The more I learn about the Scripture, the more I'm in awe before the Lord and the more I love Him. Thank you Pastor Mike for your diligent and deep studies of the Bible.

God bless you Mike Winger. You're such a blessing.

Hebrew Roots believers need to see this.. I’ve never looked at the Old Testament law as a national law of the land until just now

Thank you Mike, you have cleared up so many of my questions. I recently started my walk with God and was having a difficult time understanding Law. I struggled to find someone or bible reading that made it simple and laid out for me to really understand. My brother studies with me and is normally bringing passages to my attention to follow the Law. He claims to follow the law and says that God wants us to. It didn't seem right to me, but it scared me because I did not understand the law. Now I have a better understanding of the law. Thank you so much for your study and making of this video! I don't know how to tell my brother this.

I'm going through a daily Bible reading plan this year and REALLY trying to understand the Old Testament and not blow past it for the first time...about to start Levitucus tomorrow! So I really appreciated this video!! It helped a ton. Thanks! Going to watch pt.2

Mike, I love your teachings! Especially the ones on finding Jesus in the Old Testament. You are full of the Spirit and have wisdom and revelation. I appreciate you and your videos. Bless you brother! 😊

Mike Thank you soooo much. God is a genius in setting up those laws! His knowledge is incomprehensable! To him be the Glory!

Mike is spot on. Read your bibles more. Some of the questions in the comments make it sound like you don't understand the New Testament scripts at all.

Thankyou so much for this teaching. It has helped me tremendously. I always found myself trying to read the OT and then feeling confused. I hate feeling that way when it comes to the things of God. This really helped me to understand specific things I had questions about. I pray this message reaches more people like me and that God opens their eyes through it like He has mine!

Thank you for such of great Class, I fell in love w/ our Lord at the age of 7 at Sunday School with Noah's story, I thought "wow that's a powerful God right there", ( I am 35 now, the love still burning inside of me. ) 15 years ago The Pentateuch was boring especially Leviticus but now I see and understand what Colossians and Hebrews say about all these being a shadow of our Lord Jesus Christ, the reality is here

I LOVE YOU PASTOR MIKE AND TEAM!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

I love OT and studied Leviticus for personal devotions on my own. Wish I’d had this sermon to guide my understanding as i did it.

Thank so very much Mike. Can't say that enough and I sincerely look forward to learning more!!!! 👌🙏

Great teaching. Love your sermons and your attitude. Always blessed. I pray that you grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.

I see the OT 5 books as a foundation & the rest application, the mistakes & what not to do, history, & what's to come. The NT is the testimony & manifestation​ of GOD's love for us, extending GOD's love to all of mankind who didn't know HIM! I recently downloaded the 613 & read it line by line. The more I read it the more I fall in love with the FATHER & our MESSIAH. I'm more convinced more than ever that Messiah was the one that created man, talked & walked with Adam & Eve, talk to the prophets of old, talked to Moses in the bush, & gave the Torah to the people of Israel. It all makes sense now.

@Mike Winger I have learned so much from you. Thank you for TEACHING scripture! I have been preached to for 43 years and I got saved at 5yrs old... But I'm just now finding God and understanding Him, Jesus and the Holy Spirit for the first time in my life at the age of 48. Thank you for your ministry and teaching videos! God bless you!

This intro is the best. I listened a few times and giggled each time.

What a great teaching - this blessed me! Appreciate both videos about the OT Law. Thank you for making this available. Kind regards from Norway 🇳🇴

Great work Mike. This was such a fabulous resource and blessing to me.

Thank you so much! I feel so blessed by your videos. I can finally understand the old testament law and many of my doubting questions are gone.

@13:00 The law is given the same day as Pentecost or Sukkot. The same day that God poured out his Holy Spirit and Acts 2

Hey Mike, thanks so much for this teaching. My wife, Zelie (Zay-lee) studied this a couple of years back, and has also now watched these videos over the last couple of days, so we will be discussing them in depth over the weekend i bet. When we looked at this before, I was thrilled to find the very nature of God in the Torah... why would I expect anything else huh? It just fits so well. The major thing i took away before was that... God gives his teaching to make us understand what he expects of us. Even though this was specific to the Jews at the time, the essence of this is what we recognize in the essence of Jesus too, and what he imparts to us in the Sermon on the Mount mainly. This must have been like a moment of Epiphany for the Jews listening to Jesus at that time. So God wants us to know what it is to be Responsible and Accountable. If we get this bit, we will naturally follow the first two commandments right?? What really helped me with your teaching on this was that I now also get the piece around how this was a Specific thing for the new Nation of Israel to live by, that set them apart from other nations, for God's glory, AND how it is the very teaching to point us toward Christ by recognizing that we CANNOT live this way because we are just not able... So we NEED the Grace of God... So how do I get that... OH!!! Thank you Yeshua. It will absolutely help me make more sense of what Paul and other Apostles speak of when they make... what used to seem like... Vague references to OT teaching (Torah), that used to have me a bit flummoxed. Some of my wider family are now also learning from what the Holy Spirit is teaching through you, helping them get a handle on some of their questions and struggles. Thank you for doing what you do. May the Lord of Hosts continue to bless your valuable ministry.

