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This week we continue our march through the Book of the Covenant and cover Exodus 21 verses 12-36. In it we cover murder (12-14), honoring parents (15 & 17), kidnapping (16), quarreling (18-19), treatment of slaves (20-21 & 26-27), harm to a pregnant woman (22-25), the law of retaliation (23-25) and restitution for damage to livestock (26-36). What do all these rules mean for the Israelites in Moses' day and what do they mean for us today? Outline: 00:19 - introduction and outline of verses 12-36 01:37 - Three reminders These laws must be read in the context of their day. These are not laws that we are required to follow today. These laws or ordinances are ambiguous. 06:07 - Exodus 21.12-14 Murder / involuntary manslaughter The death penalty, capital punishment Gen 9.6, Num 35.30 08:21 - Cities of refuge in the Bible. Num 35.6-32 Deut. 19.1-13 Josh. 20 10:51 - Who/what is the avenger of Blood? 12:31 - Exodus 21.15-17 Honor parents, don’t kidnap Lev. 20.9, Deut 27.16, Deut 24.7 16:36 - Exodus 21.18-27 Restitution 18:24 - Ex 21.20,21 & 26,27 - rules regarding slaves. 20:19 - Ex 18-19 - general fighting Prov 15:1 20:43 - Harm to a pregnant woman 23:04 - Ex 21.23-25 - Law of retaliation, or lex talionis eye for an eye, the punishment must fit the crime. Lev 24.20, Deut 19.21, Mat 5.38-44, Rom 12.17-21 28:04 - Ex 21.28-36 - restitution for harm to livestock Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

What does the Bible say about Slavery?  This week we look at Exodus 21:1-11 which holds the ordinances for the Israelites on how to deal with their Hebrew slaves (Jews that were slaves within the Jewish camp).  To better understand what the Bible has to say on the subject we additionally look at Leviticus 25:39-43 and Deuteronomy 15:12-18.

Slavery was a common practice of all people groups in Moses' day as well as in Jesus’ day.  In this study, we look at what Jesus has to say to us in how we treat one another and how we ought to serve Him, as a bondslave, a slave by choice.

The Bible is not a political book, it tells God’s people how they ought to interact with each other and with Him.  That call is clear, regardless of our station in life, we are to put God first in everything and lift up everyone around us higher than ourselves.  Slave or free we are to work for everyone as working for the Lord, and lift others above ourselves. 

Read: 1 Cor 7.17-24, Eph 6:5-9, Php 2:1-18

Outline

01:16 - Introduction: The Book of the Covenant, Ex 21.1-6, 7-11, Slavery in the NT, what does it mean to be a bondservant for Christ?

01:45 - Does the Bible condone slavery?

03:35 - What is the Book of the Covenant? 

(Exo 24.7; 2 Kgs 23.2; 2 Chr 34.30; 2 Kgs 23.21)

08:42 - Ex 21.1-11

10:08 - Lev 25.39-43

11:11 - Deut 15.12-18

12:29 - Context: understanding slavery in Moses’ day. Ex 1.14

13:32 - How would someone become a slave?

15:16 - What is the Year of Jubilee? - Lev 25:8-55

18:03 - A slave by choice, what is a bondslave? (Rom 1.1; Phil 1.1; Jam 1.1; 2 Pet 1.1; Jude 1.1)

18:53 - Application for today; we are to be servants by choice (Mat 16.24-27)

20:53 - Dig Deeper read Jeremiah 34.8-22

21:31 - Ex 21.7-11

22:12 - Are women to be treated as property according to the Bible?

25:27 - what is a kinsmen redeemer? (Ruth 1-4)

What is redemption? (Exo 6.6; Luke 1.68; 1 Pet 1.18-19)

28:44 - What does the New Testament teach about slavery?

(1 Cor 7.17-24, Eph 6.5-9)

36:52 - two examples of people who lived their faith: 

Harriet Tubman

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Books used or referenced:

Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible.

Alexander, Desmond T., Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch.  Downers Groce, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003.

https://www.christianbook.com/dictionary-testament-pentateuch-compendium-contemporary-scholarship/9780830817818/pd/17812?event=ESRCG

Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. 

Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG 

Bonjhoeffer, Dietrick.  The Cost of Discipleship.  New York, NY: Touchstone, 1995.

https://www.christianbook.com/the-cost-of-discipleship/dietrich-bonhoeffer/9780684815008/pd/83850?event=ESRCER1

Courson, Jon.  Jon Courson’s Application Commentary Old Testament Vol. 1.  Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2005.

https://www.christianbook.com/coursons-application-commentary-genesis-revelation-volumes/jon-courson/9780310118312/pd/0118312?event=ESRCG

Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000.

https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG

Foxe, John.  The New Foxe’s Book of Martyrs.  Gainesville, FL: Bridge-Logos, 2001.

https://www.christianbook.com/foxes-book-of-martyrs/john-foxe/9780825443299/pd/443299?event=ESRCG

Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001.

This week we wrap up the 10 commandments and Exodus chapter 20.  Dave recaps Exodus 19-20 and the amazing scene before Mount Sinai.  Join as we conclude the decalogue (10 words) of God.

Outline:

52:21 - Exodus chapter 19 and 20 recap 

06:38 - Exo 20.18-21 - Thunder, lightning and trumpets (Exo 19.16-29, Pro 9.10)

11:38 - Exo 20.22-23 - Reaffirmation of 1st & 2nd Commandments:

Link to GotQuestions.org article on why idol worship was such a challenge for ancient Israel:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Baal-and-Asherah.html

13:30 - Exo 20.24 - Make an Altar.  Gen 8.20, 4.3-5, Exo chapter 25-40

18:10  - Why are the 10 commandments repeated in Deut 5?

20:28 - What is the purpose of the 10 commandments? Exo 19.3-8, Matthew ch23

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Books used or referenced:

Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible.

Courson, Jon.  Jon Courson’s Application Commentary Old Testament Vol. 1.  Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2005.

https://www.christianbook.com/coursons-application-commentary-genesis-revelation-volumes/jon-courson/9780310118312/pd/0118312?event=ESRCG

Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000.

https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG

The 8th commandment calls us not to steal. In this Bible study, we look at what the Bible has to say about possessions. We will also look at ways we steal, that we may justify as being fine. Lastly we will talk about tithing. Join us as we dig into Exodus 20:15. Outline: 02:39 - Ex 20.15 - “You shall not steal,” (NIV), “Thou shalt not steal” KJV Verses in Ex that deal with stealing: Exo 21.16; 22.1,7,12 Eph 4.28 (17-32) Gen 3.19 Mat 5.41 Psa 24.1 Jhn 1.1-3 Luke 19.1-10 18:47 - Tithing Lev 27.30-32; Num 18.21-28; Deut 12.6-17; 2 Chr 31.5; Mal 3.8-10 1 Cor 16:2 2 Cor 9.6-8 Rom 8.32 (28-39) Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Anders, Max, Holman Old Testament Commentary, Exodus. Nashville: B&H Publishing, 2002. https://www.christianbook.com/holman-testament-commentary-exodus-leviticus-numbers/glen-martin/9781433674259/pd/16102EB?product_redirect=1&search_term=holman%20max%20anders%20exodus&Ntt=16102EB&item_code=&ps_exit=PRODUCT|legacy&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Courson, Jon. Jon Courson’s Application Commentary Old Testament Vol. 1. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2005. https://www.christianbook.com/coursons-application-commentary-genesis-revelation-volumes/jon-courson/9780310118312/pd/0118312?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

