To call the contest between Pharaoh and Moses, Israel and the Egyptians in Exodus 7-14 a "test of wills" is a gross understatement. The outcome was a foregone conclusion that none of them was ultimately in control of. During Lent, we'll take a thematic look at the series of ten plagues which ultimately resulted in the release of Israel from slavery. As we do, we'll seek to draw conclusions for ourselves during this season of reflection and repentance leading up to Easter.