Iron Sheep Ministries

More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 see the Pharisees question Jesus about his disciples, not "ceremonially" washing their hands. We see Jesus confronted by a Caananite woman wanting healing for her daughter and we see Jesus feed a group of 4,000 gentiles (estimated 10,000 or more in total). The theme that we hit on, and that Dave argues is the key thing Christ is looking for; "where is your heart at?" Reference to info on the Caananites: https://biblereadingarcheology.com/2016/05/13/did-the-canaanites-sacrifice-their-children/

More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 looks at the last portion of Matthew 13 then all of Matthew 14 where we see the death of John the Baptist, as well as Jesus, performing two miracles, the feeding of the 5,000 and walking on water.

More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 today's study, we look at Matthew 13 in which Jesus explains the Kingdom of Heaven through 8 different parables: The Parable of the sower, the parable of the soil, the parable of weeds, the parable of the mustard seed, the parable of the yeast, the parable of the hidden treasure, the parable of the pearl, the parable of the net, and the parable of the dragnet. Bibliography: Garland, David E., and Tremper Longman. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Revised. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012. https://www.christianbook.com/page/academic/bible-commentaries/expositors

More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 today's Bible Study we look at Matthew chapter 12 and Jesus' harsh words for the Pharisees, (a religious group that thought they were "right with God" because of all the rules they followed). Specifically, we see Jesus point out that it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks. We can learn a great deal from Jesus' strong words for the Pharisees of that day when applying them to our lives today. Bibliography: Garland, David E., and Tremper Longman. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Revised. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012. https://www.christianbook.com/page/academic/bible-commentaries/expositors Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. New York: Harper Collins 1952 (Mere Christianity & Screwtape Letters: https://www.christianbook.com/mere-christianity-the-screwtape-letters-books/c-s-lewis/pd/252929?event=ESRCG Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Time Lines. Peabody: Rose Publishing, 2005 https://www.christianbook.com/bible-charts-lines-10th-anniversary-edition/9781596360228/pd/60228X?event=ESRCG

More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 see Jesus send out the 12 apostles. Bibliography: Foxe, John. The New Foxe's Book of Martyrs. Gainesville: Bridge-Logos, 2001 https://www.christianbook.com/new-foxes-book-of-martyrs-softcover/john-foxe/9780882708751/pd/08759?product_redirect=1&search_term=foxe&Ntt=08759&item_code=WW&ps_exit=PRODUCT&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP Garland, David E., and Tremper Longman. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Revised. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012. https://www.christianbook.com/page/academic/bible-commentaries/expositors

More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 today's bible study we go through Matthew Chapter 11, looking at John the Baptist, who questioned why Jesus, as the Messiah, did not bring the "judgment & wrath" that John expected. We also look at how Jesus brought rest to the believer of the day as well as to us today. Bibliography: Garland, David E., and Tremper Longman. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Revised. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012. https://www.christianbook.com/page/academic/bible-commentaries/expositors

Disclaimer: If anyone is concerned about the shirt I am wearing in the video it says "Shucks Yeah" and is an advertisement for an amazing oyster farm on San Juan Island in the Pacific Northwest in which they let you "shuck" your own oysters. If I offended anyone, I apologize and I will give more thought about what I wear next time. Moving on... this week we unpack Matthew Chapter 9 in which we see Jesus heal people of "faith." Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/davebigler Notes / References: Bible Study on Fasting - Matthew 06:01-18 “giving, prayer, & fasting” https://youtu.be/mqqtXApiPVs 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Chosen TV show: https://studios.vidangel.com/the-chosen

