Jethro (Reuel): Priest of Midian and Wise Counselor to Moses. Jethro, also known as Reuel, is remembered as both priest and father-in-law to Moses. A man of wisdom and hospitality, he welcomed Moses into his household, blessed God’s work in Israel, and advised Moses in structuring Israel’s leadership. His story shows God using Gentile believers to guide and bless His covenant people.

The Bridegroom of Blood: Why God Sought to Kill Moses. Few passages in Scripture shock readers like Exodus 4:24-26. On the very road to lead Israel out of Egypt, God “met Moses and sought to put him to death.” Moses’ wife Zipporah intervened, circumcising their son and touching the foreskin to Moses’ feet, declaring, “You are indeed a bridegroom of blood to me.” This enigmatic scene raises urgent questions. Why would God move to kill the man He just called to deliver Israel?

Zipporah: The Midianite Wife Who Saved Moses. Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro and wife of Moses, played a vital yet often understated role in Israel’s redemption story. Her courage and decisive action at a critical moment preserved Moses’ life and ensured the mission to deliver Israel continued.