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In this Bible Study, Dave covers 60 verses; from Leviticus 6.8 - through the end of chapter 7. In this segment we see additional directions given for the priests as it relates to the six different offerings. In doing this, Dave goes through and does a quick review of each of the six offerings outlined in Leviticus 1-7: the Burnt Offering, Grain Offering, Sin Offering, Guilt Offering and the Fellowship Offering. Its a long study, but it wraps up this first segment of the book of Leviticus. Outline:00:51 - Teaching Outline:6.8-13 - The Burnt Offering6.14-23 - The Grain Offering6.24-30 - The Sin Offering7.01-10 - Guilt Offering (aka trespass or Restoration offering)7.11-21 - The Fellowship Offering7.22-7:27 - Eating Fat and Blood of an offering is forbidden7.28-7.36 - The Priests' Share (Wave Offering / Ordination Offering)7.37-38 - conclusion02:57 - Lev 6.8-13 - The Burnt Offering (Covered in Lev 1)Gen 4.4, Gen 8.18-21, Gen 22.2, Lev 7.8, Lev 6.8-1310:21 Lev 6.14-23 - The Grain Offering (Covered in Lev 2) - Lev 2 - Gift - Minḥâ מִנְחָה - Gen 32-33 - Gen 43:11 - Lev 6.14-2314:59 - Lev 6.24-30 - The Sin Offering (aka the purification offering) - (covered in Lev 4.1-5.13)22:56 - Lev 7.01-10 - Guilt Offering (aka trespass or restitution offering, compensation offering or penalty offering) - Covered in Lev 5.14-6.728:14 - Lev 7.11-21 - The Fellowship Offering (AKA: “well-being” or “peace” offering (Covered in Lev 3). 1 Kings 8.62-63 Solomon offers a fellowship offering at the dedication of the temple37.18 - Lev 7.22-27 - Eating Fat and Blood of an offering is forbidden - Gen 9.4 - Lev 3.17 - Lev 17.10-1442:18 - Lev 7.28-36 - The Priests' Share (Wave Offering / Ordination Offering)46:08 - Should people in ministry be paid for their work? Do we need to tithe to the church? Why? Where does it say that in the Bible? - Deut 25.4 - Luke 10.7 - 1 Tim 5.18 - 1 Cor 9.9 - Malachi 3.10-52:34 - Lev 7.37-38 - Conclusion & ApplicationJesus is the fulfillment of the entire Law (including the Levitical sacrificial system) - it all points to Christ. The Warren Wirsbe quote is from The Bible Exposition Commentary (link in bibliography below)Proof texts: - 1 Pet 2.24 - 1 Pet 1.18-19 - Heb 10.1-25 - Matt 5.17-18Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donateListen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheepContact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.orgBe notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zADReferences: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=ESRCGBarker, L. Kenneth. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged Edition, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-commentary-abridged-volume-1-testament/kenneth-barker/9780310254966/pd/54963?event=BRSRCG|PSENGane, Roy. The NIV Application Commentary, Leviticus, Numbers. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004.https://www.christianbook.com/leviticus-numbers-niv-application-commentary/roy-gane/9780310210887/pd/210887?event=BRSRCG|PSENTenney, 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=ESRCGWiersbe, 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

Leviticus 05.1-13 Bible Study - Sin Offering (Part 2)In this Bible study, we look at the 2nd half of the Sin Offering as outlined in Leviticus 5.1-13. The Israelites were required to perform a “sin offering” if they failed to do something that was required, such as failing to give a testimony, dealing properly with ritual uncleanness, or fulfilling an oath. We also look at the “sin offering” as the “purification offering” asking why a woman who just gave birth would be required to give a “sin offering?” A key verse in this passage is Leviticus 5.5 in which the text tells us that confession is key to the process. OUTLINE:01:45 - What is Iron Sheep Ministries? 07:04 - Outline of the talk: 5.1-6 Failure to do something that was required: - v1 - Failure to give testimony, which could prevent justice from being carried out. - v2-3 - Failure to deal properly with ritual uncleanness, which could lead to the Lord's tabernacle being defiled.- v4 - Failure to fulfill an oath, which would result in the Lord's name being profaned. In any of the above. ONCE they realized their guilt there were two things they had to do.- v5 - Confess their sin- v6 - bring an offering to the Tabernacle so the priest could make atonement for them.5.7-13 - Three possible offerings, adjusted according to the economic situation of the person bringing the offering. EVERYONE has the opportunity to make a sacrifice, no matter how poor they were. 08:42 - Leviticus 5.1-1312:02 - Lev 5.1 - public charge to testify - it was considered a sin to see something and not say something. 14:25 - Lev 5.2-3 - “ceremonially unclean” - we see unclean as being related to public health or hygiene. A better way to think of a ceremony unclean vs clean is adequately prepared for worship.Rev 7.141 John 1.722:45 - purification offeringWORD STUDY: Ḥaṭṭā'āṯ חַטָּאָת (hea-taw-aw) - “sin, sin offering, purification from sins of ceremonial uncleanness.”Occurs 294x in KJV, 82x in Lev, 32x in Lev 4-5:13Lev 5.2-3Lev 12.1-8Luke 2.22-2430:29 - Lev 5.4 OathsMat 5.33-3732:50 - Lev 5.5 - confess - 35:55 - why is confession important? When you realize your guilt, the very first step, you must go through is to confess your sin before the Lord. He already knows what you did! But if you refuse to acknowledge your sin, then there is no room for the Holy Spirit to work in you. The Lord's discipline is a good thing. Pro 3.11-12Heb 12.7-11Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donateListen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheepContact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.orgBe notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zADReferences: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=ESRCGBarker, L. Kenneth. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged Edition, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-commentary-abridged-volume-1-testament/kenneth-barker/9780310254966/pd/54963?event=BRSRCG|PSENGane, Roy. The NIV Application Commentary, Leviticus, Numbers. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004.https://www.christianbook.com/leviticus-numbers-niv-application-commentary/roy-gane/9780310210887/pd/210887?event=BRSRCG|PSENWiersbe, 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 sin offering (also known as the purification offering) is covered in Leviticus chapter 4 as well as the first thirteen verses of chapter 5. In this study, we will look at the first portion, as outlined in Leviticus chapter 4. The sin offering was an offering required when an individual (or group) had sinned unintentionally. The offering atoned for the sin and cleansed them from unrighteousness. What is the application for this for us today? Do we have such an offering for our sin?Outline: 00:08 - Introduction to sin/purification offeringThis is a required offeringThese are also newly establishedThe Sin offering is atonement made for unintentional sin03:48 - Lev 4.1-2 - intro for all sin offerings04:45 - What is the definition of sin? Leviticus 4.2: “Does what is forbidden in any of the Lord's commands” 1 John 3.408:54 - What is unintentional sin?Word study: שְׁגָגָה šᵊḡāḡâ “Sha-gaw-gaw” “sin of error or inadvertent sin” Psalm 19.12: cleanse thou me from secret faults. - KJV (hidden)- NIV13:20 - What is intentional or defiant sin?Num15.30-31 “‘But anyone who sins defiantly, whether native-born or foreigner, blasphemes the Lord and must be cut off from the people of Israel. 31 Because they have despised the Lord's word and broken his commands, they must surely be cut off; their guilt remains on them.'”2 Sam 11-13Psalm 5119:27 - Lev 4.3-12 - If the “anointed priest” sinsHEB 5.1-6Jesus is our high priest “order of Melchizedek, read (read Heb 7-10)27:04 - Lev 4.13-21 - If the “whole Israelite community” sins30:02 - Lev 4.22-26 - If “a leader” sins31:31 - Lev 4.27-35 - If “any member of the community” sins33:53 - Let's look at the differencesThe animal sacrificed: A young bull, a male goat, a female goat or a lambTreatment of the blood. The first two offerings (anointed priest and community) the blood is sprinkled via a finger in front of the curtain dividing the holy place and the most holy place. As well as on the horns of the altar of incense. The second two offerings (leader and individual) the blood is put on the horns of the bronze altar (outside the tent) - WHY the difference?37:31 - APPLICATION: Jesus is our sin offering.- 2 Cor 5.21- Matt 26.28- 1 Pet 2.24- Rom 8.1-4- 1 Jhn 2:1-2- 1 Jhn 4.10- Heb 13.11-16Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donateListen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheepContact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.orgBe notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zADReferences: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=ESRCGBarker, L. Kenneth. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged Edition, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-commentary-abridged-volume-1-testament/kenneth-barker/9780310254966/pd/54963?event=BRSRCG|PSENGane, Roy. The NIV Application Commentary, Leviticus, Numbers. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004.https://www.christianbook.com/leviticus-numbers-niv-application-commentary/roy-gane/9780310210887/pd/210887?event=BRSRCG|PSENWiersbe, 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 unpack Leviticus chapter three and the Fellowship Offering (also known as the peace offering).  The Fellowship Offering was designed to be a thanksgiving offering made in friendship and peace with the Lord.  The offering was a cow, goat or sheep (male or female) shared between; God, the priests, and the offerer.  While we no longer need to sacrifice animals to say thanks to God there is a lesson to be learned here.Outline: 01:24 - “Fellowship Offering” word study - šelem, שֶׁלֶם - “Peace offering, requital, sacrifice for alliance or friendship.  voluntary sacrifice of thanks.” “Shalom” - The root of this word is the same that is used for Shalom.  First use, Exo 20.24.  Lev 23.15-2104:00 - Leviticus 3 reading06:57 - Lev 3.1-6, “herd” Lev 3.6-16 “flock.”  Herd = cows, bulls.  Flock = sheep or goats.  Notice that V7-11 specifies a lamb (within the flock category) and V12-16 is goats (within the flock category).08.12 - Lev 3.1, 6 - “Male or female” - unique to the offerings this far - could offer a female animal for the fellowship offering.08:35 - Lev 3.1, 6 - “without defect” - similar to Lev 1:3&10 - burnt offering.  Lev 22.21-25 - the animal could be deformed or stunted.10:30 - Lev 3.2, 8, 13 - “lay your hand on the head of the offering.”  Same as Lev 1.2,8,13.  This is your animal, you own it, you are sacrificing it, you are giving it up, you are taking ownership of the sacrifice.  Rather then atonement for your sins, you are doing it in thanksgiving and honor to God.  “I know you will provide, I want to share this with you”12:00 - Lev 3.2, 8, 13 - “Splash the blood against the sides of the altar”  Same as Lev 1.5,11,15.  Lev 17.14 - the life of a creature is its blood.  The blood on the Altar was yet another reminder that a valuable animal gave up its life.  This is important.  This is sacred14:07 - Lev 3.7-11 - lamb and V12-16 Goat within the same family.  Compare: 7-12,8-13,9-14.  The only real difference v9 - the entire fat tail of the lamb - sheep in Malawi 15:44 - Sheep versus goats in Malawi.  Sheep have tails and look like dogs.17:39 - A pleasing aroma to the Lord18:20 - Lev 3.17 - A lasting ordinance for generations to come - you must not eat any fat or any blood?  Gen 9.4 - (amp) “you shall not eat meat along with its life, that is, its blood.”  Lev 7.22-27, “Eating Fat and Blood Forbidden.  Lev 17.10-12, “Eating Blood Forbidden”21:15 - why were the Jews forbidden from eating blood in their meat?24:21 - Additional details about the fellowship offering from outside Lev 3.Lev 7.31-34;  Lev 6-7; 1 Kings 8.62-63, 65-66.29:36 - APPLICATION.  Which type of Christian are you?Reference: Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donateListen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheepContact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.orgBe notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zADReferences:Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible.Barker, L. Kenneth.  The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged Edition, Old Testament.  Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Gane, Roy. The NIV Application Commentary, Leviticus, Numbers. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004.Tenney, Merrill.  New International Bible Dictionary.  Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1987.Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001.

