Exodus 7-13 | Come Follow Me | Faith Insights

Is the God of the Old Testament vengeful or merciful? Join Tyler Griffin and a panel of experts—including a Jewish Rabbi Joe Charnes and BYU professors Avram Shannon and David Calabro—as they dive into the profound narrative of Exodus 7–13. While many see the Ten Plagues as a display of harsh judgment, this discussion reveals a God who is systematically revealing His power to redeem. We explore the "outstretched hand" of the Lord and the deep symbolism of the Passover, connecting ancient rituals to our modern-day covenant walk. This video breaks down the core themes of the Exodus:The Hardened Heart: Understanding why Pharaoh (and sometimes we) resist the Lord's hand, including insights from the Joseph Smith Translation.

The Purpose of the Plagues: How each plague was a direct challenge to Egyptian gods, teaching both the Egyptians and the Israelites who the true Deliverer is.

The Lamb of God: The powerful transition from the Passover lamb to the infinite atonement of Jesus Christ and the weekly ordinance of the Sacrament.

The Long Way Out: Why redemption isn't just a moment of escape, but an ongoing path toward Sinai and revelation.

Discover how the "Helping Hands" we use in service today are an echo of God’s outstretched arm, inviting us to reach back and find joy in our own redemption.

Study with us:Exodus 7-13: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ex/7Come Follow Me: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/15This episode of Faith Insights, hosted by Tyler Griffin, was filmed in Provo, Utah. Faith Insights is produced by Executive Producer Benjamin Griffin, with content editing and review by Kiplin Griffin, and edited by Jarret Griffin. Timestamps by Dino Collins.