Arrows Summary May 1, 2026 Chronicles of the Body of Messiah in Israel

Two Articles on my blog to clarify our mission

Read The Root Bears You
and There is no Dual Covenant

Arrows from Zion Summary of Prayer Points for Israeli Ministries
Prayer Requests & Chronicles of What is Happening Among the Remnant of Faith in Israel

From the Carmel Congregation, led by Dani & LuAnne Sayag, elder Andrey Teplinsky delivers a greatly encouraging word in this hour of war(s) surrounding Israel and extremely troubling chaos in the nations. It came at the 78^th anniversary of Israel straight out of the book of Ezekiel (36:23-24) where God says,
     “I will vindicate the holiness of My great name which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the Lord,” declares the Lord God, “when I show Myself holy among you in their sight. For I will take you from the nations, and gather you from all the lands; and I will bring you into your own land.”
     Andrey concludes his message saying, “Having lived in Israel for the past 28 years, I can confidently say this: the return of the Jewish people to their land is a miraculous work of God in our generation. In this critical hour, as we bring the gospel of the Kingdom to our people, it is vital that Israel has true friends among the nations—those who will stand with her, pray for her, and walk alongside her.”
      Watch Andrey preaching at Kehilat HaCarmel on the Transforming Power of Faith. Here also is a Message from Pastor Dani Sayag, Beauty for Ashes and Vladimir Tsapar, The God Who Sees Me

I  could not help noticing in The Faithful Galilean emailings that there seemed to be a prophetic edge to the titles of each day of Chaim Malespin’s mailings during the “Counting of the Omer” from Passover to Pentecost. An “omer” is a biblical unit of measurement for grain. After Passover, when Yeshua fulfilled the prophetic sacrificial Lamb, He was resurrected as “First Fruits” and the period of counting commenced toward the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost). Not only do the seven weeks of sabbaths mark the outpouring of the Holy Spirit written of in Acts, it also serves a dual prophetic purpose. The seven weeks represent the time period between Jewish salvation in the first century (Acts), and the final harvest of spiritual salvation among the Jews (Revelation). Firstfruits at the beginning harvest season and the Feast of Weeks/Pentecost/Shavuot at the end or final harvest season. Every Christian should know of the meaning of these feasts, so we will also know the part we Christians are to play in the fast approaching final harvest.
     Each day of this period of counting in 2026, Chaim has been daily sending emails with video speaking of raising an altar to the Lord of 120 spiritual leaders from 120 nations to pray for the salvation of Israel. What he shares is a little piece of understanding the prophetic nature of it all based on verses throughout  the Bible. You can watch ALL of the videos on their YouTube channel here as Chaim spells it out and can also see it here on The Faithful Galileans website. There is anointing on each of his title choices every day of this series. “In what place you hear the trumpet, rally there.” Nehemiah 4:20. 

On 4/17 Joel Jelski of Fields of Wheat in northern Israel wrote, “It’s been six weeks since our kids were able to attend school!”  Two days ago, 4/27, again Israel announced school and bus closures due to escalating tensions from Hezbollah rocket fire into northern Israel. This means “the obvious ‘inconveniences’ of being under missile and rocket attack,” as Joel put it, still applies. No school for children means limited mobility of parents who still need to work.  What is the answer? It was in Joel’s title: “Coping with War, Counting on God.”
     Writing about the new situations that have opened up because of the Iran wan, Joel notes that to the dismay of Hezbollah, the Lebanon government is now negotiating directly with Israel. Joel writes, “Could there be a chance that we may finally see peace at some point in the future between Lebanon and Israel? I would love to see that happen. Eitan wrote a book (What About Us? The End-time Calling of Gentiles in Israel's Revival) based on the relationship of King Hiram with Israel’s kings, David and Solomon. Hiram ruled over the region which today is Lebanon. In an alliance of covenant friendship, Hiram and Solomon built the original Temple in Jerusalem. The workers from both nations collaborated in total peace. Could we see those realities restored? Could Lebanon once again play a role in the spiritual restoration of Israel?”  This is what it is all about, dear readers!

 Avi & Chaya Mizrachi report that during the ceasefire, with relaxed Home Front Command regulations, the women of Messianic Israel jumped on the opportunity to come from all parts of Israel to the annual Bat Zion Women’s Conference at long last! Dugit hosts this every year but it has been quite “ify” with the war situation – still hundreds of women came to spend meaningful time with each other during this time national hardship. The Mizrachi’s write, “We serve a mighty and creative God, whose timing is perfect, and who makes all things beautiful in His time….Thank you for standing with us and praying for us, dear Dugit partners - we truly could not have done this without your support.”

     In another post, they write briefly about making their way to the ministry bomb shelter and being joined by someone seeking shelter. As Avi was praying for their safety, the young man said he believed in God, but not in a religious way. It led to “an open, honest conversation” and the man said he has an army service friend who is a believer in Yeshua. Pray this young man will be drawn even closer to the Lord.

Reuven Doron, One New Man Today, does a fascinating piece on how Samson was the last judge in the period of Israel when there was no king and “everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 21). This is a powerful parallel to the state of the USA currently. Reuven writes, “It wasn’t until Samuel was born and dedicated to the Lord by his godly and grieving mother that things changed. In fact, most folks miss the profound placement of Samuel in the story God produced throughout Israel’s history…. Samuel served as the LAST leader who JUDGED Israel, and was the FIRST (formal) PROPHET who established the KINGDOM when he anointed Saul and launched the line of Israel’s monarchy. . . . Samson, however, was the last formal Judge in the Book of Judges, and is a picture of President Trump. Both were called by God from their mothers’ womb. Both were familiar with the God of the Bible, yet the main trajectories of their lives were guided by their powerful and carnal personalities. And both have had their character flaws used to accomplish God’s purposes when it was time to smite His enemies.” Personally, I believe Reuven nails this 100%.
     “….As the political circus of “talks” between the USA and Iran goes on, President Trump’s Middle East policies (including both the closure of the Straits of Hormuz and enforcing a new 50% tariff upon every nation who buys from Iran) are in fact setting a death trap for China. At the same time, Trump is creating an American global energy monopoly that will generate unbelievable profits for the American energy industry. Pray for the man. Pray for his mission. Pray for God’s purposes to unfold. Time is shorter than you may think.”

