Exodus 18:3
along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, "I have been a foreigner in a foreign land."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 18:3?

2. How does Exodus 18:3 illustrate God's faithfulness in Moses' family life?

3. What lessons on naming children can be drawn from Exodus 18:3?

4. How does Moses' son's name connect to God's deliverance in Exodus 18:3?

5. How can Exodus 18:3 inspire trust in God's protection during trials?

6. How does Exodus 18:3 encourage sharing personal testimonies of God's deliverance today?

7. What is the significance of naming Moses' son Gershom in Exodus 18:3?

8. How does Exodus 18:3 reflect Moses' identity struggle between Egypt and Midian?

9. What does Exodus 18:3 reveal about Moses' relationship with God during his exile?

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

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

12. Who was Jethro in the Bible?

13. Did Moses father any children?

14. Deuteronomy 1:13-16 details a system of judges set up by Moses; how does this align with other biblical accounts about Israel's leadership structure?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the naming of Gershom reflect Moses' personal journey and spiritual state at that time?

2. In what ways can we relate to Moses' experience of being a foreigner in a foreign land in our own spiritual walk?

3. How does the concept of being a "stranger" or "foreigner" in this world influence our daily decisions and priorities as Christians?

4. What lessons can we learn from Moses' time in Midian that apply to our own periods of waiting or transition?

5. How can we ensure that our family life reflects our spiritual journey and commitment to God, as seen in Moses' naming of his son?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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