1 El Shaddai Ministries February 7, 2015 Welcome to Sabbath Service! Shevat 18, 5775

TORAH: Exodus 18:2-6 (NKJV) (Circle and write answers) 2 Then Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back, 3 with her two sons, of whom the name of one was Gershom (for he said, “I have been a stranger in a foreign land”) 4 and the name of the other was Eliezer (for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”); 5 and Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, came with his sons and his wife to Moses in the wilderness, where he was encamped at the mountain of God. 6 Now he had said to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons with her.” God delivered the Israelites from Egypt and Pharaoh. 2 Moses meeting with his wife’s father, Jethro (Yitro), in the wilderness. 1.Who was Moses wife? ___________________________ 2.What was the name of Moses 1 st son? ___________________________ 3.What did Gershom mean? _________________________________________________ 4.What was the name of Moses 2 nd son? __________________________________ 5.What does Eliezer mean? ______________________________________________________________________________ Moses sons names tell a story. Zipporah Gershom “I have been a stranger in a foreign land Eliezer The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh

Jethro (Yitro) heard from Moses what God had done for Israel. 4. Do you tell others what Yahweh God has done for you? YES or NO 5. Do you Thank Yahweh God for the good things HE has done for you and your family? YES or NO 3 TORAH: Exodus 18:9-11 Names of God Bible (NOG) (Circle and write answers) 9 Jethro was delighted to hear about all the good things Yahweh (the LORD) had done for Israel in rescuing them from the Egyptians. 10 He said, “Thank Yahweh! He rescued you from the Egyptians and their Pharaoh and rescued these people from the control of the Egyptians, 11 who treated Israel with contempt. Now I know that Yahweh is greater than all other gods.” 1.Jethro was ____________ to _______about all the ________ _______ ___________ had done for ________in rescuing them from the _____________. 2.He said, “____________ _____________! He rescued you from the _____________ and their __________. 3. Now I know that _____________ is ______________ than _____ _______ gods.” (delighted means: pleased, glad, happy, thrilled) delightedYahweh Egyptians Thank good things hear Israel Yahweh Egyptians Pharaoh all other greater

4 TORAH: Exodus 18:13-16 (NKJV) (Circle and write answers) 13 And so it was, on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people; and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening. 14 So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why do you alone sit, and all the people stand before you from morning until evening?” 15 And Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me (Moses) to inquire of God. 16 When they have a difficulty, they come to me, and I judge between one and another; and I make known the statutes of God and His laws.” 1.Who sat to judge the people? _______________ 2.The people stood before Moses from __________ until ____________. 3.When Moses’ father-in-law Jethro saw all the Moses did for the people, what two questions did he ask? (Circle your answer) 4.And Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the ___________ come to _______ to ______________ of ____________. 5.When the people had difficulty, they came to Moses. What did Moses do? I ____________ between one and another; and I ___________ ____________ the ____________ of ________ and His __________.” Moses as judge. Jethro has two questions. Moses people judge known make statutes God laws God inquire morningevening

1.So Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is ____ ______. 2.Jethro said, both you and these people who are with you will surely _____ ____________ ___. 3.Jethro instructed Moses, you shall _____________ them the ______________ and the _________, and show them the _________ in which they must __________ and the __________ they must _________. 4.Jethro instructed Moses to select from all the people _________ _________, such as ________ ________, men of ____________, hating _______________________ and place such over them to be ________________ of _____________, rulers of ________________, ruler of ___________________ and rulers of tens. TORAH: Exodus 18:17-21 (NKJV) (Circle and write answers) 17 So Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good. 18 Both you and these people who are with you will surely wear yourselves out. For this thing is too much for you; you are not able to perform it by yourself. 19 Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you: Stand before God for the people, so that you may bring the difficulties to God. 20 And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do. 21 Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. Share the work. Moses helps with the big and difficult problems. 5 Moses chose able men to help with the smaller problems. not good truth rulers covetousness thousands hundreds fifties work do able men fear God way walk teach statutes laws wear yourselves out

