1. Jethro praises the Lord (1-12)

Moses' wife Zipporah and their two sons had been staying with her father Jethro. Now Jethro came to bring them to Moses, who was encamped with the people of Israel near Mt. Sinai. Jethro was not an Israelite, but he loved truth. When Moses told him what God had done to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, and how God had saved them, Jethro praised God. He became a worshiper of the God of Israel. He offered sacrifices to God and ate a fellowship meal with Moses and the elders of Israel.

2. Jethro's good advice (13-27)

Jethro was a mature man; he was not like the childish Israelites. When he saw the people standing around seeking Moses' help from morning to night, he advised Moses to delegate some of the work to trustworthy judges. He reminded Moses of his first responsibility--to teach the Bible to the people and to represent them in prayer before God. Moses had a humble, learning mind and he took Jethro's good advice.

Application: Lord, give me eyes to see your work and a heart to praise your name.
One Word: See God's work; praise his name