The sixth commandment seems pretty cut and dry, “You shall not murder” (NIV), “Thou shalt not kill” (KJV), but is it really that simple? Is capital punishment murder? Is killing someone during war murder? Is abortion murder? What does Jesus have to say about murder? All this and more we discuss in this week’s through the Bible study of Exodus chapter 20. Outline: 02:31 - Exodus 20.13, “You shall not murder” (NIV), “Thou shalt not kill” (KJV) 02:52 - word study: rāṣaḥ רָצַח: to murder, slay, kill, dash in pieces, Gen 4.8 04:03 - Is capital punishment murder? Gen 9.6; Ex 21.12-14; Lev 20.2, Ex 21.22-25; Deut 17.6; Ex 22.2 08:24 - Is killing during war murder? Deut 20.1-4; Gen 15.13-16; Ezek 21; Isa 10.5 11:29 - Hacksaw Ridge staring Andrew Garfield as Desmond Doss. 14:09 - Is abortion murder? Gen 1.26-27 & 9.6; Jer. 1.5; Psa 139.1-14; 1 Jn 1.9-10 22:17 - What does Jesus say about murder? Mat 5.21-26; 1 Jn 3.11-15; Rom 13.8-10; Luke 6.45 Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Anders, Max, Holman Old Testament Commentary, Exodus. Nashville: B&H Publishing, 2002. https://www.christianbook.com/holman-testament-commentary-exodus-leviticus-numbers/glen-martin/9781433674259/pd/16102EB?product_redirect=1&search_term=holman%20max%20anders%20exodus&Ntt=16102EB&item_code=&ps_exit=PRODUCT|legacy&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP Courson, Jon. Jon Courson’s Application Commentary Old Testament Vol. 1. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2005. https://www.christianbook.com/coursons-application-commentary-genesis-revelation-volumes/jon-courson/9780310118312/pd/0118312?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

What does it mean to honor your father and mother? What did it mean for the Israelites in Moses' day? What does it mean for us today? It may be an easy command for some, but not everyone is blessed with the best parents. Join us as we dig into Exodus 20.12 and the 5th commandment. Outline: 01:14 - Exodus 20.12 01:59 - A dividing point in the 10 commandments, 1-4 relates to our relationship w/ God, 5-6 is our relationship with others. Mat 22.36-40. (Deut 6.5 & Lev 19.18). 04:17 - What does it mean to honor your father and mother? Bible verses on honoring our parents: Ex 21.15, 17; Lev 19.3, 32; Deut 27.16; Prov 1.8; 16.3; 20.20; 23.22; 30.17 08:36 - What did it mean to Honor your Father and Mother to Israel in Moses day?Bible verses about blessings from following God's commands: Lev 26.3-13; Deut 28.1-14, Deut 4.40, 5.32-33 13:56 - What does it mean to honor your parents today? Bible verses about parents in the NT: Eph 6.1-3; Mat 12.46-50 & 10.21-39 15:23 - why was Ephesians written? 18:57 - Honoring your parents can be very hard for some. 19:36 - what is the amplified Bible? Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Anders, Max, Holman Old Testament Commentary, Exodus. Nashville: B&H Publishing, 2002.https://www.christianbook.com/holman-testament-commentary-exodus-leviticus-numbers/glen-martin/9781433674259/pd/16102EB?product_redirect=1&search_term=holman%20max%20anders%20exodus&Ntt=16102EB&item_code=&ps_exit=PRODUCT|legacy&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCPBigler, David. Pastor's Guide to the Bible, New Testament. Saratoga Springs, NY: Iron Sheep Ministries, 2023.For copies email info@ironsheep.org Courson, Jon. Jon Courson’s Application Commentary Old Testament Vol. 1. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2005. https://www.christianbook.com/coursons-application-commentary-genesis-revelation-volumes/jon-courson/9780310118312/pd/0118312?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

The third commandment calls us not to misuse the Lord’s name, in other translations it tells us not to take the Lord’s name in vain. Blasphemy is verbal or written reproach of God’s name, character, work, or attributes. We are called to honor God’s name with the respect and reverence that He deserves. In this video, Dave talks about why blasphemy is such a bad thing and what the consequences are of it. Outline: 06:00 - Introduction 01:29 - Exodus 20.7 - the third commandment 03:18 - There is power in His name. 05:17 - The Tetragrammaton, Ex 3.13-15 9:12 - how do we get the name “Yahweh” from YHWH? Adonai & Elohim were combined with YHWH to get Yahweh 10:12 - How do we get the name Jehovah? 10:51 - Who is Yahweh? Why does he deserve our honor? Ex 3.13-15 Gen 1.1-3 John 1.1-5,14 Psalm 23 John 14.6 Rev 1.08 - Almighty - “παντοκράτωρ” Mat 6.9-13 - Hallowed - “ἁγιάζω”- Power - “δύναμις” 17:02 - Romans 10.9-10 & 13 - Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Acts 19.13-17 - John 14.13-14; James 4.2-3 23:15 - How do we “misuse” God’s name? Šāv' שָׁוְא 25:00 - What is blasphemy? 25:32 - The harm of desensitization Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Courson, Jon. Jon Courson’s Application Commentary Old Testament Vol. 1. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2005. https://www.christianbook.com/coursons-application-commentary-genesis-revelation-volumes/jon-courson/9780310118312/pd/0118312?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

The second commandment directs us to not have or worship any graven images. What does that mean? What did that mean to Israel in Moses day? What does that mean for us today? In this video we unpack the 2nd commandment and also look at God's admission of being a "jealous God;" what does that mean and why is the creator of the universe jealous of anything? Outline: 01:45 - Exodus 20.4-6 02:29 - define idol in the Bible 03:02 - what does Blue Letter Bible say about Idols? An idol is something created by man and then worshiped as only God should be. 06:30 - what does the New International Bible Dictionary say about Idololotry? Idolatry: Judg 6.25-32; Exod 23.24, 34.13; Num 33.52; Deut 7.5; 2 Kings 5.17; 1 Kings 11.8; Isa 57.6; Hos 2.8; 1 Kings 19.18; 1 Kings 18.28; Isa 54.5; Jer 3.14. 12:26 - veneration of the saints. Do Catholics practice idol worship? 15:23 - Genesis 31.19 - Rachel steals Laban’s “household gods” 19:24 - Exodus 32 - Aaron makes the golden calf 21:45 - 2 Kings 18.1-7 Nehushtan 24:39 - Are pets an idol? 28:28 - Col 3.1-5 - put away earthly things 29:56 - Jon 2:8 - 30:21 - Idols won’t save: Jer 11.12, Isa 45.20, Judg 10.14, 30:44 - how/why is God jealous for us? Isa 55.8-9, Rev 4.1-11, Jhn 1.3 36:20 - Idolatry today Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Tenney, Merrill. New International Bible Dictionary. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1987. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-dictionary-of-the-bible/j-d-douglas/9780310534891/pd/0534891?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

