Iron Sheep Ministries Inc.

This week we look at Acts chapter 5 in which we read the story of Ananias and Sapphira, and we see firsthand God's reaction to hypocrisy in His early church.  We also see the Apostles go out boldly teaching and healing in the name of Jesus Christ, which draws further persecution from the Sanhedrin (the Jewish legal council). Watch the video: https://youtu.be/hGyUdYxSyzo Contact Dave: dave@dav...

In this week's bible study we see Peter and John arrested, jailed, and then taken in front of the Sanhedrin to account for the healing they did of the lame man.  Keep in mind the Sanhedrin is the same Jewish legal council that arrested, wrongfully convicted, and then sentenced Jesus to death)!  Despite that fact, Peter speaks boldly to the council proclaiming Jesus Christ as the Messiah....

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 chap...

In this week's Bible Study Dave talks about Pentecost (both from a Jewish perspective and the Christian perspective).  Dave then does a simple and broad explanation of the Holy Spirit, from Old Testament manifestations to the New Testament.  Acts 2 concludes with a brief explanation of the 4 key elements that were practiced in the early Christian Church. Watch this video: https://youtu.b...

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...

What is the resurrection of Jesus and why does it matter?  Why do Christians make such a big deal about Easter?  Why do Christians say, "He is Risen?" In this week's Bible Study Dave wraps up the book of Matthew culminating with chapter 28 and the resurrection of Jesus Christ!   Watch the video: https://youtu.be/iVsVvPsbxDQ Contact Dave: dave@davebigler.com  Join the Email List...

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. Watch this (and other studies) on youtube: https://youtu.be/MUH0wJSNy6w

In this week's study, we look at the scene in the garden of Gethsemane in which Jesus is burdened with the coming hours and the “cup” he chooses to bear.  Dave also talks about Peter, his denial, and reinstatement.    Dave can be emailed: Dave@davebigler.com Watch this and other videos: https://youtu.be/Qh9ROkcbYqw

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 C...

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. Watch this (and other teachings) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZH864O5nhJ3EVB8zrf5jw

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. Watch this (and other) teaching...

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. &n...

See full notes on the YouTube description of this video: https://youtu.be/ygk5UT0GtiU Watch this and all other podcasts as videos on YouTube, just search for "Dave Bigler Bible Study"

In this week's study, we look at Jesus' last public sermon, in which Jesus has some very harsh words for the religious leaders.  We see Jesus warn the Pharisees against hypocrisy and unleash eight "woes" on them. Watch this, and other, studies on YouTube, just search for "Matthew Bible Study Dave Bigler." 

In this week's Bible Study of Matthew Chapter 22 we see Jesus continue his teachings in the temple courts with the Parable of the Wedding Banquet.  Jesus is questioned by the Pharisees, the Herodians as well as the Sadducees but in classic fashion, Jesus avoids their false dilemmas and teaches with simple truths.

In this weeks study we look at all of Matthew 21: - Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)  - Jesus clears out the temple courts of greed - The Cursing of the Fig Tree - The Parable of the Two Sons & The Tenants Watch this episode on YouTube, just search YouTube for Dave Bigler Bible Study Matthew 21

This week we look at the rest of Matthew 19 and all of chapter 20 (Mat 19:13-20:34).  Throughout all of 19 and 20 we see Jesus hitting on this theme found in Matt. 19:30, "but many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.  This week Dave breaks down 8 different segments across these two chapters, focusing on what Jesus meant by Matt. 19:30. Watch this and other bi...

In this week's bible study Dave looks at what the bible has to say about marriage.  Dave pulls no punches in conveying the high calling that Jesus puts on both men and women in their roles as husbands and wives.

In this week's study of Matthew 18, we see Jesus talk about what it means to have a child-like faith.  Watch the video of this study by searching YouTube for "Dave Bigler Matthew 18."

In this week's study, we start out with Jesus' transfiguration on the top of Mount Hermon with Peter, James and John.  We then look at Jesus healing a "moonstruck" kid and conclude with Jesus yet again prophesying his coming crucifixion and resurrection.

In this week's study, we cover all of chapter 16 and the first 13 verses of 17.  We see Jesus tempted yet again by the Pharisees and we see the magnificent transfiguration of Christ on Mt Hermon.  In the midst of these verses though we see the true humanity of the disciples; these guys are normal everyday people and that comes through this week in the highs and lows of Peter.

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 hear...

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, perform two miracles, the feeding of the 5,000 and walking on water.

In today's study, we look at Matthew 13 in which Jesus explains the Kingdom of Heaven through 8 different parables.

In tonight'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...