Did God harden Pharaoh’s heart, or did Pharaoh harden his own? The answer, surprisingly, is yes to both. And understanding how that works might change the way you read the entire book of Exodus.
In this episode, we tackle one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament: Romans 9:13-18. Paul’s words about God showing mercy to some and hardening others have troubled Christians for centuries. But Paul is not making this up out of thin air. He is quoting the Old Testament. So we are going to follow him back to Egypt, walk through the ten plagues, and dig into a piece of Hebrew grammar that most Christians have never heard of but that completely reframes the story.
Along the way, we will look at 1 Samuel 23, talk about the difference between foreknowledge and predestination, draw on insights from scholars like Michael Heiser, J.P. Moreland, and William Lane Craig, and finish with a pastoral word for anyone who has ever felt forgotten while watching the ungodly seem to prosper.
