Jethro Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on jethro bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Exodus 18:1 (KJV)
Who was Jethro?
Answer: The priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law
Study note. When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people. (Exodus 18:1)
Lesson 2 · Exodus 18:1 (KJV)
What was Jethro's relationship to Moses?
Answer: Father-in-law
Study note. Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law. (Exodus 18:1)
Lesson 3 · Exodus 18:5 (KJV)
Whom did Jethro bring to Moses in the wilderness?
Answer: Zipporah, Moses' wife, and her two sons
Study note. And Jethro, Moses' father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God. (Exodus 18:5)
Lesson 4 · Exodus 18:9 (KJV)
What did Jethro rejoice over when he heard what God had done?
Answer: That the LORD had delivered Israel out of the hand of the Egyptians
Study note. And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. (Exodus 18:9)
Lesson 5 · Exodus 18:11 (KJV)
What did Jethro say about the LORD?
Answer: Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them
Study note. Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them. (Exodus 18:11)
Lesson 6 · Exodus 18:12 (KJV)
What did Jethro do after his confession?
Answer: Took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God; and Aaron and all the elders came to eat bread
Study note. And Jethro, Moses' father in law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses' father in law before God. (Exodus 18:12)
Lesson 7 · Exodus 18:13 (KJV)
What did Jethro observe Moses doing from morning to evening?
Answer: Sitting to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening
Study note. And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening. (Exodus 18:13)
Lesson 8 · Exodus 18:18 (KJV)
What did Jethro say Moses was doing to himself?
Answer: Wearing himself out, because the work is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone
Study note. Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone. (Exodus 18:18)
Lesson 9 · Exodus 18:19 (KJV)
What was Jethro's advice to Moses?
Answer: Provide able men to judge small matters, leaving only great matters for Moses
Study note. Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee... thou shalt provide out of all the people able men... and let them judge the people at all seasons: And it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge. (Exodus 18:19-22)
Lesson 10 · Exodus 18:22 (KJV)
How many thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens did Jethro suggest appointing?
Answer: Rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens
Study note. And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee. (Exodus 18:22)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does jethro bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?