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Exodus 18 · Grade 4

Wise Counsel

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Read and Think

Jethro was not an Israelite, but he heard what God had done and praised Him. God's mighty acts were meant to bring people from all nations to know Him.

Moses was trying to do everything alone. Jethro saw that this would wear Moses out and frustrate the people. Even good leaders need help.

Moses humbly accepted advice. Proverbs 12:15 says that a wise person listens to advice. The new leaders had to fear God and be honest, because godly character matters most in leaders.

Show What You Know

  1. What did Jethro do when he heard what God had done?

  2. Why was Moses' way of working a problem?

  3. What does Proverbs 12:15 say?

  4. What character did the leaders need?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Jethro was not an Israelite, but he heard what had done and praised Him.
  2. Even good leaders need .
  3. Proverbs 12:15 says that a person listens to advice.

Think About It

  1. When has someone given you good advice? How did listening help?

  2. Why is character more important than talent in a leader?

Memory Verse

Now I know that Yahweh is greater than all gods because of the way that they treated people arrogantly.”

Exodus 18:11 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you stay teachable when you are in charge?
  • How can you share work so it is not too heavy?

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