The Centrality of Jerusalem
This just made my day.
One of the Israeli ministries just emailed me about letting a picture I
had used at some point, of the globe flattened out with Israel at
the center of the world. He told me that I had gotten the picture from
Eddie Santoro, who passed into glory in 2019. I must have hundreds of
emails from Eddie and Jackie Santoro since I got the first one in 2004.
AMAZINGLY I found the email that shared the picture Howard Bass wanted
in a 2014 Santoro email.
I have history with these people. . .sort of like their "Chronicler" of the 2000's.
By the way, the article I wrote in 2014, The Centrality of Israel, is online.
Here is what I wrote:
When
Eddie & Jackie Santoro of Ahavat Yeshua congregation in Jerusalem
were here in the Dallas area a few weeks ago, we were talking after the
service about the centrality of Israel in the plan of God - especially
here as His plan is culminating.
There may be an earthly argument over who possesses the Temple Mount
where the Dome of the Rock stands, but in Heaven the issue of ownership
has long been settled, Mount Zion belongs to God.
God put His
name on that mountain, and it is that mountain where His Son's Throne
will be set up to rule the kingdoms of the earth in the Millennium. Why
do you think it is inscribed on the Dome of the Rock, "There is no god
but Allah" and "he has not begotten a son".
Islam lays claim to
that mountain as a direct challenge to the God of Abraham, Isaac and
Jacob, and also to Israel's Messiah Yeshua. This is the real reason for
the rage of Islam against the existence of the nation state of Israel -
their existence is proof that Allah and the demonized prophet Mohammad
are usurpers, laying false claim to the Throne of Righteousness which is
destined by God to be situated in a precise geographical location -
Mount Zion.
I'm taking the long way there, but Jackie and Eddie
remembered during our conversation a picture they were given many years
ago by a pastor in a European country. This picture above is that. It
shows all of the continents of the world contained within a globe-like
circle and here is the kicker: there was only one way
that all the land masses would fit inside the circle at once and that
was only if Jerusalem was placed dead center in the circle. If Jerusalem
was not situated in the exact center of the circle, not all of the
nations could be fully contained and visible in the circle. Pretty amazing, no?
Tell
me Jerusalem is not central to God's plan. I'm just going to shake my
head and pray that God shows you what He is up to soon.
Arrows
from Zion
Summarized from the Prayer Requests Israeli
Ministries
Jan 21 Guy Cohen of Katzir Asher uploaded a teaching to
Facebook that he wrote on The Olive Tree, a symbol of Israel. In
it he speaks of the characteristics that Israel shares with the olive tree and also how Paul’s Roman’s 11 "uses the
olive tree as a model for understanding the relationship between Israel and
the nations within faith in the Messiah. . . .
This is a parable that neither cancels Israel nor
replaces one identity with another."
I asked permission from Guy Cohen to
publish his olive tree teaching on my blog so
I could share the full content with subscribers. It is important to read. I
believe many Christian leaders have taught their biblical understanding of the
end times without the benefit of factoring in God’s spiritual restoration of
Israel at this present time. That is a grave error.
Reuven Doron, One New Man Today, writes
about wrestling in prayer: “the Lord’s return in Kingdom power and
authority is DIRECTLY CONNECTED to the nation of Israel being in her land
with Jerusalem as her capital, Jerusalem and the
Jewish people will always be the inevitable focus of the shakings. Satan is
trying to stop or delay the return of the Son of God . . . . God knows it. The devil
knows it. Do you know it?
“. . . . We pray daily that the grace and protection
God granted the Israelites in GOSHEN while He destroyed the Egyptian
empire strike by strike will be found upon you and yours as well
as the earth is shaking, once again, under the burden of her sin. Goshen,
according to scripture, was spared nearly half of God’s ten plagues (ten
strikes, “MAKOT” (מכות), according to the Hebrew text) while God’s people
were being prepared for the great escape. Read Exodus 8:22, 9:4, 9:11, 9:26, 10:23,
& 11:4-7. This is the Word of God. Take it into your heart by faith and
let it work in, through, and for you.
“. . . .The psychological
warfare is increasing. Digital industry leaders and tech experts
have been confessing openly that about HALF of all the content found online, and especially
on Social Media, is AI generated and broadcasted by bots and fake accounts. They call it “AI SLOP,” and while its driving force
is financial gain, it serves to deepen the brainwashing, the confusion,
and the dependency of the masses. Please guard your heart and your
children. The prince of the powers of the air is appropriately named, and
this age is nearing its culmination as the best and worst of humanity will face
one another eyeball to eyeball. Prayer in oneness with the Holy Spirit and God’s
Word is not only our only shelter in the storm; it is also our strongest weapon
of warfare. God will bless your faithfulness and your sacrifice as you wrestle
by His side. Subscribe for more including regional
breakdowns
At Tikkun we are seeing a baton pass as Ariel Blumenthal leads as
Executive Director and invites prayer for Asher
and Betty Intrater, founders of Tikkun Global, as they enter a season of rest
after decades of faithful ministry.
