Question 1

What is the main message of the frogs, lice, and flies plagues?

Accepted Answer

These plagues show that God rules over all creation and that He uses even the smallest creatures to judge proud hearts. Pharaoh refuses to obey God’s clear command to let Israel go so they can serve Him, so God sends frogs, then lice, then swarms of flies. Each plague reaches into everyday life and makes Egypt miserable. At the same time, God begins to set His people apart by protecting them. The story warns that stubbornness against God brings trouble, while humble obedience brings mercy.

Question 2

Why did God use frogs, lice, and flies instead of something stronger?

Accepted Answer

God used small and unpleasant creatures to show that every part of creation is in His hand. People might fear lions or armies, but here God shows that if He is against someone, even frogs in beds and ovens, tiny lice in dust, and flies filling homes can bring a nation low. This humbles human pride and exposes false gods, because the supposed wise men of Egypt cannot stop or copy what God does. It reminds us not to despise small things God may use in our lives.

Question 3

Why did Pharaoh harden his heart after asking for the plagues to stop?

Accepted Answer

Pharaoh was willing to cry for help when he was in pain, but he did not truly want to submit to God. When the frogs and flies were removed and there was some relief, he went right back to his old ways. His promises were more like bargains than true repentance. This shows how a person can admit God is powerful, ask for prayer, and even speak religious words, but still refuse to obey. The passage warns that if we only seek God to escape trouble, our hearts may grow even harder.

Question 4

What does “This is the finger of God” mean in this passage?

Accepted Answer

When the magicians fail to produce lice and say, “This is the finger of God,” they are admitting that what is happening cannot be explained by tricks or human power. It is God’s direct work. The phrase points to God’s personal, active power at work in judgment. Even those who had tried to copy the earlier signs now have to admit they are outmatched. Yet, even with this clear witness, Pharaoh still refuses to listen, which shows how serious and blinding a hardened heart can be.

Question 5

Why were the Israelites in Goshen spared from the flies?

Accepted Answer

God says He will put a division between His people and Pharaoh’s people, so that swarms of flies would not be in Goshen where Israel lived. This shows that God can aim His judgments and His protections very precisely. By making this difference, God teaches Pharaoh that He is not a local or powerless god but present “in the midst of the earth.” It also comforts God’s people, showing that He can keep them in the middle of trouble and that belonging to Him really does matter.

Question 6

Why did God insist on Israel leaving Egypt to worship instead of sacrificing there?

Accepted Answer

Pharaoh offered a compromise: the Israelites could sacrifice to God but stay in the land. Moses refused, saying their sacrifices would be an abomination to the Egyptians, who treated some animals as sacred. If Israel killed those animals in front of them, the people might stone them. God wanted His people to worship Him in the way He commanded, free from the pressure and superstition of Egypt. This shows that true worship cannot be shaped by human fear or by the expectations of those who do not know God.

Question 7

What does this passage teach about prayer and intercession?

Accepted Answer

In this passage, Pharaoh asks Moses and Aaron to pray for him. Moses agrees, even setting the time when the frogs will leave so that Pharaoh will know it is not random. The text says God did according to the word of Moses, and the frogs and flies were removed. This shows that God listens to the prayers of His servants, even when they pray for someone who is stubborn and ungodly. It encourages us to take others’ needs to God and reminds us that any help we receive comes from God’s mercy, not our merit.

Question 8

How does Pharaoh’s behavior warn us about false repentance?

Accepted Answer

Pharaoh’s pattern is clear: he is terrified during the plagues, begs for relief, promises obedience, then breaks his word once the danger passes. His sorrow is mainly about suffering, not about offending God. This is a picture of false repentance. A person may cry out when life hurts but still have no real desire to change or submit to God. The warning here is to seek a heart that truly turns from sin, not just a quick escape from pain. Real repentance shows up in obedience, not only in words.

Question 9

What does this passage show about God’s character and patience?

Accepted Answer

God shows both power and patience. He sends clear warnings and plagues, but He also gives Pharaoh chances to listen and even removes the plagues when asked. God separates His people to protect them, yet He still endures Pharaoh’s repeated broken promises for a time. His patience is meant to lead to repentance, not to be taken lightly. The passage shows that God is not weak or indifferent; He is slow to anger but firm in judgment, and in the end His purpose to free His people will stand.

Exodus 8:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

The Second Plague: Frogs

The Third Plague: Gnats

The Fourth Plague: Flies

The Second Plague: Frogs

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Exodus 8:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

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