In God's first plague upon Egypt, the Nile River is turned to blood. But what is the specific purpose of this plague? And how does the plague itself serve that purpose? I invite you to join me in this discussion of the LORD's first act of judgment upon Egypt.

After Moses' discouraging encounter with Pharaoh, the LORD reminds Moses of his calling and God's commitment to Israel, reinvigorating Moses with the energy to return to Pharaoh and act out the LORD's swallowing up of Pharaoh's sovereignty. I invite you to join me in exploring God "dropping the gauntlet" to Pharaoh in this prelude to the plagues.

When Moses and Aaron initially tell Pharaoh to let the people go, the situation suddenly goes from bad to worse. Belief turns to bewilderment, determination turns to despair. But just as Moses' mission appears to implode, the LORD prepares to introduce Himself to Pharaoh. I invite you to join me in this episode as we meet the contenders for Israel's future.

Almost as soon as Moses is commissioned by the LORD and heads back to Egypt to confront Pharaoh, the LORD meets Moses and "tries to kill him". This passage raises several questions. I invite you to join me today as we wrestle with, attempt to interpret, and consider how God is preparing to meet and mete Egypt's brutality.

Called to be the LORD's deliverer, Moses is suddenly beset by several concerns. But as the LORD addresses each concern, the text gradually paints a picture of deliverance that is more about God than about what Moses brings to the table. I invite you to join me as we explore the power that really fuels a ministry or mission.

In his youth, Moses attempted to help his fellow Hebrews. But when they rejected him and the Egyptians hunted him, Moses fled. Forty years later, God appeared in a burning bush and bestowed upon Moses what his approach had been missing. I invite you to join me in today's episode as we explore God's revealed name and nature.

In Exodus 2, Israel's future deliverance is given a face in the birth of Moses. While Moses' infant story is a cool example of God countering Egypt's death narrative, Moses' adult story demonstrates how asserting yourself doesn't get God's mission done. I invite you to join me today in exploring these initial accounts that set up Israel's most iconic leader.

Years after Joseph's reputation fades from Egyptian memory, the King of Egypt decides to enslave the people of Israel. While a horrific development for their story, there are details displaying that there is a greater power at work than just this king, and that there is a greater future in store for Israel than just slavery. I invite you to join me in the exploration of these developments.