Announcing a new Awake – Arise blog for my Israel &
the Church writings and the Arrows from Zion Summaries going
forward. Arrows Archives remain on FotFT | Tony & I are still putting the finishing touches on the blog that will be
complete within the month. We have already loaded new material to read. Please bookmark & share with others.
WE'RE HEADING INTO THE GREATEST CONFLICT IN HISTORY
Asher Intrater, President of Tikkun Global, in Jerusalem wrote: "The Church is not ready, Israel is not ready, none of us are ready. I don't perceive this to be a one-time teaching, but a foundational message for the season we live in. It certainly means that there are difficult times before us. Going through difficult times does not necessarily mean that you are doing something wrong. The apostle Paul went through horrible tribulation but ended up transforming the entire Roman empire." Read in full
3 Days in Hell In this fiery message, Asher Intrater...uses the unified story in the Scriptures to explore Yeshua’s descent
into hell and why it is so critical for all humanity. This is Part Five of the Nine Lives of Yeshua series | From the Water to the Tree, Part Four of the Nine Lives of Yeshua series, Asher's teaching on Yeshua’s earthly ministry from His baptism to the cross.
Tikkun Global CEO Ariel Blumenthal The Bow of Elam: How to Pray in This Critical Moment Watch Ariel’s short video update from Jerusalem. Stand with us in prayer: For protection over Israel's citizens, soldiers, and communities as missile attacks continue.| For the breaking of Hezbollah's power and influence in Lebanon, and for freedom and stability to come to the Lebanese people.| For wisdom and courage for Israeli, American, and regional leaders as critical decisions are being made.| For the underground church in Iran, which is longing not merely for political freedom, but for the opportunity to carry the Gospel throughout the Middle East.| For the downfall of oppression and the release of a new season of spiritual awakening across Iran and the surrounding nations.| For God's purposes to prevail in Israel, Lebanon, Iran, and throughout the Middle East. | Ariel writes Between Visitation and Judgment: Abraham’s Intercession and the Cry of Sodom
Arrows from Zion Summary of Prayer Points for Israeli Ministries
Prayer Requests & the Chronicles of the Remnant of Faith in Israel
Reuven Doron, OneNewManToday writing from the Messianic moshav Yad HaShmona, advises to avoid the “junk food” of media noise: “So how could God’s people walk in this age of ceaseless noise and mass deception and confusion? We should grow in vigilance to find and guard our inner peace. This is the place where God’s voice can be heard in our human spirit. We must fast from the convenient “junk food” of the world so that we can develop a genuine hunger for the hearing of God’s Word. We have to embrace the truth that we are not part of this fallen world, and that any effort to “belong” or to be “accepted” is doomed to fail and will only lead us into greater disappointments…” Read more | READ on Facebook Reuven’s “Your Key to Overcome” | When you subscribe to Reuven’s mailing list, you can download a free copy of his groundbreaking book from 1993, One New Man.| Watch a short video message from Reuven at the Israeli Knesset were international Christians, leaders and pastors came to take part in a 3-day Prayer for Israel event – against all odds!
Pastor
Dani’s beloved, LuAnne
writes for the Carmel Congregation this week: “As I write
this, we have awakened to a new day after spending some time in the bomb shelter last night. . . .I am
preparing next week's Torah portion, "Chukat.” It is filled with many
stories, but among them is the story of the
bronze serpent....The corresponding New Covenant portion is John
3:10-21...14 Just as Moses lifted up the
snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15 that
everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”. . .As we move into uncertain times, we lift our eyes to Yeshua, El
Ribon (Sovereign God), knowing that He has all things in His hands, including
our salvation, healing, protection, provision, and our future. We do pray for
protection against damage, injury, and loss of life, but we also know that God has plans and purposes beyond what we may
understand. We pray that our people Israel, as well as our neighbors, and
the world, will lift up their eyes to the Messiah Who was lifted up for
us." Prayer Points “May God's purposes be fulfilled for Israel
and the nations in this war.| May Jewish
people in the nations hear the call to come home to Israel and may Messiah
Yeshua be revealed to them, just as it is written.| Our young people are preparing to go to Germany for a youth camp.
