This message explores the biblical account of the first plague in Exodus 7, where the Nile River is turned to blood. The sermon explains that this event served a dual purpose: as a judgment against Egypt and as a revelation of the true God. It highlights that God is knowable and desires for humanity to know Him, contrasting this with Pharaoh's hardened heart, which refused to respond to divine truth despite clear evidence. The sermon draws parallels between Pharaoh's resistance and the human tendency to become spiritually hardened by continually hearing truth without obeying it, emphasizing that this leads to a lack of obedience rather than a lack of information.
The message further delves into the nature of 'knowing God,' defining it not merely as intellectual assent but as an experiential relationship that constitutes eternal life. It challenges the pursuit of worldly wisdom, might, or riches, asserting that true glory lies in understanding and knowing God through Christ. The sermon critiques 'religion' as an attempt to solve spiritual problems through human effort, likening it to the Egyptian magicians who could only worsen the plague, not reverse it. Ultimately, the message underscores that only the blood of Jesus can cleanse sin and provide true righteousness, contrasting this with the futility of human-devised solutions and the dangers of a heart hardened against God's power and revelation.