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Bible Fiber

Bible Fiber

Written by: Shelley Neese
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  • Tired of scripture study guides that leave you wanting more substance? Discover a resource that offers comprehensive teaching and deep insights into the prophetic message.
  • Have you been avoiding the more challenging books of the Bible because they are hard to understand or apply to your life? Let Bible Fiber build your foundational knowledge about ancient Israel’s history and culture.


Welcome to Bible Fiber, where we are encountering the textures and shades of the biblical tapestry through twelve Minor Prophets, two reformers (Ezra and Nehemiah), and one priest in exile (Ezekiel). Along the way, we take pauses for minicourses on peoples of the Bible and ponder why the prophetic office ended. I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern.

You won't find another podcast so committed to teaching the parts of the Bible that get the least attention and also is constantly calling for prayers for the modern state of Israel during this moment of crisis.

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Episodes
  • Bible Fiber: Terumah (Exodus 25:1–27:19)

    Bible Fiber: Terumah (Exodus 25:1–27:19)
    Feb 21 2026

    This week we enter the nineteenth weekly Torah portion, Terumah, which in Hebrew means “offering.” At this point in the Exodus story, the Israelites have just witnessed the dramatic crossing of the Red Sea and stood at the base of Mount Sinai to receive the covenant. They have been given the foundational instructions for living as set-apart people. Now, God has a plan for a communal building project.

    This leads us to wonder: Why did God need the Tabernacle? Why did the creator of the universe even allow for himself to be limited to a tent? Doesn’t that mean God was condescending to the imagination of men and allowing himself to seem like all of Israel’s neighbors’ gods with their temples and altars? The truth is, God didn’t need the Tabernacle. Man did. God used the Tabernacle to invite his people back through the gates of Eden. He desired to once again be in their midst, to be known by them and worshiped.

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    9 mins
  • Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1–24:18)

    Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1–24:18)
    Feb 12 2026

    This week’s Torah portion is Mishpatim, Hebrew for “laws.” The portion covers Exodus 21:1 to 24:18. At this point in the Exodus chronology, the Israelites are entering their seventh week of freedom. In the previous portion, Yitro, they heard for the first time the Ten Commandments, the Big Ten.

    If the Ten Commandments are the constitution of this new nation, Mishpatim is the civil and criminal code. This section provides a detailed look at the full covenant. It takes the moral heights of the mountain and applies them to the grit of daily life.

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    12 mins
  • Yitro (Exodus 18:1–20:23)

    Yitro (Exodus 18:1–20:23)
    Feb 5 2026

    In this episode of Bible Fiber, we explore the Torah portion Yitro (Exodus 18:1–20:23). While most weekly readings have titles that describe actions, this portion is one of only five named after a person: Jethro, the Midianite priest and father-in-law of Moses.

    We look at how Jethro served as an "executive consultant" to Moses. He identified a major flaw in Moses’ leadership and provided the recipe for its correction. By advising Moses to delegate authority, Jethro helped build the foundation for the Israelite judicial system. Jethro is more than a biblical figure; he is the chief prophet and spiritual ancestor of the Druze community. About 140,000 Druze live in Israel today, with over one million across the Levant.

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    14 mins
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