May God protect them and open every door that He wants them to go through, and
tightly close any door that He does not want for them.|The dollar has fallen to a rate that is unheard of for over 30
years. It is having a very negative
effect on our finances, as well as on all of Israel. Please pray that God will stop this fall and
reverse it to a higher rate than ever.
In the meantime, may He provide in ways we couldn’t imagine.| May we have God's vision of how to operate in these
turbulent times, and keep advancing His kingdom by the power of the Holy Spirit.
At David’s
Tent Avner Boskey is writing profusely again
with Horsing around with the Persian
Godfather: Throttle and Threaten, Manipulate and Weaken. If you really want to understand the
backgrounds of what impacts current events in Israel, it is hard to beat the
information dossiers Avner Boskey compiles. I wish our government analysts
availed themselves to his intel reports. | Read also Avner’s Making the Crooked Plain in the Middle
East Where Demented Dictators are the Norm. “Westerners find it hard to
understand the dogmatic nature of this murderous hatred. They find it difficult
to grasp that Muslims who accept the literal words of the Quran believe in a ‘jihad
without end’ – a process that must continue until all non-Muslims either bow,
are put to death or are enslaved.” |
At long last our Ezekiel 37 Institute is being launched this month, starting today, on social media platforms! For the full story of E37| Also: It is our privilege to make our book ISRAEL THE KEY TO WORLD REVIVAL available as a free digital download in the following six languages: Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, German and Greek versions.
Shavei
Tzion/Return to Zion’s Leon Mazin writes: Choose the Fruit, Not the Fear.
This
week 6/2 in Israel, we
come to Parashat Sh’lach — the moment when the spies entered the Land and
saw two things at the same time: the fruit of God’s promise, and the giants
that made them afraid. That tension
is still real in Israel today. Every day, we meet people who are carrying
questions about identity, belonging, and purpose. New
immigrants
arrive in Israel with hope, but many also face uncertainty. They have returned to the Land, yet the
journey of putting down roots, building community, and finding their
place is often more difficult than they
expected. Like the spies, it is easy to focus on the challenges. The
headlines are filled with conflict, division, and instability. Many people feel
overwhelmed by what they see around them. Yet God calls us to see something
greater than the obstacles before us. At
Return to Zion, we believe that helping people reconnect with their Biblical
identity and heritage is part of that greater vision.
Joseph
Magan, KehilaNews
founder, See
all the latest VIDEOS of breaking news from trusted
voices in the Israeli Messianic Jewish community via video
collected daily for distribution all in one place at Kehila.org. Kehila is the
Hebrew word for Congregation and it was Joseph
Magen's visionary quest to build a sites housing the things that pertain to
the congregations worshipping Yeshua/Jesus in Israel. THIS IS GOOD SOIL TO
REACH YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE TRUTH ABOUT ISRAEL – ON VIDEO WHERE THE YOUNG GET
INFORMED. Don’t miss video: Breaking Bombs Over Iran U.S. Opens
Fire Tanker Hit Near Oman
Going through my inbox I found this
report from April 30th that slipped by me from Claude & Michelle Ezagouri of the Morning
Star Fellowship in
Tiberias. (Apologies!)
They write, “Our fellowship has been strengthened by these troubled times. Our main goal is to purify ourselves and to be found holy before Him as we know that He will come to take His spotless bride. We also learnt to be attentive to what God is saying to us, as it is exemplified in the following testimony.
Testimony: A member of our fellowship was driving when suddenly the alert started. According to the instructions from the home front command, he was supposed to move away from the car and lie down to the field adjacent to the road. However, he heard a loud inner voice telling him to get out of the car and lie down right there. The missile fell right on the field where he was supposed to go according to the instructions. The explosion was very strong, but he got out of this unharmed. The incident and the Lord’s intervention have had a positive impact on his faith.
