God's Judgments: Understanding the Final Plague | Exodus 11

Summary

Andrew Wommack reviews Exodus 11, placing it in the context of the ninth plague—three days of darkness—and Moses’ confrontation with Pharaoh. He explains the chapter as the announcement of the final plague: the death of Egypt’s firstborn, followed by Israel’s departure.

Main Ideas

• The final plague is announced. God tells Moses that one more plague will come, after which Pharaoh will send the Israelites away. Wommack notes that Moses had previously been told that Egypt’s firstborn would die.

• Israel is to receive silver, gold, and jewelry. The passage says the Israelites should ask their Egyptian neighbors for valuables. Wommack argues that the Hebrew word can mean “demand,” not merely “borrow,” and interprets the transfer as compensation for generations of unpaid labor. He also says the Egyptians were eager for the Israelites to leave and for the plagues to stop.

• Moses’ status and humility. Exodus says Moses was highly regarded by Pharaoh’s officials and the Egyptian people. Wommack uses this to challenge what he calls “false humility”—the idea that humility requires denying anything good about oneself. His lesson is that genuine humility means giving God the credit while honestly acknowledging what God has done.

• The death of the firstborn and divine judgment. Moses warns that the firstborn of people and animals throughout Egypt will die, bringing unprecedented grief. Wommack presents this as a severe judgment and argues that, although God offers mercy, rejecting God ultimately carries consequences. He connects the plague with biblical teachings about future judgment and hell.

• A distinction between Israel and Egypt. Moses says Israel will be protected—even to the point that no dog will bark against them—so Egypt will recognize the difference between the Israelites and the Egyptians. Wommack treats this as evidence that serving God brings a meaningful distinction and benefit, rejecting the claim that grace means no one will ever face judgment.

• Anger against evil. Moses leaves Pharaoh in great anger. Wommack argues that anger is not always wrong: Christians should oppose evil while showing mercy toward people. He distinguishes hatred of people from opposition to sin and ungodliness, and says anger is misused when directed at others for selfish reasons.

• Pharaoh’s resistance serves to display God’s power. The chapter concludes by saying Pharaoh will not listen, allowing God’s wonders to be multiplied. Wommack sees the plagues as demonstrating God’s superiority to Pharaoh and Egypt’s magicians.

• Transition to Exodus 12. The speaker closes by previewing the next chapter, which gives the instructions for Passover and recounts the death of Egypt’s firstborn.

Speakers and Sources Featured

• Andrew Wommack — the episode’s narrator and teacher.
• The book of Exodus — especially chapters 3–4 and 10–12, including quoted words attributed to God, Moses, and Pharaoh.
• The book of Numbers — cited regarding Moses’ meekness.
• The book of Romans — cited regarding abhorring evil and persuading people in light of God’s judgment.
• The book of Proverbs — cited regarding the fear of the Lord and hating evil.
• The book of Revelation — cited regarding judgments and the response of the saints.
• The Gospel of Matthew — cited regarding judgment, hell, and the devil and his angels.
• Paul — referred to through a statement attributed to him about knowing the Lord’s wrath and persuading people.