In this Bible Study, we go verse by verse through Leviticus chapter 2.  We unpack the multiple types of prepared Grain offerings instructed by God for the Israelites to make.  We also take a deep look at Leaven / Yeast in the Bible as well as why salt was always to be included in the grain offering.  Finally, as always, we conclude with an application of this text for our lives today.  Join us as we dig deep into scripture!Outline: 03:28 - Background explanation05:25 - “Grain Offering” - Hebrew word study - Minḥâ מִנְחָה (gift), (offering) - it is a gift to the Lord.Gen 32-33 - we see Jacob reunited with his brother Esau Gen 43.11 - gifts for Joseph in Egypt.  Same word.  07:03 - A portion was burned on the altar - the rest went to the priest for their food. 1 Cor 9.13-14, Deut 25.410:14 - support the work of Iron Sheep Ministries - Mail your gift to 4300 Route 50, Suite 105, Saratoga Springs NY 12866Or give online at -www.ironsheep.org/donate11:38 - Grain Offerings were often offered with other sacrifices Lev 9.4“grain offering” occurs 93x in NIV - 29x Lev, 44x Num.  (21x Num 28-29).  Those two chapters summarize offerings to be made daily, weekly, monthly, and at annual festivals (Passover, Day of Atonement, Festival of Weeks, etc).  13:08 - 5 different types of grain offerings in Lev 2Lev 2.1-3 - 1 - uncooked - includes incense (niv) - KJV, AMP, CSB, ESV - “Frankincense”13:57 - What is Frankincense?  It is a dried resin from the Boswellia tree (native to the Sinai peninsula).  It is a key ingredient in incense.  Used throughout the ancient Near East as part of burnt sacrifices.  Mat 2.11 it was a gift brought from the Magi, which symbolized Jesus' future sacrifice he would become on the altar for our atonement of sin.15:47 - Lev 2.4 - 2 baked in an oven - thin or thick loaves Lev 2.5-6 - 3 cooked on a griddleLev 2.7 - 4 cooked in a pan16:14 - Lev 2.11-12- no yeast (leaven) or honey? 16:46 - Topical look at Yeast (leaven) in the Bible.  “Yeast” occurs 57 times in the NIV; 10 in the New Testament and 47 in the Old Testament.  In OT yeast is always literal and related to cooking in bread.Gen 19.3 - Lot makes bread without yeastExo 12-13 - God's instructions on the Passover meal.  They had no time to let the yeast rise.  Deu 16:3.Lev 7.13 & Lev 23.17 - both are instances of bread made with yeast.In the New Testament, yeast is always figurative, sometimes good and sometimes bad.Matt 13.33, & Luke 13.20-21, yeast represents the Kingdom of HeavenMatt 16.5-12; (Mrk 8.14-21) yeast represents sin, specifically hypocrisy (Luke 12.1)Gal 5.9 - yeast is false teaching 1 Cor 5.6-7 - yeast is sin, malice & wickedness28:02 - Lev 2.13 - what is the “salt of the covenant of your God”  Salt is a preservative and a flavor enhancer.  Salt was added to all the offerings as a reminder that the offerings were a preservative of the covenant.  Salt is also a picture of how we are to be as Christians.  Read Matthew 5.13, where Jesus calls us to be the Salt of the Earth.31:15 - Lev 2.14-16 - Firstfruits - What are first fruits?  1 Cor 15.19-2134:17 - Conclusion and Application. 1 Thes 5.16-18; John 6.29-35.  Reference: Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donateListen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheepContact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.orgBe notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zADReferences:Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible.Barker, L. Kenneth.  The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged Edition, Old Testament.  Grand Rapids, MI:Gane, Roy. The NIV Application Commentary, Leviticus, Numbers. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004.Tenney, Merrill.  New International Bible Dictionary.  Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1987.Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001.

In this Bible study, we wrap up our three-part series looking at Israel's fall into Idolatry in Exodus 32 followed by a look at Moses' relationship with the Lord.  God tested Moses by offering to create a new nation through him (Ex 32.10), but Moses selflessly pleaded with the Lord and offered himself as an atonement for their sin (Ex 32.31-32).  In Exodus 33 and 34 we see a back-and-forth conversation between God and Moses which ends with God's renewing of the covenant promises started in Exodus 19.  We also see an amazing declaration of God's name and his character in Ex 34:6-7 which Dave spends a good deal of time discussing in this Bible study. Outline: 01:28 - Recap 05:16 - Exodus 34.1-4  07:44 - Exodus 34.5-7 - God's Glory and His name.  This is a declaration that is foundational to all Jewish and Christian theology.  Moses repeats these words in Numbers 14 (at Kadesh-Barna).  Num 14.18; Neh 9.9-21; Jona 4.1-4, Psa 86.15; Psa 103.6-18; Rom 2.1-6; 2 Pet 3.9; Rom 3.23; 1 Jhn 4.9-10; Rom 10.9-10; Rev 3.20 27:40 - Generational Sin 29:46 - Exodus 34.8-9 - Moses pleads again for his people 30:29 - Exodus 34.10-11 - God renews his covenant. 32:31 - Exodus 34.12-28 - God reminds them of specific (important) details of the covenant. 45:25 - Fasting - Moses fasted 40 days and 40 nights without bread or water.  Matt 6 Study on Matthew 6 (Fasting): https://youtu.be/mqqtXApiPVs?si=e1ZjMxKlhZi4-Tzd&t=1874 47:18 - Exodus 34.29-35 - Moses radiates the glory and love of the Lord.  Mat 17.1-13; Psa 34.5; 2 Cor 3.7-18 Wiersbe said it well, “when a child of God, looks into the Word of God and sees the Son of God, he (or she) is transformed by the Spirit of God into the image of God for the glory of God.” God renewed his promise and showed Moses a glimpse of His Glory.  God forgave the sins of the nation and Moses returned to the people with the stone tablets.   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/resources 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. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this Bible study, we look at the aftermath of the Golden Calf incident of Exodus 32.  God continues to test Moses, and Moses continues to stand up for Israel selflessly.  We talk about Moses' tent of meeting and unpack what it means that God spoke to Moses face to face “as one speaks to a friend.”  We also ask what Moses meant when he asked God to “Show me your glory.”   We conclude this study with a look at anthropomorphism and the characteristics that God puts on himself to help us be able to better understand Him. Outline:  00:31 - own your faith 01:40 - Recap Exodus 32 06:34 - Exodus 33.1-6 Overview 08:03 - Exodus 33.1-2.  “leave this place and go to the place I have promised.”  The promised land.  Gen 12.7, Gen 15.18-20, Ex 23.27-31, Ex 32.34, Deut 1-2 10:22 - Exodus 33.3.  “I will not go with you - you are a stiff-necked people - I might destroy you.” Ex 32.9 12:12 - Exodus 33.4-5. “Now take off your ornaments” - Gen 35.2 & 4, Gen 37.34  14:40  - Exodus 33.7-11 Overview - “Tent of meeting.”  is this the Tabernacle?   18:00 - Tent of meeting Application - Like Moses, Jesus also escaped regularly to talk with God.  Matt 14.13, Mark 1.35, Mark 6.46, Luke 5.16,  20:43 - God spoke to Moses face-to-face.  Num 12.6-8, Deut 34.9-12 24:12 - Exodus 33.12-17 Overview 29:42 - Exodus 33.18-23 Overview 31:03 - Exodus 33.18 - “Show me your glory” - What is Moses asking for?  Ex 16.9-10, Ex 24.15-17, Ex 40.34. 34:15 - Exodus 33.19 - I will proclaim my NAME, THE LORD, in your presence.  When was this first proclaimed?  Exodus 3.13-17 37:45 - Exodus 33.20-23 - “You cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live”  37:45 - what is Anthropopathism, “the attribution of human feelings, emotions, or passions to a non-human being, especially a deity.” 37:45 - what is Anthropomorphism, “attributing human characteristics to nonhumans” John 1.18, 1 Tim 6.15-16, 1 John 4.12 43:13 - Definition of seeing God's “Back” 'āḥôr אָחוֹר - “behind, afterwards, hereafter” 45:02 - Conclusion and application - God showed his full glory to the entire world in Jesus Christ.  1 John 4.9-10,  John 3.16 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/resources 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  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this Bible study, we are covering Exodus 31 in which we see God appoint the workers to build the Tabernacle and all its elements.  God appoints Bezalel as the lead and Oholiab as his assistant.  We talk about these two men and what we know about them from the scriptures.  Additionally, God ends Exodus 31 with a call to keep the Sabbath; we unpack why this is here and what it means. Outline: 00:05 - introduction and prayer 02:01 - Exodus 31.1-11 - Bezalel & Oholiab - God's calling 04:43 - Who is Bezalele & Oholiab in the Bible? 04:21 - Bezalele (bᵊṣal'ēl) - בְּצַלְאֵל His name means: “In the shadow of God” or “in the hand of God” Ex 31.2, 35.30, 36.1-2, 37.1, 38.22, and 2 Chr 1.5 08:00 - Oholiab ('āhŏlî'āḇ) - אָהֳלִיאָב His name means: “father's tent” Ex 31.6, 17, 35.34, 36.1-2, 38.23 10:09 - Why did God choose these two guys to build the Tabernacle?  Why did he call them out by name for the work? 12:23 Application: Answering God's call in your life. Phil 1.6, Heb 13.21, Jos 1.9, Ex 3.7-12, Isa 6.8, Gal 2.16, Rom 3.28, Jas 2.24, 26 27:56 - Exodus 31.7-10 Tent of Meeting (Ex 26) Ark (Ex 25) Table of Showbread(Ex 25) Lampstand (Ex 25) Altar of Incense (Ex 30) Bronze Altar (Ex 27) Bronze Basin (Ex 30) Woven Garments (Ex 28-29) Anointing oil & incense (Ex 30) 29:01 - Exodus 31.12-18 - The Sabbath 30.22 - Exodus 31.18 - God gives Moses the 10 commandments on stone tablets.  He has been up on Mount Saiani for a long time (Since Exodus 19, the last 12 chapters).  He has been receiving instructions from God (the 10 commandments - as well as the Book of the Covenant and the instruction for the Tabernacle and all its elements). 31:22 - The Sabbath Ex 16 - 4x  Ex 20 - 3x  Ex 31 - 3x Ex 35 - 2x  34:59 - Ex 31.14 “Desecrate, Defileth, Profane”  ḥālal  חָלַל To pollute, desecrate, profane, or defile.  To violate the honor of or to treat as common. Mark 2.27 - Jesus says, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” 39:57 - Why was the Sabbath so important?  Why does God make such a big deal about it in Exodus 31? It was a sign that Israel was following his call, and admitting that He is God and that He brought them out of bondage in Egypt.  It is showing God respect and following his call.  43:27 - 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 Past videos referenced:  The Sabbath: Exodus 20.8-11 - the 4th commandment  https://youtu.be/PrHBMQTZjDY Establishment of the Sabbath - Exodus 16 Short video: https://youtu.be/BGwbdS6Jlx8 Full video: https://youtu.be/5myeehRVf5o Books/resources used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Books used for the creation of this study: Bonhoeffer, Dietrich.  The Cost of Discipleship.  New York, NY: Touchstone, 1995 https://www.christianbook.com/the-cost-of-discipleship/dietrich-bonhoeffer/9780684815008/pd/83850?product_redirect=1&search_term=bonhoeffer%20cost%20of%20discipleship&Ntt=83850 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 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this Bible Study, we look at Exodus chapter 30 in which we take a closer look at the Alter of Incense, the Bronze Basin (also called the Bronze Laver), the tabernacle anointing oil, and the tabernacle incense. What are each of these items and how ere they used by the Tabernacle priests? Other questions we look at: What is your value? What are you worth? In this study, we look at what the Bible says about your value to God. Outline: 00:16 - Intro to Exodus 30 00:39 - what is Dave's job in doing these studies? 01:27 - Why is Chapter 30 where it is in the Bible? 04:08 - Proverbs 25.2 - “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings to search it out.” 05:39 - Exodus 30.1-10 - The Alter of Incense, Psa 141.2; Luke 1.10; Rev 5.8; 8.3-4 14:44 - Exodus 30.11-16 - The Census Tax 16:01 - what is a census in the Bible? Exo 38.26; Num 1 & 26; 2 Sam 24.9; 2 Chr 2.17-18; Ezr 2.64; Luke 2.1-3; Exo 36.3-7 21:13 - Define Ransom (kōp̄er כֹּפֶר) & Atonement (Kipur כִּפֻּר) in the Bible 1 Cor 6.19-20; Mal 4.1; Rev 20.11-15; Rom 14.10-12; 2 Cor 5.10-11; Matt 12.36-37 25:52 - How much was a half shekel? (GotQuestions.org; Chabad.org; JewishExponent.com) 31:16 - Exodus 30.17-21 - The Bronze Basin Exo 31.9; 35.16; 38:8; Job 37:18; Heb 4.16 37:45 - Exodus 30.22-38 - Anointing Oil & Incense 39:57 - what was the purpose of the anointing of the Tabernacle in Exodus 30? 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/resources used or referenced: Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible. Graphics (where noted) were created by Jeremy Park, Bible-Scenes.com and found on FreeBibleimages.org. Websites referenced: Gotquestions.org Chabad.org Jewishexponent.com Books used for the creation of this study: 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 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 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this Bible Study, we look at Exodus 29 and the consecration process of the Hebrew High Priest, Aaron (and his sons). We look at the different elements of the ordination process. The study includes a look at what a sin offering is, as well as a burnt offering and a wave offering. Ultimately we see the point of not only the high priest, the Tabernacle, the book of Exodus, and the entire Bible is God's clear desire, (and provision) to dwell with His people. Outline: 06:00 - introduction 01:26 - Elements of the consecration process found in Exodus 29 and Leviticus 8 The priests were washed (Ex 29.4 & Lev 8.6) The priests were clothed (Ex 29.5-6,8-9. 29-30 & Lev 8.7-9, 13) The priests were anointed (Ex 29.7, 21 & Lev 8.10-12, 30) The priests were forgiven (Ex 29.10-14) The priests were completely dedicated to God (Ex 29.15-18 & Lev 8.18-21) The priests were marked by the blood (Ex 29.19-22 & Lev 8.22-24) The priests were fed (Ex 29.22-28, 31-34 & Lev 8.25-29) The priests charged to minister daily (Ex 29.38-46) 02:58 - Consecration: Blue letter Bible: Millu מִלֻּא. Exo 13.2,12,15; Num 3.12; Lev 27.28,29; 1 Pet 2.9 04:35 - Sanctification: to be set apart. Continual process of regeneration which started when you were saved and will continue until the day you meet the Lord. Phil 1.6; 2 Cor 4.6; Col 3.10; 1 Cor 6.11, 19; 2 Thes 2.13 07:34 - Exodus 29.1-9 08:56 - 3 types of sacrifices are outlined. A bull for a sin offering, a ram for a burnt offering, and a ram for a wave offering. 09:58 - Exodus 29.1 - “without defect.” Matthew 21.12-13; 1 Pet 1.18-19 13:57 - Exodus 29.2 - yeast - a picture of sin. Matthew 16.5-12 15:33 - Exodus 29.4 - tent of meeting - Tabernacle - meeting place w/ God 16:03 - Exodus 29.10-14. “sin offering” aka “purification” offering. This offering was designed to clean the worshiper from their sins. Heb 13.11-12, Jesus is our sin offering! 17:37 - Exodus 29.15-18. “Burnt offering” or a “food offering to the Lord.” This is the oldest form of offering recorded in the Bible. Abel's offering in Gen 4.4 may have been a burnt offering. Noah's in Gen 8.20 was a burnt offering. Gen 22 (where Abraham was called to sacrifice his son Isaac, which was a burnt offering). “Burnt Offering” ʿōlâ עֹלָה “to ascend, stairway, steps” Lev 1.9; Exo 29.38-42; Num 28.2,9-10, 11, 19, 27; 29.1, 6 21:19 - Exodus 29.19-26. “wave offering.” Exo 29.24-26; 35.22, 38.24; Lev 7.28-34; 8.27, 29; 14.12, 24; 23.9-15; Num 8.11-21 25:59 - Exodus 29.27-42 - Lasting Ordinance 28:24 - Exodus 29.35-37 - 7 days - a picture of creation & perfection 28:54 - Exodus 29.40 - 1 Ephah - about 3.5 lbs. 1 hin - about 1 quart or 1 liter 29:17 - Exodus 29.29-30, 38, 42 - dependents are to carry this on. Num 28.3-8, Heb 9.1-15. 34:12 - Exodus 29.42-46 35:53 - Exodus 29.45 - “I will dwell among them.” Exo 25.8; Lev 26.12; Zech 2.10; John 14.17; 2 Cor 6.16; Rev 21.3; Exo 6.6-7; Rev 3:20 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/resources 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