I was born and raised catholic and I was always taught the first commandment as "I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other gods before Me".

So helpful. Very tidy and organized in your explanation - thank you!!

I have been listening to your content for a while now and this might be my favorite and most fruitful teaching I've heard yet! It helped a lot for me to realize that the Jewish people were never commanded to pass on the law. Thank you for all your work for the Kingdom.

Thank you so much for this two part series on the Old Testament. Made things so much more clear to me!! You explain it very well! Thank you again!!😊🙏🏼💕

The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath, and given to man at creation. In revelation Jesus said we will come to worship God every Sabbath.

"I dont believe anyone should be stoned"... Haha, I thought that was clever linking it to the state of mind of those that consume Mary. I left the Roman Catholic system and now I correctly approach Mary with respect and reverence and I am no longer lost with her. Cheers if you will and do so for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ!

"Evaporation, Condensation, Perspiration" I'm going to say that from now on

I was also quite shocked when I found out there was a different order Reformed Protestants have compared to Lutherans. I do know we use that order, not to cut out the commandment against idols but to put idols in the same category as other gods. Worshiping other gods is the same as worshiping idols in place of God. That is what every Lutheran I have every talked to has explained it. We do not excuse idol worship.

your a great teacher

Thank you for walking us through in context!

My main problem with the common apologetics used to respond to criticisms & attacks on the OT law, is that the apologetics don't seem to get to the heart of the objections. According to (most) modern Christian theists, God's character is the very foundation of morality, and God himself is often described as unceasing, unchanging, timeless and without contingency or error. Therefore, since God's character serves as the foundation of morality, then moral truths should likewise be timeless, unceasing, unchanging, and without contingency or error. Therefore, if God handed down the laws of the OT to his chosen people, then they should apply just as firmly today as they did when the ancient Jews wrote them down thousands of years ago. I'll have to watch your video gradually over a few days, as it is somewhat lengthy, to see if or how you address the apparent inconsistency between God's timeless, unchanging, non-contingent character and moral laws that are either contingent or can change.

Thank you so much for talking about Exodus 22:16 specifically.

Thank you for the two part series on this

I used to have a huge problem with the Old Testament, I lost my faith for a few months because I couldn't interpret it correctly. I also see so many people have the same problem, it's so sad...

Incredible sermon

That prayer at the end hit home.

This helped me get closer to god thank you 🙏

When I was sent to Honduras to learn to live by faith. I WAS A FOREIGNER in Honduras because I WAS NOT A CITIZEN there; but I DID NOT ENTER Honduras ILLEGALY. They loved me and took care of me but I had to submit to their laws because I had no rights there. As christians and americans we need to be kind to foreigners and also support our countries laws without comrpomising.

Amazing teaching

I’m excited to learn more

I was raised Lutheranian and the second commandment isn't left out or something, it's rather considered part of the first commandment. Still weird with the last on divided. But after all it's the same commandments, just counted differently.

Love you teachings Pastor Mike! Only thing that stood out is when you said God wants Israel to be nice to foreigners, and you compared them to Illegal Immigrants. Not the same thing. I agree we should not be "mean" to Illegal Immigrants however they are not comparable here to foreigners.

Wow im a gentile thank you mike for your explanation of the old testament and the Law

Love this, thanks Mike

Regarding the commandment not to steal. You can derive all of the other commandments from that one. For example, murder is stealing someone's life, adultery is stealing someone's spouse, blasphemy is stealing God's honor and glory, etc. Also, it forbids other things like slavery, which steals someone's freedom and steals them from their family.

Ok this guy has a good biblical analysis and what I like is unlike modern Christians, this guy recognises the authority of the OLD TESTAMENT

I thought the point the not allowing a sorcerer to live does not apply to sorcerer's outside of Israel was very helpful in combating Christians that want us in bondage to the OT laws - but it wouldn't be a bad thing for the nations to adopt.

