PHARAOH’S MAGICIAN — The Imitators Who Couldn't Match God’s Power

Bible Setting: Exodus 7–9

During the time Moses and Aaron stood before Pharaoh, the king wasn’t alone. He had a group of wise men, sorcerers, and magicians who claimed to have special powers. These magicians were trusted by Pharaoh and tried to use tricks to prove that Egypt’s gods were stronger than the God of Israel.

When Moses threw down his staff and it became a serpent, Pharaoh’s magicians copied the miracle by using their secret arts. But Moses’ serpent swallowed theirs, showing that God’s power was greater. Later, when Moses turned the Nile River into blood, the magicians tried to do the same—and they did—but they couldn’t fix the problem or help anyone. When frogs filled the land, they made more frogs appear, making things worse instead of better!

Finally, during the plague of gnats, the magicians failed completely. They tried everything, but nothing worked. They told Pharaoh, “This is the finger of God,” admitting they had reached their limit. But Pharaoh refused to listen.

Pharaoh’s magicians teach kids that copying what looks powerful isn’t the same as having real power. Some things look impressive on the outside, but only God brings true help, true healing, and true miracles. Trying to “look important” never works as well as trusting in God.

In The Good Fight card game, Pharaoh’s Magicians represent false strength—powers that look big but fall apart when real challenges come. When kids face this card, they learn that choosing God’s truth is stronger than any imitation the world can offer.

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