This sermon begins with a study of Exodus chapter 8, focusing on the third plague of lice, which demonstrates God's immediate judgment without prior warning due to persistent rebellion. The message highlights the consequence of ignoring divine warnings, emphasizing that continued disregard leads to more severe warnings from God. It underscores the concept that willful disobedience ultimately results in a hardened heart.
The message explores the progression of the plagues, noting the magicians' inability to replicate the plague of lice, acknowledging it as "the finger of God," a direct act of creation. Despite this undeniable evidence of God's power, Pharaoh's heart remains hardened, illustrating that evidence alone does not change a resistant heart. This segment also introduces the fourth plague of flies, where God introduces a clear distinction, protecting His people in Goshen while afflicting the Egyptians.
In this sermon, the persistent rebellion of Pharaoh is further examined, as he attempts to compromise with Moses by offering partial obedience, which is repeatedly rejected. The message asserts God's complete control over all circumstances, demonstrating His justice upon the ungodly and His protection over His people. Ultimately, the sermon teaches about the dangers of delay, compromise, and a hardened heart, while also emphasizing God's holiness, patience, and unmatched power.