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. 

Once Israel crossed the Sea of Reeds out of Egypt, the adventure had only begun. The plagues were over and slavery behind them, but there were plenty of challenges ahead: where to find food and water, overcoming attacks by other nations, and organizing themselves as a nation. This series of messages follows the Israelites as they make their way from Egypt to Sinai and reminds us how wonderfully God provides and how we can respond to His generosity.