Being Available to Help: Some people have a hard time during the alerts, and we want to be a factor of comfort and encouragement to them. Others lost their jobs temporarily and the fellowship wants to help the needy so our store for humanitarian help downtown was open even during the war. Please pray that we may keep up the good work that the Lord has called us to do for such a time as this. The children couldn’t go to school for the whole time of the war, so a family from the congregation started a midweek meeting of fellowship, worship and food for them. This is a blessing to the children who really value this time together.
Avi
Mizrachi of Dugit
Outreach Ministries in
Tel Aviv sends this 6/8 video update about the Iranian
ballistic missiles
targeting northern Israel. "We encourage you: PRAY FOR ISRAEL! We need your
support and your prayers in times like these."
While the headlines are filled with uncertainty, God continues to open doors for the Good News in Israel. This week, we have the privilege of hosting a local Israeli worship team for an evening of worship, pizza, and fellowship for youth and young adults in the heart of Tel Aviv. Many non-believing friends have been invited. . . . As summer begins, we are preparing to refresh our coffee shop—a vital part of our outreach ministry in Tel Aviv. We are updating the space with a new look and atmosphere that reflects the vibrant spirit of Tel Aviv while creating an even more inviting setting for ministry. For many young Israelis, our coffee shop is much more than a place to enjoy a cup of coffee. It is a welcoming environment where relationships are built, meaningful conversations take place, and people encounter the message of Yeshua in a natural and authentic way. During the renovation period, the coffee shop will temporarily close, and we are trusting God to provide the resources needed to complete this important project. Would you prayerfully consider partneringw/us?
In When
the Lion Killed the Prophet, Harvest of Asher pastor Guy Cohen teaches from 1 Kings 13 to take to heart: "In the last days, it will not be enough
merely to know the Scriptures. We must also know the voice of God. Many
will hear spiritual voices and be exposed to various teachings, prophecies, and
revelations. But only those who cultivate a personal relationship with the
Holy Spirit, remain rooted in the Word of God, and exercise spiritual
discernment will be able to distinguish truth from deception and remain
faithful until the coming of the Lord.
The tragedy of the man of God teaches us that hearing God once is not enough. We must continue walking in obedience to what He has spoken and guard our hearts against voices that seek to pull us away from His truth. The Holy Spirit does not lead every believer in exactly the same way. Some are guided primarily through Scripture. Others receive direction in prayer. Some experience a strong inward witness of peace or warning. Others receive confirmation through the body of believers. At times, God even uses circumstances to direct our steps. The methods may differ, but the source is the same. The Holy Spirit knows each believer personally and leads each one according to God's purpose and calling. Yet no matter how He speaks, He will never contradict the Word He has already given.
Sally Shiff is the Enlish-speaking liaison of HaMaayan congregation – & now in the US for speaking engagements (email for itinerary). Sally Returns July 17 to Israel. IMPORTANT MEETING SCHEDULED ON RETURN “with US Ambassador Michael Huckabee July 21 to discuss Aliyah and the Messianic community. Please pray for wisdom.”
* DD: Critical Intercession: In trying to be a good friend to Israel, it has become too easy for high level evangelical leaders like Mike Huckabee to be silent about Israel’s Messianic Jewish believers in Yeshua/Jesus AND the international Messianic Jews who want to immigrate to Israel because of rising anti-Semitic dangers in their nations. The religious powers that be in Israel will try everything they can to find out if an Aliyah-seeker is a believer in Jesus in order to BLOCK ENTRY INTO THE JEWISH HOMELAND. Personally I applaud Sally for having the courage to make this appointment to discuss this with Mike Huckabee. If ever there was a time for the Esther’s to arise for this purpose it is NOW!
