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Hello and welcome to Iron Sheep Ministries. Our goal, in everything we do, is to Equip, Build and Strengthen the body of Christ (Based on Eph 4:12). That said, despite our best efforts, we acknowledge that we are all weak, helpless, lost sheep in daily need of our shepherd, Jesus Christ (Isa 53:6).

Together we are seeking to learn more about God day by day and to be changed by Him from the inside out. Join founder Dave Bigler in his weekly, through the Bible teachings, or simply partake in one of our topical interviews or testimonies. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

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Hello and welcome to Iron Sheep Ministries. Our goal, in everything we do, is to Equip, Build and Strengthen the body of Christ (Based on Eph 4:12). That said, despite our best efforts, we acknowledge that we are all weak, helpless, lost sheep in daily need of our shepherd, Jesus Christ (Isa 53:6).

Together we are seeking to learn more about God day by day and to be changed by Him from the inside out. Join founder Dave Bigler in his weekly, through the Bible teachings, or simply partake in one of our topical interviews or testimonies. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironsheep/support

    Exodus 26 Bible Study - The Tabernacle pt 2 - The Tabernacle Structure

    Exodus 26 Bible Study - The Tabernacle pt 2 - The Tabernacle Structure

    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

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    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


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    Exodus 25 Bible Study - The Tabernacle pt 1 - The Ark, the Table of Showbread, and the Lampstand.

    Exodus 25 Bible Study - The Tabernacle pt 1 - The Ark, the Table of Showbread, and the Lampstand.

    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

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    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


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    • 46 min
    Exodus 24 Bible Study - The Old Covenant Given and Ratified.

    Exodus 24 Bible Study - The Old Covenant Given and Ratified.

    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

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    Books used or referenced:

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

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

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


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    • 50 min
    Exodus 23:14-33 Bible Study - The Book of the Covenant - Three Festivals; God Prepares the Way.

    Exodus 23:14-33 Bible Study - The Book of the Covenant - Three Festivals; God Prepares the Way.

    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
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    Books used or referenced:


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


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


    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


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    • 48 min
    Exodus 23:1-13 Bible Study - The Book of the Covenant - Live a Godly Life

    Exodus 23:1-13 Bible Study - The Book of the Covenant - Live a Godly Life

    In this study, we cover Exodus 23.1-13.  Verses 1-9 give a call for justice and mercy and verses 10-12 go over the Sabbath guidelines as they relate to the land.  Our segment concludes with a call to from God for us to do all that he has called us to (v13).  God calls us to live Godly lives, treating others as we would like to be treated.

    Outline

    00:22 - Overview of Ch 23-40 

    03:19 - Exo 23.1-9

    06:03 - Exo 23.1-3 & 6-7 - Do not spread false reports

    - Exo 20.16 - 9th commandment.  Video on that teaching:https://youtu.be/eZ2m8spXbMo

    - Acts 6.11-14

    - Eph 4:17-25

    11:26 - Exo 23.4-5 - respect your enemies. 

    - Rom 12.9-21 

    15:58 - Exo 23.8 - Do not accept a bribe

    18:05 - Exo - 23.9 - Do not oppress a foreigner

    19:11 - Exo 23.1-9 - Live Godly - do unto others

    - Mat 7.7-12

    - Rom 13.8-10

    21:50 - c Exo 23.10-13 The Sabbath (crops)

    - Exo 16.23

    - Exo 20.8-11

    - Gen 1-2

    - Lev 25.1-7

    - Lev 25.20-22

    - Lev 26.33-35

    Watch the 4th commandment teaching: https://youtu.be/PrHBMQTZjDY

    29:56 - Exo 23:13

    - Exo 20.3 - 1st commandment video: https://youtu.be/tp5gT94lXvo

    - Exo 19.7-8

    - Exo 24.7-8

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    • 36 min
    Exodus 22:18-31 Bible Study - The Book of the Covenant - Social Responsibility

    Exodus 22:18-31 Bible Study - The Book of the Covenant - Social Responsibility

    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
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    Books used or referenced:

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

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

    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


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    • 37 min

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