Corresponding Episode#84 Thrive Where You're Planted |  Dr. Jen BennettIn this episode from our She Impacts Culture Devotional Series, Corrie Heinrichs leads us through a powerful prayer and reflection session inspired by insights from episode #84 Thrive Where You're Planted | Dr. Jen Bennett. Corrie explores the theme of thriving in the places where God has planted us, emphasizing the importance of seeking the welfare of our communities and finding fulfillment in our current locations. Through scripture from Jeremiah 29:11-13 and heartfelt prayer, listeners are encouraged to recognize and embrace the purpose and potential of their present circumstances. Join us as we delve into a time of spiritual renewal, seeking to align our hearts with God's divine purpose and impact those around us with His love and grace. Grab a moment of peace, open your heart, and let's dive in together.Jeremiah 29:11-13ESV (English Standard Version)"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart."NLT (New Living Translation)"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me."NIV (New International Version)"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."Ask yourself"In what ways can I recognize and embrace the purpose and potential of my present location?"ReflectConsider the plans God has for you and the future and hope promised in Jeremiah 29:11-13.Think about how you can seek the welfare of your city and make a positive impact right where you are.Meditate on the ways God has placed you in your current environment for a reason and how you can thrive in it.EngageIdentify one way you can make a positive impact in your current environment.It could be as simple as smiling and being friendly to your neighbors or volunteering your time in the community.Reach out to someone who feels uprooted or misplaced and offer them encouragement and support.PrayPray for a deeper understanding and appreciation of where God has placed you, recognizing His hand at work in your surroundings.Ask God to open doors for you to serve and make a difference within your community that reflects His love.Seek personal transformation so that your heart may become more aligned with God's purpose for you right where you are.