Howard
Bass of Nachalat Yeshua/Yeshua’s Inheritance
makes some interesting observations about the standard of going through some
program before getting baptized is not really biblical. Have to agree with
that. Understanding what took place when you did get baptized is something that
should come up in Discipleship. Let new believers take the plunge immediately
is my view too because it is an important part of public profession of faith:
Say with the mouth, then demonstrate in your body.
Howard also writes about “the Isaiah 19 conference in Cyprus the last week of May. It went very well, by God's grace, given the divisions caused by Israel in the wisdom and righteousness of God. There was honesty among the participants from about 10 countries from the Middle East, N. Africa, and Mediterranean region. We all have experiences that draw out the emotions, and factor into our views and practice of what we believe, or not. Yet the Spirit was there, too, doing His work to keep everything in the love of Messiah/Christ. When there is light, there is fellowship! …
The conference is grounded on the truth that YHVH God keeps His word, and that includes His covenants and promises and oaths which He has made regarding the physical seed of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob; the land and nation of Israel; the city of Jerusalem; various specific nations round about Israel, and all the others; the believers in Jesus Christ the Son of God. In other words, the conference is grounded on the truth that replacement theology is a false one. I've personally come to the conclusion that any "theology" or worldview that denies that the Lord Yeshua the Messiah/Jesus Christ is coming again to judge the nations and establish God's Kingdom on the Earth from Jerusalem, Israel, for 1000 years before the eternal new and perfect heavens and new Earth are created, and before the final judgment and separation of those condemned from those justified is replacement theology by whatever name: our own understanding or preference replacing the Creator and Redeemer's own plan and will to visibly sanctify and vindicate His Holy Name.
For any of you who are interested in my teaching at this year's and last year's conferences, here are audio links, plus a more-or-less written post from them. Replacement Theology and the Millennial Kingdom | Israel Is God's Timeclock! Mt 24 and 25 | Is 19:23-25 conferences
Beit Hallel
pastor Israel Pochtar sends a video:
A
Hearing Heart —
The Secret Behind Solomon’s Wisdom | Read A
Place at the Table: Finding belonging, friendship and faith in God’s family
| VIDEO: A
Season of Harvest Across Israel |READ Youth
Discipleship Summer:
Kingdom Builders Israel |READ: The Vision in Fulfilled: Our
Place Prepared for the Harvest in Ashdod | Restoring
Dignity and Hope for New Immigrants to Israel | VIDEO The
Voice of the Good Shepherd: Trusting the One Who Leads Us
Youval & Valerie Yanay who lead the Revive Israel discipleship ministry write that this week we “gathered as a team and with our volunteers to reflect on the recent 40-day discipleship program. Together we reviewed what worked well, what could be improved, and how we can better prepare for the next discipleship training this October. We are grateful for all that the Lord did during those forty days and are already looking ahead with expectation. . . . At the same time, preparations for France are now being finalized. Twenty-nine Israeli teenagers will be joining us for a week of discipleship, fellowship, and rest in the south of France. We are currently finalizing the teachings and program schedule and are praying for God's wisdom over every detail. We are trusting the Lord to use this time to draw these young people closer to Him and strengthen them in their faith. If this trip is on your heart, we invite you to stand with us in prayer and consider sowing into this journey so these young people can take part in what God is doing. Give Today
Ronit
Bender (email)
out of the Carmel Congregation gives news about a couple of friends many Christians have visited with in the
past when they ran The Galilee
Experience in Tiberias. Ronit wrote: “Recently Sofy and I went to visit old
friends of mine, Terri and Eric. They were there for Tom and I when we came to
Israel twenty-one years ago, for which I will always be grateful. Years have
gone by and there was no contact, but a couple of weeks ago, I felt an urgency
of the Lord to go and visit them. Terri will be 90 years old in September!