In this study, we introduce the study of Exodus 20 and the Ten Commandments. Questions asked in this study: What are the Ten Commandments? What is the Law? Are the Ten Commandments just for Israel? Was Israel saved by the Law? Are we? Are we supposed to follow the Ten Commandments today? Outline: 00:05 - Introduction to this video and our coverage of the 10 commandments 02:07 - The 10 commandments in Deuteronomy 5.1-5 03:57 - Horeb is Mount Sinai (1 Kgs 8.9, 2 Chr 5.10) 06:34 - What is a commandment? Ex. 34.28, De 4.13, Ex 20.1, 34.27, De 5.22, 10.2, Eph 6.1-3, Mt 19.17 11:03 - What are the 10 commandments? 12:02 - What is the LAW? Mt 22.34-40 15:59 - Question: Are the 10 commandments different in application today than they were back in Moses’ day? - nope. 18:22 - Question: Was Israel saved by following the LAW? Are we? Eph 2.8-9, Rom 6.14, John 1.17, 14.6, Mt 5.17-18 23:41 - If Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law, what was the point of the law? Gal 3 & Rom 7. 33:43 - Are we saved by following the Law? Are we saved by following the 10 commandments? 34:47 - What is the purpose of the Law? 35:03 - Are we required to follow the law today? Resources used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia found on Blue Letter Bible https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/Dictionary/viewTopic.cfm?topic=IT0008674 Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

In Exodus 19 we see Israel make it to Mount Sinai. This is a fulfillment of God’s promise to Moses back in Exodus 3. God calls Moses to consecrate the people, as his treasured possession, as a kingdom of priests, a holy nation, set apart. We talk about all this and what it means for us today to be set apart. Outline 00:04 - introduction to Exodus 19 02:11 - Exodus 19.1-2 02:33 - Ex 19.1-2 - Israel made it to Mount Sinai. 03:15 - Why is Israel being at Mount Sinai so significant - Background story of Moses from Ex 1-3 07:18 - Israel will stay at Mount Sinai for the next 11 months (Num 10.11) 08:26 - Exodus 19.3-8 09:24 - Ex 19.4 - You saw what I did to Egypt. 10:09 - Ex 19.4 - I carried you on Eagles wings, Isaiah 40.3, Luke 13.34, Deut 32.9-1, Deut 28.49, Jer 4.13, 48.40, & 49.22 13:05 - Ex 19.5 - “IF” you obey me fully and keep my covenant 16:15 - Ex 19.5 - Out of all nations you will be my treasured possession…a kingdom of priests… a holy nation. 16:40 - Treasured Possession. Deut 14.2, Psalm 135.4 19:18 - A kingdom of priests a holy nation - 1 Peter 2.5 20:31 - A Holy Nation -Deut 7.6, 26.19, Isa 62.12 21:44 - Ex19.8 - “all the Lord has commanded, we will do all.” Ex 24.3, Ex 24.7, Deu 5.27 24:23 - Is Israel saved by following the law 25:07 - Exodus 19.9-25 27:45 - Imagine this scene! 30:50 - Ex 19.9 - God speaks from the Dense cloud Ex 13.21-22; 14.19-20, 24, 16.10, 24.15-18, 40.34-38 32:58 - Ex 19.10 - Consecrate, Sanctify, set them apart to be holy. Ex 20.8 36:30 - Ex 19.12 - Limits around the mountain, Ex 19.12, 21, & 24 39:24 - The Tripartite division of Mt Sinai mirrors that of the tabernacle & temple 42:05 - Application - Israel was to be a holy nation, set apart. We today, as the church, are called to be set apart as well. Matthew 5.13-16, 1 Peter 2.9-12 Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

This study we tackle Exodus 18 in which Moses' father in law, Jethro (the Priest of Midian), comes to visit Moses (and the Israelites) on their way to Mount Sinai. Jethro sees Moses sit as judge over all of Israel from morning until evening and says, "what you are doing is not good" (Ex 18.15-16). Jethro advises Moses to delegate to God fearing leaders and not take all the responsibility on himself. 01:24 - Overview of Exodus 18 02:50 - Exodus 18.1-7 - Jethro arrives w/ Moses Family 04:17 - Ex 18.1 - Who is Jethro - recap (Ex 2.16, 18, 20 & 3.1) 05:45 - Ex 18.1 - Who are the Midianites? (Gen 25.1-2, Gen 37.28, 36, Num 25.17, Judges 6-7) 09:24 - Ex 18.1 - Word had spread (Ex 15.14-16) 12:05 - Ex 18.2 - When did Moses send his family away?(Ex 4.20-26) 16:40 - Ex 18.3-4 - Gershom & Eliezer 20:37 - Ex 18.5 - near the mountain of God - Ex 3.1 21:49 - Exodus 18.8-12 22:50 - Ex 18.11 - The Lord is greater (Ex 7.5, 8.10, 9.29, 6.7, 9.15-16) 26:54 - Word study: “proclaimed” sāp̄ar סָפַר (declared, made known, honored, spread) 29:10 - Exodus 18.13-27 31:19 - Initial reactions and context of that day. Delegation! 31:58 - What is the problem? Ex 18.15-16 “what you are doing is not good.” 33:15 - What is the Solution? Ex 18.19-23 1. Bring before God v19 2. Teach the people v20 3. Show the people v20 4. Delegate v21 5. Men of God v21 6. Hard cases to you v22 40:00 - Ex 18.23 - “If God so commands” 43:00 - Similar story (Num 11.10-17 & Deut 1.9-18). 44:32 - Application: Delegate 49:02 - Application: Know God’s word Joshua 1.8, Deut 6.6-9, Jeremiah 31.31-34 Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

This live event was a THANK YOU to all our supporters and an update on what has been happening in the ministry and where God is leading us in 2024. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD

This study we cover Exodus 17 in which we see Israel move from the desert of sin to Rephidim where they once again are without water. Rather then seeking the Lord the Israelites complain and quarrel with Moses, ready to stone him. Despite this God provides through the struck rock of Horeb (what is that a picture of?). We then study the story of Israel's battle with the Amalekites.