 From Tikkun Global, a new series from Ariel Blumenthal on Daniel – Rest in the Knowledge of the End and Restoration, Resistance, Reign (and Rain). READ Counting the Omer and the Restoration of Israel | Also from Asher Intrater Memorial Day and Independence Day | From Jeremiah Smilovici read When the Trumpet Sounds Become One | The Esther Call for Iran Watch Replays here or JOIN LIVE – scroll down to find how to join the live Zoom prayer calls.
     LATE UPDATE PRAYER REQUEST: Please pray for Ariel Blumenthal as he ministers in Germany on Israel and the Church May 1 and also in a May 2 seminar.

Howard Bass of Nachalat Yeshua (Yeshua’s Inheritance) gives a great report of baptisms in their congregation – two young boys of single digit age. They and their parents asked for baptism for months. It had been put off for months. You must understand Israel’s “Missionary Laws” forbid proselytizing to minors under the age of 18 without parental consent, and it is not legal to conduct any ceremony for a minor to change their religion without the writen consent of both parents. They had this, so NOTHING illegal was done – but it is understandably ground that ALL the Israeli congregations are cautious with.
     As Howard wrote, “When Yeshua said to let the little children come to me, and do not prevent them, I don't think He meant to bring them to the Source of Living Water, but don't let them drink it. The parents say the boys are believers; I spoke with them personally, and the boys are clearer about their faith and love for Jesus more than some adults express. Yes, we must become as little children to enter the Kingdom of Heaven/God!”
     A woman who has been a believer for 10 years whose former church in Ukraine did not baptize, also came forward make the public step. And on that Shabbat morning, yet another woman “spoke with me that morning in my office and asked if she could get baptized. She told me about herself, and I said, "What about today?" She broke out in a BIG smile, not knowing that we were already planning one. She even had a change of clothes in her car! After our service, a mother asked me about some of her older children, who were asking.  I haven't spoken with them, though.  In any case, it's great to see that the Holy Spirit is moving among and within!” Baptism is a major step in Israel (a good discussion for another time). Read Howards articles: God know who He is and Israel’s 78^th Independence Day

If you haven’t made the connection, Howard and Randi Bass have a strong connection to Kehila News Video (articles and blogs under constructioion) which is the ministry of their son-in-law Joseph Magen. This is a long standing go-to website for me that has been restructured over the past years and now is the dominant source of videos by, about or for the Israeli Messianic Jewish congregations (kehila) and ministries. You run into all sorts of junk about Israel on YouTube, but the videos on this source are curated by Israeli Messianics and give a real on the ground perspective from a great diversity of Messianic viewpoints. In fact, if you frequent AllIsraelNews, Joseph Magen was the visionary founder of that platform, which he recently departed from. I have 100% respect and appreciation for the great contribution that Magen has been making for the body of Messiah in Israel.  I first discovered his KehilaNews site at the beginning of 2016. There are a great many difficulties and challenges in including Messianic ministries by ANY who cover Israel in news or advocacy. We who do are on the same path of great resistance from all sides – even friendly fire at times. But what Joseph & Rotem Magen do is “unto the Lord” and that is something I am confident God will regard and reward.

Beit Hallel pastor Israel Pochtar has a great heart for evangelism and it shows in the projects they undertake (as well as planting daughter congregations). Watch In Jerusalem this Shavuot and Read this Pochtar Family Update Releasing the Next Generation into their Calling (beautiful!) | Read also A Generation is Rising and The Power of a Simple Connection | Watch A Nation Restored: 78 Years of promise, purpose and prophetic fulfillment.| Watch A River of Peace in Uncertain Times: Finding steady ground in God’s promises with Pastor Pochtar
     LEARN MORE: Beit Hallel INITIATIVES: Helping Holocaust Survivors, Network of Congregations, Return of the Jewish People, Jerusalem Outreach, Wartime Aid Mobilization, Food Security, Widows & Single Parent Families, Evangelism & Discipleship Center, Discipleship Course and Celebrating the Feasts of the Lord.

The team at Shavei  Tzion (Return to Zion) write, “Today we’re sharing a new letter from Pastor Leon (Mazin) in Haifa. He reflects on the emotional toll of recent months, the relief of this temporary calm, and a joyful moment—the Bat Mitzvah of Avigail. As Scripture says, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). Read Pastor Leon’s latest letter from Haifa
Also, this report on 4/26 about their youth music program: “In many ways, we see this … quiet, steady work of God in our music school ministry. Week by week, as students come to learn and practice, something deeper is taking place beyond the notes and rhythms. We are grateful to see growth not only in their musical abilities, but also in their confidence and sense of belonging. Empower their future.

 Plant Hope Israel’s Jennifer Guetta writes, “Once again, times are very tense here. The uncertainty of not knowing whether there will be another war soon or whether there will be a false peace is very difficult to live with. It teaches us to live day by day, in His will, and to trust God for everything. Being in His perfect will is, after all, the safest place to be.” Read the prophetic dream and all of the prayer letter here.

