Thoughts on the readings for February 3rd (Exodus 9 Psalms 62,63, Romans 13,14)

Exodus 9 tells of the 5th plague (a grievous disease which killed the livestock of the Egyptians); the 6th plague (of sore boils on man and beast); and the 7th plague (hail which smote the grain and vegetables of the Egyptians). The economy and food of Egypt was being destroyed by Pharaoh’s stubborn arrogance and defiance of Yahweh. A man whose heart was so hard that he would rather see the destruction of his people, than yield to Yahweh. Of course God had exempted His people from these sufferings from after the third plague. How ironic that Egypt, which hardly ever sees any significant rain(Zechariah 14 verses 17-19) should be hammered by an overwhelming hail storm. At last the terrified king seemed as though he would relent; having suffered enough punishment. He pleaded with Moses and Aaron to beseech the Almighty to cease the ravages. But upon receiving respite Pharaoh withdrew from the agreement he hade made with God. read more here.... https://christadelphianvideo.org/thoughts-on-the-readings-for-february-3rd-exodus-9-psalms-6263-romans-1314/