Educator Guide
Midian Bible Study Guide
Patriarchs · b. 1838 BC
Son of Abraham by Keturah; ancestor of the Midianites among whom Moses later took refuge.
From the family tree
- Parents
- Abraham, Keturah
- Children
- Eldaah, Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abidah
- Siblings
- Ishmael, Isaac, Jokshan, Medan, Ishbak, Shuah, Zimran
- Dates
- b. 1838 BC
- Era
- Patriarchs
Teaching prompt
Read about Midian: "Son of Abraham by Keturah; ancestor of the Midianites among whom Moses later took refuge." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Midian's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Midian's place?
- Which scripture passage about Midian stands out most to you, and why?