Exodus 18 tells the story of Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, visiting him in the wilderness. Moses recounts the Lord’s great deliverance from Egypt, and Jethro praises God.
Recognizing the overwhelming burden of Moses’ leadership, Jethro advises him to delegate authority to capable men, establishing a hierarchical court system with judges at various levels. This delegation of authority allows Moses to focus on more important matters while ensuring justice and order among the people. It also serves as a framework and example for church government, reflected at the council of Acts 15 and followed by our denomination.
