Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. Mat. 10:16 (NASB)
In my women’s Bible study last night, several recommended watching the documentary “Sheep Among Wolves Volume II” produced by Frontier Alliance International (FAI) Studios. Hopefully, you’ve already had the opportunity to watch it as many have recently been sharing it in their Facebook feeds. The film features many stories from the fastest growing and largest church in the world. Where is this church? In one of the most unexpected places: IRAN.
In one of Islam’s strongholds, the Gospel is spreading like wildfire in an unprecedented underground movement that is being led mostly by women. Yeshua cuts right to the heart, dividing asunder the joints and marrow of wicked minds, regimes, and hierarchies. In a place where women are owned, raped, beaten, and oppressed by the Islamic patriarchy, the Holy Spirit is moving powerfully to liberate the souls of men and women to serve Him boldly in the midst of the enemy’s territory.
Can you imagine this?! These women lead, minister, love, and serve the underground church in Iran, which is one of the most dangerous places in the world for a Christian. They are the epitome of an eshet chayil! How lovely are their feet that proclaim the Good News!
And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death. (Rev. 12:11)
The Ruach HaKodesh and the Word are also teaching these Iranians to love Israel and the Jewish people. The emunah (faith) of this underground church is profound, shaming the lazy, apathetic assemblies in the west. Their example of discipleship and obedience is refreshing and far more fruitful than our institutionalized versions. Yeshua is truly life to these precious brothers and sisters.
May we learn from these heroes of faith!
GRACE in TORAH 
Thank you Kisha!! I heard the ‘headlines’ of this story and the tag line disciples withstand persecution and converts run away [paraphrased version], but never knew this video existed. I have shared it on my wall and wow! what a story!! thanks thanks…
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Yes! One couple were able to come to the US, and after being here for a little while, the wife begged her husband to go back to Iran. Why? Because she sensed that Believers here were in a stupor, asleep! She would rather suffer persecution than to fall asleep (spiritually). Oh Abba, help us!
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Hi Kisha! I found this movie on Facebook before we went to Israel. So powerful! I’ve watched it three times (once at our fellowship). The part you mentioned above is so convicting. And the part where they talk about western feminism versus the women of Iran. We have so much to learn from these believers. Hope you and your family are doing well! Shabbat shalom!
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Amen! We do have so much to learn from them! ❤️ Miss you, Maggie
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