Friday May 30, 2025
Exodus 7:11 – "Exodus Showdown: Miracle Workers vs Magicians"
In this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, we explore the intriguing showdown described in Exodus 7-11. Join host Lance Smith as he unravels the spiritual cage match between Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh's magicians. Discover how Egyptian sorcerers mimicked divine miracles and consider the nature of their power. Was it mere illusion, or something darker? With engaging insights and light-hearted commentary, this episode offers a fresh perspective on these ancient biblical events and their implications for today's spiritual landscape.
References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following:
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- https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
- https://a.co/d/fQ53nsg (The MacArthur Study Bible Notes from Amazon)
- https://darrylburling.com/magicians-and-miracles-in-egypt-exodus/
- https://janes.scholasticahq.com/article/2413-moses-and-magic-notes-on-the-book-of-exodus
- https://www.hebrewversity.com/sorcerers-egypt-magic-tricks-study-contrasts/
- Perkins, William. The Damned Art of Witchcraft. In Works IX, 366–369. Cited in “Pharaoh’s Magicians Were Incapable of True Miracles.” Purely Presbyterian, April 3, 2023.https://purelypresbyterian.com/2023/04/03/pharaohs-magicians-were-incapable-of-true-miracles/
- https://academic.tyndalehouse.com/explore/articles/the-strange-case-of-jannes-and-jambres/
5 days ago
Lance’s Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast on Exodus 7-11 feels like a fun chat with an old pal. He dives into the Moses-Aaron vs. Pharaoh’s magicians “spiritual cage match,” where Aaron’s serpent swallows theirs—God’s “checkmate”! With gnat jokes and scholar nods, He questions if the magicians’ tricks (led by Jannes and Jambres) were demonic, illusions, or flops. He links it to today’s spiritual noise, urging truth-seeking. This episode is witty, insightful gem!