In this week's Bible study we look at STORMS & DEMONS! We read Matthew 08;23-27 which looks at how the apostles handle a storm and then we read Matthew 08;28-34 in which Jesus encounters two demon-possessed men. Donate: Help keep bible studies like this going by donating to Iron Sheep Ministries today: https://ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the Podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Find out more about Iron Sheep Ministries: https://ironsheep.org/ Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org References / notes: 13:20 - Wikipedia on the Sea of Galilee, “Author Michael Keene commented that the Sea of Galilee was known for its sudden and fierce storms and that the Jews were people of the land who were generally uncomfortable at sea, especially since they believed the sea to be full of frightening creatures” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calming_the_storm 16:57 - Psalm 46;10, ”Be still and know that I am God!” 17:04 - Philippians 04;06-07 18:23 - Matthew 08;28-34 on demons 21:23 - Mark 05;01-17 - single man (not 2?), legion of demons, 2,000 pigs 28:33 - Bible passages with demons; Job 1;20-21, Psalm 106;37-38, Isaiah 14;12-15, Mat 8;31, Mat 9;32, Mat 12;22, Mat 12;45, Mat 17;18, Mark 01;23-27, Mark 5;01, Mark 7;26, Luke 4:33-41, Luke 8;30, Luke 22;3, Acts 16;16, Acts 19;13-16, 1 Cor 10;20-21, Eph 6;10-12, 1Tim 4;1, 1 Sam 16;14, 1 Sam 18;10, 1 Sam 19;9, 2 Pet 2;4-10, Jam 2;19, Rev 9;1-7, Rev 20;10 30:20 - Ephesians 6;12, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” 31:00 - James 2;19, “You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that - and shudder.” 31:35 - Revelation 12;09, “And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.” 32:09 - Isaiah 14;12-14 33:45 - Revelation 12;04, “His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth.” 35:01 - 2 Peter 2;4, “God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment” 48:18 Acts 16;16, 50:52 - 2Corinthians 11;13-15, “For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds. 51:55 - 1Timothy 4;01-02, “Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared.” 53:23 1John 04;03-06, “This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. You, dear children are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.” 58:26 - Ephesians 6;10-18, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” 60:01 - Revelation 20:01-03, 07-08, 10 - The End of the Story! 64:09 - 1 Thessalonians 04;17, “After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” 68:04 - Isaiah 14;15 - "That's the guy?" 69:25 - 1 Peter 05;08, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 69:45 - James 04;03, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you”

In this week's study, we look at Jesus healing a leaper, a servent, and a mother-in-law. We conclude by looking at a man that wanted to follow Jesus but was unwilling to get his priorities in order, putting Jesus first in his life. Donate: Help keep bible studies like this going by donating to Iron Sheep Ministries today: https://ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the Podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Find out more about Iron Sheep Ministries: https://ironsheep.org/ Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org References: 01:44 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Hansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose (nasal mucosa). With early diagnosis and treatment, the disease can be cured. People with Hansen’s disease can continue to work and lead an active life during and after treatment. Leprosy was once feared as a highly contagious and devastating disease, but now we know it doesn’t spread easily and treatment is very effective. However, if left untreated, the nerve damage can result in crippling of hands and feet, paralysis, and blindness.” Better for a man not to marry: 1 Corinthians 7;1-8, “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman. But since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, and each woman with her own husband. The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife. Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. I say this as a concession, not as a command. I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. 23:18 Isaiah 53;4. "Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." 27:09 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (condensed), Zondervan, Page 41 30:42 - Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties, Zondervan, P324

(Aired Oct. 7th, 2020) Donate to the ministry: 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 Description: In this weeks video we finish up the sermon on the mount, looking at Matthew Chapter 7 in which Jesus talks about: - Passing Judgment on Others - Asking God for things - The Path to God/Heaven - False Prophets - False Disciples - Building a Solid Foundation References / Bibliography: 03:55 - Romans 2;1-5 “You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?” 14:46 - Matthew 7;6 “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” 21:09 - 1 Peter 3;15, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” 22:01 - Matthew 7;7-11 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!” 24:58 - Matthew 07;13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life and only a few find it.” 25:35 - John 10;07-10 “Jesus said to them again, Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” 29:00 - False Prophets - Prosperity Now, Word of Faith Movement? “The prosperity gospel (also known as the “health and wealth gospel” or by its most popular brand, the “Word of Faith” movement) is a perversion of the gospel of Jesus that claims that God rewards increases in faith with increases in health and/or wealth… In short, this means that “health and wealth” are the automatic divine right of all Bible-believing Christians and may be procreated by faith as part of the package of salvation, since the Atonement of Christ includes not just the removal of sin, but also the removal of sickness and poverty.” https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-you-should-know-about-the-prosperity-gospel/ 32:00 - Great movie: American Gospel: Christ Alone (on Amazon Prime) www.americangospelfilm.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XH2p6Q3u5s

