AM’ at the Burning Bush: Moses’ Vocation Begins
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: Exodus 3–4 reveals God’s personal call to Moses, the mystery of the divine name, and the mission that will reshape salvation history.
Exodus Begins: Moses and Pharaoh Face Off
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: The Hebrews’ first request is for freedom to worship — and Pharaoh’s refusal reveals the clash between God’s claim and man’s pride.
Long Before the Burning Bush, God Prepared Moses
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: From hidden infant to royal court insider, Moses’ early years reveal God’s hand at work.
Joseph Forgives His Brothers — and Prepares the Way for Exodus
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: As Genesis ends with Joseph welcoming his family to Egypt, both Scripture and art point to a deeper truth: the path to redemption often begins in exile.
How a Coat and Coins Changed Salvation History
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: In Konstantin Flavitsky’s vivid 1855 painting, we witness the moment Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery — a scene from Genesis 37 that not only reveals family betrayal, but prefigures Christ’s Passion and the long arc of Divine Providence.
Jacob’s Nightlong Battle With God, Sin and Himself
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: The story of Jacob’s wrestling match reminds every believer: spiritual victory often comes through honest struggle.
Unlocking the Mystery of Jacob’s Ladder — and How It Points to Christ
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: Long before the Incarnation, Scripture gave us signs — and Jacob’s ladder is one of the clearest glimpses of the Word made flesh.