This is very interesting I've been looking to understand what you're saying in this teaching. After watching as I was thinking of it I feel like God is saying " Are you trying to understand the law or wanting to know me?" Maybe that is the comparison between the Law and the New Covenant.

Could you do a teaching about Hebrew roots?

Liked this a lot

Very interesting

Praise God! you are the kind of rep for God that our age group needs. people in this deception driven prideful selfish world, these words need to hit people upside the head.

The term that is used to describe how Abraham got God's commands and law and statues: oral tradition How did Abraham knew to give sacrifice to Eel, or Yahweh: oral tradition. The problem with oral tradition is that people usually tend to add more to it. So it had to stop at some point then God used his inspired written commands: Bible, to replace the oral tradition IMHO. Now, I think about it in terms of means: how God transmit his message to us? He uses what is easiest methods for us to understand him. Once we grow up and "invent" new methods, he does the same. He wants his message to be transferred pure and without additions or deletions. In my experience, people tend to add more to it.

Great video! 🙏🏾

Yes I mean they is a time i ask myself why i should do what God wants now it makes sense

Why don't you ever challenge Bill Maher lollll because no one can ever explain what he asks and this is the best explanation I've come across. Thank you!

Can you please turn on the subtitles? 😅

A few things: Actually, the moral law has always existed, as you implied. There can be no punishment without a standard. How could God punish the people of the earth with a flood if they were not bound by moral law? God said that He gave the Hebrews these laws because they were His people (God's people). Jesus wants us to be "God's people". He says, if you love me, you will obey my commandments. The moral law stood before Israel was created as a nation. God pulled them out from the rest of humanity to do a good work. That didn't leave the rest of humanity without God's moral law. If there wasn't, we have no need for a Savior.

"I don't think anyone should be stoned. I don't see how anyone can be under the influence of GOD's word when they're under the influence of some drug." lol

Very good video, super helpful! Just one question though, What about when Jonah was sent to Nineveh to tell the people to repent to God? I understand that he was not forcing people, but God did tell him to spread God's Word there.

I wish the first or the two week series on the Conscience was on KZfaq, but I can't find it on your channel.

Mike your haircut has improved overtime

Thanks for this!

Your videos are such a blessing!!Could you do a video on Lutheranism if/when possible?

How can a professing follower of Christ not be excited about studying any aspect of God's Word? (Hello, it's GOD'S WORD!)

Thank you😊!

Thank You

Instead of saying "what it MEANT to the Jew", why not say "what it MEANS to the Jew". The Jews are still around and still understand the Old Testament in the exact same way now as before Jesus.

Was it really necessary to make a generalization pitting Jews against Muslims?

So what is the difference between a Levite priest/high priest and a catholic priest/bishop if both are mediators? And difference between an offering sacrifice that a Levite used to do to an indulgence that a catholic priest would do?

Where can I find the list of laws given to non-israelites in the bible? I want to know what I will be judged by.

Look at young Mike

I find moral philosophy and psychology of india so much more clear minded, i grew up on bible texts, and i read stuff in india at 18 that was more intuitive and practical and mentally stimulating.

Mike , please consider making a video (in the near future) about de Hebrew Roots Movement .. i see in the comments that you have been chalenged to do it .. it is the big question on the Bible: what parts of the comands in the old and new testament are for us today? Why not keep just all the 10 comandaments? (Including Sabath) .. Why eating pork is forbidden? Why not? ......

What if there were gentiles that believed in the Jewish God but were ignorant to the Jewish law or lived in a place where the law wasn't practiced by the nation. Would they be considered believers or would they be damned?

This was a complete waste of time, dont watch it, he doesnt teach you anything you dont already know about the old testament

Speaking of iconography, i think you should do a video on it. Im not eastern Orthodox but im involved in their communities online and id like to hear our rational against it. I think Gavin Ortlund is the only one so far to address it.