Outline: 01:36 - overview and background of Exodus 17 03:17 - Exodus 17.1-7 04:43 - Ex 17.1-7 Where is this? Desert of Sin, Rephidim, Horeb, Massah & Meribah. 07:23 - Israel was led by a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. (Ex 13.21 and 40.36-38) 08:26 - Ex 17.1-4 - Another test, no water at Rephidim. 11:19 - Ex 17.6 - Strike the rock at Horeb, Massah & Meribah. 14:11 - Application of the Rock at Horeb - Facing a trial, James 1.12-15, Revelation 3.19-20, 1 cor 10.13 19:34 - Exodus 17.8-16 21:53 - Ex 17.8 - Who are the Amalekites? (Gen 36.12, 1 Sam 15.2-3, 1 Chronicles 4.41-43, Deuteronomy 25.17-19) 27:33 - The Egyptians knew the Amalekites as Khabbati aka “plunderers” 27:58 - Ex 17.9 - Who is Joshua? (Joshua 1.1, Exodus 24.13, Numbers 13-14, Joshua 1.1-9, 24.15) 38:14 - Ex 17.9 - Who is Hur? (Neh 3.9, Num 31.8, Ex 17:9, Ex 24.13-14, Ex 31.2 Grandfather of Bezalel) Article mentioned: https://www.gotquestions.org/Hur-in-the-Bible.html 42:23 - Ex 17.11-13 - Why does Moses raise his hands and how does that have an effect on the battle? Prayer: Psa 28.2, 63.4, 1 Ki 8.22,38, 1 Tim 2.8, Mat 6.5-8 Power in the staff? Ex 9.22, 10.12, 14.16 Anoint Moses? A picture of Christ? 55:11 - Jesus in Exodus 17.6? (1 Cor 10.1-4) 57:11 - Ex 17.14 - God brought victory 58:12 - Ex 17.15 - Israel is God’s chosen people (Gen 12:2-, Zech 12.1-9)

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Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible.

Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG

Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

In this Bible study we look at Exodus 15:22-27 and all of Exodus 16. In it we see Israel continue their journey to Mount Sinai. We see Israel without drinkable water and without food, and in both situations they plead to the LORD and God provides for them! In this study we go in depth talking about Manna as well as what The Sabbath is (first mentioned in Ex 16:23. Full Outline: 00:11 - Introduction to Expository Bible Study 01:43 - Exodus Ch 16-20 overview 05:22 - Exodus 15.22-27 06:34 - Exodus 16 background context 07:30 - Ex 15.22 - The Desert of Shur and the waters of Marah (2 Kings 2.19-22) 12:46 - Ex 15.26 - A test from the Lord 16:35 - Ex 15.27 - Elim - Hebrew word for “Palms” 17:37 - Exodus 16.1-36 23:11 - Ex 16.1 - its been 1 month since they left Egypt 23:35 - Ex 16.1 - Desert of Sin 24:19 - Ex 16.2-3 - Israel grumbled against Moses & Aaron. 27:24 - Ex 16.10 - The glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud (Exodus 13.22) 28:49 - Ex16.13 - Quail “Feathered fowls” - (Numbers 11) 32:51 - Ex 16.15 - Manna = “what is it?” Bible verses about Mana: Ex 16.4, Num 11.8, Psalm 78:24, Mat 4.21-4, Deut. 8.3, John 6.31-35 42:16 - Ex 16.16 - Omer 46:14 - Ex 16.23 - Sabbath - word study, šabāṯ, שַׁבָּת Bible verses about the Sabbath: Gen 2.3, Ex 20.8-11, 31.12-18, 35.3, Deut 5.12, Acts 1:12, Mark 2.27, Col 2.16, Rom 14.5-6. 01:03:50 - So what should we do? Should Christians keep the Sabbath? 01:05:19 - The Law points to Jesus - we are not under the law (Rom 10.4, Gal 2.16) 01:08:38 - Sabbath practices in Israel today 01:11:46 - Ex 16.32 - A jar of Manna in the Ark of the Covenant. 01:15:32 - Ex 16.32-36 - added text? Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

In this interview, Iron Sheep founder Dave Bigler, interviews Dr. Anthony Chapman about his families' experiences in Israel the past 17 years. Included is a personal testimony of what he (and his family) experienced in Israel on October 7th when Hamas invaded Israel. Full outline: 00:34 - Introductions 02:36 - How did you end up in Israel? 06:11 - walk where Jesus walked 08:57 - "there is nothing more important than sharing the news about God's love for His people" 09:37 - Why Israel? 10:10 - What did you do when you first arrived? 11:08 - "Israel is a melting pot of the nations" - how it got that way 12:48 - What was it like going from New England to Israel? 16:17 - How has it been for your kids growing up in Israel? 18:00 - What is it like living there? 18:50 - "I miss the produce, the vegetables in Israel are amazing" 21:02 - Israelis as compared to a Sabra cactus fruit - "they really are a warm people" 22:43 - The way Israel celebrates the sabbath day, Shabbat 25:26 - Are Israelis receptive to the Gospel? 25:53 - Jesus as a Jew 25:53 - How would Jesus' name have been pronounced in His day? 28:53 - Do Jews who follow Jesus still follow Jewish traditions? 31:58 - Tell us about your Ph.D. in Biblical Hebrew Poetry 32:51 - Jerusalem is a tense city 34:44 - Hebrew as a concise language 37:49 - October 7th when Hamas invaded Israel 43:48 - what is the two state solution? Why is it not working? 51:10 - how does it make you feel to hear Americans calling for support of Hamas? 57:16 - Israel has no choice but to stop Hamas 58:55 - Hostage website, up to date status of hostages held by Hamas: https://bringthemhomenow.net/ 1:00:23 - the hostage situation in Gaza 1:03:10 - How long do you think this war is going to last? 1:04:24 - The Gospel is the highest moral value we have. We all need God, we are all His children. 1:05:22 - closing prayers 1:11:01 - meet the Chapman family 1:12:31 - how can people get connected with you and the Chapman family? Just search for "Anthony and Irene Chapman" on social media or Google Closing song: "Sina" (Hate) from Songs Under Fire by Anthony & Irene Chapman Apostle Talk is produced by Iron Sheep Ministries Inc. To watch / listen to other interviews: https://ApostleTalk.org Support Iron Sheep: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD

In this Bible study, we look at Exodus 15:1-21, the “Song of Moses and Miriam.” Join us as we look at the use of music and song in the Bible. Looking at a full spectrum of passages from throughout the Old Testament and the New Testament. Moses and the Israelites have just witnessed God’s miraculous hand rescue them with the parting of the Red Sea. They also saw God bring down his judgment on Pharaoh and his military. In light of all they have seen they sing a song of praise to their maker and their redeemer! Outline 03:34 Music in the Bible. Psalms 40.1-3, 33.1-3, 100.1 Hebrew Word study: רוּעַ rûaʿ “Roo-ah” Ecclesiastes 12.13-14 Revelation 5.9-14 Matthew 26.30 (Mark 14.26) Acts 16.25 Luke 1.46-55 Ephesians 5.19-20 Colossians 3.16 Death Was Arrested, (North Point Worship) live featuring Seth Condrey 29:43 - Exodus 15.1-21 32:53 - Ex. 15.1-21 - “The song of Moses & Miriam” “the Song at the Sea” 35:17 - Ex. 15.01 - horse and driver 36:18 - Ex. 15.8 - the surging waters stood up like a wall. 37:24 - Ex. 15.11 - who among the gods is like you, Lord? 41:26 - Ex. 15.14 - The nations will hear and tremble 44:03 - where is the promised land? Genesis 15.18 48:06 - Ex. 15.13 & 17, your holy dwelling, the mountain of your inheritance, the sanctuary 51:16 - Ex. 15.20 - Miriam and the Ladies sing. 52:02 - Ex. 15:20 - What is a Timbrel 53:02 - what is a Prophetess? https://www.gotquestions.org/prophetess-Bible.html Dave's Favorite Praise & Worship Songs: https://pandora.app.link/TtFYIkn3hFb Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

