The Night God Set Israel Free: Plagues, Passover, and Exodus | Exodus 10–12

Welcome to Day 19 of Word for Word: The Bible.In today’s episode, we continue our year-long journey through Scripture by reading Exodus chapters 10–12 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters bring the confrontation between God and Pharaoh to its dramatic conclusion and mark one of the most pivotal moments in all of Scripture—the deliverance of Israel from Egypt.Today’s reading includes:The plague of locusts and Pharaoh’s hardened heartThe plague of darkness and Pharaoh’s final defianceGod’s warning of the death of the firstbornThe institution of the Passover and the blood on the doorpostsThe Festival of Unleavened BreadThe final plague and Pharaoh’s command for Israel to leaveThe Exodus and Israel’s departure from Egypt after 430 yearsExodus 10–12 shows that deliverance comes not through negotiation or human strength, but through God’s decisive action and faithful promises. The Passover stands at the center of this moment—a lasting sign of obedience, protection, and redemption. God distinguishes His people, provides a way of salvation, and leads them out at the exact time He ordained.Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:A brief opening prayer for understandingA reminder of where we are in the biblical narrativeA complete word-for-word Scripture readingA closing prayer reflecting on the day’s passageIf you’re new to the series, you’re welcome to start here or go back and listen from the beginning. Our goal is simple: to walk through the entire Bible together, one day at a time, letting God’s Word speak for itself.Thank you for listening. If this podcast has been helpful to you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with others.