In this Bible Study, we look closely at God's instructions for the creation of the High Priest's garments, the outfit that Aaron (the first Jewish High Priest) would have worn.  We look at every element, including the undergarments, the tunic, the robe, and the ephod (what is an Ephod???)  We also look at the two shoulder pieces, the breast piece, the sash, and the turban (with the gold engraved plate).  What are the urim and thummim and how would the High Priest have used those to discern God's decrees?  All this and more we discuss as we study Exodus 28. Outline: 01:13- introduction 01:31 - Aaron and the Levitical priesthood (the Aaronic Priesthood).  Genesis 34, Genesis 49.5-7, Exodus 32.26-29, John 15.16 and Leviticus 10. 02:11 - Who was Levi? 06:29 - Who were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar? 06:57 - What was the responsibility of the high priest? Exodus 30.30, 40.13, 15, Leviticus 7.35, John 21.17, Malachi 2.7, Ezekiel 8, Lamentations 4.13, Malachi 1.6-2.9, 1 Peter 2.5,9 13:15 - The High Priest's Garments 14:54 - Why did the high priest wear this ornate outfit?  17:02 - A quick explanation of the outfit of Aaron the High Priest. Undergarments, Tunic, The base layer was very plain white linen.  The Robe, the Ephod, two shoulder pieces, the breast piece, the sash to tie around the ephod, and the turban with a gold plate.  The urim and thummim (Leviticus 8.8, Deuteronomy 33.8, Ezra 2.63, Nehemiah 7.65). 21:10 - What were the urim and thummim? 23:46 - Exodus 28 - Read 32:00 - Why are the bells on the robe?  Why would Aaron die if he was not wearing the special garments? 34:09 - The High Priest was a picture of Christ. Hebrews 5.1, 6.20, 7.26, 9.24-28 and Genesis 14 Genesis 14 Bible Study - who is Melchizedek video: https://youtu.be/7MRx4dqIJic 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/resources used or referenced: Video of the high priest's garments created by Redeemer-of-israel.blogspotcom on Youtube at Messages of Christ 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 Rose Guide to the Tabernacle.  Peabody, MA; Rose Publishing, 2008. https://www.christianbook.com/rose-guide-to-the-tabernacle/benjamin-galan/9781596362765/pd/362765?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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this study, we look at the outer courtyard of the Tabernacle as well as the Bronze Alter (also known as the Brazen Alter).  Additionally, we look at the oil used to keep the lampstand  lit inside the Tabernacle Holy Place. We also ask the question, why is there not an active sacrificial alter system in place today? 01:28 - Three things we are talking about today: The Bronze Alter, The Tabernacle Courtyard, and the Oil used for the Tabernacle Lampstand.  01:51 - Exodus 27.20-21- Oil for the Lampstand.  Exo 25.31-40; Isa 49.6; John 8.12; Mat 5.14; John 1:1-5 05:56 - Exodus 27.9-19 - The Tabernacle Courtyard  09:50 - Exodus 27.1-8 - Bronze Alter (Brazen Alter).  Lev 1.1-9 Lev ch1-7; John 10.9; 14.6; Acts 4.12; Prov 14.12; 16.25; Matt 7.13-27; Num 21.4-9; Deut 28.23; Rev 1.15; Lev 6.8-13; Lev 4.12; 6.10-11; Heb 9.22; Matt 26.26-28; John 1.29; 3.14-16; Rom 5.8; 1 Pet 2.24 17:36 - 4 sacrifice types: Sin Offering & Guilt Offering: Lev 4.1-5.13; 6.24-30; 5.14-6.7; Luke 21.1-4 Burnt Offering: Lev 1; 6.8-13 Grain (Meal) Offering: Lev 2; 6.14-23 Fellowship (Peace) Offering: Lev 2; 7.11-12 22:44 - Application of the sacrificial offering system Jesus is our atoning sacrifice: John 2.39; Matt 20.28; 2 Cor 5.21 Taking care of our Christian workers: 1 Cor 9.13-14; 1 Tim 5.17-18; Deut 25.4; Luke 10.7 31:13 - Question: Why are there no alters to God upon which sacrifices are made today?  Heb 9.25-28; Rom 12.1-2; Heb 13.15-16; 2 Cor 9.7-11 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: Images used in this video created by Jeremy Park, Bible-Scenes.com and found on FreeBibleimages.org. 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 Rose Guide to the Tabernacle.  Peabody, MA; Rose Publishing, 2008. https://www.christianbook.com/rose-guide-to-the-tabernacle/benjamin-galan/9781596362765/pd/362765?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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this study, we look at the instructions given by God, to Moses, for the construction of the Tabernacle itself.  Included are the piece-by-piece building of the cloth layers as well as the structure of the tabernacle and the vail/curtain used to divide the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies). 02:21 - image credit: FreeBibleimages.org; Jeremy Park, Bible-Scenes.com 02:09 - reading of Exodus 26 06:27 - Symbolism - you can look as deep as you want to. 07:38 - Rose book of Bible Charts, Maps & Timelines & Rose Guide to the Tabernacle. (both can be found on Christianbook.com) 09:30 - Layout of Tabernacle  Exo 24.1-18 12:02 - The Tabernacle Names Exo 26.1; Exo 27.21; Lev 17.4; Num 1.50; Num 9.15; Num 19.20; Jdg 18.31; 1 Sam 1.7; 1 Sam 1.9 13:08 - structure of the Tabernacle 13:51 - Exo 26.1 - colors - blue, purple, and scarlet.   16:19 - Exo 26.1 - Cherubim in the Tabernacle Luk 2.9-14; Mat 4.11; Luk 22.43 17:31 - Layers of tabernacle  17:31 - Exo 26.7-8 - second layer - Goat skin - likely black 18:13 - Exo 26.14 - The third layer - Ram's skins 19:47 - Exo 26.14 - The fourth layer was made of…. What?  It could have been badger, seal, porpoise, goat, or durable leather.  Some believe it was made from the hides of large aquatic mammals.  Hebrew Word study: Taḥaš תַּחַשׁ  24:12 - Exo 26:15 - Acacia wood - gnarled wood found in the desert.   24:58 - Exo 26.31-33 - The curtain or veil Heb 10.20; Mrk 15.38 27:32 - Exo 26.34-35 - layout of the elements  28:55 - Conclusion. Lev 1.1; Psa 27.4; Psa 26.8; Psa 36.7-8; Psa 65.4; Psa 84.1-2, 4; Php 4.6 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: Images used in this video created by Jeremy Park, Bible-Scenes.com and found on FreeBibleimages.org. 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 Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Time Lines.  Peabody, MA; Rose Publishing, 2015. https://www.christianbook.com/bible-charts-lines-10th-anniversary-edition/9781596360228/pd/60228X?event=ESRCQ Rose Guide to the Tabernacle.  Peabody, MA; Rose Publishing, 2008. https://www.christianbook.com/rose-guide-to-the-tabernacle/benjamin-galan/9781596362765/pd/362765?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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this study, we open up Exodus 25 and dive into God's explanation given to Moses of the Tabernacle. Dave starts with an introduction and overview of the remaining 16 chapters of Exodus. He then breaks down Exodus 25 into 4 segments: donation of the elements, the Ark of the Covenant, The Table of Showbread, and the Golden Lampstand. Join us as we start our walkthrough of the Jewish Tabernacle! Outline: 00:05 - Introduction to the Tabernacle (Heb Ch 8-10) 02:19 - Timna Valley Park Jewish Tabernacle replica: https://tabernacle.co.il 13:07 - Exo 25.1-9 - The elements donated by the people Gen 15.13-14; Exo 11.1-2; Exo 12.35-36 18:29 - Ex 25.2 - “Give as prompted” 2 Cor 9.7; Exo 36.5-6 20:25 - Ex 25.8 - “Make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them” 21:12 - Exo 25.10-22 THE ARK Num 10.33; 1 Sam 3.3; Jos 3.15; 1 Kgs 2:26; Exo 25.22; 2 Chr 35:3; Psa 132:8 23:51 - Deminsions - one cubit equals 18 inches 25:15 - The Mercy Seat Lev 16; Psa 80.1, 99.1; 2 Kgs 19.15; Psa 36.7-8; Psa 61.4, 91.1; 27:16 - What is inside the Ark of the Covenant? Heb 9.4; Exo 16.32-34, 25.16; Num 16-17; Heb 8-10 29:00 - Exo 25.23-30 The table of showbread “bread of the presence” Jhn 6.25-59 38:00 - Exo 25.31-40 The Candlestick (Lampstand) Lev 24.1-3; Isa 42.6, 49.6; Luk 1.79; Jhn 8.12; Rev 1.9-20 44:39 - 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 References: Timna Valley Park (in Southern Jerusalem) - Jewish Tabernacle https://tabernacle.co.il/ Images/graphics in this video are either purchased on Shutter stock or found on FreeBibleimages.org. Credit is given for images produced by Jeremy Park, Bible-Scenes.com 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 Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Time Lines. Peabody, MA; Rose Publishing, 2015. https://www.christianbook.com/bible-charts-lines-10th-anniversary-edition/9781596360228/pd/60228X?event=ESRCQ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this study, we cover all of Exodus chapter 24. We see Moses, Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu (as well as 70 elders) appear before the Lord for the ratifying of the Old Covenant (also known as the Mosaic Covenant) which contained the 10 commandments as well as the Book of the Covenant. We also see this same group have a meal in the presence of the Lord! Finally, Moses travels up to the top of Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments written in stone by the finger of God as well as the instructions on the creation of the tabernacle and all its elements. Lots to cover! Outline: 02:33 - Exodus 24.1-8 04:16 - The Book of the Covenant and the Ten Commandments are what we today call the Old Covenant. The Mosaic Covenant is the Old Covenant. 05:39 - Exo 24.1: Who are Nadab & Abihu? Exodus 6.23, Numbers 3.41, Lev 10.1, 1 Chr 24.2 08:06 - Exo 24.1: Who are the 70 elders? Exodus 18.21-22, Numbers 11.16 10:40 - Exo 24.2: Moses alone is to approach the Lord. Hebrews 12:2411:46 - Exo 24.3: “Everything the Lord has said we will do.” Exodus 19.8 14:18 - Exo 24.4-8: The atar, the 12 stone pillars, burnt & fellowship offerings as well as the blood, in bowls as well as splashed it on the altar and sprinkled it on the people. WHAT? 15:11 - The 12 stone pillars - represent the 12 tribes of Israel. Joshua 4.5, 20; 1 Kings 18.31 16:18 - The sacrifices and the blood ratify the covenant Mt. 26.28; mk 14.24; lk 22.20; 1 cor 11.25; Heb 9.20; 10.29; 12.24; 13.20; 1 pet 1.2 Gen 15 19:50 - Hebrews 9 as an explanation of Exodus 24. 27:27 - Exodus 24.9-18 29:08 - Exo 24.9-10 - they saw the God of Israel. GOD IN THE FLESH. Exodus 33.20; John 1.18; 1 Tim 6:15-16 Gen 32, Exodus 3 Theophany or Christophany Mat 1.23, Isa 7.14, John 14.9, Isa 6.1, Eze 1.26, Num 12.8, Rev 3:20. 36:49 - Exodus 24.10 Lapis Lazuli, pavement of sapphire stone Eze 1.26-28 38:36 - Exodus 24.12 - “Come up to me and I will give you the Tablets of Stone.” Exo 31.18 2 Cor 3.2-3 40:37 - Exodus 24.14 - “Aaron and Hur are with you.” Exodus 17, Exodus 31 & 32 42:15 - Exodus 24.15-17 - the Glory of the Lord appeared 43:02 - Exodus 24.18 - 40 days, 40 nights 43:54 - Conclusion Exodus 6.6-8 Ch 1-18 - God redeems his people Ch 19-24 - God take Israel as his own Ch 25-40 - God dwells among them 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this study we look at the three annual festivals that God calls for Israel to celebrate, all in remembrance of the things God has done (and in thanksgiving for His provision of the harvest). Then we look at God's conditional promise to send an Angel ahead of Israel to prepare the promised land (on the condition that they follow all His ordinances given in the Book of the Covenent). Outline: 01:24 - Exodus 23.14-19 - Three Annual Festivals 03:00 - Deuteronomy 16.1-17 04:47 - Festival of Unleavened Bread Exodus 12.14-20; Lev 23.6-8 07:45 - Festival of the Harvest (aka the Festival of weeks or Feast of Pentecost) Lev 23.15-22; Dt. 16.9-11 09:42 - Festival of Ingathering, (aka the Festival of Tabernacles or the Festival of Booths) 1 Kings 8.2; John 7.37-38 11:16 - Elements required of each of the festivals 13:56 - Exodus 23.19 - Do not cook a kid (a baby goat) in its mother's milk This is repeated Ex 34.26 & Deut. 14.21 16:59 - Application: bringing our first fruits. Matt 6.25-34 Celebrating the Lord through communion Matt 26.17-28 Jesus is the Passover Lamb: https://youtu.be/rgZyi5S-LQA (Ex 12) 24:33 - Exodus 23.20-33 - God's Angel is sent to prepare the way. 27:20 - Repeated Exodus 33.1-3, Lev 26.3-11; Deut 28.1-14 27:38 - Who is this angel? Is the Angel Moses? Is it the same angel of God found in Ex 14.19? Or is it a pre-incarnate Jesus (a Christophany)? Gen 18 33:10 - Israel's rebellion: Nu 14.11; Ps 78.17, 40, 56. 34:41 - Exo 23.27 - I will send my terror. Judges 7:15-22 - Gideon 38:59 - Exo 23.28 - I will send my hornet 39:53 - Exo 23.29-30 - “I will not drive them out in a single day” - James 1.2-4 41:23 - Exo 23.31 - Promised land, Gen 15 - 2 Sam 8.1-14; 1 Kings 4.20-24; 2 Chron 9.16 42:15 - Exo 23.32-33 - it will certainly be a snare to you 42:32 - Conclusions / Applications - Heb 12.1-3 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 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

This study we continue our walk through the Book of the Covenant going over the rest of Exodus chapter 22, covering verses 18-31. Included in this week's Bible discussion: sorcery, necromancy, bestiality, sacrificing to other gods, defending widows, lending money, cursing people in government, and the Jews being God's holy people. Lots to discuss! Outline: 01:27 - Exo 22.18-31 04:28 - Shift in the text from 3rd person to 2nd person. 08:14 - Exo 22.18 - do not allow a sorceress to live Sorceress (witch) kāšap̄ - כָּשַׁף Wizard (necromancer) yiḏʿōnî - יִדְעֹנִי GotQuestions.org/Bible-witchcraft Exo 7.11, Deu 18.9-13, 2 Ch 33.6, Dan 2.2, Mal 3.5 13:44 - Exo 22.19 - Bestiality Lev 18.23, 20.15-16, Deut 27.21 1 Cor 6.9, Gal 5.19, Col 3:5, Heb 13.4 14:33 - Exo 22.20 - sacrificing to other gods Exo 20.1 - 1st commandment video: https://youtu.be/tp5gT94lXvo 15:14 - Exo 22.21- treatment of foreigners 18:11 - Exo 22.22-24 - defend the widow and fatherless Acts 6:1-7 20:21 - Exo 22.25 - 27 - Lending Money Deut 23.19-20, Psalm 15.5 22:09 - 28 - Do not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people. Exo 20.7 - 3rd commandment video: https://youtu.be/nmkxZZWuHK0 Rom 13:1 24:51 - Exo 22.29-30 - offer up your firstfruits and your firstborn Exo 13 video: https://youtu.be/LQp2OkdYe3U Exo 13.1-2 Gen 17:12 29:38 - Exo 22.31 - You are to be my Holy People Lev 19.2 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. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this study we continue walking through the Book of the Covenant looking at Exodus 22 verses 1-17.  Included in this study are discussions of property lines (boundary stones), Bride price (dowry) and what we are called to do with this information today. Outline:  00:15 - recap of the Book of the Covenant 01:08 - overview of discussion in this study 02:12 - Verse 1 - pay back 5x for oxen, 4x for sheep.  04:25 - Verses 2-3 Jerimiah 2.34 09:17 -  Verse 3 continues - slavery 10:40 - verse 4 - pay back double 11:31 - verses 5-6 - you are responsible for damage you cause  12:03 - What are  Boundary stones?  Dt 19.14; 27.17 15:27 - verses 7-9 - take it before the judges  Deut 17.8-9, 19.1, 25. 17:40 - verses 10-13 - take an oath. Heb 6.16 20:17 - verses 14-15 - borrowing  22:40 - Verses 16-17 - bride price or dowry Deut 22.23-29 Gen 34.1-31 Judges 19.11-30 2 Samuel 13.1-39 27:57 - Restore and Restitution Gal 6.6-8 1 Jhn 1:9 Mat 6:19-21 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. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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. The Bible does not institute nor condone slavery, it 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 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. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

