The plagues were there so that Pharaoh would know there is no one like the Lord our God and that he would know the Lord is in the land the Israelites we in.
The magicians are unable to replicate God's power and Moses allows Pharaoh to name the time the frogs would leave - all demonstrating further the power of God.
Pharaoh is a classic example of sorrow for the consequences of sin, rather than real grief and repentance for sin itself. He was too quick to change his mind and turn around again.
Faith in God's word involves a submission to it, a humble recognition of who we are before God and who He is. Unbelief sets itself up in opposition and hostility to God, and has no intention of following His ways whatever may happen.
The outcome of Pharaoh's persistent refusal was that God gave him what he wanted, but the consequences were far worse than he could ever have imagined.
Moses was not willing to compromise where God's name and fame were concerned. He persevered because he saw God and was concerned for His glory. Despite pain, cost and uncertainty, Moses persisted in what God was calling him to do.
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