Under the old covenant: hear O Israel The Lord your God is one. Under the new: The Lord your God is one with you. Under the old: I will remember your sins up to the 3rd and 4th generation. Under the new: I will remember your sins no more. Under the old: thou shalt no use my name in vain. Under the new: Ask anything in my name. You must heal the sick and drive our demons in my name. Under the old: you must keep the sabbath and not do any work. Under the new: come to me all of you who are weary and heaven laden, I will rest you. Under the old: Honor your parents and you have long life. Under the new: We are children of the Most High and have everlasting life. Under the old: You shall not kill. Under the new: We have been given life and life abundantly. Under the old: Thou shall not commit adultery. Under the new: You are the bride of Christ. Under the old: Thou shall not steal. Under the new: Thou has been given all things to enjoy. Under the old: You shall not bear false witnesses. Under the new: The Spirit testifies that “I remember your sins no more!” Under the old: You must not covet your neighbor’s possession. Under the new: I have learn to be contended in all things. I can do all things in Christ Jesus. Who says we have a renewed covenant? We have a much better covenant!

why does God state multiple times that all the old laws are "permanent for all time" but we only apply it to the 10 commandments? Please give me some insight on this as it has always tugged my conscience. I understand the information presented in this video but the fact is not addressed of the aforementioned statement. thank you for any assistance in this

My answer to the git-cha question is “I’m not Jewish” always flips that on them and crickets.

Why did you skip 18?

I love this! Straight to the point. No nuance here.

God didn't want the Israelites to impose the Law on any other nation. But didn't he want other nations to come to Israel to learn their ways? So it was influence more than imposition. If I'm wrong please clarify this for me.

Honest inquiry here; you mentioned that if someone were to say “you’d stone homosexuals” Or “where cotton and polyester together” you would say that the law wasn’t meant for you rather the nation of Israel... so to which laws do we apply to our life vs. the ones that were meant for ancient Israel? How can we apply the death penalty and be in agreement with that, yet continue to wear polyester and cotton? P.s. loved the video ! Very insightful, just looking for help on this aspect of it! Thanks !

Yes God is un-created we are his he owns us 🤩

Hello Mike! Thank you for this sermon! I have some questions, i would be happy if you could answer them. I apologise for my bad English, it is not my first language. Here are the questions: 1. Does the bible say that the earth is 6000 years old? 2. Is the sabbath a ceremonial law? 3. Is Matthew 24 about the destruction of the second temple and Jerusalem or about the end times? And why did Jesus say that say: ''Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath.'' (Matthew 24:20). Sabbatarians argue that Jesus mentioned the Sabbath in order that they might not sin and break the Sabbath which they believe that Christians are required to keep, is that true? 4. How can i feel more hungry to pray and thank God? 5. What is a lie? Do i sin if i say something that is wrong by accident or is it only a sin if i say something that i know is not true with the purpose of deceiving? Once again, i apologise for my bad english. I hope you could understand. I would really appreciate if you could answer these questions. Have a great day!

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At some stages it sounds like your saying “Allah” instead of “the law”

As a Lutheran who is listening to this right now, I wanted to clarify that we see your second commandment (you shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below) as a comment to the first commandment, instead of a separate commandment, because it addresses the same issue as the first commandment: idolatry.

Were the gentiles damned because they weren't exposed to the mosaic law and therefore didn't follow it? Or were they forgiven because of there ignorance and judged according to some other criteria? This is something I've been struggling to figure out for a long time.

The Sabbath is not "ceremonial". Please think, which ceremony is required? There are no commands to perform--unless you categorize "resting" and not doing anything as a ceremony! You would do well by your audience if you helped dispel this false teaching. This commandment is one of the moral laws like the 1st, 2nd and 3rd commandments. This command is about resting in the provision of the Lord. We stop our work, our ambitious projects and business activities--we trust that God's promise to provide for us is true. We are resetting our mind--we are remembering that we can do nothing of ourselves--we must trust in God. How, can this be a "ceremony"? The Israelite's family life is of the highest caliber in all the world. Why? Because this is a joyous time with family. Eating, music, sermons, Bible study, Christian movies, Christian games, Bible trivia, nature walks, personal study, apologetics, evangelism, corporate worship. Of course we have more options today--but a day of rest to be with family (there was no requirement for going to a service), is absolutely not a rite or ceremony. This is repeated for various reasons--one, just ignorance of the law. I heard one pastor say, in all seriousness--the the Old Testament was about was peolple sitting in their homes without light or fires, no food, thinking on their sins! (This is a literal quote from an educated, popular pastor of a church). The Lord didn't want fires kindled because it was big work--they kindled it before the Sabbath. Food was cooked on the day and evening before--no cooking for one day! What a hardship! No dishes and laundry. No one but the Lord to be accountable to! Really, its been years since you did this teaching, you may have learned a little more about the subject. I encourage you. Thanks for your teachings.