When entering their home situated above the Sea of Galilee, we realized that
Terri was experiencing a difficulty in breathing. The Spirit of God rose within
my heart, and I prayed for her. Instantly she felt strength returning to her
body. We had a wonderful visit and will visit again in a couple of weeks. Terri and I share the passion for reaching
out to Israelis; it really burns within us. Please continue to pray for her full recovery, and for Eric, her
husband, who is recovering from a hip replacement operation.
Every so often something happens that shakes your life. My friend, Scott Baker, (Coleen's husband) had a stroke. A young man 65 years old, seemingly healthy, just melted to the floor in the congregation's Tuesday watch prayer meeting. . . . so please pray for his quick and full recovery, for Coleen, who besides being a friend, edits my newsletters, and pray for their family.
Correction: Ronit’s friend with the hair salon is not an Arab believer but a Russian Jewess.
Heart
of G-d Carolyn & Richard Hyde
(I see from Facebook) are currently in Singapore. Before this trip Carolyn
shared "I've
commanded the ravens to provide for you there.” 1 Kings 17:4
And that's exactly what
Adonai did for us as we prayer-walked in the desert during the recent PAJ, Prophetic
Artists Journey - please click above to view. Several impressions from a
friend: "While the enemy watches, the Father provides. The fact that this
occurred at Ein Gedi, a place of refuge and provision in the wilderness is
significant. Ravens are considered unclean yet Abba used them to serve His
purposes, beautifully reminding us that the Father is more than able to
provide, sustain, and release what is needed, even unexpectedly!"
“ . . . . While hitchhiking into town, I was offered a ride by a woman who, as we began to chat, said she's terrified of what's coming next in this world. When I told her I'm not afraid, she asked why. As I explained why I follow Yeshua, although we were alone in the car, she leaned over and whispered, "Are you referring to Jesus? I've been looking into Him as the Messiah!" Richard and I recently visited her and we're truly grateful for these divine appointments that allow us to speak of the Hope of Israel to our people!”
Michael
Beener of the City of Life in Sderot writes, “A Biblical
Gathering: Nations Unite at the Israeli Parliament | Christian leaders from
around the world and members of the Israeli parliament gathered in Jerusalem at
the Knesset to pray and express solidarity with Israel, paving the
path toward the “one new man” described in Ephesians 2:15–16, where Scripture speaks of
breaking down division and bringing Jew and Gentile together as one body in
Christ.
Watch
the Video
In a time marked by growing antisemitism, misinformation, and division, this gathering carried a clear message of alignment with biblical truth and enduring Judeo Christian values. From Genesis 12:3, “I will bless those who bless you,” to Psalm 122:6, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you,” the call remains unchanged. We are invited to stand in prayer for Jerusalem and align ourselves with God’s ongoing purposes for Israel and the nations. Learn more
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Schwaeber-Issan
Op-Ed columnist email
6/12 Israel is not America’s 51st state | 6/10 Express aisle peace agreement | 6/8 Iran – the Goliath of our time | 6/7 Israel must stop tolerating anti-draft anarchy | 6/1 The UN is in for a big surprise | 5/30 The Art of the Non-Deal , or as the Jerusalem Post re-named it Using delay tactics, Iran turns US negotiations into prolonged waiting game
Out
of Zion Ministries’ David Silver
writes on one
of the most important topics of the days we are living in. Like a
few other issues the Israeli Ministries face, this is another one that
something has GOT TO GIVE!
Where are the Next Generation of Christian Zionists? |”This week I want to share with you an issue that has been on my heart for many years now. A few years ago I heard about a well respected Israeli ministry that held a Succot - Feast of Tabernacles celebration in London. More than 1200 people attended the event and one of the guest speakers asked the attendees to raise their hand if they were under 30 years old. Sadly only a very small number of hands were raised.
“That came as a confirmation of what I saw in almost every Israel meeting or event that I was invited to during the 24 years that I was speaking in the nations before Covid hit. It was very rare, outside of Sunday Church services, that I saw young people in the audience. I praise Adonai for the older folk, many of whom have been faithfully standing with, and praying for Israel for years, but we desperately need to raise up the upcoming generations to hand the 'Israel baton' to and follow in their parents and grandparents footsteps. If we don't, who will there be to stand with Israel and the Jewish people in the troubling times ahead?