VIDEO Teaching by Ariel
Blumenthal | Isaiah 19:
The Prophecy That Changes How We See the Middle East | What if Isaiah 19:23-25 reveals a side of God’s
plan for the Middle East we rarely talk about? In this teaching, we explore one
of the most unique prophecies in all of Scripture, where God speaks blessing
over Israel, Egypt, and Assyria together. Why does the “Isaiah 19 Highway”
stand apart from other prophetic passages, and what might it mean for our
prayers today?
THE
TIME FOR IRAN IS NOW! ESTHER CALL | Watch Ariel Blumenthal announce new prayer initiatives
at Tikkun Global and Thursday Jan 21 they are launching 40 Days of Prayer for
IRAN. This is going ZOOM – Click above
to Sign up for the Zoom Link LIVE at 3
PM Israel Time/8 AM USA ET EVERY SUNDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY (Also will
be on the internet if you can’t be there live) | Prayer Guide also available at
the same link. | We invite you to watch Ariel’s message, where he explains
the spiritual significance of this hour and the striking parallels between
Esther’s call and the unfolding story of Iran’s liberation. His words help
frame why we felt it was important to pause, realign, and give this
moment the full attention it deserves.
HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED Click title to read in full
Josie’s Silver’s Persia, Power, and Prophecy
Out of Zion is the Haifa ministry of David & Josie Silver. Josie
writes, “. . . . In May 2025, I had a vivid dream just before waking. I heard a bell
ring, followed by these words that were
crystal clear: “The Empire will fall.” …“Jeremiah 49 in essence, prophesies of a spiritual revival and
restoration for Iran and the people of that nation. This week, I came
across a social media article with the headline “Persia Will Fall.”
Tiferet Yeshua’s pastor
Moti Cohen writes: “Right now, Iran is nowhere to be found in the
headlines in the west. Less than a week ago, every major news
outlet in the world featured what was happening in Iran as its main headline. Even the US president joined in on his Truth Social
account on January 14th writing, "Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE
OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!... HELP IS ON ITS WAY."
“Two days
later, Trump announced that he had called off any military strike against Iran,
saying that the Iranian regime's commitment to "cancel" planned
executions was an encouraging step—it is not clear whether this move is a bluff or an
actual change of course. Either way, if Israelis felt whiplash from the rapid
turnaround (on the night of Jan.14 we braced for another Iranian ballistic
missile attack), we can only imagine how the Iranian protestors are feeling….
“. . . .We believe that God is
calling us to stand in the gap for the people of Iran, to ask for mercy,
grace, protection and a great spiritual outpouring for the salvation of many
across Iran and the greater Middle East! Read in full
online
Read all of Cookie
Schwaeber-Issan’s daily columns on AllIsraelnews.com but don’t miss this one!
Jan 22, 2026: The
Board of Peace with Fiasco Written All Over It
Faithful Galilean VIDEO Chaim Malespin talks the “technocracy” Trump has been talking about for Gaza and why Israel cannot accept a Gaza that allows Hamas to rearm. And he also speaks to other regional issues – like with Hezballah and Iran. Chaim calls for prayer for Iran: “ Join us in praying for Iran: • Pray for God’s will to be done in Iran. • According to Jeremiah’s prophecy, pray that the bow of Elam will be broken. (Jeremiah 49:35 above) • Pray for protection and freedom for the people of Iran. Psalm 82:4
Beit Hallel’s Pastor
Pochtar gives thanks for those who are Walking Faithfully in a Defining
Season with the Israeli Ministries. Also
sending these videos and article links: Making Room
for the Harvest VIDEO
Finishing the Evangelism & Discipleship Center | VIDEO A word of
Prayer and Encouragement from Jerusalem with Pastor Kostia Tsivin |READ: Gathered
from the Nations: Serving the
Return of the Jewish People | A Shabbat
Reflection VIDEO with Pastor Pochtar: A Prayer
that Reaches You from Jerusalem
Standing With Israel — Rooted in
Yeshua, Aligned With God’s Purposes | This week’s newsletter reflects what it looks like to
stand with Israel in a biblical, Yeshua-centered way. (Where Do You
Stand on Israel?) You’ll read about
discipleship being strengthened
from the roots up, leaders being
equipped to walk faithfully with others, and a new center
in Ashdod being prepared as a place where
the Gospel of Yeshua will be proclaimed and the next generation discipled.