God originally gave the law to the people of Israel, and it was meant specifically for them. Gentiles, on the other hand, were not given the Mosaic law by God, and are "without the law" as per Romans 2:14. Jesus came to fulfill the requirements of the law, as stated in the Old Testament. However, it is important to note that the complete fulfillment of the New Covenant, as prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31, is yet to occur, as every member of the house of Israel/Judah must be made to know God and keep his Law perfectly, which will happen in the future. The Scriptures also indicate that Israel fell into apostasy when they rejected Christ, as mentioned in Romans 11:11. Currently, as Israel has fallen, we are in a period where the "fullness of the Gentiles" is coming into Paul's unique ministry, as described in Romans 11:25. The Body of Christ, composed of believers in Jesus, is being formed. According to Ephesians 1, this Body will eventually be taken to heavenly places to be Christ's heavenly government, in contrast to Israel, who will inherit and rule the Earth as the nation above the nations (Isaiah 2:2). Once this process is complete, God will resume His dealings with Israel, as written in Romans 11:25-26. Israel will become a nation of priests to the nations, keeping the Law given to them as part of their New Covenant. This aligns with the prophetic promises found in Exodus 19:6 and 1 Peter 2:9. It's worth noting that even in the book of Acts, Jews who were converting to Christianity under the ministry of the twelve apostles still displayed zeal for the Law (Acts 21:20). They were part of the beginning of God's transformed New Covenant Israel, demonstrating the transitional nature of that period. Christians today, however, are not considered part of Israel. They belong to the Body of Christ, a distinct group that was initiated after Israel's fall. The Apostle Paul says in 1 Timothy 1:16 "Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me FIRST Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting." Note that he is the first of something new God began when he was called, and Paul/Saul serves as an example of this new pattern, representing both Jew and Gentile within one body. To comprehend why Christians are not under the Law but under grace, it is essential to understand Paul's unique ministry. Christians who follow his gospel (Romans 16:25) are made members of Christ's body during the dispensation of grace (Ephesians 3). It is vital to distinguish between Paul's ministry to the Body of Christ as written about in Paul's 13 letters, in direct contrast to the future New Covenant Israel, which is the focus of the writings from Hebrews to Revelation. Books like Hebrews, James, Peter, and John are specifically addressed to the scattered 12 tribes of Israel, as evident from their opening verses. As an example, James 1:1 "to the 12 tribes scattered". Their ministry is directed toward that prophesied nation due to their distinct calling and ultimate destiny. God's gifts and callings, as mentioned in Romans 11:29, are irrevocable. Peter, James and John agreed with Paul in Galatians 2:9 to limit their ministry exclusively to the circumcision (Israel). By rightly dividing the ministries of Paul and the subsequent writings, we can better understand the unique destinies of Christians and the future Israel. This approach enables us to comprehend the progression of God's plan and the various aspects of His relationship with different groups of people, as well as appreciate why Hebrews to Revelation have distinct doctrinal applications and warnings that are not found in Paul's letters written to us living today during this age of grace.

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@50:00 I would like to point out that the problematic verse concerning rape is not Exodus 22:16-17, but a similar verse at the end of Deuteronomy: Deuteronomy 22:28 NKJV “If a man finds a young woman who is a virgin, who is not betrothed, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are found out, 29 then the man who lay with her shall give to the young woman’s father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife because he has humbled her; he shall not be permitted to divorce her all his days." Perhaps this is addressed in a later video. Thank you for your preaching.

I've come more and more in contact with the Hebrew Roots Movement. Friends and fellow believers are involved in this, and it's becoming a false gospel, very much like that Paul warned about in Galatians. Could you do a sermon on the HRM?

Not a set of new laws, but a set of laws based on the law of Abraham, that uses blood sacrifice symbolism that they already are familiar with to teach moral obligations in faith.

A couple things. You completely glossed over the point that the 7 years of servanthood was applied to only your Hebrew brothers who owed you money. They bible specifically says. That you may buy your slaves from the heathen around you, and they and their offspring are to be passed down to your children and your grandchildren. Second point of contention. If a man seizes a virgin and forces himself upon her (rape) and she is not betrothed. The man shall pay the bride price and he may not divorce her all his days. You completely misrepresented this.

@39:30: it's crazy to copy and paste the LAW .. agree of course, but using the 10 commandments to refute having a cross or an image (icon) or a statue of the Lord Jesus in the church is exactly that. In my understanding of the original usage of these items, they are reminder to us as believers that we are in the heavens and these are windows to show us what the heavens look like. Of course, a lot of traditional Orthodox churches are not doing that literally, but rather use these articles to get "blessings". May the Lord uses your ministry to bring millions back to the church and to Jesus