Israel has left Egypt, but rather than going the direct route to the promised land, God leads them south (to avoid the Philistines). God hardens Pharaoh’s heart, yet again, and he pursues Israel, trapping them at the banks of the Red Sea. God steps in and we see the supernatural parting of the Red Sea (we discuss the different potential locations where this happened and the implications of each). God will be glorified, what does that mean and why is this important? Outline: 01:22 - introduction 02:17 - Exodus 13.17-22 03:26 - Ex 13.17 - “The road through the Philistine country” Judges 13.1, 14.1, 1 Samuel 4.1, 13.4, 17.23 07:41 - Who were the Philistines? 10:41 - Why the long way around? 12:34 - Proverbs 3.5-6, 14:32 - EX 13.19 - Joseph’s bones Gen 50.24-25. Joshua 24:32 barring Joseph’s bones. 17:03 - EX 13.21-22 - Pillar of cloud and fire Ex 14.19; 14:24. 18:57 - God spoke through the pillar of Cloud (Exodus 33.9-10., Num. 12.5-6; Deut. 31.15-16; PS 99:7, Ex 40.34-38 22:19 - Exodus 14.01-14 25:50 - Ex 14.4 - “I will gain the Glory” 26:52 - Ex 14.7 600 Chariots 30:30 - 2 Kings 6.15-17. 32:05 - Exodus 14.15-31 34:56 - Why does God seek the glory? Ex. 14.4, 14.17 & 14.31 37:57 - Ex 14.16; 21-29. The parting of the Red Sea. Reed Sea, Gulf of Suez or Gulf of Aqaba? God’s greatness was shown through the parting of the Red Sea Joshua 2.10 Nehemiah 9.9 Psalm 136.13–14, Psalm 106:9-12 Exodus 15.4-8 - The Bible does not lie, it does not exaggerate. This happened and it destroyed Pharaoh’s army, what was the result of this? Exodus 14.30–31 49:20 - Recap and conclusion of Exodus 1-14. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. "Where did the Red Sea Crossing Take Place" - Armstrong Institute Article: https://armstronginstitute.org/339-where-did-the-red-sea-crossing-take-place Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

With the 10th and final plague poured out by God, we see Pharaoh release the Israelites from their captivity in Egypt. This week we wrap up our two-part teaching on the Passover with a few more details on the annual celebration. We also tackle most of Exodus 13, looking at Consecration, Sanctification, and Redemption and how each of those plays out in the book of Exodus. Outline: 01:25 - Intro to Exodus 12 & 13 03:18 - Exodus 12.29-30 - 10th plague unleashed. 06:16 - Exodus 12.31-42 - Israel’s exodus from Egypt 08:09 - Ex 12.31-32 - GO - Pharaoh releases Israel. 09:35 - Ex 12.32 - “and also bless me” 10:20 - Ex 12.33-36 - the people of Egypt support Israel Numbers 33.3-4 Psalm 105.37-38 12:41 - Ex 12.37 - Ramses identified as Qantir. 15:01 - Succoth identified as Tell el Maskhuta (near Ismailia) 16:34 - Ex 12.37 - 600,000 men - Estimate between 2-2.5million total people left Egypt Exodus 38.26l 18:28 - Ex 12.38 - Who were the Mixed Multitude? Numbers 11.4 Matthew 7.21-23 23:49 - Ex 12.40 - Israel is in Egypt 430 years Genesis 15.13 Acts 7.6 25:33 - Exodus 12:43-51 - additional Passover restrictions 26:40 - Ex 12:46 - No bones broken Psalm 34.20 John 19.28-36 30:02 - why did they break the legs? 32:03 - Ex 12:43-49 - No foreigner may eat it. 34:51 - Exodus 13.1-16 37:35 - Define Consecration & Sanctification Some sanctified things in the Bible - The Sabbath, (Exodus 31.12-18) The Tabernacle, (Lev 8.10) The Tribe of Levi. (Num. 3.12) 41:18 - Redemption Defined Exodus 6.6, Exodus 15.13 Psalm 77.14-15 Isaiah 43.3 John 8:33-34 Mark 10:45 Romans 3:24 Eph 1:7 1 Peter 1:18-19 The ordinance of Redemption - Lev 12 and Num 18.14-19. Leviticus 12.6-8 Luke 2.22-24). 48:24 - Phylacteries Article from https://www.gotquestions.org/phylacteries.html Exodus 13.1-10, 11–16 Deuteronomy 6.4-9; 11.13–21. Matthew 23.1-12 54:21 - Communion: Pesahim 10.5 (from the Mishnah) Matthew 26.17-28 1 Corinthians 11.26 Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Danby, Herbert. The Mishnah. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2019. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/the-mishnah/9781598569025/pd/569025?event=ESRCN|M Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Tenney, Merrill. New International Bible Dictionary. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1987. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-dictionary-of-the-bible/j-d-douglas/9780310534891/pd/0534891?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

In this Bible study we cover Exodus 11.1 through 12.28. Included in this teaching is coverage of the announcement of the 10th and final plague as well as the introduction to the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread. This is part one of two on the subject of this 10th and final plague. Here is a full outline of everything discussed: Outline: 03:20 - Breakdown of Exodus 11&12 04:12 - Exodus chapter 11 06:18 - Chapter 11 fits into the end of chapter 10. 08:36 - Why was Moses hot with Anger in Exodus 11.8? 10:58 - Exodus 11.2 - Silver & gold from the Egyptians Psalm 105.37 Exodus 3.21-22 Exodus 12.35-36 Exodus 35 - for use in the creation of the Tabernacle 13:39 - The 10th Plague - Death of the Firstborn 15:52 - Exodus 11.5 - what is the significance of the Firstborn? 18:13 - Israel is God’s Firstborn Exodus 4.21-23 Jeremiah 31.9 Hosea 11.1 20:43 - What right does God have to judge? Isaiah 45.6-12 Deuteronomy 32.35 Romans 12.17-19 24:31 - Exodus 11.6 - word study “wailing” 24:57 - Exodus 11.7 - not a dog will bark 26:34 - Exodus 12.1-14 The Passover 30:20 - Exodus 12.1 - “in Egypt” 33:08 - Exodus 12.2 - The new first month “Abib,” “Aviv,” or “Nisan” Exodus 12.2, 13.4, 23.15, 34.18, Deu 16.1 35:16 - The Passover lamb is to be a year old male without defect. A perfect lamb. 35:46 - Exodus 12.8 - the meat was to be roasted over a fire Fire is often a picture of judgment in the Bible Isaiah 66.15–17; Joel 2.1–3; Ps 97:3, 1 Cor 3.13; 2 Pt 3.12 36:36 - Exodus 12.8 - The Passover meal was to be eaten with bitter herbs 37:20 - Bread without yeast with their cloaks tucked in - a meal in haste 38:8 - Exodus 12:14-20 The Passover and the Festival of unleavened bread 40:05 - Exodus 12:14 - a lasting ordinance, the Passover was to be celebrated Number 9 Joshua 5.10 2 Chr. 30 & 35, 2 Ki. 23 Ezra 6.19 43:07 - Exodus 12.15 & 19 - explanation for the future generation. The festival of unleavened bread was to be seven days. 43:48 - Yeast or Leaven in Exodus chapters 12 and 13. Leviticus 2.11, 6.17 Matthew 16.6-12 1 Corinthians 5.6-7 47:53 - Exodus 12.19 - Cut off anyone who eats food with leaven - the Jews were to be a people set apart. 48:35 - Exodus 12:21-28. 50:16 - Exodus 12.23 - The Destroyer or “Death Angel” 1 Cor. 10.10 Psalm 78.49 51:47 - Naturalistic argument - some of the first plagues can be explained through natural means; this 10th plague is clearly God stepping in. 53:52 - Exodus 12:28 - The Israelites listen and obey. 55:41 - Review and summary 56:59 - The Passover is yet another example of a pattern of redemption throughout the Bible