Awake Israel’s Shlomy & Miriam Abramov, Martha Stern & Chaya Mizrachi at the October 2025 Israeli Ministry Women’s Conference that Avi & Chaya of Dugit Ministries host annually. Miriam Abramov posted this photo saying that she has been invited to be a woman’s small group leader for Hebrew speaker in the 2026 conference. It is always a refreshing time for the women of ministry in Israel. By the way! Avi Mizrachi of Dugit has announced an Israel tour he will be hosting May 3-10, 2026. It is the Dugit Living Stones Tour — an opportunity to connec with the heart of the Dugit ministry, meet living testimonies and walk the ancient paths of the Bible. There is a special deal being offerred through January 31st, so go here to act now!
Amazon blocked Plant Hope Israel’s Jennifer Guetta’s
new book about Jezebel - Buy on Jennifer’s
website as an E-book ($12.99) or
printed version PLUS ordering 10 books $145) Send her a message. This book is about how Jezebel operates in
modern culture and leadership.
Return to Zion pastor Leon Mazin reports on “Or Chai” (Living
Light) their “daughter congregation” in a suburb of Haifa established in 2023.
Leon writes, “"the past year was a time of growth, new steps, challenges,
and many blessings." It "is a true, living family of people striving
to follow biblical values in their daily lives. . . . Members and guests
enjoyed the Biblical Feasts of the Lord and “Families gathered to read the
Scripture, praise God, and, of course, share festive meals and lively
fellowship.” For many of the Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union,
they are very much learning the biblical traditions of faith for the first time
—made all the much greater by their faith in Israel’s Messiah, Yeshua. “A high
priority is put on children’s ministry but for all are Bible lessons taught in
living ways.” For example children serve alongside adults to “learn love,
kindness, respect, and responsibility.” This teaches that all are able to serve
each other and also those who do not yet know God.
Leon writes, “We would be very
grateful for your prayers that Or Chai would carry out God’s calling.
Heart for G-d Carolyn Hyde has a new
worship video "Odeh
Yah" - I’ll Give Thanks to G-d “Come and sing with me on the streets
of Jerusalem! | Upon hearing the young
filmmakers’ idea to feature me in each scene, I replied, “I’m too old for
that!” But they convinced me by saying, “When we see older people walking in
their gifts, it inspires us to know that we’ll do the same one day too.” On Facebook too!
SERIOUS PRAYER REQUEST: Please
pray for Richard's healing as we await test results from recent signs of cancer
in his body. We give thanks to G-d as we call into existence perfect health
for him. Pray with us Romans 4:17
Soon to
minister in Australia and New Zealand, Carolyn is also urging: continue to
lift up the people of Iran during their fight for freedom. May the promises
in Jeremiah 49:35-39 be fulfilled!
Revive Israel community discipling ministry is led
by Youval & Valerie Yanay. This is a different kind of ministry in Israel,
but one that will interest you. Read more on their website or watch on YouTube channel Youval writes, “| "Valerie met the Lord
when she was 16, and that shapes how she walks with young people today. She
knows how much it matters when someone takes the time to listen, to be present,
and to speak truth with love. . . .This
is why we choose to invest in young people. We want to walk with them, to pour
out God’s love in practical and personal ways, and to help them truly come to
know Him, not just in words, but in real everyday life. What is planted during
these years truly matters.
"We're happy to begin the year again with Makor HaTikva Messianic
high school program, and excited to launch a new program where teenagers study
the Scriptures while working in the field. God’s Word doesn’t stay theoretical
here. It’s learned while doing, talked through in the middle of the work, lived
out in simple, everyday ways, and in the relationships we build.
"Working the land is something we do together. This week, as we
were out in the field, our autistic friends, volunteers, and the rest of the
team joined in, each one finding their place. There’s a steady rhythm to it,
hands in the soil, quiet focus, small conversations, shared effort. Everyone
brings something, and everyone belongs.
"Valerie also recently taught at a girls’ conference, and it was a
meaningful and blessed time. We love teenagers, and we care deeply about
walking with young people during these formative and often difficult years of
their lives."
Lastly, Sally Shiff with the HaMayaan
congregation sends two videos highly recommended. “What is antisemitism?
What is replacement theology? How am I as a believer supposed to pray for
Israel? Is Israel committing genocide? What is so special about the Jews? This video is a must listen! The Rise of
Antisemitism in Christian and Conservative Circles | Gary Hamrick is a
pastor from Virginia that I have been listening to for years.”
“On a completely different note, I
also wanted to add another video about our economy. It is amazing how God
blesses us in spite of us, and all for His glory. As a former recruiter, I marveled that it is
the Israelis that are the first choice for a high caliber position. Israel's
ingenuity is because of God, and we have no other solution. " Israel’s Wartime Tech
Economy”
“These two video's combined give you
a good idea of How God feels about Israel. “
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