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This week we look at Genesis 31 in which Jacob, after 20 years, starts the journey back to Canaan.  In this chapter we see Jacob’s conflict with his father-in-law Laban come to a head, we also discuss what a healthy Fear of The Lord looks like.  We also discuss Laban’s “household gods” that Rachel steals. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Watch on YouTube: https...

Dave guest speaks at Adirondack Christian Fellowship in Wilton NY.  In this message, Dave talks about Genesis 32:24-31 in which we see Jacob wrestle with God.  We see God challenge and change Jacob from the “deceiver” into the father of the nation of Israel!  In the application of this text, we talk about what it means to wrestle with God.  What does it look like to face challe...

This week we cover the 2nd half of Genesis 29 (picking it up at 29:14) through the end of Genesis 30.  In this we see Jacob, the “deceiver” be the one who is deceived when Laban tricks him into marrying his eldest daughter Leah rather than Jacob’s betrothed, Rachel.  We discuss the historical-cultural significance of marriage and the marriage contract in the ancient near east then move o...

This week we talk about Genesis 28 which includes the story of “Jacob’s Ladder” in which Jacob has a dream and sees a stairway to heaven with angels ascending and descending.  His dream concludes with an awesome word from God.  In this talk, we also touch on Tithing and start into Genesis 29 in which Jacob makes it to Harran and meets Rachel. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsh...

This week we look at three different types of blessings: the birthright, the patriarchal blessing and the covenantal blessing.  We also go over the story of how Jacob (through his mother Rebekah’s guidance) swindles Esau out of his patriarchal blessing from his father Isaac.  For modern application, we talk about seeking the world's blessings vs God’s as well as the power of good communi...

Who is Jason Woodruff and what is The Pour Over?  Tune in for this backstory to the "politically neutral," "Christ-first," news source that informs with Biblical insight.  Sign up for The Pour Over (its free): https://www.thepourover.org Apostle Talk is a monthly podcast produced by Iron Sheep Ministries Inc.  Find out more about Iron Sheep: http://www. IronSheep.org Contact Dave an...

“Faith is living without scheming” - Warren Wiersbe This week we cover Genesis 26 in which we see another famine hit the land drawing Isaac to go down to Egypt.  Isaac follows the Lord’s call in his life and stays put.  We also encounter “Sister Act III” in which, like his father, Isaac, out of fear, tells the king that his wife, Rebekah, is actually his sister. Book Referenced: Wiersebe...

This week we cover Genesis 25 in which Dave talks about Abraham’s third wife (Keturah), and their kids.  Dave also covers’ Abraham’s death and burial (of which both Isaac and Ishmael attend).  Isaac and Rebekah have two sons, Jacob and Esau, who have a bad case of sibling rivalry.  Before closing Dave also talks about barrenness within the Patriarchs and why it is a sign of God’s ha...

This week we cover Genesis 23 and 24.  In Genesis 23 Abraham buys a burial tomb (and field) for his wife Sarah and for his family line to use.  Later in history, it is the location where Abraham, Isaac and Jacob would all be buried (along with their spouses). In Genesis 24 we see Abraham send the head of his household to his old homeland to find a bride for his son Isaac.  In the pr...

This week we look at Genesis 22 in which Abraham is asked to sacrifice his promised son, Isaac as an offering to the Lord.  This crazy, massive request is done by God to show, and prove Abraham’s faith in God to provide.  God never planned to have Abraham actually go through with it, but simply to test him to see if he would be willing.  We see in Genesis 22 what true faith in God l...

In this week’s study we see Isaac, the promised child finally born!  25 years Abraham and Sarah have been waiting on this promise from God.  We also spend a good deal of time looking at Hagar, the first mention of a single mother in history.  We conclude with Abraham and Abimelek wanting some assurances from Abraham that he will treat him fairly (makes you wonder why his faith in Ab...

In this month's Apostle Talk, Dave Bigler interviews Christ Follower, Steve Beck.  Steve has been living for the past 2.5years with Stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme (terminal brain cancer).  He was only given 12-18 months to live.   Discussion Outline:   03:14 - What is stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme?  15:05 - What advice would you give someone facing a terminal illness?&n...