(Aired Sept. 30th, 2020) Donate to the ministry: 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 Description: In this week's study, Dave looks at what Jesus says to the believer about the love of money/wealth/possession and how it causes us far more worry than its worth. References / Bibliography: 06:42 - American Institute of Stress https://www.stress.org/daily-life 09:09 - W.H.O. 800,000 people die due to suicide every year. One person every 40 seconds. For every 1 person that is “successful,” estimate more than 20 attempt it: total of 16million a year. https://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/suicideprevent/en/ 10:10 - American Psychological Association found that money is the top cause of stress in the United States. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-main-causes-of-stress-3145063#:~:text=them%20in%20mind.-,Financial%20Problems,time%20during%20the%20previous%20month. 10:18 - American Institute of Stress: #1 cause of stress: Job Pressure. #2 Money. 10:51 - Mentalhealth.org 60% of 18-24yr worry about “succeeding” 41% 25-34. 17% 45-54, 6% +55. 12:35 - “People are disturbed not by a thing, but by their perception of a thing.” Epic-tetus 18:54 - 1 Timothy 6;7-10, “For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” 20:39 - Washington Post Article: “Most Americans vastly underestimate how rich they are compared with the rest of the world. Does it matter?” - Guatam Nair https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/08/23/most-americans-vastly-underestimate-how-rich-they-are-compared-with-the-rest-of-the-world-does-it-matter/ 24:14 - Colossians 3;23-24 - “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” 24:35 - Matthew 06;33 “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” 26:34 - 1 Corinthians 3;11-15 “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved - even though only as one escaping through the flames.” 29:29 - 2 Corinthians 5;10 (Bema Seat Judgment) “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” 33:10 - Revelation 22;12-16 ”Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who love and practices falsehood. I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” 36:30 - Revelation 20;11-15 (Great White Throne Judgment,) “Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.” 41:47 - What happens after death: https://www.gotquestions.org/what-happens-after-death.html

(Aired Sept. 24th, 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 Description: In this week's Bible Study, Dave goes through the first half of Matthew chapter 6. Continuing in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we look at what Jesus has to say about Giving, Praying, and Fasting. References: 08:44 - Matt 05;17 - “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished." 09:20 - Leviticus 27;30: “A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord” 09:38 - Proverbs 03;09 “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops” 13:48 - Matthew 25;14-30 Parable of the talents (bags of gold) 18:38 - Luke 16;10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much” 22:50 - Philippians 04;06-07 “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” 23:13 - Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster 23:45 - “To Pray is to Change. Prayer is the central Avenue God uses to transform us. If we are unwilling to change, we will abandon prayer as a noticeable characteristic of our lives. The closer we come to the heartbeat of God the more we see our need and the more we desire to be conformed to Christ.” (Richard Foster - Celebration of Discipline) 32:58 - God’s Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis 36:25 - “Scripture has so much to say about fasting that we would do well to look once again at this ancient discipline. The list of biblical personages who fasted reads like a “who’s who” of the Bible: Moses, King David, the prophet Elijah, the apostle Paul, and of course Jesus. Many of the great Christians throughout church history fasted and witnessed to its value; among them were Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, John Wesley, Jonathan Edwards, David Brainerd and Charles Finnery.” (Richard Foster - Celebration of Discipline) 37:07 “The constant propaganda fed us today convinces us that if we do not have three large meals each day, with several snacks in between, we are on the verge of starvation. This coupled with the popular belief that it is a positive virtue to satisfy every human appetite, has made fasting seem obsolete.” (Richard Foster - Celebration of Discipline) 43:48 - Partial Fast - Daniel 10;03, “I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth.” 44:31 - Absolute fast - Acts 09;09, “For three days he neither ate nor drank.”

