In Exodus 11, God announces the final plague that will come upon Egypt—the death of the firstborn. After repeated warnings and Pharaoh’s continued refusal to humble himself before the Lord, the moment of judgment has arrived. Yet even in this announcement, God is revealing something important: He makes a distinction between those who belong to Him and those who oppose Him. This passage reminds us that God is patient and just, and it prepares us for the hope that will be revealed in the Passover—where God provides a way for His people to be spared. As we consider Pharaoh’s hardened heart and God’s faithful word, we are confronted with an important question: will we harden our hearts, or will we trust the salvation God provides?