◄ Exodus 18:26 ►
And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 18:26? 2. How does Exodus 18:26 demonstrate effective delegation in leadership roles today? 3. What can we learn from Moses' example about handling "difficult cases"? 4. How does Exodus 18:26 connect with New Testament teachings on church leadership? 5. In what ways can we apply Moses' delegation strategy in our daily lives? 6. Why is it important to "judge the people at all times" in community? 7. How does Exodus 18:26 reflect the delegation of authority in ancient Israelite society? 8. What does Exodus 18:26 reveal about Moses' leadership style and decision-making process? 9. How does the judicial system in Exodus 18:26 compare to modern legal systems? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 18? 11. Who were the biblical prophets? 12. Why would Moses need leadership advice from a non-Israelite (Exodus 18:13–26) after direct guidance from God elsewhere in Exodus? 13. Does 1 Samuel 9:15-17, describing God's direct revelation to Samuel about Saul, conflict with other biblical texts suggesting a more gradual or indirect selection of leaders? 14. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence outside the Bible that supports the judicial structure described in Exodus 18:21-22? Discussion Questions 1. How does the delegation of responsibilities in Exodus 18:26 reflect God's design for leadership within the community of believers? 2. In what ways can we apply the principle of shared leadership in our church or community today? 3. How does the appointment of judges in Exodus 18:26 compare to the appointment of deacons in Acts 6:1-7, and what can we learn from both examples? 4. What qualities should we look for in individuals who are appointed to positions of leadership and judgment within the church? 5. How can we ensure that we are open to receiving wise counsel from others, as Moses was from Jethro, in our personal and spiritual lives? 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 18:26 NIV Exodus 18:26 NLT Exodus 18:26 ESV Exodus 18:26 NASB Exodus 18:26 KJV Exodus 18:26 Commentaries Bible Hub