TORAH: Exodus 18:21-26 (NKJV) 22 And let them judge the people at all times. Then it will be that every great matter they (Israel) shall bring to you (Moses), but every small matter they themselves shall judge. So it will be easier for you (Moses), for they will bear the burden with you (Moses). 23 If you (Moses) do this thing, and God so commands you(Moses), then you(Moses) will be able to endure, and all this people will also go to their place in peace.” 24 So Moses heeded the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said. 25 And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people: rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. 26 So they judged the people at all times; the hard cases they brought to Moses, but they judged every small case themselves. Share the work Moses chose able men to help with the smaller problems. Moses helps with the great hard problems. Exodus 18: Jethro said, Then it will be that every __________matter Israel shall bring to _________ but every ____________matters they themselves shall ________. 2.So it will be ____________ for Moses, and the other judges will bear the _____________ with Moses. 3.If Moses did this thing, and God so commands Moses, then Moses will be able to ______________ and all this people will also go to their ___________ in _____________________. 4. Did Moses listen to the voice of his father-in-law? Yes or No. great burden easier judge small Moses endure peace place

7 TORAH: Exodus 19:3-8 (NKJV) 3 And Moses went up to God, and the L ORD called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel: 4 ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. 6 And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.” 7 So Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before them all these words which the L ORD commanded him. 8 Then all the people answered together and said, “All that the L ORD has spoken we will do.” So Moses brought back the words of the people to the L ORD. THINK ABOUT: Answer in your mind/heart. 1. Are you someone the Lord would want to talk to? 2.Do you Listen carefully to God’s Word and hear His promises? 3.Do you know God loves you and God wants to help you? 4.Do you choose to Obey God and His Word (the Bible)?

8 Choosing to follow God’s Way With His Love and His Help! #LetterNameCommandment Alef Bet Gimel Dalet Hey Vav Zayin Chet Tet Yood I am the Lord your God! You shall Have no other gods before ME You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it Holy Honor Your Father and your Mother! You shall not kill (Murder) You shall not commit adultery You shall not steal You shall not bear false witness (lie) You shall not covet Complete the 10 Commandment “10 Words” Activity 1. Read the #, Letter, Name and Commandment God gives Moses the commandments 8

9 1.Do you choose to listen and obey the Bible? 2.Do you choose to listen and obey the “10 Commands given to Moses by God on Mt Sinai with God’s love and God’s help? If so, draw your face here with a big smile! Draw your hands and feet too!

10 SHABACH שָׁבַח EXPRESS CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S ABILITY. Shabach means, "to shout, to address in a loud tone, to command, to triumph." BARAK בָּרַך EXPRESS HUMILITY. Barak means "to kneel down, to bless God as an act of adoration." ZAMAR זָמַר EXPRESS A HOLY ATMOSPHERE WITH MUSIC. Zamar means "to pluck the strings of an instrument, to sing, to praise TEHILLAH תְּהִלָּה EXPRESS INSTRUCTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH THE SCRIPTURES. Tehillah is derived from the word halal and means "the singing of halals, Singing scripture to instruct and encourage. Ps 33:1 Ps 33:1 Rejoice in the Lord, o ye righteous, for praise (tehillah) is comely for the upright. Isa 61:3 Isa 61:3 To grant to those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise (tehillah) instead of the spirit of fainting, So they shall be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Ps 145:4 Ps 145:4 One generation shall praise (shabach) thy works to another and declare thy mighty acts. Isa 12:6 Isa 12:6 Cry aloud and shout (shabach) for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel. Other references: Ps 95:6 Ps 95:6 O come let us worship and bow down; let us kneel (barak) before the Lord our maker. 1Chr 29:20 1Chr 29:20 Then David said to all the assembly, "Now bless (barak) the Lord your God." And all the assembly blessed (barak) the Lord, the God of their fathers, and bowed low and did homage to the Lord and to the king. Ps 21:13 Ps 21:13 Be exalted O Lord, in Thine own strength, so will we sing and praise (zamar) Thy power. 1Chr 16:9 1Chr 16:9 Sing to Him, sing praises (zamar) to Him; speak of all His wonders. Practice Praise Words Sing the Songs Shout Unto God with a voice of triumph Come let us worship and bow down How lovely on the Mountains are the feet of them As the deer pants for the water Blow the trumpet in Zion Create in me a clean heart