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Through Moses and Aaron, God brings plagues on the Egyptians, and Pharaoh repeatedly refuses to allow the Israelites to leave.

Moses and Aaron play complementary roles in communicating God's message of redemption to both the Children of Israel and to Pharaoh.

Moses' complaint and God's response teach us that despite our doubts, we can and should work to accomplish our unique missions in life.

A clash illustrates the fundamental differences between paganism and monotheism.

Marking their doorposts with blood, the Israelites took the first step toward redemption, that of naming themselves as oppressed and determined to break free.

As the Israelites transition from being servants of Pharaoh to servants of God, they acknowledge that God will instruct them in how to best serve God.

The different miracles performed before the Israelites and before the Egyptians symbolize the different messages communicated to each group.

A new Pharaoh rises.

The miraculous experience of the Exodus and redemption inspires us to seek the miraculous presence of God in our daily lives.

Thought and internal spirituality still require physical action in order to deepen one's religious experience.