(Aired Sept. 16 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 Description: In this week's study, Dave continues going through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus' claim to be the fulfillment of The Law and The Prophets and what that means. In addition, Dave talks about: - Murder - Adultery - Pornography - Alcoholism - Divorce - Oaths - An eye for an Eye "Lax Talionis" - Love for Enemies - and ultimately how Jesus raises the bar on everything. References: Matthew 05;17-48 02:05 - “Our aim in studying the Scriptures is not merely to know more ancient history or to learn useful life principles, but rather to be brought to see in a new way the glory of God in Jesus Christ and to bow our hearts before him in adoration and praise.” (Is Jesus in the Old Testament? - Ian M. Duguid) 18:21 - Luke 24;5 “why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” 18:49 - Luke 24;25-27 “‘How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?’ And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the scriptures concerning himself” Luke 24;44 “He said to them, ‘This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms” 21:35 - J. Barton Payne, scholar and author (Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy) found 574 verses in the Old Testament that somehow point to or describe or reference the coming Messiah. 21:50 - Alfred Edersheim Jewish Scholar converted to Christianity found 456 Old Testament verses referring to the Messiah 22:37 - Genesis 3;15 (protoevangelium, first gospel) “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” 27:59 - Exodus ch 12 - Jesus is the Passover Lamb 30:24 - Exodus 12;13 - “The blood will be a sign on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will passover you.” 30:53 - John 1;29 - “Behold the lamb of God.” (John the Baptist) 03:20 - 1 Peter 1;19 - “the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” 33:17 - Numbers 21;4-9 - Bronze Serpent in the desert 35:56 - John 3;14 - “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” 38:24 - what is up with all the talk of Blood in the Old Testament? 40:40 - Romans 6;23 - “The wages of sin is death” 40:59 - Romans 3;23 - “All have sinned, all have fallen short.” 41:17 - Leviticus 17;11 - “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.” 41:53 - Hebrews 9;22 - “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sin.” 42:59 - Hebrews 10;01-04 - “The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Otherwise, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins. But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins. It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.” 45:42 - 1 Peter 1;18-19 - “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” 46:59 - Murder - OT referrence - Exodus 20;13 & Dt. 5;17 50:12 - Adultery - OT referrence - Exodus 20;14 & Dt. 5;18 54:20 - Divorce - OT referrence - Deuteronomy 24;1-4 54:44 - Oaths - OT referrence - Exodus 20;07, Leviticus 19;12, Numbers 30;02, Deuteronomy 05;11, 06;03, 22;21-33 56:34 - Eye for Eye - “Lax Talionis” Law of Retaliation - OT referrence - Exodus 21;24, Leviticus 24;19-20, Deuteronomy 19;21, (Not meant for vengeance Leviticus 19;18) 58:07 - Love for Enemies - OT referrence - Leviticus 19;18 01:01:33 - 2 Peter 3;9 - “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 01:01:52 - Romans 10;9-10 - “If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

(Aired Sept. 9, 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 Description: In this study Dave looks at Matthew Chapter 5 verses 01 - 16, looking at the first portion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Dave starts with breaking down each of the Beatitudes then concludes with our call to be Salt and Light. References: 06:35 - Luke 18;10 - Humility - Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. 11:17 - Proverbs 28;13, “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them will find mercy.” 11:32 - Isaiah 66;2, “these are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.” 11:46 - 2 Corinthians 7;10, “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leds to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 13:30 - Matthew 11;28-30 - “I am meek and lowly” 14:18 - John 18;5-6 - Garden of Gethsemane. “I AM” 15:15 - Exodus 3;14 - The Great I AM 17:55 - Isaiah 64;6, “but we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” 18:10 - Romans 3;23, “for all have sinned, and fallen short of the Glory of God.” 18:20 - Romans 3;10. “There is no one righteous, no, not one.” 19:14 - Imputed Righteousness 19:43 - Romans 3;21-24 Imputed righteousness! 22:18 - Matthew 6;14-5, “for if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” 22:43 - Romans 12;18, “as far as it depends on you live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: it is mine to avenge; (vengeance is mine) says the Lord.” 24:05 - Jeremiah 17;9, “the heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.” 24:25 - ‘Being pure in heart involves having a singleness of heart toward God. A pure heart has no hypocrisy, no guile, no hidden motives. The pure heart is marked by transparency and an uncompromising desire to please God in all things. It is more than an external purity of behavior; it is an internal purity of the soul.’ https://www.gotquestions.org/pure-in-heart.html 25:13 Psalm 51;10, “create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” 26:50 Rom 5;1 - peace can only come through Jesus. 27:11 Philippians 4;6-7, “do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” 29:30 - 2timothy 3;12, “everyone who wants to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” 31:14 - Luke 6;22, “Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man” 40:33 - Philippians 2;1-11 41:48 - Mat 20;26’ “whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave.” 42:04 - 1John 3:1, the reason the world does not know us is that it does not know Him!

