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Grandmother's Faith During Oppression
- Emily Belle Freeman recounts a conversation with an older Black man about his grandmother's faith during slavery.
- She emphasizes that songs, nightly prayers, and the phrase "in time" showed God's presence amid suffering.
Plagues Reveal God's Character
- The plagues aim to reveal God's identity and win hearts, not only punish Pharaoh.
- Repetition of the Exodus story trains generations to recognize God's character and interventions.
Escalation As A Strategy
- The plagues escalate from inconvenience to catastrophe as a strategy to win Pharaoh's heart.
- God repeatedly offers milder interventions first, highlighting patience and opportunity for change.
