Sermon Outline: The Plagues in Exodus I. Introduction A. Background of the book of Exodus B. Overview of the ten plagues C. Purpose of the plagues: to reveal the glory of God and to bring about the redemption of His people II. The First Plague: Water to Blood (Exodus 7:14-25) A. God's power over creation is displayed B. The Nile river was a source of life for the Egyptians, but now it becomes a source of death C. The Gospel in this plague: Our sin has contaminated the things that we depend on for life and only Jesus can cleanse and give us true life. III. The Second Plague: Frogs (Exodus 8:1-15) A. The frogs represent the chaos that sin brings into our lives B. The Gospel in this plague: Jesus came to restore order to our lives and bring us peace. IV. The Third Plague: Lice (Exodus 8:16-19) A. The lice represents the small and insignificant things that can become overwhelming in our lives B. The Gospel in this plague: Jesus came to carry our burdens and give us rest. V. The Fourth Plague: Flies (Exodus 8:20-32) A. The flies represent the torment and annoyance that sin brings into our lives B. The Gospel in this plague: Jesus came to set us free from the oppression of sin and give us peace. VI. The Fifth Plague: Livestock Diseased (Exodus 9:1-7) A. The diseased livestock represent the consequences of our sin affecting not only ourselves, but also those around us B. The Gospel in this plague: Jesus came to heal not only our individual sins, but also the sins of the world. VII. The Sixth Plague: Boils (Exodus 9:8-12) A. The boils represent the physical consequences of our sin B. The Gospel in this plague: Jesus took on the punishment for our sins and offers us healing. VIII. The Seventh Plague: Hail (Exodus 9:13-35) A. The hail represents the judgment of God on sin B. The Gospel in this plague: Jesus bore the judgment for our sin on the cross, so that we could be saved. IX. The Eighth Plague: Locusts (Exodus 10:1-20) A. The locusts represent the destruction that sin brings into our lives B. The Gospel in this plague: Jesus came to restore what was lost and bring new life. X. The Ninth Plague: Darkness (Exodus 10:21-29) A. The darkness represents the separation from God that sin brings B. The Gospel in this plague: Jesus came to bring us back into relationship with God and give us light. XI. The Tenth Plague: Death of the Firstborn (Exodus 11:1-12:30) A. The death of the firstborn represents the ultimate consequence of sin, which is death B. The Gospel in this plague: Jesus became the final sacrifice for our sins, defeating death and offering us eternal life. XII. Conclusion A. The plagues were a means of revealing the glory of God and bringing about the redemption of His people B. The Gospel is displayed in each of the plagues and is the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ C. Application: We should ME: continue reflect on the consequences of our sin and turn to Jesus for forgiveness and salvation. Modified, Shortened Outline: I. Introduction A. Overview of the ten plagues B. Purpose of the plagues: to reveal the glory of God and bring about redemption II. Plague 1: Water to Blood A. God's power over creation B. Sin contaminates life C. Only Jesus can cleanse and give true life III. Plague 2: Frogs A. Chaos from sin B. Jesus restores order and brings peace IV. Plague 3: Lice A. Overwhelming small things from sin B. Jesus carries our burdens and gives rest V. Plague 4: Flies A. Torment and annoyance from sin B. Jesus sets us free and gives peace VI. Plague 5: Livestock Diseased A. Consequences of sin affecting others B. Jesus heals the sins of the world VII. Plague 6: Boils A. Physical consequences of sin B. Jesus offers healing for our sins VIII. Plague 7: Hail A. Judgment of God on sin B. Jesus bore the judgment for us on the cross IX. Plague 8: Locusts A. Destruction from sin B. Jesus restores and brings new life X. Plague 9: Darkness A. Separation from God from sin B. Jesus brings us back into relationship with God and gives light XI. Plague 10: Death of the Firstborn A. Ultimate consequence of sin is death B. Jesus defeats death and offers eternal life XII. Conclusion A. Reflect on the consequences of sin and turn to Jesus for forgiveness and salvation. Blank Outline for Audience: I. Introduction A. Overview of the ten plagues B. Purpose of the plagues: to reveal the glory of God and bring about redemption II. Plague 1: Water to Blood A. God's power over _________ B. Sin contaminates _________ C. Only Jesus can _________ and give true life III. Plague 2: Frogs A. Chaos from sin B. Jesus _________ order and brings peace IV. Plague 3: Lice A. Overwhelming small things from sin B. Jesus _________ our burdens and gives rest V. Plague 4: Flies A. Torment and annoyance from sin B. Jesus _________ us free and gives peace VI. Plague 5: Livestock Diseased A. Consequences of sin affecting _________ B. Jesus heals the sins of the _________ VII. Plague 6: Boils A. Physical consequences of sin B. Jesus offers _________ for our sins VIII. Plague 7: Hail A. Judgment of God on sin B. Jesus _________ the judgment for us on the cross IX. Plague 8: Locusts A. Destruction from sin B. Jesus _________ and brings new life X. Plague 9: Darkness A. Separation from God from sin B. Jesus brings us back into relationship with God and gives _________ XI. Plague 10: Death of the Firstborn A. Ultimate consequence of sin is _________ ME: continue B. Jesus defeats death and offers _________ life XII. Conclusion A. Reflect on the consequences of sin and _________ to Jesus for forgiveness and salvation. Scripture References: Exodus 7-12 (the ten plagues) John 3:16 (Jesus offers eternal life) Romans 6:23 (consequence of sin is death, but Jesus offers life) Colossians 1:13-14 (Jesus has redeemed us from the penalty of sin) 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Jesus became sin for us so that we could become the righteousness of God) Hebrews 9:28 (Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for sin) In this sermon, the Gospel of Jesus is displayed in several ways. The plagues reveal the power of God and the destructive consequences of sin. However, Jesus offers a way to cleanse us from sin and bring us into a right relationship with God. He bore the punishment for our sins on the cross, defeated death, and offers us eternal life. As we reflect on the plagues and the consequences of sin, we are encouraged to turn to Jesus for forgiveness and salvation. Through Jesus, we are redeemed and reconciled to God, and given the gift of life.