(Aired Sept. 2, 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 weeks study we look at three sections: Matt. 04;12-17 - "A Great Light in Capernaum" - where is Capernaum and why is it significant? Matt. 04;18-22 - "The Odd Squad" - Who are the first disciples and why does God pick them? Matt. 04;23-25 - "Lets do this!" - Jesus starts his ministry! Next week we are looking at Mathew 5, with the Beatitudes and how we are called to be Salt and Light!. References: 08:43 - Mark 1;21 Jesus teaching in the Synagogue at Capernaum. 09:08 - John 6;59 - Jesus’ disclosure on the bread of life, given in Capernaum 09:21 - Luke 7;3-5 - Centurion’s servant healed. Centurion built synagogue 09:38 - Matt 8;14-15 - Jesus heals Peter’s Mother-in-law. 10:22 - Isaiah 9;2 - Prophecy of a great light in the darkness 15:50 - John 1;35 - 42 - Andrew & Peter introduced to Jesus. 16:50 - John 3;30 “He must become greater; I must become less,” (John the Baptist). 18:45 - Matt. 16;18 - Peter is the rock Jesus will build his church on. 20:28 - Luke 5;01-11 - Another perspective with a miracle! 23:10 - The Chosen Show - https://studios.vidangel.com/the-chosen 27:44 - Luke 5;8 - “I am a sinful man” - Peter is humble 29:28 - Acts 4;13 - Peter & John before Sanhedrin - Sanhedrin was astonished 30:31 - 1Cor 1;27 - God uses the weak to confound the wise - King James version 31:05 - James 4:10- “humble yourselves before the Lord and he will lift you up” 38:36 - Barker, K.L. (1994). Expositor's Bible Commentary. Zondervan

(Aired Aug 26th, 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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: This week's study looks at satan, temptation, and how we can overcome both! The talk does get a bit emotional and intense at moments but Lexi (one of Dave's Bernese Mountain Dogs) makes a few cameos to lighten things up. Titles for Satan (just a few of them...) “Anointed Cherub” - (Ezk. 28;14) “Bright and Morning Star” - (Isa. 14;12) “Angel of Light” - (2 Cor. 11;14) “Deceiver” - (2Cor. 11;3) “The Evil One” - (Matt 13;19), (John 17;15), (2Thes. 3;3)... “Father of Lies - (John 8;44) “Great Dragon” - (Rev. 12;9) “Beelzebub” - (2kings 1) “The Tempter” - (Matt. 4;3) “Prince of the Power of the Air” - (Eph. 2;2) “god of this World” (2Cor. 4;4) References: 04:33 - 1864 Le Figaro “The Generous Gambler” 10:53 Is the “Bright Morning Star” satan or Jesus? (Isa 14;12), (Rev 22;16) 12:30 Satan is “god of this World” (2Cor. 4;4) 12:54 - where does satan live today? (Job 1;7) 17:14 - Eve (tempted with knowledge) Adam (naked lady) 19:53 - Jesus Tempted with Flesh, Pride & Power (Mat. 4) 21:51 - Satan holds the Title Deed to earth (Luke 4;6-8) 23:52 - Ananias (Acts 5) 29:24 - “God is tempting me” (James 1;13-14) 30:57 - Prisoner to sin (Rom. 7;22-23) God promises to provide a way out. (1Cor 10:13) Combating Temptation: 32:38 - FLEE! - Potiphar’s wife (Gen. 39;6-12) 36:21 - Avoid it - Don’t make provision for flesh - (Rom. 13;13-14) 44:33 - Use Sword of the Spirit - (Eph. 6;17) 46:02 - Pray without Ceasing (1The. 5;16) 46:27 - Temptation of Pornography 49:43 - Sword of the Spirit - (Eph. 6;17) 50:20 - Dave’s life verse - (Heb. 12) 52:18 - The Devil will flee - (Jam. 4;7) Satan’s Future (end times snapshot) (Rev. ch6-20) 53:20 - Rapture - (1The. 4;17) 54:31 - Tribulation A great resource on the Tribulation: https://www.gotquestions.org/tribulation.html 55:17 - Satan bound up for 1,000 years (Rev. 20;3) 57:30 - God would that no one will perish (2 Pet. 3;9) 58:16 - Salvation! (Romans 10;9-10)

