Jethro Comes to Visit Moses — Exodus 18:1–6 Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law and the priest of Midian, heard about everything God had done for Moses and Israel. He came into the wilderness to meet Moses and brought Moses’ wife, Zipporah, along with their two sons, Gershom and Eliezer. Moses had been separated from his family while… Continue reading

Israel Complains for Water — Exodus 17:1–3 The Israelites continued their journey through the wilderness, moving according to the Lord’s direction. Eventually, they camped at a place called Rephidim. But once again, they faced a basic need: there was no water. Instead of trusting God, the people immediately began complaining against Moses. They demanded: “Give… Continue reading

Israel Grumbles for Food — Exodus 16:1–3 After leaving Elim, the Israelites continued their journey into the wilderness of Sin. About a month had passed since they left Egypt, and now they faced another basic problem: they had no food. Instead of remembering how God had already delivered them from Egypt, opened the Red Sea,… Continue reading