Koinonia Institute Small Group Fellowship (KISGF) The Week of May 4th, 2015 Dan Stolebarger
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Koinonia Institute Small Group Fellowship ISSACHAR REPORT The Week of May 4th, 2015 Dan Stolebarger
Scary Headlines US Secretary of State John Kerry believes the world is moving towards a final nuclear deal with Iran. In what may be the beginning of a new wave of terror against Jews, Palestinian terrorists carried out three attacks over the weekend. 57% of Americans Disapprove of Obama s Iranian Policies Eight months after conflict, Islamic group again digging terror tunnels, developing Iran-funded advanced missiles and drones Evangelical Christians have been a reliable source of support for Israel. But in recent years, institutions such as evangelical schools and mission groups are increasingly supporting Palestinian activism,
Latest IAF Strikes An Israeli airstrike targeted and killed a group of militants who were spotted placing an explosive on the northern border Sunday night, the army said, a day after an alleged Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah positions in Syria. The IDF said three or four people were killed by an air force craft after they were spotted crossing into Israeli territory with an explosive device late Sunday. IDF spokesman Col. Peter Lerner said the cell consisted of four people who were identified while clearly laying a mine and were shot by an Israeli Air Force aircraft. The attempted infiltration comes on the heels of reported Israeli strikes against military targets in Syria.
Skewed Headlines -NYTimes Media watchdogs and Jewish groups on Sunday admonished the New York Times for publishing a headline about Palestinian stabbing attacks in Israel which blur Palestinian actions in the incidents. The skewed headline, Israeli Police Officers Kill Two Palestinian Men, appeared in Sunday s edition of the prominent newspaper and detailed in the opening paragraph that the two Palestinian men were fatally shot by the Israeli police after attacking officers with knives.
Kfir 2 projectiles fired from Syria strike Golan Heights Sirens sound in Golan Heights and Hula Valley days after IAF strike kills four terrorists on Israeli-Syrian border Initial assessments suggest projectiles are mortar shells spilling over from fighting in nearby Quneitra No injuries or damage reported.
US Warns Israel to Remain Committed to Two-State Solution Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman, who has led talks with Iran, warned that if Israel were to abandon two-state solution it would complicate American efforts to defend it in the U.N.She noted, however, that the administration would withhold judgement until Netanyahu's fourth term as prime minister officially begins. "We will be watching very closely to see what happens after a new government is formed on this issue of working towards two states living side by side in peace and security," she said, telling the audience that Israel's security has been paramount during the nuclear negotiations with Iran.
A Continual Thread The use of Israeli military force against Iran s nuclear facilities would be an act of last resort, Israel s air force commander said Thursday, but part of his role is to ensure that the air force has the genuine capacity to get the job done if ordered to do so. EMP Threat - Israel to Iran
Tunnel Detection System on Gaza Border Israel's defense establishment has successfully tested a tunnel detection system which aims to prevent cross-border attacks by PA terrorists. The system accurately detects tunneling activity, before the information is deciphered by a series of algorithms, revealing the location of the tunnels.
Kerry: Bibi s Iran Mythology Not Going to Happen Attempts by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a more stringent nuclear deal with Iran are not gonna happen, Secretary of State John Kerry said in an interview published Tuesday. The whole mythology I ve heard, from [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu to Republican members of the House and Senate Oh, just squeeze them to death, raise the sanctions not gonna happen, Kerry told The Boston Globe.
Sources Jerusalem Post Israel Hayom The Times of Israel PMW Jerusalem Connection The Emet Report Behold Israel - Amir Tsarfati Algemeiner Jane Ben-Ari Caroline Glick Michael Utterback Tisha Michelle Yaniv Bar Earl Cox Ynet Shamrak Report The Israel Project
Koinonia Institute Small Group Fellowship BEREAN DEVOTIONAL The Week of May 4th, 2015 Dan Stolebarger
Berean Devotional 13 And He said to them, Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? 14 The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. Mark 4:13-15 The Sower sows the WORD! Satan is a thief of not only the WORD but of godly memories! You must create a room of remembrance in your mind
16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17 and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word s sake, immediately they stumble. Mark 4:16-17 Stony ground - bitterness and unforgiveness, jealousy and arrogance. A haughty spirit as well. Spiritual distractions - a flighty spirit. Some one who is always looking for greener pastures, shortcuts etc.
18 Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, 19 and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. 20 But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred. Mark 4:18-20 Simply this is materialism and worldliness that creeps in and spoils the fruit. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12
SG Discussion Questions MARK 1-5 1. In Mark 2 we get a glimpse of true friendship - what did you discover? (What does faith look like?) 2. What are your thoughts and views concerning the Sabbath? 3. In regards to the parable of the soils which condition best illustrates where you are at today? PSALMS 101-105 1. Share some of your selah moments from this weeks psalms readings. ISAIAH 22-26 1. Isaiah 22:11 - When trouble visits you where do turn first? 2. What is your view of Isaiah 26:20?
Prayer List HEALING Daniela Lillie - Cancer in her lung and liver Trevor Stolebarger - healing from gastroenteritis Lucas Stolebarger - healing of body, soul and spirit Jane Ben-Ari - complete healing and recovery from aneurysm Katie Stolebarger - healing for stage 4 breast cancer Dick Suedkamp - Healing, self forgiveness and family reconciliation Nancy Missler - complete healing Richard Morgan - further healing from surgery complications Walt Lamie - prostate cancer Selina W - severe teen depression and thoughts of suicide John Hill - advanced liver cancer Shane Barnes - total healing Annika, 8, diagnosed with inoperable brain tumor SALVATION Tom Talbot Joy Matthews' Family Shane & Rachel and three sons Sam Moates Rita May EMPLOYMENT Peter OTHER Susie Meyerink - Leaders for the MOPS Mandurah GROUND Engineering - the dismissal of lawsuits For the Peace of Jerusalem - Psalm 122:6 Yaniv and Miri Bar - Friends in Israel Jeff Franklin : God to provide provisions to start Orphan building in Kenya German Translation Team KI Materials Ramón, Traudin, Randi, Rita
Reading Schedule May 4 Mark 6 / Psalm 106 / Isaiah 27 May 5 Mark 7 / Psalm 107 / Isaiah 28 May 6 Mark 8 / Psalm 108 / Isaiah 29 May 7 Mark 9 / Psalm 109 / Isaiah 30 May 8 Mark 10 / Psalm 110 / Isaiah 31
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