Iron Sheep Ministries

Support Iron Sheep Ministries: www.Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Study description: In this week's study, we look at Acts chapter 7 in which we see the apostle Stephen, in front of the Sanhedrin, give one of the most powerful sermons in the bible, a sermon of truth that shows that Jesus is the fulfillment of the foundations of Jewish history, a sermon that will cost him his life.

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Support Iron Sheep Ministries: www.Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Study description: In this week's study (and next) we see a drastic change in the apostles; from the scared apostles that locked themselves away from fear of the Jewish leaders in John 20:19 to a bold group that proclaims Christ as the only way to salvation and healing. Dave intros with a brief history and overview of the temple in Jerusalem before digging into the events with Peter and John of Acts chapter 3. Next week in Acts chapter 4 we look at the 2nd half of this two-part message in which we see Peter and John taken before the Sanhedrin to defend their miraculous healing of the lame man. References: Temple Description is taken in part from: https://www.gotquestions.org/Herod-third-temple.html Video graphic screen capture used of the temple: https://youtu.be/QQQyNVw8Pf4 Books referenced: Clinton E. Arnold, Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002) 25. https://www.christianbook.com/volume-2b-zondervan-illustrated-backgrounds-commentary/9780310599807/pd/599807?event=ESRCQ H. Polano, The Talmud. (San Diego: The Book Tree, 2003) 1. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585092371/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_0NCEG8A5S55PFCE26JPH

Support Iron Sheep Ministries: www.Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Study description: In this week's study, Dave introduces the book of Acts by doing a quick overview of the Bible, quickly covering the Pentateuch (the Torah), hitting on Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses. Then we look very quickly at "the law" also known as the Old Covenant, the Mosaic Covenant, which includes the 10 commandments. Then Dave gives a simple summary of the books of History, & the Prophets and how God uses the entire Old Testament to point to a new system, a New Covenant and a Messiah. This then leads us to the New Testament, the Gospels and finally, the Book of Acts. We then look at the author of Acts, Luke and his audience, a guy named Theophilus. Dave then goes through the first chapter of the book of acts in which we see Peter and the disciples elect a new member of the 12 to replace Judas Iscariot, names Matthias.

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Support Iron Sheep Ministries: www.Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Study description: In this week's study, Dave walks us through Matthew 26:57 - 27:66. The "trial" of Jesus before Ciaphas and the Sanhedrin, Jesus' trial before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate; Jesus' flogging, Jesus' crucifixion, death, and burial. Books / Sites Referenced: https://www.gotquestions.org/crucifixion.html Book: The NIV Application Commentary (Matthew): https://www.christianbook.com/matthew-niv-application-commentary/michael-wilkins/9780310493105/pd/93101?product_redirect=1&search_term=NIV%20application%20commentary%20matthew&Ntt=93101&item_code=&ps_exit=PRODUCT|legacy&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP Book: Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary (Matthew, Mark, Luke): https://www.christianbook.com/zondervan-illustrated-bible-backgrounds-commentary-matthew/9780310218067/pd/18067?product_redirect=1&search_term=zondervan%20illustrated%20backgrounds%20comm&Ntt=18067&item_code=WW&ps_exit=PRODUCT|legacy&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP Bible Dictionary, Zondervan 1995

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Support Iron Sheep Ministries: www.Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Study description: In this week's Bible Study, we look at the Last Supper in which Jesus explains communion; a symbolic practice that Christians are called to do on a regular basis in remembrance of Christ and the sacrifice he made to bring about the New Covenant. Dave explains the foundation of the Old Covenant and the undertone of prophecy throughout the Old Testament pointing to a coming Messiah and a New Covenant that God himself would bring about for his people.

Support Iron Sheep Ministries: www.Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD In this week's study we see: 1) Jesus predict his death a 4th time in the gospel. 2) Jesus anointed with extremely expensive perfume. 3) Judas agree to betray Jesus to the Sanhedrin. Book referenced: Bible Dictionary, Zondervan 1995

Support Iron Sheep Ministries: www.Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Study Description: In this week’s study Jesus answers the question; what now shall we do? In light of knowing we are living in the last days (as discussed by Dave over the last two weeks of study on Matthew 24) what are we called to do? We look at three parables that all point to us being ready and waiting for the Lord’s return while being busy about doing the Lord’s work. NOTES / References: Book: Israel Rising: The Land of Israel Reawakens by Doug Hershey. ISBN 1496457749 Doomsday Clock: https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/current-time/

Support Iron Sheep Ministries: www.Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Study Description: In this week’s study of Matthew 24 we see part two of Dave’s two part series on the Biblical view of the end of the world AKA: the study of eschatology. Dave starts out with a recap of Matthew 24:1-35 looking at the “signs of the times” as detailed by Jesus, then looks at the Antichrist (aka The Beast, the Man of Lawlessness), the new temple in Jerusalem and the Abomination of Desolation. Then Dave hits the rest of Matthew 24 including an overview of the rest of the prophetic timeline including, the Rapture, the Mark of the Beast, the Great Tribulation, the binding of Satan, the millennial kingdom and finally heaven! NOTES / References: Book referenced: Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins “Thousands Of Swedes Are Inserting Microchips Under Their Skin” Article from NPR: https://www.npr.org/2018/10/22/658808705/thousands-of-swedes-are-inserting-microchips-under-their-skin Bible references: Mat. 24 Gen. 6;5: “The LORD saw how great the wickedness…” Mat. 24;39b-41 - Rapture 1Thes. 4;16-17 - Rapture - Latin. Harpazo - Greek - “to be caught up, 1 Cor. 15;50-52 - in a flash, “twinkling of an eye” 1 Thes. 5;9-11 - God does not destroy the righteous w/ the wicked Gen. 6-9 - Story of Noah Gen. 18;23 - Lot, rescued from Sodom - full story read 18&19. Exo. Ch. 7-12 - 10 plagues 2 Thes. 2;1-8 - Holy Spirit “taken out of the way” Rev. 13;16-18 - Mark of the beast Rev. 19;11-20;03 - binding up of Satan (for a time). Mat. 24;42-51 - what are we called to do? 1 Thes. 5;18 - Encourage one another with these words.

