Pharaoh's To Morrow: A Study in Immediate Obedience

This study explores the profound implications of Pharaoh's response to God's command, 'To morrow,' found in Exodus 8:10. We will examine the nature of God's immediate call, the dangers of procrastination, the revelation of God's singular power, and how these ancient lessons apply to our lives today, emphasizing the urgency of responding to God's voice.

1. God's Command and Pharaoh's Delay

1.1 The Divine Mandate

Verses: Exodus 8:1-2; Exodus 8:10

God's clear instruction to 'let my people go' was immediate and non-negotiable.
The urgency of God's will demands an instant response.
Pharaoh's initial refusal set a pattern of resistance.

1.2 Pharaoh's 'To Morrow'

Verses: Exodus 8:9-10

Pharaoh chose to delay obedience, despite the clear evidence of God's power.
His 'to morrow' revealed a heart unwilling to submit immediately.
This moment of decision highlights the human tendency to procrastinate divine commands.

1.3 The Purpose of the Plagues

Verses: Exodus 7:5; Exodus 8:22

The plagues served to reveal the one true God to Egypt and the world.
They demonstrated God's absolute power over all creation and false deities.
God distinguished His people from the Egyptians through these mighty acts.

2. The Consequences of Procrastination

2.1 Prolonged Suffering

Verses: Exodus 8:13-14

Pharaoh's delay meant continued affliction for himself and his people.
Unaddressed disobedience prolongs the burden of sin and its consequences.
Immediate obedience offers immediate relief and deliverance.

2.2 Hardening of the Heart

Verses: Exodus 8:15; Hebrews 3:7-8

Each delay made Pharaoh's heart more resistant to God's voice.
Repeatedly ignoring divine instruction can lead to a hardened spiritual condition.
A pattern of rebellion develops when immediate obedience is neglected.

2.3 Missed Opportunities for Repentance

Verses: Proverbs 27:1; 2 Corinthians 6:2

The present moment is the appointed time for change and repentance.
Tomorrow is not guaranteed, and opportunities for grace may pass.
God's mercy and call to repentance are available now, not in a delayed future.

3. The Revelation of God's Singular Power

3.1 God's Supremacy Over All

Verses: Exodus 8:10; Exodus 9:14

The plagues directly challenged and exposed the impotence of Egyptian deities.
There is no other God like the Lord; His power is absolute and unrivaled.
He alone is the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all things.

3.2 The One True God Manifested

Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5-6

The Lord alone is God, and there is none else besides Him.
He reveals Himself through mighty acts, demonstrating His singular identity.
His oneness is paramount, and He manifests Himself in various ways.

3.3 The Spirit of God at Work

Verses: Exodus 8:19; Isaiah 63:11-12

The 'finger of God' and 'His holy Spirit' refer to the active presence and power of the one God.
The Spirit is the dynamic force by which God accomplishes His will and works wonders.
God's Spirit is His own Spirit, bringing about His purposes and revealing His nature.

4. Responding to God's Voice Today

4.1 The Urgency of Salvation

Verses: Acts 2:38; Romans 10:9-10

God calls for immediate repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus.
Delaying salvation risks eternal consequences and misses the present grace.
The new birth and receiving the Spirit are experiences available now.

4.2 Living in Daily Obedience

Verses: John 14:15; James 1:22

True love for God is demonstrated through immediate and consistent obedience to His commands.
We are called to be doers of the word, not hearers only, applying it daily.
God's will is always for our immediate good and spiritual growth.

4.3 The Power of His Name

Verses: Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:9-11

Salvation is found in no other name but Jesus, for He is the one Lord.
Every knee shall bow to Jesus, recognizing His supreme authority and deity.
His name carries all power and authority for deliverance, healing, and eternal life.