The Passover meal is a reminder that the children of Israel were brought from death to life, that is why it is so important to remember and for the Jews to celebrate that meal.

1:00:04 - Was the Last Supper the Passover Sadder?

1:01:50 - The Passover is a picture of Jesus Christ. Jesus is our Passover Lamb. 1:10:36 - The Passover lamb was the substitute for the firstborn in each household. In the same way, Jesus was our substitute, he died our death for us 1:11:21 - The Passover lamb would only be an atoning sacrifice if the blood was placed on the doorpost. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Books used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001.

In Exodus chapter 8 we see God pour out plagues 2-4, the plagues of frogs, gnats, and flies. Join us as we talk about each of these plagues and how God used them against Pharaoh, Egypt, and the false pantheon of Egyptian gods. Outline: 01:57 - A chart of the 10 plagues in Egypt. 06:35 - Genesis 1.28 - God uses his creation to show us his power. 07:27 - Exodus 8 1-15 09:53 - Plague 2 - Frogs. Heqet (Heket) - Egyptian goddess of fertility, represented by a frog. 11:55 - Naturalistic explanation of the plague of frogs 14:24 - Exodus 8.7 - The Magicians did the same thing. 17:00 - Exodus 8.16-19 - Plague 3 - Gnats 18:17 - Gnat - Hebrew Word study: כֵּן kēn: Gnat, lice, or mosquitoes. 19:00 - Potential judgment on Egyptian god “Set” - the god of the desert (and storms, disorder, and violence) 19:44 - Dust - Hebrew word study: עָפָר āp̄ār (dust, earth, ashes, ground, mortar, rubbish, debris) Genesis 2.7, 3.19, 13.16 25:09 - Exodus 8.18-19 - the magicians, can not replicate the miracle, they warn Pharaoh - “This is the finger of God” 26:05 - Aaron (Moses brother) being used in Exodus & application. 29:21 - Did the plague of gnats go away? 30:15 - Exodus 8.20-32 - Plague 4 - Flies 34:51 - The Egyptian god of flies - Khenti-Amentiu 36:28 - Exodus 8.22-23 - God sets apart the Israelites (Goshen) 37:54 - Exodus 8.25 - Pharaoh is very shrewd & clever. “Sacrifice here in this land” 41:17 - Exodus 8.28. Pharaoh asks Moses to “Pray for me.” Philippians 2.10, “at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Romans 1.18-21, “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Resources used: Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG

In Exodus 7 we see Moses and Aaron return to Pharaoh and twice make God’s request, to let His people the Israelites go and twice we see Pharaoh “harden his heart” and deny the request. In the first encounter God shows his power through a miraculous sign, turning Aaron’s staff into a snake. The second encounter Moses and Aaron turn the water of the Nile river into blood. Join us as we dig into these to elements and more… Outline: 00:45 - Recap 05:17 - Exodus 7.1-7 06:18 - I have made you like God to Pharaoh (Ex. 7.1) - Gen. 1.27 - We are image bearers of God, “created in His image” - Matt. 28.18-20 - the great commission - John 14.12 - “whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing” - John 13.34 - “A new command I give you: Love one another” 12:36 - God chooses to work through us. 13:53 - Casting Crowns, “If We Are the Body” 14:38 - I will harden Pharaoh’s heart (Ex. 7.3) 19:35 - They will know that I am the Lord (Ex. 7.5) 22:02 - Exodus 7.8-13 (a sign of God) 23:00 - Moses Staff turns into a snake. Uraeus, Wadjet. (Ex 7.10) - Uraeus - the upright cobra on king Pharaoh’s headdress symbolized the goddess Wadjet. - The snake on King Tut’s headdress was a symbol of sovereignty, royalty, deity, and divine authority in ancient Egypt. 24:58 - Aaron’s staff vs Moses’ staff. 25:17 - Jannes & Jambres - Pharaoh’s magicians/sorcerers (Ex. 7.11, Gen. 41:8, 2 Tim. 3:8) 26:10 - Jannes & Jambres replicate the sign of the snake, How? (Ex. 7.12) 28:14 - Word Study: “Swallowed” בָּלַע bālaʿ(Ex. 7.12), occurs here and in reference to the Red Sea swallowing the Egyptian army (Ex. 15:12) 28:56 - Exodus 7.14-25 - The Plague of Blood (an attack on the Nile was an attack on the Egyptians, on Pharaoh and on their gods. 32:30 - Egyptian gods associated with the Nile: - Hapi (the Nile god) - Khnum, guardian of the Nile or “god of the source of the Nile” - Isis, “Goddes of the Nile” - divine mother of the Pharaoh. - Osiris - Isis’s husband. associated with the flooding and retreating of the Nile 38:43 - DID THIS REALLY HAPPEN? Naturalistic explanation? Application: Is God sovereign or not? Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Resources Used: Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG

In Exodus chapter 6 God answers Moses' question at the end of chapter 5, “why have you brought trouble on this people?” God answers Moses with a recap of what he is going to do in the coming chapters of Exodus. Verses 13-30 of Exodus chapter 6 include a genealogy which traces from Jacob through his eldest three sons down to Moses and Aaron and ends at Aaron’s grandson Phinehas. This genealogy, though somewhat random, does have a purpose. God is sovereign and has a plan, from the beginning of time, until the end, God has a plan and is orchestrating it one step at a time. Outline: 1:08 - Recap Exodus 3-5 4:11 - Exodus 5.21-22 5:20 - John 16:33 - in this life you will have trouble… 6:25 - Overview 7:07 - Exodus 6.1-12 09:04 - Exodus 6.1-12 Recap 09:37 - Exodus 6.3 - “but by my name the LORD I did not make myself fully known to them.” Progressive Revelation, we learn more about God through his progressive revelation to us through the Bible, through time. God does not change, Malachi 3.6, James 1.17 16:20 - Reference to the Abrahamic Covenant and the promised land. 20:21 - God prophesied Israel’s captivity in Egypt in Gen 15cc 22:04 - God feels Israel’s pain, God feels our pain, 1 Peter 5.7 22:31 - Exodus 6.6-8, God’s “I Will” statements 25:04 - Exodus 6.9 - Moses takes God’s words to the Israelites 27:16 - Exodus 6:13-30 - A genealogy 31:58 - Breakdown of the genealogy 38:19 - Why is this genealogy here? God is sovereign, God is in charge and He knows what He is doing! Ephesians 2.10, Philippians 1.6 41:35 - Conclusions Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Resources Used: Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