Corresponding Episode:#49 Want to Be Influential? With Dr. Jen BennettIn this episode from our She Impacts Culture Devotional Series,   guest host, Corrie Heinrichs  takes us on a transformative journey exploring how our faith intersects with our ability to influence and impact culture. We draw inspiration from #49, "Want to Be Influential?",   to discuss the importance of credibility and excellence in our work. Corrie guides us through a heartfelt prayer for wisdom, a reflective discussion on the role of competence in our callings, and concrete steps to harness our influence for God's glory. Whether you're striving to grow in your career, improve your community, or simply live out your purpose with integrity, this episode serves as a beacon of inspiration and guidance. Join us for a time of spiritual nourishment and consider how to apply the truths of scripture to your life as we together strive to positively impact those around us.Proverbs 22:29NLT (New Living Translation):"Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people."ESV (English Standard Version):"Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men."NIV (New International Version):"Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank."ReflectTake time to reflect on Proverbs 22:29, meditating on ways to serve with competence and excellence in your sphere of influence.EngageEngage with the people you encounter by seeking opportunities to uplift and inspire others through your words and actions. Look for ways to genuinely encourage and support those around you.Pray Pray for wisdom and discernment in using your influence for the right reasons, in accordance with God's will. Pray for transformation, asking God to help you display His character of excellence and integrity in all aspects of your work and interactions. Pray for others in your sphere of influence, that they may also be positively impacted by your credibility and excellence, leading them closer to God's grace and love.Corresponding Episode:#49 Want to Be Influential? With Dr. Jen Bennetthttps://drjenbennett.com/she-impacts-culture-podcast-episode-49-dr-jen-bennett-want-to-be-influential/Connect with Jen:Website: https://drjenbennett.comMy Book: http://amzn.to/2H4gn9mInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenbennett/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenbennett/

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 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

Corresponding Episode:#46 The Clear and Confident Online Voice With Dr. Jen BennettIn this episode from our She Impacts Culture Devotional Series, guest host Corrie Heinrichs takes the lead in deepening our understanding of the power of our online voice. Drawing inspiration from Episode 46,  we are reminded that our words can either bring life or death, emphasizing the profound impact our online presence can have.Throughout this devotional journey, you're encouraged to reflect, engage, and pray in ways that transform your online conversations into channels of hope, encouragement, and truth. Join us as we seek a transformation in the digital sphere, aligning our messages with our deeply held values and beliefs. Whether you're seeking to find your authentic voice or looking to infuse your current online interactions with greater intention, this episode is crafted to support and inspire you.Proverbs 18:21ESV (English Standard Version):"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."NLT (New Living Translation):"The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences."NIV (New International Version):"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."ReflectMeditate on Proverbs 18 verse 21 and consider how your words have the power to bring life or death in your online interactions.EngagePractice speaking life-giving words and sharing encouragement through your online communication this week.Pray 1. Pray for wisdom and discernment in every word you share online, asking for guidance to reflect the character of Christ.2. Pray for others who struggle to find their authentic voice so that they may be empowered to communicate with clarity and confidence.3. Pray for a transformation in the digital sphere, that voices of hope and truth may prevail over negativity and falsehood.Corresponding Episode:#46 The Clear and Confident Online Voice With Dr. Jen Bennetthttps://drjenbennett.com/clearandconfidentonlinevoice/

The 10th commandment calls us to not lust after what our neighbor has.  In our modern day, our “neighbor” is far more than the couple that live next door, our neighbors are everyone we know.  Coveting after what they have, desiring it for ourselves leads only to harm and further sin.  Join us as we dive into this final commandment in Exodus 20.17. Outline: 01:19 - Exo 20.17 03:33 - Deut 5.21 04:35 - Word study on BlueLetterBible.org: Covet: ḥāmaḏ חָמַד: To desire, covet, to delight greatly, desire greatly 05:21 - who is my neighbor?  06:13 - Looking at pornography is coveting 08:12 - James 1.14-15 08:52 - 1 Tim 6.10 (2-10) 12:03 - 2 Kings 18.1-7 - Nehushtan 16:40 - Money is the root of all evil? 1 Tim 6.3-10 18:41 - Luke 12.13-21 22:27 - Mat 6.19-21 22:50 - Luke 16.9-15 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

Corresponding Episode:#43 Sharing Your Faith on Social Media with Dr. Jen BennettIn this episode from our She Impacts Culture Devotional Series, guest host Corrie Heinrichs invites us to explore the empowering act of sharing our faith on social media. Building on Dr. Jen Bennett's insights from Episode 43, Corrie leads us in a prayerful reflection on our role as God's masterpieces created for impactful good works.This session encourages listeners to deeply consider how they can authentically convey their beliefs online, offering practical ways to integrate faith into our digital presence. Corrie provides a triad of focal points: meditating on our purpose, engaging with our online community in faith-filled ways, and earnest prayer for bravery, outreach, and inner transformation.Tune in for a heartfelt devotional journey as we seek to nurture our spiritual identity and become transformative agents in the digital realm on the She Impacts Culture Devotional Series.ESV (English Standard Version):"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."NLT (New Living Translation):"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago."NIV (New International Version):"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."ReflectReflect on Ephesians 2:10 and meditate on the truth that you are God's masterpiece created for good works.EngageFind a practical way to incorporate your faith into your social media presence this week, whether through sharing a meaningful experience or posting an uplifting message.Pray  1. Pray for the courage to live authentically and share your faith boldly, trusting in God's guidance. 2. Pray for those who have not yet encountered God's love, that they may be reached through your words and actions. 3. Pray for a transformation in your own heart so that you may fully embrace your identity in Christ and impact others for his glory.Corresponding Episode:  #43 Sharing Your Faith on Social Media with Dr. Jen Bennetthttps://drjenbennett.com/sharingyourfaithonsocialmedia/Connect with Jen:Website: https://drjenbennett.comMy Book: http://amzn.to/2H4gn9mInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenbennett/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenbennett/

The 9th commandment calls Israel to “not give false testimony against thy neighbor.”  That command holds true for us today, not to lie but to speak truth.  A lie can be more than just not telling the truth, it can also be misleading or intentionally deceiving.  The Bible calls us to reflect Christ and He is truth! Outline: 01:21 - Exodus 20.16, “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor” Exo 23.1-2  Exo 23.6-8 Deu 17.6-7 Jhn 14.6 Jhn 8:31-47 Mat 26.57-68 14:17 - what is truth?  Truth is hard to define today. 18:12 - Tips from John Courson   Pro 10.19 - speak less Psalm 119.28-29 - pray this T.H.I.N.K. before you speak: Truth, Helpful, Inspirational, Necessary and Kind 21:34 - Eph 4.22-32 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In this inaugural episode of our "She Impacts Culture Devotional Series," guest host Corrie Heinrichs leads us through a prayer devotional corresponding to the She Impacts Culture episode 40,  Communicate with Confidence in Difficult Situations. Drawing inspiration from the story of Esther, the devotional focuses on the power of effective communication and the influence it can have on culture. Corrie's thoughtful reflections and prayer prompts will guide you in seeking wisdom, strength, and transformation in your communication, ultimately empowering you to positively impact the culture around you for Christ. So, sit back, open your heart, and prepare to be uplifted in this devotional journey.Esther 4:14NLT (New Living Translation): "If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?"ESV (English Standard Version): "For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"NIV (New International Version): "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" Reflect:Meditate on the passage from Esther 4 verse 14 and reflect on how it applies to your communication approach.Engage:Practice intentionality in your conversations this week, ensuring you communicate with respect and patience. Pray:1. Pray for those in your life who are in a difficult situation or position where communication is a challenge. Ask that the Lord would give them wisdom and confidence.2. Pray for transformation in your own communication, seeking God's guidance in becoming a masterful communicator.3. Pray for opportunities to positively influence the culture around you through your voice and convictions.Corresponding Episode 40: https://drjenbennett.com/she-impacts-culture-podcast-episode-40-dr-jen-bennett-communicate-with-confidence-in-difficult-situations/Connect with Jen:Website: https://drjenbennett.comMy Book: http://amzn.to/2H4gn9mInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenbennett/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenbennett/

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

What is adultery and why does God outlaw it in the 7th commandment?  What does the Bible say about marriage?  What is sexual immorality and how does it relate to marriage and adultery?  What is abstinence and is it honestly still an option in this day and age?  All this and more we discuss in this Bible study looking at Exodus 20.14. Outline: 01:49 - what is adultery? 02:04 - Foundational verses on marriage: Gen 1.27,  2.24, 5.2, Mat 19.4-6 05:17 - Bible verses related to adultery and sexual immorality:  Lev 20.10 Deut 22.22 Pro 6.20-33  Mat 5.27-28 12:01 - Is looking at pornography committing adultery?  1 Thes 4.3-8 1 Cor 6.9-20 21:43 - A word for parents: abstinence? 24:55 - Can God forgive adultery?  Jn 8.1-11 27:23 - King David & Bathsheba   2 Sam 11 & 12 Psalm 51 33:10 - Adultery is not unforgivable.  Sexual immorality is not unforgivable  34:42 - Homework: read Hosea 1-3 35:44 - What about those who aren't married?  What about those called to be single? Mat 19.11-12 1 Cor 7 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

The fourth commandment calls Israel (and us today) to observe the Sabbath and keep it Holy; what does that mean for us today?  What did that mean for Israel in the ancient Near East?  When should we “observe” the sabbath and what does it mean to observe the sabbath?  This and more we discuss in this week's Exodus chapter 20.8-11 study. Outline 01:13 - comparing the 4th commandment between Exodus 20.8-11 and Deuteronomy 5.12-15 05:23 - Word study: Remember, zāḵar, זָכַר, Gen 8.1, Ex 2.24, Psa 8.4 08:39 - Word Study: Observe, šāmar, שָׁמַר “Shaw-mare” Gen 2.15, Gen 17.9, Gen 2.2-3, Ex 31.16-17 15:20 - Why did God create the Sabbath for ancient Israel? (Historical cultural context) As a sign (Ex 19.5-6, Ezek 20.12; Gen 17) To Honor God To Strengthen Israel To set Israel Apart 22:07 - Why is Sabbath for today? 27:05 - Practical takeaways 27:30 - Is the Sabbath on Sunday or is it on Saturday? John 20.19, 26; Acts 20.7  1 Cor 16.2; Col 2.16-17, Rom 14.5-9 34:02 - What is defined as “work?”   Ex 35.3; Jere 17.21-22; The Talmud; Ex 16.23, 30 37:48 - What does Jesus say about the Sabbath? Mark 2.23-3.6 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