". . . .If you are ... reading this article, you are most likely a Christian Zionist and may feel that you are not a 'normal' Christian. I want to tell you that you are normal. It is the others who are not Zionists who have a serious problem, and they are depriving the younger generations of knowing the truth about God and Israel. And they are depriving the Kingdom of God of the next generation of those who will love, pray for and stand with Israel and the Jewish people. To make the situation even worse the young people are being corrupted by the anti Semitic content on social media and the internet. Unless this most serious situation changes, and the Lord tarries, where will the next generation of Christian Zionists come from?' Read in full here
Chaim
Malespin of the Aliyah Return Center sent video and a message
5/59:
This week, I had the privilege of representing the Aliyah Return Center at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast. It was truly a breath of fresh air. In a season of war, with far fewer visitors making the journey to Israel, there was something deeply encouraging about gathering with people who are standing with us in prayer through these difficult times. At the request of our hosts, I had the opportunity to share a presentation on the current situation on the ground.
As we are approaching nearly 1,000 days of war, I still have hope. What helps me stand strong, is remembering God’s promises. We trust that He is leading us toward victory in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and beyond. At the same time, it is undeniable that antisemitism has risen sharply across the globe since the war began. Jewish communities in the UK, France, and many other nations are facing a level of hostility that is deeply troubling.
I believe we are on the cusp of a great wave of Aliyah. Once this war end, I believe more Jewish people will be returning home to Israel. This is a fulfillment of God's Word. He has promised that He would call His people home, and He is faithful. Not every Jewish immigrant arrives from a place of comfort or stability. Many families settling in the Galilee are arriving with very little, facing real hardship as they begin their new lives. That is precisely why the Aliyah Return Center is here — providing clothing and furniture distribution, grocery vouchers, and practical support wherever we can.
Every family we serve is a testimony to God's faithfulness in action. WILL YOU STAND WITH US? We cannot do this work alone. As the wave of Aliyah grows, so does the need. Your generosity makes it possible to welcome each family and help assist them in getting started in their new homeland. Would you consider making a donation today to support Jewish families returning home to Israel?
Asher Intrater, President of Tikkun Global, in Jerusalem wrote: "The Church is not ready, Israel is not ready, none of us are ready. I don't perceive this to be a one-time teaching, but a foundational message for the season we live in. It certainly means that there are difficult times before us. Going through difficult times does not necessarily mean that you are doing something wrong. The apostle Paul went through horrible tribulation but ended up transforming the entire Roman empire." Read in full
3 Days in Hell In this fiery message, Asher Intrater...uses the unified story in the Scriptures to explore Yeshua’s descent
into hell and why it is so critical for all humanity. This is Part Five of the Nine Lives of Yeshua series | From the Water to the Tree, Part Four of the Nine Lives of Yeshua series, Asher's teaching on Yeshua’s earthly ministry from His baptism to the cross.
