Jethro's Advice

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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# 87 - Jethro's Advice - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Moses carries the weight of leading Israel alone, but his father-in-law Jethro offers wisdom that will change everything. This episode explores the power of godly counsel, humility in leadership, and the wisdom that comes from trusting in God's design for guidance and support.Episode 87 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Exodus.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-upFor more information about Yael Eckstein and IFCJ visit https://www.ifcj.org/Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 9:10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Show Notes: (02:09) Intro with Yael Eckstein (02:56) Jethro's Advice - Cinematic Retelling (28:37) Reflection with Yael Eckstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Previously on the chosen people.
0:03.3	I am Jethro, high priest of Midian, and the father of the lovely young ladies you saved.
0:10.9	I am in your debt, my friend.
0:13.8	As a Midianite, I always pay my debts tenfold.
0:18.6	I am Moses.
0:20.1	You are welcome to remain here with us, Moses.
0:23.6	Perhaps we can show you who you are.
0:26.6	The firelight danced in her eyes, and for a moment,
0:31.6	Moses felt his heart skip a beat.
0:33.6	She was more than just her looks.
0:36.6	There was a sharpness in her gaze. I'm Moses. I'm Zippora, the daughter of the high priest
0:43.0	Midian. As Jethro had foreseen, Moses married Zippora. They were wed under the stars, beside the flames,
0:56.8	just as they had danced that first night.
1:04.6	There was a simplicity to it, a purity that felt truer than all the grand ceremonies of Thebes.
1:08.0	The Lord required everything from Moses.
1:13.5	He was about to ask the entire nation of Israel to uproot themselves,
1:20.7	give up their lives, and follow him into the unknown. If he was going to require this sacrifice from the people, Moses had to follow suit. He requires everything. I must give up everything.
1:30.3	Return with our sons, Timitian.
1:32.9	I must continue this journey alone.
1:35.7	After all this, you're sending us away?
1:39.9	The crowd pressed in closer to him.
1:43.2	Aaron, Miriam, and Her rushed to his side, ready for whatever madness would come next.
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