1.One More Plague- Verse 1
What folly for mortal man to disobey God. Pharaoh learned that there is no turning back or hindering God in the accomplishment of His will (Compare Exodus 5:2 with Exodus 12:31-32). The Lord knows how to humble the stubborn and overcome man’s puny resistance (Isaiah 14:27).
God could have struck this blow first and avoided the delay. He is however a longsuffering sovereign who gave Pharaoh opportunity to obey and thus miss this terrible judgment. In so doing, the Lord revealed His mercy, exposed man’s wicked heart, and left a record of His mighty power.

2. Spoiling Egypt- Verses 2-3
Israel was to prepare for the exodus by borrowing the riches of the Egyptians. The awe in which Moses had come to be held made their requests successful and thus fulfilled God’s promise (Genesis 15:14, Exodus 3:21). God can always open doors for His own.
Some have been disturbed at the idea of Israel borrowing without repayment. Aside from the fact that God alone truly owns His creation and can dispose of it as He pleases we should consider also:
a. The Hebrew word translated "borrow" means to "ask" or "request" and does not necessarily convey the promise of repayment.
b. Israel had enriched Egypt without receiving wages.
c. By leaving Egypt, God's people left their homes and land to be claimed by the Egyptians.

3. A Terrible Judgement- Verses 4-6
God is longsuffering yet continued rebellion will bring the day of wrath (Proverbs 29:1). The firstborn was the hope, strength, and heir of the family. No family in Egypt would be exempt. From the mansion to the hovel, none escaped the visit of the death angel. A night like this the world has seen but once. Imagine this taking place in our country. Grief everywhere! When men grow deaf God knows how to speak so that they will hear.

4. The Safety Of God's Covenant People- Verse 7
Not an Israelite was slain. Not even a noisy dog barked out a threat against God's people that night. By nature they were no better than the Egyptians. It was God's electing and redeeming grace that made the difference. There is safety in Jesus Christ. What a picture! All of the chosen nation safe, all of the world under judgment. In this Israel is a type of the elect and blood-bought saints of all ages.

5. Pharaoh Hardened- Verses 8-10
In verse 8 Pharaoh is informed that all Egypt will soon repent of his determination to keep Israel in bondage. Moses boldly speaks God's word to Pharaoh and then leaves in a state of righteous indignation. (The hardening of Pharaoh’s heart has been covered in a former lesson).