Tikkun Global CEO Ariel Blumenthal The Bow of Elam: How to Pray in This Critical Moment Watch Ariel’s short video update from Jerusalem. Stand with us in prayer: For protection over Israel's citizens, soldiers, and communities as missile attacks continue.| For the breaking of Hezbollah's power and influence in Lebanon, and for freedom and stability to come to the Lebanese people.| For wisdom and courage for Israeli, American, and regional leaders as critical decisions are being made.| For the underground church in Iran, which is longing not merely for political freedom, but for the opportunity to carry the Gospel throughout the Middle East.| For the downfall of oppression and the release of a new season of spiritual awakening across Iran and the surrounding nations.| For God's purposes to prevail in Israel, Lebanon, Iran, and throughout the Middle East. | Ariel writes Between Visitation and Judgment: Abraham’s Intercession and the Cry of Sodom
Arrows from Zion Summary of Prayer Points for Israeli Ministries
Prayer Requests & the Chronicles of the Remnant of Faith in Israel
Reuven Doron, OneNewManToday writing from the Messianic moshav Yad HaShmona, advises to avoid the “junk food” of media noise: “So how could God’s people walk in this age of ceaseless noise and mass deception and confusion? We should grow in vigilance to find and guard our inner peace. This is the place where God’s voice can be heard in our human spirit. We must fast from the convenient “junk food” of the world so that we can develop a genuine hunger for the hearing of God’s Word. We have to embrace the truth that we are not part of this fallen world, and that any effort to “belong” or to be “accepted” is doomed to fail and will only lead us into greater disappointments…” Read more | READ on Facebook Reuven’s “Your Key to Overcome” | When you subscribe to Reuven’s mailing list, you can download a free copy of his groundbreaking book from 1993, One New Man.| Watch a short video message from Reuven at the Israeli Knesset were international Christians, leaders and pastors came to take part in a 3-day Prayer for Israel event – against all odds!
At long last our Ezekiel 37 Institute is being launched this month, starting today, on social media platforms! For the full story of E37| Also: It is our privilege to make our book ISRAEL THE KEY TO WORLD REVIVAL available as a free digital download in the following six languages: Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, German and Greek versions.
They write, “Our fellowship has been strengthened by these troubled times. Our main goal is to purify ourselves and to be found holy before Him as we know that He will come to take His spotless bride. We also learnt to be attentive to what God is saying to us, as it is exemplified in the following testimony.
Testimony: A member of our fellowship was driving when suddenly the alert started. According to the instructions from the home front command, he was supposed to move away from the car and lie down to the field adjacent to the road. However, he heard a loud inner voice telling him to get out of the car and lie down right there. The missile fell right on the field where he was supposed to go according to the instructions. The explosion was very strong, but he got out of this unharmed. The incident and the Lord’s intervention have had a positive impact on his faith.
Being Available to Help: Some people have a hard time during the alerts, and we want to be a factor of comfort and encouragement to them. Others lost their jobs temporarily and the fellowship wants to help the needy so our store for humanitarian help downtown was open even during the war. Please pray that we may keep up the good work that the Lord has called us to do for such a time as this. The children couldn’t go to school for the whole time of the war, so a family from the congregation started a midweek meeting of fellowship, worship and food for them. This is a blessing to the children who really value this time together.
While the headlines are filled with uncertainty, God continues to open doors for the Good News in Israel. This week, we have the privilege of hosting a local Israeli worship team for an evening of worship, pizza, and fellowship for youth and young adults in the heart of Tel Aviv. Many non-believing friends have been invited. . . . As summer begins, we are preparing to refresh our coffee shop—a vital part of our outreach ministry in Tel Aviv. We are updating the space with a new look and atmosphere that reflects the vibrant spirit of Tel Aviv while creating an even more inviting setting for ministry. For many young Israelis, our coffee shop is much more than a place to enjoy a cup of coffee. It is a welcoming environment where relationships are built, meaningful conversations take place, and people encounter the message of Yeshua in a natural and authentic way. During the renovation period, the coffee shop will temporarily close, and we are trusting God to provide the resources needed to complete this important project. Would you prayerfully consider partneringw/us?
The tragedy of the man of God teaches us that hearing God once is not enough. We must continue walking in obedience to what He has spoken and guard our hearts against voices that seek to pull us away from His truth. The Holy Spirit does not lead every believer in exactly the same way. Some are guided primarily through Scripture. Others receive direction in prayer. Some experience a strong inward witness of peace or warning. Others receive confirmation through the body of believers. At times, God even uses circumstances to direct our steps. The methods may differ, but the source is the same. The Holy Spirit knows each believer personally and leads each one according to God's purpose and calling. Yet no matter how He speaks, He will never contradict the Word He has already given.
