Exodus 17
I. Water from a rock (1-7)
- murmuring again
- tempting the Lord
- ready to kill God’s ambassador
- strike the rock
II. Holding up heavy hands (8-16)
- observing the battle
- influencing the battle with uplifted hands
- helping someone else to be an influence for good
Exodus 18
I. Jethro visits Moses (1-6)
- Zipporah and the boys had been sent home by Moses
II. Jethro rejoices with Moses (7-12)
- fellowship between in-laws
- recognizing God’s greatness
III. Jethro advises Moses (13-27)
- the burdens of daily administration
- sharing responsibility
- a judicial system
Meditation Points:
- Murmuring is not praying
- The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Help others to pray.
- Recognizing the hand of God for good on others.
- Wearing out for God versus sharing our burdens with others
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