So, by hardening Pharaoh's heart, God was:
1. Executing judgment
2. Demonstrating His justice
God doesn't just randomly harden the hearts of sinners. He finds no pleasure in the death of the wicked. And He doesn't forcefully make anyone go against his/her own will.
I hope this helped. Happy Sunday

1. A response to Pharaoh's prior rebellion—Exodus 3:19-20, 4:1-9 2. A confirmation of Pharaoh's already hardened heart. Pharaoh's heart was already inclined towards rebellion and disobedience

What is a judicial act? In this context—it refers to God's action of hardening Pharaoh's heart as a form of judgment or condemnation.

God's hardening of Pharaoh's heart is not:
1. Forceful
2. Random
Rather it is:

but rather a judicial act that confirms Pharaoh's already rebellious heart (Romans 1:24-28).

3. By hardening Pharaoh's heart, God is setting the stage for a greater demonstration of His power and glory.

Three things:
1. God is actively involved in the events that will unfold, and He is in control of Pharaoh's actions.

2. The hardening of Pharaoh's heart is not a coercive act that forces him to act against his will,

1. God is speaking to Moses.
2. God says He will harden Pharaoh's heart.
3. The purpose of hardening Pharaoh's heart is so that he will not let the Israelites go.

There should be a great gulf between Christ's bride and the world, and even the world know this, yet we seem to have forgotten. 💔