The first commandment calls us to have no other Gods.  What did that mean for Israel (in Moses' day) and what does that mean for us today?  Dave talks about the pantheon of gods Israel was around in Egypt and the gods they would encounter as they move into Canaan.  We today, have just as many false gods to be on the lookout for as the Israelites did in Moses' day.  Dave concludes this video by talking about how to navigate modern world religions and cults (with respect, love, and tolerance).  Watch the video to learn more. Outline: 01:18 - Exodus 20:3.  The first commandment “You shall have no other gods before me.” (actually starts at verse 2) 01:56 - Whenever we study the Bible, always start by first looking at the context of the author and the audience, then look to present day application. 04:05 - Have no other gods (Isaiah 44.6, 45.5, John 17.3, 14.6, Rev. 1.8 & Isaiah 43.1-13 10:32 - Historical context of life in Egypt and the 2,000 Egyptian gods. 12:15 - Canaanite gods (El, Asherah, Mot, Yamm, Ashtoreth, Baal, & Molech) 12:41 - Who is Baal in the Bible? (Jdg 2:13, 3:7, 6:25-32; 8:33, 1 Kgs 16:31-33, 2 Chr 28:1-4, Nu 25:3, Jeremiah 19:5, 1 Kings 18:28, Mt 12.27 -  2 Kings 1:2 14:28 - Who is Molech in the Bible? (Lev 18:21, 20:2-5, 1 Ki 11:4-11, 2 Ki 23:10, 2 Chr 28:1-4, Jeremiah 23:35) 16:38 - Have no other gods 17:01 - Warning verses for Israel (Deut 6:13-14, Ex 34:10-17, 1 Kgs 11:4-11) 18:37 - Asherah poles: Deut 7:5, 12:3, 16:21, Judges 6:25-27, 2 Kings 21:3,7; 23:6 23:24 - warning against intermarrying  26:07 - Application: gods of 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. Hodge, Bodie & Patterson, Roger.  World Religions and Cults, Vol 1-3.  Green Forest, AR: Master Books, 2021. https://www.christianbook.com/world-religions-cults-bodie-hodge/9780890519714/pd/519714?event=ESRCG Ligonier Ministries.  A Field Guide on False Teaching.  Sanford, FL: Ligonier Ministries, 2020. https://www.christianbook.com/a-field-guide-on-false-teaching/9781642892680/pd/892680?event=ESRCG Martin, Walter.  The Kingdom of the Cults.  Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 2019. https://www.christianbook.com/the-kingdom-the-cults-sixth-edition/walter-martin/9780764232657/pd/232652?event=ESRCG --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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) 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