This week we see Abraham up to his old tricks in part 2 of the “Sister Acts.”  Abraham moves south and encounters King Abimelek (Abimelech).  Out of fear Abraham has his wife Sarah tell everyone that she is his sister so that they do not kill Abraham in order to be able to take Sarah as their wife.  This is the same game that Abram played in Gen 12 when he and Sarai went down to Egy...

This week we cover the story of the judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah and we look at Abraham’s nephew, Lot, who, according to 2nd Peter 2:7, is a “righteous” man. Subjects covered: Will God sweep away the righteous with the wicked?  Looking at the story of Noah, Lot, Passover, and the Rapture as examples of God rescuing the righteous before His judgment is poured out. Lot at the “Gateway” of the...

In this week’s study, we look at the first 15 verses of chapter 18 in which the Lord (with two angels) appears to Abraham and re-affirms the covenant promise that Sarah will have a son.  We also talk about the definitions of a Christophany, Theophany, and Angelophany.  Dave takes a bit of a tangent to explain what Strongs Bible concordance is as well as an Interlinear Bible and he gives...

This week we look at a re-affirmation of the Abrahamic covenant and the addition of an outward sign to set apart those who follow God and his covenant, circumcision.  We see God change Abram’s name to Abraham as well as Sarai changed to Sarah.  We also see God confirm that the covenant will come through Sarah and not Hagar (though God does promise to bless Ishmael and his descendants). &...

In this month's Apostle Talk, Dave Bigler interviews Head Pastor, Dr. Rex Keener of, Grace Fellowship Church in Albany, New York.  The two main points that are discussed are: 1) What is the greatest challenge facing the Church today? 2) A discussion on 'mega-church' pastors 'falling from grace.' To find out more about Apostle Talk and Iron Sheep Ministries please visit http://www. IronSheep.o...

This week we look at Genesis 16 in which Sarai suggests to her husband Abram that he take her maidservant Hagar as an additional wife so that he may have children through her.  WHAT???  In the cultural context of today, this sounds CRAZY!  This week we will discover that, in their day, it really was not as crazy as it may sound to us today. We will also look at the "Angel of the Lor...

This week we look at Genesis 15 in which we see the “cutting of covenant” the formal covenant ceremony between God and Abram.  We also cover the significance of a very important verse: “Abram believed the Lord, and he credited to him as righteousness.” (Gen 15:6).  We look at the implications of Gen 15:6 as it is spelled out in the New Testament.  Also covered is the geographical ar...

Who are all the kings mentioned in the start of chapter 14 and what do they have to do with anything?  Also who is this priest of God Most High, Melchizedek?  Is this a “Christophany” a pre-incarnate sighting of Jesus Christ in the book of Genesis? Find out more about Iron Sheep Ministries: https://ironsheep.org/ Contact Dave:  info@ironsheep.org

This week we cover Genesis 12:10-13:18 looking first at Abram’s trip down to Egypt in which an odd thing happens, to protect his life Abram tells his wife Sarai to tell everyone that she is his sister (rather than his wife).  This odd practice is also repeated by Abraham in Gen 20:1-18 and then by his son Isaac in regard to his wife Rebekah in Gen 26:1-11. Dave spends the majority of the time...

This week we look at Abram/Abraham, as an amazing man of faith in the bible.  We cover only the first 9 verses of chapter 12, but in them, we will look more closely at the Abrahamic Covenant; God’s promise to Abraham and to his descendants, the Jews. Find out more about Iron Sheep Ministries: https://ironsheep.org/ Contact Dave:  info@ironsheep.org

This week we cover the genealogy from Noah to Abraham, in this midst of that we also have the story of the Tower of Babel. Genesis 10 & 11 shows us the spreading of all the nations from Noah’s three sons to the ends of the earth.  The story of the Tower of Babel, gives us the reason why God confused their language and differentiated their cultures. Find out more about ISM: www.ironsheep.o...

This week we look at life after the flood.  God reaffirms his call for mankind to be stewards of the earth.  God puts meat on the menu, yes, we were all vegetarians before the flood!  Dave also looks at God's first covenant with humanity, the Noahic covenant.  Finally, we look at a strange incident involving a drunk Noah and his sons. Contact Dave: info@ironsheep.org