God's Double Purpose
There are some things that we do that have a very specific purpose. They are designed to accomplish one thing for one specific time or for one specific person. We can throw a birthday party for a family member or friend. We are only really trying to show our love and appreciation for that one person. However, at the same party others might benefit from the love that is being shown, too. That is a simple example of a double purpose. This could be done intentionally or unintentionally, but the results are what matters. God had a double purpose for all of the signs and wonders He did to the Egyptians when He was bringing about the release of the Hebrews from Pharaoh's bondage. Yes, He did all of the ten plagues to convince Pharaoh to let His people go. (Deuteronomy 34:12) However, it was with God's mighty power that Moses performed all of the terrifying acts in the sight of all Israel, too. Both the Egyptians and the Israelites should have learned from their experiences in Egypt....