OBIECȚII ÎMPOTRIVA MÂNTUIRII ETERNE (PARTEA VII)Matei 18:21–35 (Robul nemilostiv)Matei 18:21–35 (NTR)21 Atunci Petru s-a apropiat și L-a întrebat: ‒ Doamne, de câte ori să-l iert pe fratele meu când va păcătui față de mine? Până la șapte ori?22 Isus i-a zis: ‒ Eu nu-ți zic să-l ierți până la șapte ori, ci până la șaptezeci de ori câte șapte.23 De aceea Împărăția Cerurilor se aseamănă cu un împărat care a vrut să-și încheie socotelile cu sclavii săi.24 Când a început să facă socotelile, a fost adus la el unul care-i datora zece mii de talanți.25 Dar fiindcă nu avea cu ce să plătească, stăpânul a poruncit să fie vândut el, soția lui, copiii lui și tot ce avea, pentru a fi plătită datoria.26 Atunci sclavul, aruncându-se la pământ, i s-a închinat și a zis: „Mai ai răbdare cu mine și-ți voi plăti tot!“.27 Stăpânului acelui sclav i s-a făcut milă de el, așa că l-a lăsat și i-a iertat datoria.28 După ce a ieșit, sclavul acela l-a găsit pe unul dintre confrații lui care-i datora o sută de denari. El l-a înșfăcat și-l strângea de gât, zicând: „Plătește ce-mi datorezi!“.29 Atunci confratele său, aruncându-se la pământ, l-a rugat și a zis: „Mai ai răbdare cu mine și-ți voi plăti“.30 Dar el n-a vrut, ci s-a dus și l-a aruncat în închisoare până când avea să plătească datoria.31 Când confrații lui au văzut cele întâmplate, s-au întristat foarte tare. Ei s-au dus și i-au povestit stăpânului lor tot ce se întâmplase.32 Atunci stăpânul lui l-a chemat la el și i-a zis: „Sclav rău, eu ți-am iertat ție toată datoria aceea, pentru că m-ai rugat!33 Nu trebuia oare să ai și tu milă de confratele tău, așa cum am avut eu milă de tine?“.34 Stăpânul s-a mâniat și l-a dat pe mâna călăilor, până când avea să plătească toată datoria.35 Tot așa vă va face și Tatăl Meu ceresc, dacă fiecare dintre voi nu-l iartă din inimă pe fratele său.Un alt text biblic, chiar mai dur pe aceeași idee, este următorul din Matei 6:14–15:Matei 6:14–15 (NTR)14 Căci, dacă le iertați oamenilor nelegiuirile, vi le va ierta și vouă Tatăl vostru Cel ceresc,15 dar, dacă nu le iertați oamenilor nelegiuirile, nici Tatăl vostru nu vă va ierta nelegiuirile voastre.Obiecția adusă de unii credincioși pe baza acestor două pasaje este că, dacă tu, ca și copil al lui Dumnezeu, nu reușești să-i ierți pe alții așa cum ai fost și tu iertat, datoria inițială a păcatului tău va fi reinstituită și îți vei pierde mântuirea veșnică. La prima vedere, aceste pasaje par să ne spună că iertarea lui Dumnezeu, mântuirea noastră, este condiționată de cât iertăm noi altora și dacă nu facem asta,  Dumnezeu ne va restabili păcatele, chiar și după ce am fost iertați inițial.Trebuie să remarcăm faptul că ceea ce Matei 18:21–35 transmite este în contextul Legii iudaice. În acel moment, când Isus a dat pilda, El nu murise încă pe cruce și nimeni din audiența Sa nu fusese încă născut din nou. Din această cauză, trebuie să ne dăm seama că Isus, în timpul vieții Sale înainte de cruce, a făcut trecerea de la Legea lui Moise la Evanghelie. Cele mai multe dintre lucrurile pe care El le-a spus au fost în contextul vechiului legământ, pentru că publicul Său era familiarizat cu acesta, în timp ce câteva lucruri priveau înainte și vorbeau despre viitorul nou legământ. Natura condiționată a spuselor Lui din această pildă seamănă foarte mult cu Legea lui Moise. Isus, de-a lungul slujirii Sale pe pământ, a luat Legea lui Moise și a ridicat-o la cele mai stricte standarde. El a vorbit despre spiritul ei, despre intențiile și motivațiile inimii, nu doar despre faptele exterioare. Arătând extremele Legii, Isus îi pregătea pentru ceea ce urma: noul legământ al harului lui Dumnezeu prin Cristos. Isus l-a folosit pe apostolul Pavel pentru a învăța pe neamuri acel har. Predica de pe Munte (Matei 5–6) amplifică Legea lui Moise, iar această pildă merge pe aceeași idee.Astfel, ea nu spune că Dumnezeu poate revoca mântuirea pentru cei care sunt mântuiți și ale căror păcate au fost iertate prin ispășirea lui Isus Cristos. Acest lucru ar fi împotriva multor scripturi care arată că suntem în siguranță în Cristos din momentul mântuirii noastre. Aceasta ar contrazice chiar și multe din cuvintele lui Isus. Să aruncăm o privire mai atentă la această pildă.În primul rând, Isus nu spune nimic de genul că acei oameni neiertători vor fi aruncați în iad. În al doilea rând, modul în care slujitorul îi cere milă împăratului precum și cererea sa de a-i acorda mai mult timp pentru a plăti datoria arată că acest individ nu înțelege realitatea situației. El crede că poate să-și plătească datoria păcatului prin efort propriu, dar nimeni nu poate face aceasta. Numai Cristos a realizat această plată pentru păcatele oamenilor pe cruce. În al treilea rând, observați că nimeni nu a plătit pentru datoria acestui slujitor în această pildă, ci ea a fost iertată, adică a fost trecută cu vederea. Ca și copil al lui Dumnezeu, tu trebuie să înțelegi că nu ești doar iertat, ci ești și justificat! Când un soț și o soție se ceartă, s-ar putea să aducă în discuție, adesea, lucruri din trecut. În timp ce soțul și-a iertat soția (sau invers), în momentul în care vorbește din nou despre acel conflict din trecut, el dovedește că nu a justificat-o. Dumnezeu este cu totul diferit. El spune: „Nu-mi mai aduc aminte de păcatele voastre” (Evrei 8:12).Justificarea sau achitarea înseamnă ca nu ai păcătuit niciodată și că nu vei mai fi vreodată învinovățit de păcat.Ești ”incondamnabil”, iar acesta este un concept teologic fundamental.Dumnezeu nu te-a iertat doar în sensul că-ți trece cu vederea păcatele, El nu a oferit doar o ispășire sau o acoperire pentru păcatele tale. Acestea sunt conceptele vechiului legământ. Cineva a plătit cu sânge nevinovat pentru păcatele tale și pentru păcatele lumii întregi. Evrei 10 spune că „Isus ți-a luat păcatele” odată pentru totdeauna. Iertarea înseamnă a trece cu vederea greșelile fără a face nicio plată pentru ele, iar Dumnezeu ne-a iertat doar în sensul că nu noi am fost cei care am făcut plata pentru păcate. Însă, noi am fost îndreptățiți, ceea ce este dincolo de iertare, pentru că păcatul a fost și plătit complet, nu doar trecut cu vederea de Dumnezeu.Toate păcatele noastre au fost luate de Cristos. De aceea, înainte de cruce, trebuia să iertăm înainte de a fi iertați dar după lucrarea Lui, noi suntem înainte de toate, iertați complet și definitiv. Da, ar trebui să iertăm în continuare, dar nu ca o condiție a mântuirii.Credincioșii în Cristos nu mai sunt sub Legea lui Moise și nici mântuirea nu este sub condiția ascultării.Neiertarea este un păcat ca oricare altul. Apostolul Pavel scrie următoarele cuvinte despre iertare:Efeseni 4:32 (NTR)32 Dimpotrivă, fiți buni unii cu alții, plini de compasiune, și iertați-vă unii pe alții, așa cum v-a iertat și Dumnezeu pe voi, în Cristos.Coloseni 3:13 (NTR)13 îngăduindu-vă unii pe alții și iertându-vă unii pe alții dacă cineva are o plângere împotriva altcuiva. Așa cum v-a iertat Domnul, tot astfel să vă iertați și voi!Observă aici că Dumnezeu este Cel ce te-a iertat mai întâi.Apoi ești chemat să ierți, dar nu sub amenințarea de a-ți pierde iertarea proprie.Pasajele spun că ar trebui faci asta ca un rezultat natural a ceea ce a fost deja făcut pentru tine. Dacă ești în Cristos, ai fost iertat, deci, acum iartă și tu! Apostolul Pavel spune că adevărata iertare vine sub har pentru că știm cât de mult am fost noi înșine iertați. Conform Legii, ea curgea din teama de a nu fi pedepsit din nou, nu venea din inimă și se păstra o evidență a greșelilor. Înainte să vină Cristos, nu exista uitarea păcatelor celuilalt.Însă acum, când realizezi că Dumnezeu nici măcar nu ține o evidență a greșelilor tale, ci El a ales să uite fărădelegile tale, descoperi că iertarea curge din harul Său. Matei 12:31–32 (Păcatul de neiertat)Matei 12:31–32 (NTR)31 De aceea vă spun că orice păcat și orice blasfemie le vor fi iertate oamenilor, dar blasfemia împotriva Duhului Sfânt nu va fi iertată.32 Și, dacă cineva va spune vreun cuvânt împotriva Fiului Omului, i se va ierta. Însă, oricui va vorbi împotriva Duhului Sfânt, nu i se va ierta, nici în veacul acesta, nici în cel care vine.Relatarea lui Marcu este și mai aspră, vorbind clar despre pedeapsa veșnică în cazul celor care hulesc pe Duhul Sfânt:Marcu 3:29 (NTR)29 „dar cel ce blasfemiază împotriva Duhului Sfânt nu va avea parte de iertare în veci, ci este vinovat de un păcat veșnic“.Mulți credincioși adevărați au această teamă din când în când, că s-ar putea să fi comis păcatul de neiertat împotriva Duhului Sfânt și că și-au pierdut mântuirea. Acea frică provine dintr-o interpretare greșită a acestor pasaje, precum că oamenii născuți din nou pot comite acel păcat din greșeală într-un acces de mânie și pot fi supuși condamnării veșnice, chiar dacă apoi le pare rău.Cuvântul „hulă” înseamnă a vorbi de rău, a defăima sau a insulta. În context, Isus spune că blasfemia împotriva Duhului Sfânt atribuie Diavolului lucrarea Duhului Sfânt. Mulți oameni din Biblie au făcut asta, inclusiv Saul, care a devenit apostolul Pavel. Totuși, în 1 Timotei 1:13, Pavel spune că a primit milă cu privire la blasfemia sa, pentru că o făcuse în neștiință și în necredință.Prin urmare, blasfemia împotriva Duhului Sfânt despre care avertizează Isus aici, trebuie să fie o insultare intenționată a Duhului Sfânt, în deplină cunoștință de cauză a ceea ce se face.Când Isus menționează păcatul de neiertat în Matei 12:31–32, El le vorbește fariseilor, care știau că astfel de eliberări și minuni nu puteau fi făcute decât prin mâna lui Dumnezeu. Dar pentru că Îl  urau pe Isus, au atribuit lucrarea Lui prin Duhul Sfânt, Diavolului. Mai mult, ei L-au respins la fiecare pas și căutau modalități de a-L ucide. Păcatul de neiertat este comis atunci când o persoană îl respinge constant pe Isus, știind că El este Mesia.Cei care L-au acceptat pe Cristos nu sunt în pericol de a comite acest păcat după mântuire, motiv pentru care apostolul Pavel, care a scris două treimi din Noul Testament, nu a menționat niciodată păcatul de neiertat. În schimb, el îi asigură pe credincioși că toate păcatele lor au fost iertate datorită singurului sacrificiu al lui Isus la cruce (Evrei 10:12–14). În plus, Cuvântul lui Dumnezeu ne arată că, dacă cineva se află în acea stare ireversibilă, își pierde orice convingere de la Dumnezeu și nu-i pasă de aceasta (Romani 1:28).Prin urmare, oricine este convins și se pocăiește pentru faptul că poate a hulit pe Duhul Sfânt, nu a comis păcatul de neiertat.Simplul fapt că te întrebi despre asta înseamnă că nu l-ai făcut, indiferent dacă ești, sau nu, deja credincios. Oamenii regenerați nu pot huli niciodată pe Duhul Sfânt de bunăvoie, iar dacă o fac vreodată, înseamnă că nu au fost născuți din nou. Filipeni 2:12-13 (Ducerea mântuirii până la capăt)Filipeni 2:12–13 (VDC)12 Astfel dar, preaiubiților, după cum totdeauna ați fost ascultători, duceți până la capăt mântuirea voastră, cu frică și cutremur, nu numai când sunt eu de față, ci cu mult mai mult acum, în lipsa mea.13 Căci Dumnezeu este Acela care lucrează în voi și vă dă, după plăcerea Lui, și voința, și înfăptuirea.Aceasta este o scriptură minunată și plină de harul lui Dumnezeu, însă oamenii au transformat-o într-una foarte legalistă pentru a-i speria pe creștini să treacă la acțiune și să îi facă să trăiască cu teama continuă că-și vor pierde mântuirea dacă nu se sfințesc și nu au grijă cum trăiesc. Ei promovează ideea că trebuie să faci fapte bune pentru a-ți menține mântuirea, trebuie să trăiești mereu cu frică și cutremur ca nu cumva să sfârșești în iad. Un alt mod de a spune același lucru este: „Asigură-te că faci destule fapte bune în viața ta pentru a distrage atenția lui Dumnezeu de la tine și pentru a nu te trimite în iad. Dar nu vei putea ști niciodată dacă ești încă salvat sau în afara mântuirii. Așadar, adăugă și niște frică autentică și tremur pentru a te asigura că rămâi salvat, pentru că Dumnezeu va vedea așa-numita ta reverență și te va cruța”. Aceasta este o interpretare falsă.Înainte de toate, aș dori să menționez că fraza “duceți până la capăt mântuirea voastră” a fost tradusă puțin eronat în majoritatea traducerilor românești ale Bibliei, inclusiv în cea a lui Dumitru Cornilescu din 1924 (VDC). În forma aceasta, expresia sugerează că un creștin trebuie să facă tot ce îi stă în putință moral ca să nu Îl facă pe Dumnezeu să îi ia mântuirea înapoi și să îndure cu stoicism orice rău și orice suferință pe care Dumnezeu i-o trimite în calea lui (cu scopul de a-l maturiza și a-l învăța lucruri de viață) fără să argumenteze, chiar dacă nu înțelege de ce, și nici să nu renunțe prin propria voință la mântuire, orice s-ar întâmpla. Oare acesta este Dumnezeul pe care Isus L-a portretizat lumii în timpul vieții Lui? Nicidecum! Câteva traduceri mai aproape de adevăr ale acestei fraze sunt următoarele: ”lucrați cu frică și cutremur mântuirea voastră” (VDCL – traducerea literală a lui Cornilescu din 1931, ”lucrați cu propria voastră salvare, cu frică și cutremur” (BTF2015 – Biblie Traducerea Fidelă 2015), și ”exersați-vă (folosiți-vă de) salvarea voastră, cu frică și tremur” (în traducerile mai literale ale Bibliei în engleză, NKJV – New King James Version, KJV – King James Version, NASB – New American Standard Bible, LEB – The Lexham English Bible, YLT – Young's Literal Translation, ESV – English Standard Version, NRSV – The New Revised Standard Version, NIV – New International Version). De fapt, nu am găsit nici o traducere a Bibliei în limba engleză, în care această expresie să fie redată ca în cele mai multe Biblii în limba română. Probabil v-ați dat seama deja puțin ce diferență mare de înțeles este între cele două variante de interpretare. Acum, că am dat la o parte acest obstacol de traducere, să mergem mai departe cu explicația.Primul lucru de remarcat aici este că versetul nu spune „lucrați pentru mântuirea voastră”, ci „lucrați-vă mântuirea”. Aceasta reprezintă o mare diferență! Mulți oameni au schimbat complet sensul acestui verset și l-au făcut să însemne că trebuie să lucrezi pentru mântuirea ta sau pentru a o păstra. Și pe deasupra, trebuie să faci aceasta cu atâta teamă și tremur deoarece pur și simplu nu știi când ai putea să o pierzi și să mergi în iad! Însă textul spune să exersezi mântuirea ta, nu să lucrezi pentru ea. Pur și simplu ne învață cum să umblăm în Duhul, că Dumnezeu este Cel care lucrează în noi, iar noi răspundem prin a manifesta acea lucrare în exterior în viața noastră, prin a o scoate la lumină, având încredere în El și nu în firea noastră.În continuare, haideți să vedem din contextul imediat și din alte locuri din Biblie ce înseamnă „frica și tremurul”. Aceasta nu este o expresie menită să provoace frică și nesiguranță în inimile oamenilor. În Noul Testament, ori de câte ori întâlnești expresia „frică și tremur”, ea este asociată doar cu lucruri bune! Este asociată cu reverență și respect față de Dumnezeu și cu un sentiment de supunere față de măreția Sa. Este o încredere în Dumnezeu și o neîncredere în firea noastră.Când Pavel a predicat în Corint, el a spus că a făcut aceasta cu multă frică și cutremur, astfel încât încrederea lui să nu fie în predicarea sa, ci în puterea lui Dumnezeu! (1 Corinteni 2:3) Frica și tremurul lui au fost toate legate de a nu avea încredere în firea sa pământească, ci de a-și pune credința în Dumnezeu. Apoi, în 2 Corinteni 7:15, Pavel îi laudă pe corinteni pentru că l-au primit pe Tit cu frică și cutremur. Aceasta însemna bucurie, onoare și respect.Mai mult decât atât, în Marcu 5:33, femeia cu scurgere de sânge avea și ea frică și tremur, dar nu pentru că Isus o chemase și era speriată de consecințele faptului că era o femeie necurată printre bărbații evrei. Frica și tremurul ei au fost pentru că știa ce s-a întâmplat în corpul ei și că a fost vindecată! A fost uimire și admirație față de lucrarea puternică a lui Dumnezeu în trupul ei!Marcu 5:33 (NTR)33 Atunci femeia, știind ce i se întâmplase, a venit înfricoșată și tremurând și a căzut înaintea Lui, spunându-I tot adevărul.Oamenii care afirmă că trebuie să lucrăm pentru mântuirea noastră cu frică și cutremur par să uite sau să lase la o parte următorul verset 13 din Filipeni 2, unde spune: „Căci Dumnezeu este Acela care lucrează în voi și vă dă, după plăcerea Lui, și voința, și înfăptuirea”. Cei care pledează pentru această interpretare eronată ajung să învețe opusul a ceea ce încearcă să transmită acest verset. Ei sfârșesc prin a-i aduce pe oameni în fire, făcându-i să lucreze pentru mântuirea lor, când, de fapt, acest verset încearcă să ne învețe cum să umblăm în Duhul și să răspundem la lucrarea lui Dumnezeu în noi, astfel încât să poată fi manifestată glorios în viețile noastre! Observați că versetul 13 răspunde la întrebarea: „De ce ar trebui să ne exersăm mântuirea cu frică și cutremur?” Dacă ar fi fost din cauza iadului sau a pedepsei lui Dumnezeu, ar fi spus așa, însă, ne spune să ne lucrăm mântuirea cu admirație și onoare pentru că Dumnezeu este Cel care face totul, nu noi.Dumnezeu este Cel care lucrează, apoi noi scoatem la suprafață, manifestăm, ceea ce El a făcut în interiorul nostru. Dumnezeu și-a pus bunătatea Sa în noi și noi o lucrăm prin viața noastră. El și-a pus harul și mila Lui în noi și noi le practicăm. Și-a pus biruința și puterea în noi și noi le folosim. El și-a pus înțelepciunea Sa în noi și noi o lucrăm în exterior.Dumnezeu și-a așezat Împărăția în interiorul nostru și noi o arătăm prin viața noastră.Ce imagine glorioasă a parteneriatului cu Dumnezeu! Și modul prin care exersăm este pur și simplu prin a crede și a admite fiecare lucru bun pe care El l-a pus în noi în Cristos (Filimon 1:6).În concluzie, aș dori să parafrazez acest verset pentru a arăta exact cum trebuie citit și înțeles: „Exersați în, și prin viața voastră, toate lucrurile minunate pe care Dumnezeu le-a pus deja în voi, cu bucurie, anticipare, entuziasm și recunoștință”. Eclesiastul 7:1,8 (Sfârșitul unei persoane)Eclesiastul 7:1 (VDC)1 Mai mult face un nume bun decât untdelemnul mirositor, și ziua morții decât ziua nașterii.Eclesiastul 7:8 (VDC)8 Mai bun este sfârșitul unui lucru decât începutul lui; mai bine cel bun la suflet decât cel îngâmfat.Mulți predicatori folosesc această expresie cu referire la mântuirea veșnică, afirmând că sfârșitul unei persoane este ceea ce contează când vine vorba de salvare. În alte cuvinte, ei încearcă să spună că starea oamenilor la momentul morții decide destinul lor veșnic. Ceea ce afirmă ei cu adevărat este următorul lucru: „Creștinii născuți din nou pot avea tot felul de căderi păcătoase în timpul vieții lor, care ar putea să-i facă să-și piardă mântuirea dacă ar muri în acele momente, dar dacă reușesc să aibă un nume și o reputație bună în ochii oamenilor, la sfârșitul vieții, dacă au făcut destule fapte bune și toate păcatele lor le-au mărturisit când mor, atunci pot fi siguri că au fost mântuiți”. Aceasta implică faptul că mântuirea noastră veșnică fluctuează continuu și este întotdeauna în pericol de a fi pierdută, așa că trebuie să facem toate eforturile pentru a ne asigura că vom termina cu bine, orice ar însemna acest „bine”. Acum să vedem dacă acest lucru este adevărat. Singurele texte pe care le-am găsit în Biblie în proximitatea acestei idei sunt versetele 1 și 8 din Eclesiastul 7, pe care tocmai le-am citit.În primul rând, să observăm că nici unul din texte nu spune că sfârșitul unei persoane este ceea ce contează, ci că ziua morții este mai bună decât ziua nașterii, iar sfârșitul unui lucru este mai bun decât începutul lui. Este doar o comparație între începutul și sfârșitul unei persoane sau al unui lucru. În al doilea rând, versetele nu spun că doar sfârșitul unei persoane sau al unui lucru contează, ca și cum începutul nu ar fi important, ci spun că sfârșitul este pur și simplu mai bun. Totuși, începuturile au și ele valoarea lor.În al treilea rând, aceste pasaje din Vechiul Testament au fost scrise de regele Solomon înainte de cruce și înainte ca mântuirea să iasă la lumină. Mai mult, în contextul imediat al acestor versete – adică în întregul capitol 7, în versetele de dinainte și de după – nu există nicio indicație sau aluzie care să ne facă să credem că aceste texte pot fi aplicate mântuirii, în general, sau siguranței eterne, în sensul că faptele bune ale creștinilor adunate la sfârșitul vieții contează, pentru a fi siguri că au fost mântuiți. Cum poate cineva să măsoare faptele bune sau să știe dacă acestea sunt suficiente în fața lui Dumnezeu pentru a salva pe cineva, în afară de jertfa lui Isus?Aceste versete vorbesc despre perseverență și răbdare în toate lucrurile. Orice început în orice domeniu este plin de entuziasm și anticipare, dar este și mai dificil pentru că nu vezi imediat rezultate semnificative sau recompense. Cu toate acestea, dacă ai suficientă răbdare și treci peste toate obstacolele, cu perseverență, până la final, atunci sfârșitul acelui lucru îți va oferi mai multă satisfacție. De exemplu, Isus a putut îndura crucea și toată rușinea pentru că a privit la bucuria pe care o va avea la sfârșitul tuturor suferințelor Sale (Evrei 12:2). Chiar și în agricultură, timpul de semănat este mai greu și mai puțin satisfăcător decât recoltatul. Mai mult, atunci când mergi la școală și te pregătești pentru viață, școala nu este întotdeauna plăcută, dar dacă perseverezi și o termini, și apoi ai un loc de muncă cu un venit bun sau începi o afacere, ai mult mai multe satisfacții decât atunci când erai la cursuri și învățai. O altă ilustrație este construirea unei case. Una este când începi să o construiești și alta e când o termini. Și același principiu se aplică în orice domeniu sau lucru.A doua parte a versetului 8 ne spune că atunci când suntem la începutul unui lucru, și este greu, să privim cu răbdare la finalitatea lui, să ne încurajăm și să mergem înainte pentru că sfârșitul este mai bun decât începutul. Un alt lucru interesant este că dacă ne gândim la sfârșitul lui Isus Cristos Însuși aici pe pământ, la cruce, ca un criminal, a fost un final rușinos din punctul de vedere al ucenicilor și al oamenilor care trăiau în timpul Lui. Chiar și fiul meu, când avea patru ani, și i-am spus într-o seară că Isus a biruit întotdeauna, mi-a zis că El a pierdut într-un singur lucru când era pe pământ. L-am întrebat: „Unde a pierdut Isus?” El a răspuns: „El a pierdut când a murit pe cruce”. A trebuit să-i explic că Isus nu a pierdut, ci a câștigat cea mai mare bătălie din istoria omenirii. Ceea ce încerc să spun aici este că ceea ce considerăm din afară ca sfârșit al unei persoane (bun sau rău) poate fi foarte relativ pentru că numai Dumnezeu cunoaște inima omului.Și, după cum probabil știți deja până acum, mântuirea nu depinde de faptele bune sau de reputația credincioșilor, ci doar de sângele nevinovat al lui Isus.Mergând pe aceeași idee, mai există un pasaj care merită menționat aici, și acesta este Evrei 13:7, care spune următoarele:Evrei 13:7 (NTR)7 Aduceți-vă aminte de conducătorii voștri care v-au vestit Cuvântul lui Dumnezeu. Uitați-vă cu atenție la sfârșitul (rezultatul) felului lor de viață și urmați-le credința.În unele limbi, cum ar fi româna, de exemplu, fraza „uitați-vă cu atenție la sfârșitul felului lor de viață” este tradusă în așa fel încât majoritatea credincioșilor o înțeleg în modul următor: „uitați-vă cu atenție la felul de viață al acestor oameni pe care îl aveau la sfârșitul vieții lor”. Din cauza acestei traduceri greșite, mulți credincioși cred că starea lor comportamentală de la momentul când viața se termină este foarte importantă și decisivă în destinul lor etern. Însă, după cum arată toate traducerile în engleză, textul ne îndeamnă să evaluăm sfârșitul FELULUI lor de viață, adică rezultatul sau efectul bun al modului lor de viață în credință, și nu sfârșitul vieții lor.