Christian Arab prophetic intercessor Rania Sagegh at the Nazareth House of Prayer & Exploits, writes: “We explore the prophetic significance of this season, the legacy of a word spoken decades ago, and what it means for us today as a community and as part of the global body of Messiah. Together, we are stepping into a season marked by a double portion, an increase of His presence, His power, and His purpose in and through our lives. Let us lean in with open hearts and unwavering faith:  A New Season for Luke 4:18

Cookie Schwaeber-Issan | Opinion Columnist at Jerusalem Post & AllNewsIsrael.com
4/29 Replacing Hamas with Hamas | 4/27 Warning to Christians who think the Jews have been replaced  |4/25 Jpost: Getting Americans to turn against Israel  | 4/24 Hurry up and wrap up this war |4/22 What has Israel accomplished in 78 years? |4/18 JPost How bad do things have to get before Jews finally leave?  | The antisemitism problem within America’s two-party political system

Revive Israel which is led by Youval Yanay sent a good report of the 2^nd week of their latest group going through the Discipleship Program which they spent out in the desert. While studying in Romans, the young people were sent out each to spend time alone with God – no phones, no conversations. “When they came back, you could see it. Not everything was said, but something had happened.” Watch here as the students enjoy the hospitality of a muslim Bedouin woman whose camp always welcomes Revive Israel’s discipleship students warmly. “This time, the students themselves stepped forward. One by one, they prayed for her and blessed her. It wasn’t planned, it just came from them."

Sally Shiff, intercessor and English-speaking liaison at the HaMaayan congregation in Kfar Saba, writes, "We do rejoice that the face of the Middle East has drastically changed, and soon, hopefully very soon peace will come. My prayer is that real peace, the peace of God and His Righteousness will come.  A few days ago, God started me on the book of Nehemiah. A small yet important book talking about the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and the Jews returning from exile in Babylon. I believe it is prophetic regarding today and our current situation. (I will speak more about it when I come to the states in June).
     "Personally, my life has been busy with preparation of what Yeshua has in store. This summer, I am expecting two new families to arrive to the guest house in process of them making Aliyah. I suspect more to come as antisemitism is rising at alarming rates all over the world. Israel is the safest place in the world for all the Jews, as this is God’s promised land for us, and His promises are forever." 

Moti Cohen who is the senior pastor at Tiferet Yeshua in Tel Aviv, has also spent the last three years doing IDF Reserves duty. It is God’s grace on his life because as I have followed all that Moti has been doing in these past 3 years especially, it is a marvel of God’s grace on him without a doubt. Read online from Moti’s own recounting of his service during the wars and including be present with family milestones and congregational leading. Next week I’m hoping for the link to his latest report of ministering to the addicts on the street during times when missiles have been dropping and no bomb shelters they could take refuge in. Don’t think the street people took that manifestation of faith and commitment lightly. On their online link launch is also is the account of “Iran Tries to Stop Passover”

 Guy Cohen leads the Harvest of Asher congregation in Acco. Prayer Request: “Guy will be travelling out of the country this week. Please keep him and his family in prayer. Pray for all flights and connections as well as the many meetings he is scheduled for. Pray for God's message and anointing on him. | We are grateful for your prayers for safety during these last weeks. Please continue to pray for our soldiers still stationed on multiple fronts here in the land.

Michael Beener who leads the Sderot City of Life writes, A New Generation Taking Shape in Israel.  They will be bringing young people from across the Negev for a City of Life Youth Camp this summer. Read more here. They are also supporting New Immigrants in the midst of the ongoing challenges of war in Israel. Read & Help

 Daniel and Shirya Yahav in Tiberias lead the Peniel Fellowship – don’t let the word fellowship fool you, it is one of the largest congregations in Israel.
     “During this war Israel suffered many rocket launches from Iran and Lebanon on daily basis. They mainly targeted the big cities which are densely populated and strategic infrastructures. Most of the rockets thankfully were intercepted, due to a multi layered defense systems which God has in his grace given the wisdom and ideas, and enabled us to develop and produce them over many years, as preparation for such a scenario as this. If we did not have those systems the damage would be devastating. Thankfully 90% of the rockets are being intercepted, but even if one manages to escape and hit directly, it is causing huge damage to a whole neighborhood. In one such case 18 people died in the city Beit-Shemesh when a rocket hit. But even with the high percentage of interceptions, there are huge Interception fragments that are falling all over large areas and also causing much damage, mainly to property. . . .
     The very low numbers of casualties in person is first and foremost the amazing grace and protection of God, as the number of casualties in person is very low compared to the many ballistic missiles and missiles with multiple warheads shot directly at civilian population. . . .Israelis are trained to run to shelter when alarms go on and most of the people do so. Every house that is built new, must also build a bomb shelter, and in shopping centers and many public places there are some kind of protected rooms. The majority of the casualties are when people either did not go or could not reach a shelter on time.
     Just before the war, we finished a renovation at the fellowship building, after 26 years in this place. It was done with the generous help of professionals from Germany and some volunteers from our side. We are very thankful for the time and effort you friends invested in that project. It also served to improve the electrical and sound systems, as well as installing new requirements given by the fire department.   
     Now there is a cease fire that was declared for two weeks. Many are skeptical as to how long will it hold, but let us pray that God's perfect will would be done, above all. Please pray also God's peace on every heart that has been affected by the continued alarms, sleepless nights after being awakened by the alarms, sounds of explosions,especially children. Continue also to pray for the salvation of our nation, and for the Iranian people, that many would be released from the evil grip of dead and evil religion unto salvation. Pray also for God's protection on our soldiers who are right now operating in Lebanon, on the Syrian border, in Judea and Samaria in hostile villages, to prevent terror attacks that are being continually planned.

