OH, That’s Not Good!

Exodus 18

Oh, that’s not good.

• JETHRO VISITS MOSES (18:1-12):

  • Moses’ father-in-law came to visit Moses in the wilderness and brought Moses’ wife, Zipporah, and his two sons, Gershom and Eliezer.

  • Moses went out to meet Jethro, bowed down before him, and kissed him.

  • Moses recounted all that God had done in Egypt and how He delivered His people from Pharaoh.

  • Jethro praised God and brought “a burnt offering and sacrifices” to worship.

  • He said, “Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods.”

• JETHRO’S ADVICE TO MOSES (18:13-27):

  • The next day, Moses returned to his usual daily routine of advising and judging the people.

  • From morning till evening, the people came to Moses to ask for direction from God or to settle disputes.

  • Jethro told Moses it wasn’t wise for him to busy himself 24/7 with all the small problems in the camp of Israel.

  • Jethro said the job was too much for one man to handle and if Moses continued he would certainly burn himself out.

  • Jethro advised Moses to delegate the work.

  • Moses would represent the people to the Lord, handle all the big problems, and teach the laws of God to the Israelites.

  • Trustworthy men would be selected to handle smaller problems. These men would oversee groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

  • Moses listened to his father-in-law’s advice and selected quality men to judge the people.

  • Afterwards, Jethro departed and returned to his country.

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