In this episode of Apostle Talk, Jeff Stasko (Pastor, and board member of Iron Sheep Ministries) interviews founder Dave Bigler. In this video hear the background story of Dave's call from his successful career in the photo and video world into full time ministry.
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In this study, we cover Exodus 4:18 through the end of chapter 5.  In this time we see Moses, after being given his assignment from God, travel with his wife and two sons to Egypt to present God’s plan to the Israelites there.  In Egypt, the elders (leadership) of the Hebrews listen to Moses and Aaron (Moses Brother) and they believe him and worship God for remembering them and coming to save them from Pharaoh’s harsh enslavement.  Exodus chapter 5 brings us to Moses and Aaron’s first encounter and request before Pharaoh.  Pharaoh, listens to their request to release the Israelites, but questions “Who is the Lord?”  In Egypt, Pharaoh is considered to be part god himself; Pharaoh does not recognize the Hebrew God, nor will he release his free arsenal of manual labor to this God of the Israelites.  Pharaoh refuses and as punishment increases the workload on the Hebrew slaves.  To which the Israelites return to Moses complaining, “What have you done to us!”  To which Moses returned to God asking Him why he had not followed through with what He had promised Moses.

Outline:

2:29 - Exodus 4.18-23

3:51 - Exodus 4.18 - why does Moses not tell Jethro the full story?

5:50 -  Exodus 4.19 - all those who wanted to kill you are dead.    

7:11 - Exodus 4.20 - “he took the staff of God in his hand.” 

8:52 - Exodus 4.21-23 - an outline and foreshadowing of what is going to happen in Egypt.

10:17 - Exodus 4.22 - “Israel is my firstborn son.”  The birthright blessing.  The Hebrews, the Israelites, the Jews are God’s chosen people, his firstborn son.  We “the Church” are grafted into the blessings of Israel, but we have not, by any means, replaced the Jews.  For more on this read Hosea 11. 

12:49 - God’s final plague, judgment on Egypt.  The Passover.    

13:47 - The Iron Sheep Ministry Graphic for the Exodus Study - by Jeff Stasko 

15:05 - God hardens Pharaoh’s heart (or does Pharaoh harden his own heart?  Which is it?)  Romans 9:14-21 - God is the potter.

20:14 - Exodus 4.24-26 - Bridegroom of Blood?  Gen. 17.9-14, Lev. 12.3, Phil. 3.5, Luke 2.21

27:29 - Exodus 4.27-31

29:36 - Recap of Exodus chapter 4 

31:27 - Exodus 5.1-21

34:48 - Exodus 5 recap

38:12 - Making bricks in Malawi & Egypt

42:52 - Exodus 5.22-23

43:50 - Application, Recap of Exodus 3, 4 & 5.  Philippians 4.6, Isaiah 41.8-13

Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Resources Used: Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

This week we look at Exodus 3.1-4.17 and the story of God talking to Moses through the burning bush. Within this text we see God call Moses to be his mouthpiece and instrument to show his wonders and to bring the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. We also see God define Himself as the great I AM. Outline below. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Outline: 02:12 - Exodus Chapter 3 06:26 - Tending the Flocks - Moses was a shepherd for 40 yrs in Midian. King David was also a lowly shepherd before he was called to be the future king (1 Sam. 16.11). 09:06 - Horeb, the Mountain of God, Mount Horeb or Mount Sinai? Ras Safsafa or Jabal Mousa? 11:18 - An Angel of the Lord. Was it a Theophany, an Angelophany, or a Christophany and what do each of those mean? 14:01 - Fire from within a bush. 16:00 - Fire - God is often represented by fire. Examples: Exodus 13.21; 19.18; 24.17; Deuteronomy 4.24; Judges 13.20; 1Kings 18.24-39; Hebrews 12.29, “our God is a consuming fire” 16:59 - Take off your sandals, holy ground 17:38 - I am the God of your father, of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. You know me, I am the same God you have heard all the stories about…. 18:52 - What is God’s Name? What is the Tetragrammaton? I AM that I AM, I AM, YHWH, Adonai, Elohim, Yahweh, Jehovah. Revelation 1.8, Matthew 6.9-13; John 8.48-59. 29:26 - 3 day journey 31:44 - You will not leave empty-handed 33:32 - Exodus 4.1-17 36:25 - Moses’ Doubts 39:34 - Exodus 4.3 - why did God turn Moses’ staff into a snake? Uraeus is the symbol of the Egyptian goddess Wadjet. 44:45 - Application: God can use anyone. Numbers 12.3, 1 Corinthians 1.26-31. 48:21 - final thoughts - be encouraged to take a leap of faith

This week we look at Exodus chapter two and the story of Moses. Moses, drawn out of the river by Pharaoh's daughter. Moses, raised with all the education and splendor of a Prince of Egypt. Moses, the man who chose to leave all that to follow God's call for his life. Listen to learn the full story. Outline: 01:08 - Recap Exodus Chapter 1 02:06 - Exodus 2.1-4 02:43 - The tribe of Levi 03:32 - Dinah & The Shechemites 05:18 - Levites are set apart: Exodus 28.1-3 07:05 - More on the Levitical Priesthood: Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 18 09:09 - Hebrews 11.23 09:58 - Acts 7.20 11:27 - Word study: Basket / Ark (Gen 6-9)- 13:52 - Exodus 2.5-11 19:10 - Acts 7.23 - Moses was 40 yrs old 19:50 - Acts 7.22 - educated as an Egyptian - powerful in speech & action. 20:18 - Moses was a child of two worlds 21:32 - Application - You must also decide which world to follow. 23:36 - Read Exodus 2.11-15 25:24 - word study: beat, smite, slay, kill, slaughter, wound 26:33 - Acts 7:23-29 31:14 - Application - Unrepentant sin. You can’t hide your sin. Numbers 32.23 33:47 - Read Exodus 2.15-21 34:59 - Midian 35:23 - Who were the Midianites? 36:52 - Jethro, Reuel, or the priest of Midian? 41:23 - Application - Are you going through a hard time? Take heart! 45:23 - Exodus 2.23-25 45:55 - Did God forget about the Israelites in Egypt? Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Resource Used: Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