Support Iron Sheep Ministries: www.Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD Study Description: In this week's (and next week’s) study Dave does a surface-level overview of the end times. This week covering Matthew 24:1-35 in which Jesus first describes the “signs of the times” for the world, then specifically for the Jews. In next week's study Dave will look at the rest of Matthew 24 and what we as believers are called to do, knowing that we are living in the end times. Books references: LaHaye, Tim & Jerry Jenkins. Left Behind. Weaton: Tyndale House Publishers, 1995. http://www.leftbehind.com Rhodes, Ron. The End Times in Chronological Order. Eugene: Harvest House, 2001 12 signs of the times: False Messiahs - anyone who claims to be Christ - or claims to be “the way” Read 1 John 4:1-6. - how to recognize false messiahs Remember Antichrist means: “inplace of Christ” Most followed on IG: Most followed on Twitter - socialtracker.io Wars & rumors of Wars GRAPH - State-based conflicts since 1946. From our world in data GRAPH - Global deaths in conflicts since 1400 - “our world in data” Suggest Search Wikipedia: List_of_wars_by_death_toll Nation vs Nation & Kingdom vs Kingdom - what does that mean? “Ethnos” - Racial tensions. BLM Religious wars Spiritual battles. - Angels vs demons - Good Read: Frank Peretti - This present Darkness. Famines Pestilence (sickness) Article by John Holmes from the UN.ORG: https://www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/losing-25000-hunger-every-day NPR article by H.J. Mai: https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/05/05/850470436/u-n-warns-number-of-people-starving-to-death-could-double-amid-pandemic Earthquakes in various places The National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC). Persecuted - Christians and Jews are hated for God’s sake Jewish Persecution The CSGC (Center for the Study of Global Christianity) - by Gordon Conwell. Would you die for your faith? Many will turn away from the faith, betraying and hating each other False prophets will appear “Word of Faith,” “Prosperity Theology” or “Health and Wealth Gospel.” Good move to watch: American Gospel: Christ Alone. For more: https://www.gotquestions.org/Word-Faith.html Increase in wickedness (lawlessness) Love will grow cold (depresion) Those who hold firm will be saved - hit on the before the end! Gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world. “Fullness of the Gentiles” - when the last person is saved. Wycliffe Bible Translators (Wycliffe.org) Goal of a bible for every language spoken on earth. Completion date estimated between 2025 and 2038. Read Mt. 24:15 Pause point to talk about the Jews. Abrahamic Covenant. Unconditional between God and Israel. (Gen 12-22) Mosaic Covenant. Conditional between God and Israel. (Deuteronomy 11 and Exodus 20) Diaspora, Scattering of the jews. Mt 21 - Parable of the wedding Banquet & Tenants. Jesus was prophesying what was to come for Israel. Matt 21:43 “Therefor I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.” Jews were scattered. “To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations” James 1:1. 1 Peter 1:1, similar. AD 70 - Titus Replacement Theology aka “Supersessionism” God promised to regather the Jews - the regathering Deuteronomy 30:3 Ezekiel 11:17 Jeremiah 32:37 Isaiah 11:11-12 Ezekiel 39:27-28: Zionist Movement Theodor Herzel - 1896 published, “The Jewish State” founder of Zionist Movement. Eliezer Ben-Yahuda. Born 1858. Brought back the Hebrew Language. 70 “weeks” - Heptad - Greek for period of 7. Daniel 9:20-27 Antichrist READ REV 13:3b-5 The Beast Man of Lawlessness - 2 THES 2:3-10 - something is holding him back now - next week. A Covenant with many for 1 7 (final 7 years of Daniel’s 490 years) - Tribulation. The abomination of Desolation - What is an abomination - Idol worship. Daniel 9:27, 11:31, 12:11, Mat 24:15., 2 Thessalonians 2:4, Rev 13:14-15, 1st occurred in 167 BC with Antiochus “Epiphanies” - “the illustrious one” or “god manifest” 2nd occurrence by the Antichrist in the middle of the tribulation. The abomination of Desolation Leads to: Antichrist claiming leadership of the one-world Religion. Jews will be saved. READ Romans 11:25-26 Read MT. 24:15-28 Read Rev. 19:11-19:19 Read MT. 24:29-35 FIG TREE is Israel - Hosea 9:10 Ezekiel 38:14 - when Israel is at peace. Israel has peace deals w/ Egypt, Jordan and in, 2020 4 of the Arab league nations: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Morocco. Conclude

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