(Aired: Aug 19th, 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 chapter 3 Dave hits the following: - John the Baptist's Past - John the Baptist's Message - Why does John slam the Pharisees? - What is Baptism? - Why does Jesus get Baptized? - Should you be Baptized? References /sources / links: 06:19 - The Action Bible - https://www.theactionbible.com/ 09:33 - Righteousness - Romans 4;3 "Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness." 10:19 - Day of Atonement (aka Yom Kippur). For more on this read: Leviticus 16;8-34, & 23;26-62. Numbers 29;7-11. 12:02 - Luke Ch 1. - Zachariah 14:58 - "Repent" - (2015) Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary ISBN: 978-0-8054-9935-3 16:38 - "Kingdom of Heaven" Definition found in NIV Study Bible Commentary (2011 Edition by Zondervan. 28:11 - "Baptism" - (2015) Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary ISBN: 978-0-8054-9935-3 32:36 - "Baptism" - (2015) Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary ISBN: 978-0-8054-9935-3

(Aired August 12th, 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 weeks study of Matthew chapter 2 we hit on the Magi and their gifts as well as Jesus and his young family as they follow God's instructions to travel down to Egypt. We further look at God talking with people throughout the Bible including Moses (through the burning bush) and Jesus talking to the apostle Paul (Saul at that time). The main point of this week's study is looking at the ways that God speaks to us today. References and links to support: 11:07 - Gifts given in the bible: Gen 43;11, 1Sam 9;7, 1Kings 10;02 AND Matt 02;11 13:29 - Luke 12;48: to one who is given much, much will be asked. 19:43 - Barker, K.L. (1994). Expositor's Bible Commentary. Zondervan 21:44 - When was Jesus actually born? I mention 2 BC, some scholars argue for as far back as 6 BC, some for 4BC. Few, if any, put his birth at 0. Just an FYI. 23:12 - if no one else likes my talk, at least Lexi is paying attention! :-) 28:57 - never mind, both dogs are now sound asleep, good work Dave. 29:44 - God does not change. Hebrews 13;8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever. Malachi 3;6 "I the Lord do not change." 30:56 - Exodus 03 - God's talks to Moses 31:24 - The Prince Of Egypt (1998) The Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120794/ 37:12 - Acts 09 - Jesus talks with Saul (Paul). 40:04 - Luke 02;09 - Angels appear to the Shepherds. 41:54 - Revelation - John has a vision from Jesus. 42:58 - The Brick Bible - A lego version of the bible! http://www.thebrickbible.com/ 45:32 - 1 Corinthians 6;19 - Your body is a temple of the holy spirit. 46:06 - John 10 - The Sheep will recognize the Shepherd's voice.

(Aired August 5th, 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 weeks study we look at just 12 verses: Mathew chapter 2:01-12, looking at what it means to seek Jesus. References: Matthew 02;01-12 The Magi Search for and find the Messiah! 05:28 - Barker, K.L. (1994). Expositor's Bible Commentary. Zondervan 06:34 - Gardner, P. D. (1995) Encyclopedia of Bible Characters. Zondervan 08:22 - Babylon Captivity https://www.britannica.com/event/Babylonian-Captivity 10:06 - Daniel 02;01-45 God interprets King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of future empires. 28:59 - The Star of Bethlehem Video https://youtu.be/exmbuX1NffU 31:43 - Bible commentary on King Herod - NIV Study Bible. Zondervan 40:18 - 1 Thessalonians 4:17 - The Rapture of the Church 40:55 - LaHaye, T. (1995) Left Behind. Tyndale House Publishers. http://leftbehind.com/ 42:30 - Matt 07;13-14 - Wide is the gate 43:53 - Matt: 07;21-23 - I never knew you 46:45 - James 01;05 - Pray for Wisdom 46:58 - John 08;31-32 - the truth will set you free 50:33 - Stobel, L. (1998) The case for Christ. Zondervan Book: https://amzn.to/3ies5zY 51:51 - Vedder, M. (2014) Ivan Panin's Numerics in Scripture: How Mathematics Proves Holy Scriptures. New England Bible Sales. Book: https://amzn.to/2Pu34Vq 54:50 - Revelation 03;20 - Christ knocks at your door 56:28 - Romans 10;09-10 - The Prayer of Salvation Final fun fact, I shot this one in front of a black sequins backdrop to represent a starry night.

