Exodus 18:6
He sent word to Moses, "I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 18:6?

2. How does Exodus 18:6 demonstrate the importance of family relationships in faith?

3. What can we learn from Jethro's approach to Moses in Exodus 18:6?

4. How does Exodus 18:6 connect to honoring parents in the Ten Commandments?

5. How can we apply Jethro's example of communication in our family today?

6. What role does humility play in receiving family advice, as seen in Exodus 18:6?

7. How does Exodus 18:6 reflect the importance of family relationships in biblical times?

8. What does Jethro's visit in Exodus 18:6 reveal about ancient hospitality customs?

9. How does Exodus 18:6 illustrate the role of communication in leadership?

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

11. What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus?

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

13. 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?

14. Who was Jethro in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the reunion of Moses with his family in Exodus 18:6 reflect the importance of family in our own spiritual journeys?

2. In what ways can we seek and apply godly counsel in our lives, as Moses did with Jethro's advice later in this chapter?

3. How can we balance our responsibilities to our family and our calling or ministry, as seen in Moses' life?

4. What role do extended family members, such as in-laws, play in our spiritual growth and journey, based on the relationship between Moses and Jethro?

5. How can the theme of reconciliation and restoration in Moses' reunion with his family inspire us to mend broken relationships in our own lives?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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