From Ariel and Shayla Hyde leading the team at Tree of Life Israel write, “Isaiah 61 is coming alive in Israel today. Broken hearts are being healed, captives are being set free, and new believers are helping lead others to Jesus.” Our Disciples Are Starting to Make Disciples! WATCH this podcast 

JUST A REMINDER There were 29 documented Jewish believers in Israel in 1948. Five took offers from the new government to be relocated in other countries with visas. 25 refused the offer. Today there are estimates of 18-20,000 Israeli Messianic Jews.  In 1948 there were no Messianic Congregations in Israel but today there are well over 100 Messianic Congregations and House Fellowships in Israel. Increase is continuing to multiply as Yeshua’s Living Temple of Living Stones is built in Israel according to the promises. 

There is no Dual Covenant

Israel is not saved. There is no dual covenant. The only way of salvation is by faith in Jesus, or Yeshua in Hebrew which means salvation. But the Church is also not Plan B.

The Apostle to the Gentiles told the Roman church "all Israel SHALL be saved." There is yet a time that Israel will fulfill its calling to be "a light unto the nations." In fact, as a parallel to what Paul said that "all Israel shall be saved," Isaiah (49:6) gives the full prophetic utterance - "I will also make you -Israel- a light to the nations—so that all the world may be saved."

Israel produced Jesus in bodily flesh, a Jew who is the Light of the world but the promise of God to Israel does not end there, because God says "I WILL MAKE YOU, ISRAEL" a light to the nations "SO THAT ALL THE WOLRD MAY BE SAVED."

In God's plan from the beginning, He did not allow Israel to see because it was always His intention to set His "chosen people" aside in exile so He could introduce to the nations salvation by faith in His Son. But it was never God's intention to leave Israel out of this great salvation, but there are so many promises of God to restore Israel physically and spiritually in the fulness of time.

I am always shocked at how blind Christians are to that multitude of prophetic promises God has made to Israel - never to be revoked.

A great many Christian leaders and scholars do not believe there will be a coming to faith in Jesus among Israelis in the last days that can only be viewed as a national level of coming to faith. Many Israelis Messianic believers now teach that as Israel comes to faith, the witness of it among unbelievers in the nations will be so startling, that it will also cause a great spiritual harvest among the nations. This will be the fulfillment of Isaiah 49 prophecy to Israel. How could it not be a witness to the nations to see that many Israelis finally understanding who their Messiah is?

Christians cannot have the worldwide revival like you envision until we stop rejecting God's plans about restoration. To do that, we must come alongside Israel in the spiritual restoration.

The nation of Israel was restored by God as promised with lots of Christian help. Now, the spiritual restoration can only go forward in Israel if Christians come alongside in that restoration too. I am NOT talking about mere political backing and assistance, I am talking about supporting the 10-15,000 believers and the over 200 congregations and ministries speaking the Gospel to their countrymen.

If Christians did not have a blind spot about God's intentions about restoring Israel spiritually, then they would not have a blind spot either about the existential threat Israel is fighting against the demonized Islamists trying to annihilate the Jewish people.

Many Christians who support Israel politically fail to understand God's plans to restore Israelis by faith in Jesus. They are wrong about dual covenants and other issues, but not nearly as wrong as those Christians who have denied God's faithfulness to Israel in the long term plan of God.

The Root Bears You: Ingrafting of the Gentiles

The Ingrafting of the Gentiles
Romans 11:15-21
For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.

Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, do not boast over those branches.

If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in."

That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:  You were grafted in among those who believed and were branches that were not broken off, and you were grafted in TO SHARE with them in the mutual nourishment of ALL the branches made into ONE olive tree with a root system of faith in God's Messiah - the planting of the LORD in human skin. All the Hebrew scriptures pointed to Jesus, and thousands in Israel came to faith in Him. They were choked out of the nourishment that the combined Jewish and Gentile believers in Jesus could have supplied to both of us - BUT NEVER has the world since Jesus seen a time when there were ZERO Jewish believers in Jesus. The Church just denied them the nourishment of being one with them. That is a huge fault and it is the fault line today as more and more Christians are turning into raging antisemites. 

 In recent years I have seen a push especially among the non-denominational church leaders to try to reconnect and somewhat come under the Catholic Church. Names like James and Betty Robison, Kenneth Copeland, Lou Engle - a huge roster of names joining into this movement since 2014.

I have nothing bad to say about establishing unity with the Catholic church as much as possibly, but I also know that the most concerted effort to establish reconciliation and oneness with the Catholic church has come from the Messianic movement, specifically Toward Jerusalem Council II. It was a vision given to the Messianic leader of my own place of worship in 1995 in Dallas Texas, but it soon spread to include many prominent Messianic and Christian leaders. It's core group has always included influential Catholic leaders. (you can read about the vision and what they have done with it globally since 1995. Link to the document below).

One thing I want to note is that the Jewish believers in Jesus making the first move to try to find unity with whatever parts of the Christian Church that was interested in the same thing. If the later outreaches to the Pope do not include Messianic Jewish leadership - and the most obvious would be those connected with TJC2, then my concern is this is just another troubling exclusion of the Jewish believers in Christian attempts to become unified without them. Maybe that is not the point - I hope not because in the days we live it would represent a grave mistake. Pitfalls abound.                                                                 - * -

The first BREACH of the Church from the Apostolic led Jewish believers in Jerusalem came as the churches drifted from connection with the Jewish part of the body of the Lord. By the time of the Nicean Council, 265 years following the span of years recording in the Book of Acts - Constantine made sure to put the axe to the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. That was a grave mistake. If you will recall the Apostle to the Gentiles warned, Christians in Romans 11: "you do not bear the root, but the root bears you".

