Exodus 18:24
Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 18:24?

2. How does Exodus 18:24 demonstrate Moses' humility and willingness to accept advice?

3. What can we learn from Moses' obedience to Jethro's counsel in Exodus 18:24?

4. How does Exodus 18:24 relate to Proverbs 11:14 about seeking wise counsel?

5. In what ways can we apply Moses' example of leadership in our lives today?

6. How does Exodus 18:24 encourage us to listen to godly advice from others?

7. How does Exodus 18:24 demonstrate Moses' leadership qualities?

8. What does Jethro's advice in Exodus 18:24 reveal about delegation in leadership?

9. How does Exodus 18:24 reflect the importance of wise counsel in decision-making?

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

11. Who was Moses' father-in-law?

12. How does the account in Exodus 24 align or conflict with other passages describing God's nature and appearance?

13. How could Moses remain on the mountain for forty days and nights without food or water (Exodus 24:18)?

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. How does Moses' response to Jethro's advice demonstrate humility, and why is this important for leaders today?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of delegation in our personal and professional lives?

3. How does the concept of seeking wise counsel appear in other parts of the Bible, and what can we learn from these examples?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are open to receiving and acting on godly advice?

5. How can the church today implement the principle of shared responsibility to enhance its mission and ministry?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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