◄ Exodus 18:4 ►
The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, "The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 18:4? 2. How does Exodus 18:4 illustrate God's deliverance in our personal challenges today? 3. What can we learn from Moses naming his son Eliezer in Exodus 18:4? 4. How does Exodus 18:4 connect with God's promises in Genesis 15:1? 5. In what ways can we acknowledge God's help in our daily lives? 6. How can we apply the faith shown in Exodus 18:4 to modern struggles? 7. How does Exodus 18:4 reflect God's deliverance in times of trouble? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Exodus 18:4? 9. How does Exodus 18:4 relate to the broader theme of divine protection in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 18? 11. Why did God attempt to kill Moses? 12. Who was Eliezer in the Bible? 13. How does the portrayal of Aaron's role in Exodus 32 align with other biblical depictions of him, and does it reveal inconsistencies across different texts? 14. (Exodus 4:2-5) How could Moses' staff physically transform into a snake and then revert back without any natural or scientific basis? Discussion Questions 1. How does the meaning of Eliezer's name ("God is my help") reflect Moses' personal experiences and relationship with God? 2. In what ways can you relate to Moses' acknowledgment of God as a helper in your own life? Can you identify specific instances where God has been your deliverer? 3. How do the themes of deliverance and divine help in Exodus 18:4 connect with other biblical accounts of God's intervention? 4. What are some practical ways you can commemorate God's faithfulness in your life, similar to how Moses named his son Eliezer? 5. How can the account of Moses and his family inspire you to build a legacy of faith and trust in God's promises for future generations? 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 18:4 NIV Exodus 18:4 NLT Exodus 18:4 ESV Exodus 18:4 NASB Exodus 18:4 KJV Exodus 18:4 Commentaries Bible Hub