◄ Exodus 2:18 ►
When the daughters returned to their father Reuel, he asked them, "Why have you returned so early today?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 2:18? 2. How does Exodus 2:18 demonstrate God's provision for Moses through Jethro's family? 3. What can we learn from Moses' actions that led to Jethro's invitation? 4. How does Exodus 2:18 connect to God's plan for Moses' future leadership? 5. In what ways can we show hospitality like Jethro's family in Exodus 2:18? 6. How does Exodus 2:18 encourage us to trust God's timing in our lives? 7. How does Exodus 2:18 reflect the cultural norms of ancient Midianite society? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Exodus 2:18? 9. How does Exodus 2:18 contribute to the understanding of Moses' early life? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 2? 11. Why would Moses need leadership advice from a non-Israelite (Exodus 18:13–26) after direct guidance from God elsewhere in Exodus? 12. Who was Jethro in the Bible? 13. Who is Angel Raguel? 14. What was the purpose of dowries in biblical marriages? Discussion Questions 1. How does Reuel's response to his daughters' early return reflect his character and leadership within his family? 2. In what ways does the encounter at the well demonstrate God's providence in Moses' life, and how can we recognize similar moments in our own lives? 3. How does the theme of hospitality in this passage challenge us to be more welcoming and supportive in our communities? 4. What lessons can we learn from Moses' time in Midian about patience and preparation for God's calling? 5. How can the support of family and community, as seen in Reuel's acceptance of Moses, be a vital part of fulfilling God's purposes in our lives? Exodus 2 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Exodus 2:18 NIV Exodus 2:18 NLT Exodus 2:18 ESV Exodus 2:18 NASB Exodus 2:18 KJV Exodus 2:18 Commentaries Bible Hub