What do you think that means? It means that when the Nicean Council put an axe to the Jewish part of the body of believers, it cut off the nutritional feed lines of the tree that Christians had been grafted into. (Romans 11).

As AI puts it, "A tree root system primarily provides stability and essential resources for survival. Key functions include anchoring the tree securely in the ground, absorbing water and nutrients (like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) from the soil, storing energy (starch) for future growth, and transporting these vital materials upward."

This was not a throwaway analogy. As smug as some Christians are about their place in the body of Christ, they are oblivious to the bigger picture of how the body breach at Nicea has left them vulnerable to all sorts of errors - many handed down from "the early church fathers" who separated from the roots God planted in Israel, have passed along deep errors in the church.

I am writing this because I ran across a friend who I know to be a spiritually hungry, sincere and rather well grounded Christian, posting favorably on the error of transubstantiation. This is the Catholic teaching that the blood and bread of communion turns into the actual skin and blood of Jesus when you take communion.

This is one of the deep errors that I was speaking of and since about 2014, I have noticed more and more non-denominational church leaders trying to make their own reconciliation with the Catholic Church. I assume that this is completely outside of the efforts of Toward Jerusalem Council II, so therefore, without the "roots" trying to establish a unity that does not include Messianics. This is a mistake that will led to compromise like I saw in the post pushing believe in transubstantiation.

I will tell you that the efforts of TJCII have yielded much fruit of unity of some parts of the global church, but not one time have they been able to share the communion of the body and bread even between the board members. The Catholics cannot share the communion with non-Catholics because of their teaching about transubstantiation.

If Christians are persuaded to adopt this false teaching it is going to put many Christians in the falling away side of the Church in the last days. I cannot be more sincere in warning about this.

Here is what I responded to my friend, R: "the early church fathers". I think I would be correct in saying that you were not speaking of the first century apostolic leaders, but Christian leaders who raised up after them, which unfortunately began the fall away from the understandings grounded in the Scriptures - mostly Hebraic which the leaders in the Church quickly were separated from.

They started using their own ideas of what Hebraic thought could have easily explained to them. I don't say that the early church fathers got everything wrong - they didn't! But many, many things they did misinterpret because the Church did not stay connected to the roots of the faith that our Jewish brothers understood then and understand now.

The body and the bread of the Last Supper, which was the Passover meal, is SYMBOLIC. It does not magically turn into actually skin and blood of Jesus.

This is a deception, brother. Miracles can (and do!) happen taking communion - the symbols of Jesus becoming the Passover Lamb sacrificed to cover the sins of the people - but the bread and the wine do not become actual skin and blood anymore than Jesus turned into a wooly little lamb for sacrifice.

These things are SYMBOLS of the REALITY that took place. Do not be led down a path that tries to replace the first century Apostles teaching with the often misinterpreted assumptions in teaching of the "early church fathers."

Respect where they were right but if it doesn't align with teaching in the Word of God - like the transubstantiation of the Catholic mass - do not align! This is a lie from the pit of hell leading Christians into pathways of almost 2000 years of deception and disconnection from the Jewish believers in the Messiah of Israel, Jesus in our language, Yeshua in His own language. TJCIi vision link: https://www.tjcii.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Vision-Origin-and-Documents.pdf#:~:text=In%20Marty%20Waldman's%20vision%2C%20the,(Yeshua%20haMa%2D%20shiach).

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Prayer Requests & Chronicles of What is Happening Among the Remnant of Faith in Israel

OneNewManToday Reuven Doron sends this good word: "Wars and rumors of wars will keep popping up and Israel shall remain central to a rising global flood of irritation and anger. The intercessors must get used to it and learn to keep serving the Lord by the leading of His Spirit in spite of it. We love peace and pray for it while being fully aware that there will be no lasting peace on earth UNTIL the Prince of Peace rules the planet from His throne in Jerusalem. In fact, we would prefer to remain in this demanding and sorrowful state of perpetual conflict with our biblical enemies, serving the Lord under fire, since we believe that the coming peace will be the last one before things turn dark."
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Arni & Yonit Klein of Emmaus Way send: "Greetings from Uganda. As it is for many at this time, life has become rather unpredictable. Our original return flight for March 22nd was cancelled due to the security situation. Our rebooking for April 6th was also cancelled.... Our airline is presently accepting reservations beginning mid-month....Since we are scheduled to be here again by May 15th for a retreat beginning on the 18th, so we are waiting to see if it will work out to be reasonable for a trip home between now and then. If not, our projected one-month trip will end up being four. As you might imagine, this has been a rather unique stretching exercise in surrendering our plans and expectations to God’s sovereignty. Thankfully our living situation is quite comfortable, and we are well taken care of. The unexpected days here have provided opportunity for private meetings with individuals and groups with questions and a desire to go deeper into the heart of the message we’ve been given to impart….“a believing Major General in the Ugandan army participated in the last retreat…the senior commander for a number of national military departments.... He only returned to Uganda on the second day and came straight from the airport. On the way the Holy Spirit told him he was going for advanced studies. What an amazing word for the Lord to have spoken! We had much opportunity to interact personally, and he expressed the desire to spend some time visiting personally. He is deeply spiritual with a perspective and understanding of roots and foundations…as one would expect from a person of such position and responsibility. He shared of a time when they were in the midst of a military conflict in which the Ugandan forces were unable to get the upper hand. The Lord told him that the church needed to be brought in, as the battle involved spiritual forces. They identified three demonic altars from which this insurgent force was receiving its strength. When the believers engaged to tear the altars down, the elusive enemy disappeared overnight. Concerning Israel, the Lord told Him that Israel worshipped their technology and needed the Presence of the Lord. So there he was at a series of meetings concerning what the church can do to effect that end. Praise the Lord. . . .There was much more. Email

