Bible Study The Need for Wisdom

[WalterandDebbie]

Saturday 10-9-21 Cheshvan 2, 5782 6th. day of the weekly cycle, 17th. Fall Day

Our Daily Bread Today 9 October 2021 Devotional -The Need for Wisdom

Our Daily Bread Today 9 October 2021 Devotional Message By Lisa M. Samra (Our Daily Bread Ministries)

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TOPIC: The Need for Wisdom

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 18:17–24

KEY VERSE: Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said. – Exodus 18:24
BIBLE IN A YEAR: Isaiah 32–33; Colossians 1

TODAY’S INSIGHT: Leading over two million Israelites through the wilderness to Mount Sinai was a task fraught with difficulties and dangers. Moses had already dealt with many crises (lack of food and water, attacks from enemies) amid the many grumblings and criticisms from his people.

In Exodus 18:17–24, we read how he experienced a crisis of overwork and inefficiency. Jethro, his father-in-law, advised Moses to manage his workload by delegating some of his functions and authority.

Moses was to “select capable men . . . who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain” (v. 21). The leaders were to be “wise, understanding and respected men” who “judge fairly” (Deuteronomy 1:13–16). Similar high standards and qualifications are also required for leaders of the church (Acts 6:3; 1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:6–9).

Learn more about the exodus.

Our Daily Bread Today 9 October 2021 Devotional Message for Saturday:
Growing up without a dad, Rob felt he missed out on a lot of practical wisdom that fathers often pass on to their children. Not wanting anyone to lack important life skills, Rob made a series of practical “Dad, How Do I?” videos demonstrating everything from how to put up a shelf to how to change a tire. With his kind compassion and warm style, Rob has become a YouTube sensation, amassing millions of subscribers.

Many of us long for the expertise of a parental figure to teach us valuable skills as well as help us navigate difficult situations. Moses needed some wisdom after he and the Israelites fled captivity in Egypt and were establishing themselves as a nation. Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, saw the strain that settling disputes among the people was having on Moses.

So Jethro gave Moses thoughtful advice on how to delegate responsibility in leadership (Exodus 18:17–23). Moses “listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said” (v. 24).

God knows we all need wisdom. Some may be blessed with godly parents who offer wise advice, and some aren’t. But God’s wisdom is available to all who ask (James 1:5). He’s also provided wisdom throughout the pages of Scripture, which reminds us that when we humbly and sincerely listen to the wise, we “will be counted among the wise” (Proverbs 19:20) and have wisdom to share with others.

REFLECT: In what ways have you benefited from sage advice? Who might you come alongside?

PRAY: Heavenly Father, help me to seek out and listen to wise counsel from the people You’ve put in my life.

Our Daily Bread Today 9 October 2021 Devotional Message. Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODB) is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan in 1938. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 600 employees. It produces several devotional publications, including Our Daily Bread.

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Love always, Walter and Debbie

 

[tim-from-pa]

I love these devotionals, and when I was a youth 50 years ago my mom and I had devotions from the printed version they also give. I credit her with my insatiable appetite of the things of the bible. She used to read a lot and teach classes (as I have) but in her latter days her eyes were too bad to even see the words on her e-readers (she was a nurse and technically inclined as well, even in her 90's). So she would ask Alexa to read these daily devotions. She loved the Lord and passed just before this COVID stuff started at the ripe old age of 93 (she knew this disease was starting but I'm glad she did not live to see this mayhem) She was sharp up to the day she died, and now I listen to these devotions remembering her. It's a contemplative feeling, but not a sad one knowing she has a "better resurrection".

 

[WalterandDebbie]

Saturday 10-9-21 Cheshvan 2, 5782 7th. day of the weekly cycle, 18th. Fall Day

Our Daily Bread Today 9 October 2021 Devotional -The Need for Wisdom

Our Daily Bread Today 9 October 2021 Devotional Message By Lisa M. Samra (Our Daily Bread Ministries)

Click Here To Read Previous ODB Devotional Ministries

TOPIC: The Need for Wisdom

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Exodus 18:17–24

KEY VERSE: Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said. – Exodus 18:24
BIBLE IN A YEAR: Isaiah 32–33; Colossians 1

TODAY’S INSIGHT: Leading over two million Israelites through the wilderness to Mount Sinai was a task fraught with difficulties and dangers. Moses had already dealt with many crises (lack of food and water, attacks from enemies) amid the many grumblings and criticisms from his people.

In Exodus 18:17–24, we read how he experienced a crisis of overwork and inefficiency. Jethro, his father-in-law, advised Moses to manage his workload by delegating some of his functions and authority.

Moses was to “select capable men . . . who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain” (v. 21). The leaders were to be “wise, understanding and respected men” who “judge fairly” (Deuteronomy 1:13–16). Similar high standards and qualifications are also required for leaders of the church (Acts 6:3; 1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:6–9).

Learn more about the exodus.

Our Daily Bread Today 9 October 2021 Devotional Message for Saturday:
Growing up without a dad, Rob felt he missed out on a lot of practical wisdom that fathers often pass on to their children. Not wanting anyone to lack important life skills, Rob made a series of practical “Dad, How Do I?” videos demonstrating everything from how to put up a shelf to how to change a tire. With his kind compassion and warm style, Rob has become a YouTube sensation, amassing millions of subscribers.

Many of us long for the expertise of a parental figure to teach us valuable skills as well as help us navigate difficult situations. Moses needed some wisdom after he and the Israelites fled captivity in Egypt and were establishing themselves as a nation. Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, saw the strain that settling disputes among the people was having on Moses.

So Jethro gave Moses thoughtful advice on how to delegate responsibility in leadership (Exodus 18:17–23). Moses “listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said” (v. 24).

God knows we all need wisdom. Some may be blessed with godly parents who offer wise advice, and some aren’t. But God’s wisdom is available to all who ask (James 1:5). He’s also provided wisdom throughout the pages of Scripture, which reminds us that when we humbly and sincerely listen to the wise, we “will be counted among the wise” (Proverbs 19:20) and have wisdom to share with others.

REFLECT: In what ways have you benefited from sage advice? Who might you come alongside?

PRAY: Heavenly Father, help me to seek out and listen to wise counsel from the people You’ve put in my life.

Our Daily Bread Today 9 October 2021 Devotional Message. Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODB) is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan in 1938. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 600 employees. It produces several devotional publications, including Our Daily Bread.

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Our Daily Bread (odb.org)

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Love always, Walter and Debbie