Exodus 18:2
After Moses had sent back his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro had received her,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 18:2?

2. How does Jethro's visit in Exodus 18:2 demonstrate God's provision for Moses?

3. What can we learn from Jethro's role as a father-in-law in Exodus 18:2?

4. How does Exodus 18:2 connect to the importance of family support in ministry?

5. How can we apply Jethro's wisdom in Exodus 18:2 to our family dynamics?

6. What does Exodus 18:2 teach about balancing family responsibilities with spiritual leadership?

7. Why did Moses send his wife Zipporah back to her father in Exodus 18:2?

8. What does Exodus 18:2 reveal about Moses' family dynamics and leadership responsibilities?

9. How does Exodus 18:2 reflect the cultural practices of family separation in ancient times?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 18?

11. Who was Jethro in the Bible?

12. Who was Zipporah in the Bible?

13. Who was Zipporah, Moses' wife, in the Bible?

14. Exodus 18:1 calls Moses' father-in-law 'Jethro,' yet Exodus 2:18 refers to him as 'Reuel.' Are these two names for the same person, or is this a contradiction?
Discussion Questions
1. What can we learn from Moses' decision to send Zipporah back to her father, and how might this apply to balancing family and ministry today?

2. How does Jethro's relationship with Moses illustrate the importance of having mentors or advisors in our spiritual journey?

3. In what ways does the account of Moses and Zipporah challenge us to consider the role of family in our own spiritual lives and callings?

4. How can we apply the principle of seeking wise counsel, as seen in Jethro's interaction with Moses, to our own decision-making processes?

5. Reflect on a time when family support or wise counsel significantly impacted your spiritual journey. How did it shape your path, and what lessons did you learn?1. What does Jethro's reaction to Moses' recount of God's works teach us about acknowledging God’s power?

2. How can we apply the principle of sharing responsibilities in our own lives?

3. How did Moses' humility contribute to his acceptance of Jethro's advice?

4. What qualities did Jethro suggest looking for in the leaders Moses should appoint? How can we use these criteria in selecting leaders today?

5. How does Jethro's advice reflect the wisdom of God?

6. How can we ensure that we are open to receiving advice from others, just like Moses was open to Jethro's counsel?

7. In what ways can we apply Jethro's advice to manage burdens in our lives?

8. How does Moses' testimony to Jethro inspire us to share our testimonies with others?

9. How important is it to maintain family connections in light of Moses' relationship with Jethro?

10. How did Jethro's recognition of God's supremacy manifest in his actions?

11. What lessons on leadership can we learn from Moses' and Jethro's interaction?

12. How does the principle of delegation promote peace and harmony in a community?

13. How does Jethro's wisdom reflect on his role as a priest?

14. In our present society, how can we discern when to handle situations ourselves and when to delegate to others?

15. How can we, like Moses, ensure we are patient and unbiased when mediating disputes?

16. In what ways does Jethro's counsel enhance the effectiveness of Moses' leadership?

17. Why do you think Moses readily accepted Jethro's advice?

18. What can we learn from the respectful and loving relationship between Moses and Jethro?

19. How does this chapter challenge your understanding of leadership?

20. How can Jethro's acknowledgment of God's greatness inspire us to recognize God's works in our lives?

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