Summary: Exodus 18:5-26
When Moses’s father-in-law Jethro visited, Moses shared all God had been doing for the people of Israel. Later, Jethro noticed that Moses was taking on too much work as a judge and needed help. Moses listened to his father-in-law and made a new system to receive help from others.
What Does This Say About God?
God has created us as those that need help from Him and others. He does not expect us to get everything done on our own or power through when carrying too much. He wants us to go to Him for help and receive to the help He offers us through others.
Parent Kick-Off
Share what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What is something that is hard to do by yourself?
- What makes it hard to ask for someone’s help?
Discussion with Older Kids
- When have you struggled to do something on your own? Did you ask for help with the task?
- What makes it easier to try to do something alone instead of asking for help?
Discussion with Teens
- When was a time you tried to take on too much or do something alone that you clearly needed help with? What happened?
- How have you received help and wisdom when you were willing to ask God and others for help?
Memory Verse
Moses’ father-in-law then said to him, “The thing that you are doing is not good. You will surely wear out, both yourself and these people who are with you, because the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.” —Exodus 18:17-18
Prayer
Pray over the areas where each person needs help and ask God to grow you in learning to listen to Him and the wise counsel of others.
