It’s important not to be ashamed of who you are, and to know what—and Who—you believe in. Recently a high profile politician with a Jewish background has caused quite a stir because he has chosen not to draw attention to his Jewish background or make much of his faith. This in itself is quite a surprise because politicians always seek to cater to certain constituencies, and the Jewish population is a powerful one indeed! Yet…
In the news today there is much talk of “settlements” when it comes to Israel. Recently there have been some barbed exchanges between Prime Minister Netanyahu and European leaders over Israel’s “illegal” building program in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The world has pronounced judgment on Israel’s right to build on its own territory, but the claims that Israel’s expansion into its own territory is somehow “illegal” is nothing more than a lie! Jehovah…
Today, I start with a provocative question because I want to deal with common objections to Messianic Judaism, of which this ministry is a part. I want to make it clear that I am not simply considering groups like Jews for Jesus – an organization of Jewish believers which since the mid-seventies has been out on the streets handing out gospel tracts in a good old-fashioned way. No, I am broadening the question to all…
I’ll be honest with you. Israel’s support from Christians has been a given, something that has been taken for granted for a long time. Especially in these tumultuous times, where it seems that most of the international community has been arrayed against her, Israel has always been able to count on the support of America in general and Christians in particular. The number of Christians united for Israel has always been in the majority in…
There are millions of Christians that say that they love Israel and the Jewish people. But do they really? What would be the determining factor for us to identify a true Biblical love for Israel? The answer to this question can only be found in the Bible. Here I am, sitting in a big Christian event that is held to honor Israel. Christian leaders traveled across the nation to take part in this special event….
This month the Jewish people in Israel and worldwide will celebrate the feast of Purim and read the book of Esther. What a great opportunity for you and me to discover how this story directly relates to us today and to our role for Israel’s salvation. As a kid growing up in Jerusalem, Purim was definitely one of the most exciting days of the year! I mean, what can be more fun for a Jewish…
The Bible says that “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of the Lord.” That being the case, it is pretty clear what we need to do for Israel to come to saving faith in Jesus. But what is the most effective way to do it in the 21st century? It was a few week ago when my mobile phone rang. To my delight it was Lagene, one of the Godliest women I…
Did you know that there are Religious Jews that believe in Jesus? Yes there are! We can find them In Israel, the US, and around the world – and with God’s grace and your prayers and support in 2014, many more are coming! Now that all the presents have been opened, the tree is back in storage and Santa Claus has left the building, it’s time to refocus on the great commission that God gave…
As an Israeli Jew and a son of a Holocaust survivor, I was more than surprised when I realized what the latest trend is in the Israeli society. Believe it or not, many Israelis are choosing to leave Israel and go live in no other than… Berlin, Germany. It was 2003. Here we are in Berlin: My dad, my mom, my wife, my sister and her husband and two other family relatives. It felt so…
As the winds of war are surrounding Israel, we must pray for the peace of Jerusalem. But let us not stop there. God has called us to “Provoke the Jews to Jealousy.” Let’s try to find out why and how we should do that. Honestly speaking, provoking someone to jealousy doesn’t sound to me like the noblest behavior. Wouldn’t you say that it is almost the opposite of how a follower of Jesus should act?…