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Jethro

A Midianite priest who took in a runaway, then taught him to share the load.

The story

1. A stranger at the well Exod 2:16-22

   He welcomes Moses, a fugitive, and gives him a home and a wife.

2. Go in peace Exod 4:18

   He sends Moses back to Egypt with his blessing.

3. Hearing the story Exod 18:1-9

   He comes to the camp and rejoices at what the LORD has done.

4. The LORD is greater Exod 18:10-12

   He confesses the LORD and offers sacrifices with Israel's elders.

5. Share the load Exod 18:13-27

   He counsels Moses to appoint judges, then goes home.

Key verses

“What you are doing is not good.” Exodus 18:17 (ESV)

Read together: Exod 2:16-22 · Exod 4:18 · Exod 18:1-9 · Exod 18:10-12 · Exod 18:13-27

Questions to sit with

1. Jethro told Moses the truth: this is too much for you. Who in your life needs that kind of honesty, or who can give it to you?
2. He rejoiced at what God did for someone else. Whose story could you celebrate this week?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.