Questions and Answers
Who heard of all that God had done for Moses and for Israel His people?
Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law
What were the names of Moses' sons and their meanings?
a) Gershom (I have been a stranger in a foreign land); b) Eliezer (The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh)
What was the name of Moses' wife?
Zipporah
Where did Jethro go to see Moses?
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Who did Jethro go with to see Moses?
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What did Moses do when he saw his father-in-law?
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Jethro was sad for all the good which the Lord had done for Israel.
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Jethro knew that the Lord is greater than all the gods.
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Then ______, Moses' father-in-law, took a burnt offering and other sacrifices to offer to God.
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And ______ came with all the ______ of Israel to eat ______ with Moses' father-in-law before God.
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For how long did the people stand before Moses?
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When Moses' father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he questioned Moses.
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Moses was a judge.
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Moses' father-in-law said that the thing Moses was doing was good.
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What did Jethro caution Moses about?
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Jethro offered counsel to Moses.
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What qualities should the men that Moses placed above the people have?
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Over groups of how many people did Jethro suggest Moses place able men?
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And let them judge the people at all times. Then it will be that every _______ _______ they shall bring to you.
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Moses hardened his heart and did not heed Jethro.
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The easier cases were brought to Moses so that he could do other things for the people.
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Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way to his own ______.
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Study Notes
Jethro's Visit to Moses
- Jethro, the priest of Midian and Moses' father-in-law, heard of God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt.
- Moses' sons are named Gershom (meaning "a stranger in a foreign land") and Eliezer (meaning "the God of my father was my help").
- Zipporah is the name of Moses' wife.
Arrival and Greeting
- Jethro visited Moses in the wilderness, accompanied by Zipporah and their two sons, whom Moses had sent back to Jethro.
- Upon seeing Jethro, Moses honored him by bowing down and kissing him.
Jethro's Reaction
- Jethro rejoiced over the good that the Lord had done for Israel, acknowledging God's greatness over other gods.
- Jethro participated in a burnt offering to God, with Aaron and the elders of Israel joining them in a meal.
Moses' Leadership Challenges
- The people stood before Moses from morning until evening, leading Jethro to question Moses about his exhaustive method of judgment.
- Moses described his role as a judge, explaining he mediated disputes and taught God's statutes and laws.
Jethro's Counsel
- Jethro advised Moses that his leadership approach was not good and warned that he would wear himself out.
- He proposed delegating responsibilities by appointing able men who fear God, are truthful, and dislike covetousness over groups of various sizes (thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens).
- This delegation would ensure that only significant matters were brought to Moses, making the workload easier.
Implementation of Advice
- Moses listened to Jethro's counsel and implemented the suggested changes for better governance among the people.
- Rather than handling all cases personally, Moses would focus on the challenging cases, while able men managed the smaller disputes.
Conclusion of Jethro's Visit
- After giving his advice, Jethro departed to return to his own land, leaving Moses to manage his new, improved system of leadership.
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Test your knowledge on Exodus Chapter 18 with these flashcards. Learn about the key figures and events, including Jethro and the meanings of Moses' sons' names. Perfect for students studying the Book of Exodus!
