Iron Sheep Ministries Inc‪.‬ Dave Bigler

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

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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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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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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

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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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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



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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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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
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Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org
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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


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

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

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

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



Outline

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

01:45 - Does the Bible condone slavery?

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

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

08:42 - Ex 21.1-11

10:08 - Lev 25.39-43

11:11 - Deut 15.12-18

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

13:32 - How would someone become a slave?

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

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

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

20:53 - Dig Deeper read Jeremiah 34.8-22

21:31 - Ex 21.7-11

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harriet Tubman

Dietrich Bonhoeffer



Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate

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Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org

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Books used or referenced:



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



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

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



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

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



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

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



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

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



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

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



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

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

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


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