Beit Hallel pastor Israel Pochtar (also Voice of Judah ministries) sends these
Read: Honoring Holocaust Survivors in Israel & Hearts being Reached in Israel |Watch: Living a Life that Aligns with God | Read: When Faith Stands Firm & WATCH Finding Strength, Community, and Hope in the Middle of War | WATCH: What the LORD Asks of Us |    

 Sally Shiff, Intercessor & English-speaking Liaison for Kehilat HaMaayan wrote on 4/8: ". . . .this could be the last update for 2 weeks. Israel is still going after Lebanon as Hezbollah is still going after the north. But if there is any indication that the people of Israel are able to breathe without the immediate threat of a red alert (even the 2 we had today after the ceasefire) was shown as my friend and I went to an outdoor mall. It is the final day of Passover, a holiday where there is no work. The mall was packed, I mean PACKED with thousands of people shopping, eating and finally enjoying life without fear. Joy, relief, and plenty of conversation filled the air. . . .These past 40 days were the most exhausting for me since the first days of the Gaza war. . . .For the next 2 weeks....I choose to keep my nose in the Bible, and my fight within prayer....the greater fight is in the spirit, and affects the natural....I believe the beginning of the fight started with the revival that happened in Iran a few years ago. And significantly the ceasefire happened during Passover: LET MY PEOPLE GO! (btw, for you historians, it is the 70th anniversary of the movie "The Ten Commandments"). I am cautiously optimistic.  I have learned over the years that the enemy breaks ceasefires. This time, we, the US and the gulf states stand ready to return at a moment's notice. Intercessors, be at the same guard. Continue to pray for God's perfect will.”

The Revive Israel team led by Youval Yanay write, “This past week felt like a turning point. Passover came to an end, and a temporary ceasefire was declared. It was an unusual moment. On one hand, there was a sense of quiet. On the other, we don’t really know what it means yet or how long it will last. So we stay anchored in the Lord....Right now, we are getting ready to begin the discipleship program. There are quite a few participants coming, along with volunteers and our team, and we’re about to step into these forty days together. What stands out most is the hunger. These young Israelis are coming with a real desire for the Word of God, and a willingness to step away from everything for a time to draw closer to Yeshua. We feel the responsibility of that."

Eitan Shishkoff founder of Fields of Wheat (and Tents of Mercy congregation) relates the paradigm shift he experienced after be saved in the 70’s Jesus movement to understanding God’s intention that he was to preserve his Jewish identity within the faith in Jesus: “In the spring of ‘75, my daily reading took me to the New Testament account of the Last Supper. I read…Matthew 26:26-27. The instant I finished those verses my eyes were opened. Suddenly I understood that the Lord established what we call “communion” or “Messiah’s Supper” during the biblical Passover meal. That meant that He and the disciples were Jewish (Duh, Eitan!). And here’s a very personal part…it meant that being born of a Jewish mother was part of my calling as a believer in Jesus.
     The implications were like the ever larger ripples created by the proverbial stone thrown into a pond. Connie and I began celebrating Passover with our children, The first step was to link our lives to the annual cycle of biblical holidays — all of which point to and are fulfilled in Yeshua. The next step was to hear God calling us to move to Israel and serve Him here.
     When I discovered that the Last Supper was the Passover meal it changed my life, restoring my Jewish heritage and bringing me to Israel in 1992. These 33 years of serving Yeshua in His homeland are the direct result of that surprise.

Howard Bass of the Beer Sheva Yeshua’s Inheritance congregation had much to report after they were allowed to gather after 6 weeks in live services, but this is the thing that leapt out at me to share with intercessors: “I did another video, under 40 min, this one called "Until...".  The living God has communicated to us to share with us what He is about.  This is what He said about Abraham when He was going to judge Sodom and Gomorrah; and what Yeshua said to His disciples as He was opening His heart to them.  The Lord wants us to be understanding and expectant, strengthening us with His Spirit for when the final sustained thrust is called for to the glory of His Name. (Gen 18:16-19; Jn 15:1-17)   

Ronit Bender, a lady from the Carmel congregation who practices personal evangelism in her daily life writes, "I do not think I have ever clung to the Lord as closely as I do now. I am not afraid to die, as many of you would feel too, as we know what our final destination is."To live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Phil. 1:21).  But what about those that do not believe? I am surrounded by pre- believers, and I believe this is God's plan for my life right now. Reaching out to the weary and fearful, planting hope and the Love of God. . . .The other day at (her friend's) salon, a woman walked in whom I had met 20 years ago when Tom and I had just returned to Israel. She was so surprised to see the joy on my face while all around is fear and sadness. Somewhere in the passing years, she had a stroke and almost lost her life. I shared my testimony with her, and could see she was visibly touched. I do not believe in pushing people as far as faith is concerned, I could see the seed was planted and now, it is between them and God for faith to flourish. I pray for more opportunities to reach this woman and others the Lord brings, to see them coming into the Kingdom of God." [If you don’t know, Ronit is a woman in her mid-70’s who is suffering from both a serious heart condition and also knee – operations are out of the question for both. She suffers a considerable amount of pain 24/7 – trusting God through it all. Prayers for Ronit please.]

