PHARAOH — The King Who Wouldn’t Listen

Bible Setting: Exodus 1–14

Pharaoh was the powerful king of Egypt during the time of Moses. He ruled the land, commanded huge armies, and made decisions that affected millions of people. But Pharaoh also had a problem inside his heart: he refused to listen. When Moses told him that God wanted the Israelites to be set free from slavery, Pharaoh said “No!” again and again.

At first, Pharaoh thought he could ignore God. But God sent signs—plagues that showed His power. The river turned to blood. Frogs covered the land. Hail, darkness, flies, and many more disasters came. Each time, Pharaoh promised to let God’s people go…but as soon as the danger passed, he changed his mind. The Bible says Pharaoh “hardened his heart,” meaning he closed himself off from the truth.

Finally, after the last and most painful plague, Pharaoh allowed the Israelites to leave. Moses led them out of Egypt and toward freedom. But Pharaoh’s stubbornness led him to chase after them again, all the way to the Red Sea. There, God protected His people by parting the waters so they could escape. Pharaoh’s army could not stop God’s rescue plan.

Pharaoh teaches kids an important lesson: a stubborn heart can cause a lot of pain. When we refuse to listen—especially when God or wise people are trying to help us—we hurt ourselves and others. But when our hearts are soft, open, and willing to change, good things can happen.

In The Good Fight card game, Pharaoh represents pride and resistance. When kids face him during play, they learn that humility, listening, and choosing what’s right are the true paths to strength and freedom.

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