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

In Exodus 10 we see plagues 8 and 9 unleashed on Pharaoh and on Egypt. Plague 8 is the plague of locusts which decimate any remaining living vegetation in the land of Egypt.  The 9th plague is the plague of darkness which engulfs Egypt in 3 days of darkness you can feel.  God sets Goshen apart (the land where the Israelites live), providing them with light.  Pharaoh's heart is hardened by God to ensure His plan for Egypt and Israel unfolds (Exodus 10.1-3).  Outline: 01:21 - Exodus 10.1-20 - Plague 8 - Locusts 05:11 - Exodus 10.1-2 - The Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart.  “So that I may perform these signs… and you may know that I am the Lord.”  Exodus 10.2 - Reference to Generations.  What happens in Egypt is meant to be shared. 06:52 - who is God to manipulate Pharaoh's heart? Revelation 16 - “true and just are your judgments” -  Romans 3.23 - we have all fallen short, we have all sinned.   Romans 6.23 - the wages of sin are death.    We are all guilty and deserve death.  A dark opening, but there is a bright finish today! 10:30 - Locusts - overview, what are locusts?  Why do they swarm? 11:52 - Three (of many) major locust swarms in world history 11:57 - Albert's Swarm - 1875 Midwest-western locust swarm 13:12 - 1915 Ottoman Syria locust infestation 14:12 - 2019-2022 - East Africa Locust Infestation 15:11 - Joel 1.6-12 - a vivid picture of a locust swarm 18:48 - Exodus 10.13 - East wind & west wind (the locusts likely came from the Arabian peninsula)  20:22 - Exodus 10.7 - Pharaoh's Officials plead with him, “Egypt is ruined”  21:17 - Exodus 10.8-11 - Pharaoh is the swindler, the negotiator.  Compare this verse in different translations 26:08 - Exodus 10.11 - Moses and Aaron were driven out of Pharaoh's presence.  26:19 - Exodus 10.16 - “I have sinned - take this deadly plague away” 27:26 - Egyptian gods being challenged through the plagues  of Locusts (Nut, Osiris & Set) 28:41 - Exodus 10.21-29  31:20 - The Plague of Darkness Genesis 1.1-3.  God takes away the light of His creation    33:12 - What Egyptian god is attacked by taking away the sun? Ra the Egyptian sun god - a plague of darkness is an attack on Ra An attack on Ra is an attack on the Egyptian pantheon of Gods and on Pharaoh.  36:50 - Exodus 10.24 - Pharaoh is always the negotiator. 38:28 - Exodus 10.27-29 - Pharaoh sends Moses away with a warning. 39:48 - Context is key! Scripture on Darkness: Isaiah 8.22 - digging deeper Isaiah 8.22-9.2, then Matthew  Then they will look toward the earth and see only distress and darkness and fearful gloom, and they will be thrust into utter darkness. 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. Other versions used in this study: NKJV - New King James Version NLV - New Living Translation AMP - Amplified Bible 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  Walton, John H..  Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, Vol 1.  Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009. Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/zondervan-illustrated-backgrounds-commentary-leviticus-deuteronomy/john-walton/9780310255734/pd/255734?product_redirect=1&search_term=zondervan%20illustrated%20&Ntt=255734&item_code=&ps_exit=PRODUCT|legacy&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

Hi friends! In this episode we give our advice on topics that come up when starting your faith journey such as where to start in the Bible, how we read the Bible, building spiritual routines, differences between translations and so on. We hope this episode at least gives you a place to start in your Bibles and excitement for God's Word and all He has for you.References: God rejoices when heaven grows | Matthew 18:13The Life of Jesus | JohnIdentity in Christ | RomansFreedom | GalatiansSpiritual Warfare | EphesiansEveryday Wisdom/How to live a Godly life | ProverbsThankfulness & Realness with God | PsalmsCreation Story, The Fathers of our Faith | GenesisSupplements to help understand the Word: Enduring Word, The Bible ProjectDifferent Bible Translations: NLT (New Living Translation), NIV (New International Version), ESV (English Standard Version), MSG (Message Translation), Other Helps: Devotionals, The Brand Sunday: One Year Study in the Bible, Asking Questions, Books, Youtube Sermons with discernmentLinktree: https://linktr.ee/holygirlhotline

This is an audible of Genesis chapter 2 from the NIV (New International Version) bible. Download the PrayerPlug mobile app for more recordings, prayers, and commentary. CLICK HERE ➡️ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-prayerplug/id1475139529 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerplug/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerplug/support

This is an audible of Genesis chapter 1 from the NIV (New International Version) bible. Download the PrayerPlug mobile app for more recordings, prayers, and commentary. CLICK HERE ➡️ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-prayerplug/id1475139529 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerplug/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerplug/support