◄ Exodus 18:5 ►
Moses' father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses' wife and sons, came to him in the desert, where he was encamped at the mountain of God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 18:5? 2. How does Jethro's visit in Exodus 18:5 demonstrate family support in ministry? 3. What can we learn from Jethro's actions about honoring family relationships? 4. How does Exodus 18:5 connect with honoring parents as seen in Exodus 20:12? 5. How can we apply Jethro's example of support to our church community? 6. What role does hospitality play in Exodus 18:5, and how can we emulate it? 7. Why did Jethro visit Moses in the wilderness according to Exodus 18:5? 8. How does Exodus 18:5 illustrate the relationship between Moses and his father-in-law? 9. What significance does the location of the wilderness hold in Exodus 18:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 18? 11. Who was Jethro in the Bible? 12. Who was Moses' father-in-law? 13. If Jethro was a Midianite priest (Exodus 18:1), how could he seemingly embrace Yahweh while Midianites appear as enemies in other passages? 14. Who was Zipporah in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the reunion of Moses with his family in the wilderness speak to the balance between leadership responsibilities and family commitments? 2. In what ways can we seek and apply wise counsel in our own lives, as Moses did with Jethro? 3. What are some "mountains of God" or sacred spaces in your life where you have experienced God's presence and guidance? 4. How does the concept of delegation, as later advised by Jethro, apply to your current responsibilities at work, church, or home? 5. Reflect on a time when you were in a "wilderness" season. How did God provide support and guidance through others during that time? Exodus 18 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Exodus 18:5 NIV Exodus 18:5 NLT Exodus 18:5 ESV Exodus 18:5 NASB Exodus 18:5 KJV Exodus 18:5 Commentaries Bible Hub