What is Come Follow Me about this week?

Come Follow Me 2026 for April 6–12 covers **Exodus 7–13**. The main theme is the Lord’s deliverance of Israel, the danger of a hardened heart, and the Passover as a powerful symbol of salvation through Jesus Christ.

What chapters are in Come Follow Me this week?

This week’s reading includes **Exodus chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13**. These chapters cover the plagues, Pharaoh’s resistance, and the institution of Passover.

How do I teach Exodus 7–13 to children without scaring them?

Focus on God’s protection and the idea that the Lord helps families follow Him safely. Emphasize **Exodus 12:13** as a story of being spared and cared for, and use simple activities like role-playing “packing in haste” (Exodus 12:11) or discussing soft vs. hard hearts.

Why did God send the plagues in Exodus 7–10?

The Lord explains that the signs were meant to help people know **“that I am the Lord” (Exodus 7:5)** and **“that there is none like me in all the earth” (Exodus 9:14)**. They also exposed Pharaoh’s choices and prepared the way for Israel’s deliverance.

What does the blood on the doorposts mean in Exodus 12:13?

In **Exodus 12:13**, the blood is a token that marks covenant protection: “when I see the blood, I will pass over you.” For Christians, it powerfully points to Jesus Christ—the Lamb—whose sacrifice brings spiritual rescue as we trust and follow His revealed way.

Come Follow Me: Exodus 7–13 — When Deliverance Comes to Your Door

What if the biggest miracle in Exodus isn’t the plagues—but the moment a family quietly paints blood on a doorway and trusts God enough to step into a new life? Come Follow Me this week (April 6–12) takes us through Exodus 7–13, where the Lord confronts Pharaoh’s power and then teaches Israel how to leave captivity for good.

In this Come Follow Me Exodus 7–13 reading, the story isn’t just about ancient Egypt. It’s about what happens when truth presses in—and whether our hearts soften or harden.

What Is Come Follow Me Exodus 7–13 About?

Exodus 7–13 is the turning point where the Lord begins to deliver Israel openly, powerfully, and repeatedly. The plagues are dramatic, but the Lord tells us why they happen: so people will know who God is.

Two verses frame the whole conflict. The Lord declares, “the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord” (Exodus 7:5), and later, “that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth” (Exodus 9:14).

As you study Come Follow Me Exodus 7–13, watch how the story moves from public signs to private obedience. By Exodus 12, deliverance becomes home-centered: a lamb, a meal, and a marked door.

If you’re looking for an Exodus 7–13 study guide, here’s the simplest way to read the week: God reveals His power, Pharaoh reveals his heart, and Israel learns the covenant pattern of rescue.

Key Themes in Exodus 7–13

These chapters are intense, but they’re also deeply hopeful. Under the surface, the Lord is teaching patterns that still apply to disciples today.

1) God’s Purpose: “That Ye May Know”

The plagues aren’t random displays of power. The Lord explicitly ties them to identity and testimony—knowing Him.

Notice how often the Lord connects His actions to recognition: “that I am the Lord” (Exodus 7:5) and “there is none like me” (Exodus 9:14). Even judgment is paired with invitation.

Where in my life might the Lord be trying to help me recognize His hand—not just fix my circumstances?

2) The Warning Sign of a Hardened Heart

One of the most sobering parts of Come Follow Me Exodus 7–13 is watching Pharaoh respond to repeated truth. The pattern becomes familiar: pressure comes, promises are made, and then resistance returns.

As you read the sequence (for example Exodus 7:14–25; 8:5–32; 9:1–26; 10:12–29), look for Pharaoh’s repeated choices:

He bargains instead of repenting.
He delays instead of obeying.
He hardens after relief comes.

Do I ever treat spiritual change like a temporary emergency plan instead of a permanent surrender?

3) Passover: Deliverance Becomes Personal and Home-Centered

The story reaches a sacred peak in Exodus 12. The Lord doesn’t just “break” Egypt’s power—He teaches Israel a covenant way to be spared.

The promise is tender and direct: “when I see the blood, I will pass over you” (Exodus 12:13). Deliverance comes as families follow revealed instructions with faith.

As you read Exodus 12:3–14, watch the symbols testify of Jesus Christ:

A lamb without blemish (Exodus 12:3–5) points to the Savior’s perfect sacrifice.
Blood on the doorposts (Exodus 12:7, 13) teaches protection through covenant and atonement.
A meal eaten in readiness (Exodus 12:11) teaches urgency to leave bondage behind.

This is one reason Come Follow Me Exodus 7–13 feels so personal. The Lord’s power is real—but His rescue also requires our willing participation.

4) Remembering Protects Future Faith

After the night of deliverance, the Lord immediately commands remembrance. He knows that future generations will need spiritual anchors.

Look at the repeated language in Exodus 12:14 and Exodus 12:24–27. Passover isn’t just an event—it’s a teaching tool designed to be retold.

Then in Exodus 13:8–9, the Lord ties remembrance to daily life, almost like a spiritual routine. What am I doing to help my home remember what the Lord has already done?

Discussion Questions for Exodus 7–13

These questions work well for Sunday School, youth classes, or a simple family scripture discussion. Keep answers short, and invite everyone to point to a verse.

In Exodus 7:5 and Exodus 9:14, what does the Lord say He wants people to know—and why does that matter today?
As you read Pharaoh’s reactions (see Exodus 8:15 or the broader pattern in Exodus 7–10), what are modern ways we might “harden” our hearts?
In Exodus 11:4–5, the Lord gives a serious warning. How can warnings be an act of mercy?
In Exodus 12:13, what does it mean for you personally to trust: “when I see the blood, I will pass over you”?
Which Passover detail stands out most to you (see Exodus 12:7–11)—and what might it teach about Jesus Christ?
In Exodus 12:24–27, why do you think the Lord emphasizes teaching children the meaning of deliverance?

How to Teach Exodus 7–13

These chapters include heavy events, so teaching matters. For children and families, focus less on fear and more on the Lord’s power to save and the safety of following Him.

Try simple approaches like these:

Object lesson: Compare a sponge and a rock to discuss a soft heart vs. hard heart. Ask, “What helps my heart absorb truth?”
Family “doorpost” moment: Invite everyone to write on a paper “door” one way Jesus helps your home. Connect it to Exodus 12:13.
Retell the story: Let kids act out packing “in haste” (see Exodus 12:11) to teach readiness to choose the right quickly.

Keep testimony close to the surface: Jesus Christ delivers, and He teaches us how to come out of spiritual Egypt.

Explore This Week's Full Study Guide

If you’re preparing to teach or just trying to feel the Spirit more deeply in your personal study, the Gospel Study App can help you go beyond reading.

Inside the app, you can:

Follow a guided Come Follow Me Exodus 7–13 study flow with prompts and insights.
Save verse notes on key passages like Exodus 9:14 and Exodus 12:13.
Use discussion questions and lesson tools that make family scripture time simpler.

Come Follow Me Exodus 7–13 is ultimately a story of deliverance through Jesus Christ—and your home can experience that message in a living, modern way. Open the Gospel Study App this week and let the Lord turn these chapters into personal revelation for your life and family.