CC # 127 Why did Pharaoh harden his heart? Exod 8-11

Title- 1. Why did Pharaoh harden his heart-- 2. Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart-- 3. What does it mean and what is the gospel understanding---1. We can't talk of salvation if we do not see those things that represent or respect Christ in this story or any story for that matter.-2. Israel was in Egypt under slavery for the gospel testimony.-3. Their slavery pictured the slavery of all men to sin and Law resulting in death.-4. And a people under slavery cannot free themselves.-5. And God appeared to teach this truth in His dealings with Pharaoh.-6. Pharaoh could not just set the people free. Even the 9 plagues could not persuade him to set them free.-7. However, when the 10th plague came, the death of the first-born, God's people were set free.-8. But this happens in the context of repeated testimonies of God hardening Pharaoh and Pharaoh hardening his own heart.-9. There is much great gospel nuggets to glean from this message.-10. IT is all free.