Today's Reading | May 5, 2025
Exodus 6:28—7:13
Introduction Exodus 6:28—7:13: God commands Moses to go once again to the king of Egypt and demand that the king release the Israelites. God tells Moses that he will make the king stubborn but will punish the Egyptians. Aaron throws down his walking stick in front of the king, and it turns into a snake. When the king’s magicians throw…
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