A fascinating footnote to our study of the Ten Plagues in Exodus 8-11 is that as much as we might tire of reading about them, observant Jews continue to recall the plagues today.
The Passover is still marked by a fast of the firstborn, to show gratitude for sparing the first-born of Israel during the plague, and by two Seders, family meals with special foods and a special ceremony. Five obligations are performed by each Jew during the Seder: eating matzo; drinking four cups of wine; eating bitter herbs and telling the story of Exodus. What a great way that our Jewish brothers and sisters teach us to recall God's faithfulness.
-Tom
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