Return to Zion is the Haifa congregation led by Leon Mazin. His team write: “Thursday, April 9, 2026 — 22 Nisan 5786 here in Israel. Passover has just concluded in Israel, and we are now continuing into the 7th day of the Omer. In this transition from the feast into the days that follow, we are sharing a new letter from Pastor Leon—written out of these recent Passover days here in Haifa. In this letter, Leon reflects on the strain of living under sirens and missile fire, while also giving thanks for the children and teenagers who found refuge, safety, and joy together in the congregation during the holiday. It is a personal and sobering word, but also one marked by gratitude for God’s protection and care in the middle of a difficult time. We believe it will help you pray for us with greater understanding. READ: Passover Under Fire, Hope in the Shelter"

From Avi & Chaya Mizrachi of Dugit Ministries they write, “"Here in Israel, resilience is part of our daily life. Not wars, and not missiles, will stop us (though traffic might…lol). Through it all, we stand firm in faith, knowing the Lord is beside us, and our spirits will not be crushed. They ask prayers of protection over families and communities across the country and for strength and endurance for those facing challenges each day."  | The Mizrachi's also founded the Adonai Roi congregation in Tel Aviv where daughter and son-in-law Nate and Sarah Silverman now lead. The Mizrachi's have many beloved grandchildren, including the latest, a third child, born to daughter Devora and Dror Boaz. The boy, who was named Aviv Harel Boaz, his parents say was named "Aviv which means 'spring' or 'springtime,' symbolizing renewal, blossoming, growth, and hope. These are our prayers not only for him, but for all the people of Israel in these days. His middle name Harel means  "Har" (mountain) and "El" (God) — "the mountain of God".

Guy Cohen who leads Harvest of Asher congregation in Acco writes, “Last week I visited the home of a member of the Harvest of Asher congregation, whose house was damaged by a missile that struck nearby. I was in shock by the extent of damage to his apartment and the surrounding area, including cars and other buildings. I was also shaken by the realization of how only by the grace of God had he survived; as I witnessed firsthand the reality of the situation.
     Many families, including our neighbors up the road, whose homes and property were damaged, are now facing not only the devastation itself, but also the immediate need to provide for basic necessities such as temporary housing, medical care, food, and transportation. While the government institutions do provide compensation, the process takes time, and in the critical first days and even weeks families are left to carry the burden on their own.
     From this place, we, the elders of the Harvest of Asher congregation, through our non-profit organization, are stepping forward in a new initiative, out of a deep commitment to support families who have been affected during this time.
     We are launching a project to support families from the Western Galilee, both Jewish and Arab, who have been affected by the war. Our goal is to provide families with initial support of approximately 5,000 NIS (equivalent of $1,667.83 USD), offering them breathing space and relief during this difficult time. This is a small act, yet one that can make a meaningful difference.
     We invite you to join us to help reach as many families as possible who are in urgent need, and those who may face these challenges in the coming days. We want to emphasize that no gift is too small. Every contribution comes together as an expression of grace, compassion, and the shared faith that we are called to stand with one another in times of trial.
     Beyond financial help, we seek to send a clear message: you are not alone. We stand together as one, in faith and in love. To be part of this initiative, please use this link. Kindly note that your donation is intended for families affected during the war.

Awake Israel Ministries, Shlomy and Miriam Abramov. Shlomy, who in his pre-faith younger years was one of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s personal body guards, today is a minister of the Gospel and does humanitarian aid in central Israel. Miriam wrote on Facebook that Shlomy suffers from a painful slipped disk that he was healed of 15 years ago. It has come back and he needs to be healed again. Also pray for severe leg pain from small vein syndrome. They have applied to get a car lift that will the state may provide.  The small vein syndrome qualifies Shlomy for the lift and would open a way also to allow taking handicapped persons on day trips as they already do for non-handicapped people. Please pray that the lifter and installation will be approved soon - also pray for the back and leg pain Shlomy is dealing with. 

Asher Intrater, Tikkun Global founder is on sabbatical, but the team there continues under the Ariel Blumenthal’s lead. Watch this video teaching from 4/9 Exodus 15:3 Yeho-Shua (Jesus), Man of War —That is His Name!  | Also the launch of a new worship initiative from Tikkun Global “From the heart of Zion to the nations. Rooted in Jerusalem—a city deeply connected to worship throughout Scripture—we long to glorify the Lord with songs of praise from the heart of Zion and to invite people from every nation to join in worshiping Him. Please join us in prayer—that the Lord would anoint these songs and use them for His glory in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth—and back again. Listen here to Tamid Ata Nimtza (You Are Always Present)

Aliyah Return Center and Faithful Galileans, Chaim Malespin begins 52-day daily word and video on 4/1 “Chag Pesach Sameach, tonight is Passover Eve, and I want to invite you into the 52-day journey I have been preparing for a long time. . . .We are looking for 120 leaders from 120 nations to be the founding assembly — the Great Knesset — of a movement toward 100 million intercessors connected to the Galilee through AltarOfPrayer.com. That might be you. Watch today's video and let me know what is stirring in your nation about Israel. Day 1 of 52. The altar is being set on its foundations.” Click here to learn more about this vision on the Faithful Galilean website.

David & Josie Silver, Out of Zion Ministries, send this article by son, Stefan Silver who is the pastor at Karem-El (God’s Vineyard). The article is The Promise that Withstands Generations, and it is also followed by points of Day 39 (4/7) of David’s daily updates on the war actions. You can also join Josie’s Weekly Prayer for Israel via Zoom. All the above is located at this link.

Kerem-El, a daughter congregation of the Carmel congregation, is led by Stefan and Keren Silver. Like all of the Israeli congregations, during the war they were not allowed to hold services in person, but met instead for Zoom services. "After the ceasefire took affect last week, we’ve been able to return to regular meetings, for now. However, this could change at any given moment. We want to thank you for your continuing prayers and support for Kerem-El during this difficult time." As they wrote, "life here in the land has been disrupted for the past month. Virtually every family in Israel is affected directly or indirectly, with reservists being called up and having to leave their families to deal with the trauma of daily bombings. Schools were closed and classes held online, which has proven to be extremely difficult for the teachers and the children, and the parents as well. Jobs have also been affected, with many businesses struggling to survive."
     These are prayer priorities over this congregation, and indeed many of the congregations across Israel. Even with few deaths reported from the massive missile and drone attacks all across Israel, there is life-changing damage all over. Homes shattered, many wounded. Your prayers and financial support can make a difference for those who are believers of Israel sharing the Gospel.