(Aired July 29th, 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 Dave starts in Mat. 01;18 talking about Joseph and Mary and their wedding plans but through the process of the study he jumps all over the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. All references are below: References: 02:42 - Tax Collectors Article from the American Bible Society: https://bibleresources.americanbible.org/resource/tax-collecting-during-the-roman-rule 03:20 - Matthew 01;01 Genealogy: This was the subject of last week's video. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/CUWxq3NHyRk 05:50 - Ivan Panin's "Numerics in Scripture: How Mathematics Proves Holy Scriptures" https://www.amazon.com/dp/1941776108/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_X6yiFb9HEFWAG 08:22 - Matthew 01;18-25 - Today's Study 08:59 - Stoning Adulterers An article on stoning and other laws given to the Jews in the Old Testament with commentary on if they should apply to Gentiles or to us today: https://www.equip.org/article/stoning-adulterers/ 10:01 - Isaiah 07;14 - Virgin Conceives 12:57 - Genesis 03;01 - The Fall 13:20 - More on the Devil AKA "the Star of the morning," Lucifer: https://harvest.org/know-god-article/the-origin-and-fall-of-the-devil/ 21:53 - Mormon Reference to man becoming God. Lorenzo Snow, the Mormon Church’s fifth President, coined a well-known term in the LDS church: “As man now is, God once was: As God now is, man may be.” Read more from an article on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titled "Becoming Like God" that is found on the LDS website. NOTE: This is a solid doctrinal difference between Mormonism and Christianity. There is only one God! Read the article on their website yourself: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/becoming-like-god?lang=eng 28:26 - John 03;29 - John the Baptist calls Jesus the Bridegroom 29:06 - Mark 02;19 - Jesus calls himself the Bridegroom 31:52 - Articles about Christ's 2nd coming, the tribulation, and the rapture: GotQuestions: https://www.gotquestions.org/tribulation.html MoodyBible: https://www.moodybible.org/beliefs/positional-statements/second-coming/ BillyGraham: https://billygraham.org/answer/what-is-the-rapture/ 34:23 - 1 Thessalonians 04;17 - The Rapture 34:54 - 1 Thessalonians 05;09 - We are not appointed unto wrath 36:07 - One World Currency / Mark of the beast: Interesting article from Israel My Glory : https://israelmyglory.org/article/is-one-world-currency-only-a-click-away/ 36:31 - Microchips under the skin / AKA mark of the beast Secular article from NPR on microchips being used by thousands in Sweden. Article from 2018; how much closer is this to normal today? https://www.npr.org/2018/10/22/658808705/thousands-of-swedes-are-inserting-microchips-under-their-skin 39:42 - Rev 03;19 - Jesus stands at your door 40:49 - Romans 10;09-10 - Salvation 43:25 - The Star of Bethlehem Video. Watch for next week's talk; https://youtu.be/exmbuX1NffU

(Originally Aired July 22, 2020) More on the ministry: www.Ironsheep.org 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 This is the first in a weekly video bible study that Dave Bigler is doing on the book of Matthew. He intros the video with an explanation of who he is and why he is doing the study. He then goes into a quick explanation of the old testament and its foundation for the new testament. Dave then does a brief explanation of who the apostle Matthew is as the book's author and why Matthew is writing the book. After the intros, Dave digs into the genealogy found in Mat 01;01-17 pulling out why Matthew chooses to start his gospel with such a dry opening. Dave closes the study with two crazy elements that show God's "divine thumbprint" on his bible. References: (in chronological order) Matthew 01;01-17 Numbers 21;06-09 John 03;14 The Chosen (TV show) Deuteronomy 25;05-10 (Levirite Marriage Law) Dr. Ivan Panin Peter Stoner - Science Speaks