This week we cover Exodus chapter 1 in which the story of Israel in Egypt pics right up from Genesis 50. The text then quick establishes that there is a new Pharaoh on the throne that does not care about Joseph or the Hebrews but fears that their numbers will grow to great. To combat this threat Pharaoh oppresses the Israelites with hard slave labor and orders that all male Hebrew babies be killed. This sets up the birth story of Moses in Exodus chapter 2. Outline: 00:11 - Introduction (who is Dave, what does he believe, why should we study the Bible) 04:30 - Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3.16 06:33 - Background context (Exodus and the Pentateuch) 07:04 - What is the Pentateuch, what are the first five books of the Bible, what is the Torah? 09:53 - Is Israel a person or a nation? When was Israel first used to describe a people group? Is Jacob Israel? 10:22 - What is the Abrahamic Covenant? 10:58 - Bible Verse: Genesis 12.2-3 12:18 - Exodus Chapter 1 13:04 - Bible Verse: Exodus 1.1-7 13:49 - How is an Iron Sheep Bible Study structured? 18:24 - Hebrew Word Study - שָׁרַץ (šāraṣ) to swarm. Used in Gen. 1.20, 21; 7.21; 8.17; 9.7 22:07 - Bible Verse: Exodus 1.8-14 26:20 - What are the store cities of Pithom & Rameses? https://www.BibleArchaeology.org Associates for Biblical Research @DiggingForTruth Bible and Spade Articled on the store city Rameses: https://biblearchaeology.org/research/exodus-from-egypt/2249-the-royal-precinct-at-rameses 28:26 - Bible Verse: Exodus 1.15-22 28:54 - The Hebrew Midwives: Shiphrah and Puah, 30:54 - Civil disobedience. Are we called to follow authority without question? Romans 13.1-7 31:21 - Bible Verse: Acts 5.29 35:16 - Application - Where is God? 37:05 - Isaiah references Exodus in Isaiah 43.1-17 Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Resources Used: Barker, Kenneth L.. Kohlenberger, John R. III. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-bible-commentary-abridged-edition-volumes/kenneth-barker/9780310255192/pd/54975?event=ESRCG Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG

An interview with world renowned Biblical Archeologist, Dr. Bryant Wood. Questions discussed: 05:50 - What is Biblical Archeology? 11:22 - What does an Archeologist do? 18:53 - How does being an engineer effect your archeology work? 21:31 - Do Biblical Archeologists Believe the Bible? 24:00 - What is the "Jericho Problem?" (who were John Garstang, Kathleen Kenyon?) 30:23 - Advice for future Archeologists? 32:35 - How has Biblical Archeology effected your Faith? 33:05 - Can we prove every event in the Bible? For more: Associates for Biblical Research: htpp://www.biblearchaeology.org Publication: BIBLE and SPADE Answers in Genesis: http://www.answersingenesis.org The Creation Museum The Ark Encounter

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Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Dr. Bryant's "rap sheet" as read by Dave in the interview: ACADEMIC CAREER: - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Syracuse University - Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from RPI - (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.) - Master of Arts in Biblical History from University of Michigan - PhD in Syro Palestinian archaeology from University of Toronto. ADJUNCT PROFESSOR: - Biblical Theological Seminary, Hatfield PA; - Evangelical School of Theology, Myerstown PA; - Faith Theological Seminary, Los Angeles; - Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster PA; - Messiah College, Grantham PA; - Toronto Baptist Seminary, Toronto; - Tyndale University, Toronto. VOCATIONAL WORK: - General Electric at Knolls Atomic Power lab, in design, fabrication and testing of Nuclear reactors. - Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) - Director of Research ABR - General Editor - Bible and Spade - Consulting editor - Bible and Spade FIELD WORK: - Co-director of 3 reservoir surveys in Northern Jordan, - Area supervisor for the Wadi Tumult Project excavation at Tell el-Maskhuta, Egypt, - Involved in the Negev excavation at Haruvit in the northern Sinai, - Member of the Wadi Tumilat Project survey of the Wadi Tumilat, Egypt, - FIeld archaeologist for the Associates for Biblical Research excavation at Khirbet Nisya, Israel, - Director (and Ceramic Typologist) of the Kh. el-Maqatir excavation, Israel, Dr. Wood is a specialist in Canaanite pottery of the Late Bronze Age. He is author of "The Sociology of Pottery in Ancient Palestine: The Ceramic Industry and the Diffusion of Ceramic Style in the Bronze and Iron Ages.” He is published in various academic journals and Received international media attention for his research on ancient Jericho that demonstrated the historicity of the Biblical account of the capture of the city by the Israelites. Dr. wood was named in various “Who’s Who” including Who’s who in Biblical Studies and Archaeology, and Who’s Who of international professionals. Dr. Wood has been awarded various different travel grants including from: the Endowment for Biblical Research National Endowment for the Humanities He has also been given Grants from the National Science Foundation to do neutron activation analysis of pottery from Kh. el-Maqatir.

Revelation 3-20, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." - Jesus. Join Dave on his bike as he talks about this pivotal verse in his life. This video is the first of a new series Dave will be doing from his bike or from the trail this summer. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GkiCocc7jHA Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD

Isaiah's story is one similar to so many in Malawi, born into poverty and want. God's hand was in Isaiah's life and through His provision and Isaiah's hard work, Isaiah is now able to give back to others. To contribute to the Future Hope Schooling Project visit Adirondack Christian Fellowship at: https://acfsaratoga.org/ Click on "DONATE" then select "FUTURE AND HOPE" from the drop down menu. For more information on the Future Hope Schooling Project reach out to the US director: Kate Roden: kateyocum@yahoo.com Apostle Talk is produced by Iron Sheep Ministries Inc. Help us keep creating videos like this one: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD

This month we feature a brand new book on store shelves everywhere, "Pray With Me," a new book from author Erica Renaud. In this interview Dave Bigler talks with Erica about how God called her to write the book and the ups and downs of doing that. Enjoy this 30min video which pulls out some deep background elements to Erica's story. Apostle Talk is produced by Iron Sheep Ministries Inc. Help us keep creating videos like this one: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2cKlIcdW8YQ Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD

This week we cover both Genesis 48 and 49.  In Gen 49 we look at Jacob’s blessing on his grandson’s Ephraim and Manasseh.  Then in Genesis 49 Jacob gives his final “Patriarchal Blessing” on his 12 sons.  This prophetic blessing, clearly inspired by God, is a foreshadowing of what is to come for the 12 tribes of Israel.  Dave breaks down the 12 (or is it 13?) tribes of Israel and then concludes with a wrap up recap of Jacob’s live.

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In this month's Apostle Talk interview, Dave Bigler talks with PhD professor, Academic, Apologist and Pastor, Dr. Joe Slunaker.  "Joe" has many different titles but they all seem to revolve around a love for Jesus and the Hebrew Bible; the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.  In this interview you will hear Joe's background story, what led him to where he is today.  This is followed by some in depth questions, Why study the Old Testament?  Is it as important as the New Testament and the red letters of Jesus?  Joe hits on some hard questions: how does the death of one man erase the sins of many?  What is the logic behind the "food laws" of Leviticus?  Join us as we hear the story of God working in the life of Dr. Joe Slunaker.

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This week we see Joseph reveal his true identity to his brothers!  We also see all of Israel, (Jacob and all his descendants) travel down to Egypt where Joseph is finally reunited with his father after 22 years.  At the close of Genesis 46 the jews are now in Egypt!

Books referenced:  

Longman, Tremper III. The Baker Expository Dictonary of Biblical Words.  Grand Rapids: Baker Publishing, 2023.  

Walton, John. The NIV Application Commentary, Genesis.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001.  

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