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My Pick of the Week:  4/11 U.S. WARSHIPS ENTER HORMUZ * IRAN TALKS NEAR COLLAPSE

Cookie Schwaeber-Issan | Opinion Columnist at Jerusalem Post & AllNewsIsrael.com
4/13 A Jew-hater can’t negotiate Middle East peace | Why don’t we ever finish the job we started in Iran? | Women and children first – Islam’s human shield weapon | Can you be happy in a war? | Israel can exist, just not as a Jewish state |

Orna Grinman,  A Sign & An Example, really brings a special word in her 2-part reflections of “Shaking” – especially Part 2 really knocked me out. In Shakings Part 1 Orna wonders "What is happening in the heavens during this war on earth? What does God see from there, through clouds of smoke and pyrotechnics?" Then Shakings Part 2, in fun activities putting together puzzles, God speaks the most amazing message to her through the puzzle itself. Only He sees the big picture and there will be surprises as that picture puzzle comes together for us. God uses even our recreational interests and pursuits to say the most astounding things to us.

Dov and Olga Bikas and the Aviv Ministry team send this update which you can read online by linking to the PDF here. They also share “the second part of the documentary film dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Aviv Ministry. It is called "Invisible People." This part is about those society chooses not to see – people living on the streets, overlooked, ignored, and forgotten. Yet behind every “invisible” life is a person longing not just for help, but for dignity, love, and hope.
FYI: Those with addiction problems of all kinds all across Israel are drawn to these streets in Tel Aviv when they reach a tipping point in their addiction that smaller towns cannot support. These are the poorest and meanest streets, filled with desperate addicted people and all sorts of crime. Yet believers from the congregations all over Israel come to the Aviv Center to volunteer in outreach an aid to the most hopeless of all people in Israel. This is ministry that takes a special heart. You can donate to help them minister “to the least of these My brethren” at this link.  

Kobi and Shani Ferguson, Maoz Israel Ministries write, “This war was supposed to be about a better tomorrow for tens of millions of people. It is about gutting a poisonous, cancerous evil and planting seeds for freedom of worship in the heart of the Middle East.
     We realize trying to understand everything from a distance can be frustrating. We can only tell those who trust us, our hope is that an incredible evil is being addressed before it reaches our doorstep and yours. An evil that has been preparing tirelessly for decades to crush freedoms we all hold dear.
     In the Middle East, they understand this. Which is why, in the craziest plot twist you could imagine, entities historically hostile to Israel the West, are suddenly singing the praises of the US and Israel. Arguably, it’s not because we’re that great - it's because they’re that desperate. . . .Whether you think going to war was a wise decision or not, it has created space for change. As such, we are preparing for the moment Iran’s rebirth could open the door for the Gospel to be shouted from the rooftops.
 Read in full online.

Michael & Dina Beener in the City of Life congregation (in Sderot next to the Gaza border) write “Israel Marked Holocaust Remembrance Day as Antisemitism Rises Worldwide.” Michael noted, “This week, as Israel marked Holocaust Remembrance Day, my mother Tamara, who will soon turn 90, was chosen to lay a wreath in memory of the victims.” Tamara is a Holocaust survivor too.
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Rick Ridings of 24/7 Succat Hallel house of prayer in Jerusalem Rick Ridings shares a prophetic vision of the Lion of Judah releasing divine plumb lines of judgment and justice to shake the nations and the Iranian regime. A call to prayer.

Jennifer Guetta of Plant Hope Israel is celebrating her new book The JEZEBEL Deception on Amazon with a price cut for the first month! The paperback, usually priced at $14.95, is now only $11.95. EBOOKS, normally $9.45, are now just $7.45.
     FYI from Donna: Over the past several years there has been a spread in the American Christian world of the idea that the ancient false gods have come back and are the demons we wrestle against spiritually in the current time. Not only are the ancient false gods believed by Christians to be what we are waging spiritual warfare against, but many who believe this also say, 'Jezebel was just a woman.'
     I believe that is an unfortunate distraction of the people of God and here is why. The book of Revelation does not name ANY of the ancient false gods but it does name the spirit of Jezebel as a MAJOR spiritual enemy the body faces in the last days.
     Don't waste your time spiritually warring against false gods when the major spiritual influence against the Church is actually Jezebel and the Beast. Most of the ancient false gods were worshipped for favor in things most people in the modern world do not even consider as coming from worshipping or sacrificing to a crafted golden idol. Our idols are movie, music, and sports stars, not golden statues that dictate how much our farm fields yield, or to seek for our personal safety or favor to prosper. The mindset of the modern world is not tied to the ancient mythological gods and goddesses, but the demons spirit of Jezebel sure lives large among us. Big time.
     My best advice to you is to let the Word of God speak to you about where the warfare lies, not those who send you on a spiritual scavenger hunt for the false gods of ancient civilizations God has already removed from influencing myths. Focus on the spirits that the Bible names, and in John the Revelator, that dominant spiritual foe of the believers in Jesus is the spirit of Jezebel.
    Israeli Jennifer Guetta, a former biblical archaeologist who was delivered by God from dabbling in the Kabbalah, set free and saved. She has a biblical word to say about the spirit of Jezebel in the day we live.