Exodus 2:16
Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father's flock.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 2:16?

2. How does Exodus 2:16 illustrate God's provision through unexpected circumstances?

3. What can we learn from the priest of Midian's daughters' actions in Exodus 2:16?

4. How does Exodus 2:16 connect to God's plan for Moses' future leadership?

5. How can we apply the hospitality shown in Exodus 2:16 to our lives?

6. What does Exodus 2:16 teach about God's timing in providing opportunities?

7. How does Exodus 2:16 reflect the role of women in biblical times?

8. What historical evidence supports the existence of Midianite priests like in Exodus 2:16?

9. How does Exodus 2:16 contribute to understanding Moses' early life and character development?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 2?

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

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

13. Who was Jethro in the Bible?

14. What is the summary of the Exodus from Egypt?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the role of Jethro as a priest in Midian influence Moses' understanding of leadership and spirituality?

2. In what ways do the actions of Jethro's daughters reflect the biblical theme of service, and how can we apply this in our daily lives?

3. How does the setting of Midian serve as a place of preparation for Moses, and what does this teach us about God's timing and purpose?

4. What parallels can we draw between the account of Moses at the well and other biblical accounts of divine encounters at wells?

5. How can we see God's providence in the seemingly ordinary events of our lives, as demonstrated in Moses' encounter with Jethro's daughters?1. How does Moses' mother demonstrate courage and faith? Can you think of a personal situation where you exhibited similar traits?

2. How does Pharaoh's daughter act in defiance of her father's decree? What does this tell us about personal responsibility and justice?

3. Discuss the significance of Moses' name. How does it reflect his journey and his future role?

4. How did Moses' act of defending the Hebrew worker shape his future?

5. Can you draw parallels between Moses' flight to Midian and situations of asylum-seeking today?

6. How did Moses' experience in Midian prepare him for his future task of liberating the Israelites?

7. How does Moses' intervention on behalf of Reuel's daughters reflect his character?

8. Why do you think Moses' act against the Egyptian was discovered? What lessons can we draw from this?

9. How does the naming of Moses' son, Gershom, reflect Moses' personal feelings about his situation?

10. Discuss how the Israelites' cry for deliverance represents collective suffering and longing for liberation.

11. How does the story of Moses inspire you to act justly and courageously?

12. What does God remembering His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob tell us about divine faithfulness?

13. How can we apply the lessons from Moses' journey to our daily lives?

14. In the face of oppression, how can individuals stand up for justice like Moses did?

15. What does this chapter teach about the importance of holding onto faith during times of despair?

16. How does Moses' life story encourage perseverance and resilience?

17. How does Moses' journey from being a prince of Egypt to a shepherd in Midian relate to identity and purpose?

18. Discuss the divine intervention in Moses' life. Can you think of any personal experiences of divine intervention?

19. How can Moses' actions in defending Reuel's daughters inspire us in today's context?

20. Discuss the role of compassion and empathy in the story, as demonstrated by Moses' mother and Pharaoh's daughter. How can we cultivate these virtues in our lives?

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