Notes: February 29, 2008 – Exodus 17 & 18

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:

1. Murmuring is not praying
2. The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Help others to pray.
3. Recognizing the hand of God for good on others.
4. Wearing out for God versus sharing our burdens with others

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