Sally Shiff is the Enlish-speaking liaison of HaMaayan congregation – & now in the US for speaking engagements (email for itinerary). Sally Returns July 17 to Israel. IMPORTANT MEETING SCHEDULED ON RETURN “with US Ambassador Michael Huckabee July 21 to discuss Aliyah and the Messianic community. Please pray for wisdom.”
* DD: Critical Intercession: In trying to be a good friend to Israel, it has become too easy for high level evangelical leaders like Mike Huckabee to be silent about Israel’s Messianic Jewish believers in Yeshua/Jesus AND the international Messianic Jews who want to immigrate to Israel because of rising anti-Semitic dangers in their nations. The religious powers that be in Israel will try everything they can to find out if an Aliyah-seeker is a believer in Jesus in order to BLOCK ENTRY INTO THE JEWISH HOMELAND. Personally I applaud Sally for having the courage to make this appointment to discuss this with Mike Huckabee. If ever there was a time for the Esther’s to arise for this purpose it is NOW!
Howard also writes about “the Isaiah 19 conference in Cyprus the last week of May. It went very well, by God's grace, given the divisions caused by Israel in the wisdom and righteousness of God. There was honesty among the participants from about 10 countries from the Middle East, N. Africa, and Mediterranean region. We all have experiences that draw out the emotions, and factor into our views and practice of what we believe, or not. Yet the Spirit was there, too, doing His work to keep everything in the love of Messiah/Christ. When there is light, there is fellowship! …
The conference is grounded on the truth that YHVH God keeps His word, and that includes His covenants and promises and oaths which He has made regarding the physical seed of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob; the land and nation of Israel; the city of Jerusalem; various specific nations round about Israel, and all the others; the believers in Jesus Christ the Son of God. In other words, the conference is grounded on the truth that replacement theology is a false one. I've personally come to the conclusion that any "theology" or worldview that denies that the Lord Yeshua the Messiah/Jesus Christ is coming again to judge the nations and establish God's Kingdom on the Earth from Jerusalem, Israel, for 1000 years before the eternal new and perfect heavens and new Earth are created, and before the final judgment and separation of those condemned from those justified is replacement theology by whatever name: our own understanding or preference replacing the Creator and Redeemer's own plan and will to visibly sanctify and vindicate His Holy Name.
For any of you who are interested in my teaching at this year's and last year's conferences, here are audio links, plus a more-or-less written post from them. Replacement Theology and the Millennial Kingdom | Israel Is God's Timeclock! Mt 24 and 25 | Is 19:23-25 conferences
Youval & Valerie Yanay who lead the Revive Israel discipleship ministry write that this week we “gathered as a team and with our volunteers to reflect on the recent 40-day discipleship program. Together we reviewed what worked well, what could be improved, and how we can better prepare for the next discipleship training this October. We are grateful for all that the Lord did during those forty days and are already looking ahead with expectation. . . . At the same time, preparations for France are now being finalized. Twenty-nine Israeli teenagers will be joining us for a week of discipleship, fellowship, and rest in the south of France. We are currently finalizing the teachings and program schedule and are praying for God's wisdom over every detail. We are trusting the Lord to use this time to draw these young people closer to Him and strengthen them in their faith. If this trip is on your heart, we invite you to stand with us in prayer and consider sowing into this journey so these young people can take part in what God is doing. Give Today
Every so often something happens that shakes your life. My friend, Scott Baker, (Coleen's husband) had a stroke. A young man 65 years old, seemingly healthy, just melted to the floor in the congregation's Tuesday watch prayer meeting. . . . so please pray for his quick and full recovery, for Coleen, who besides being a friend, edits my newsletters, and pray for their family.
Correction: Ronit’s friend with the hair salon is not an Arab believer but a Russian Jewess.
“ . . . . While hitchhiking into town, I was offered a ride by a woman who, as we began to chat, said she's terrified of what's coming next in this world. When I told her I'm not afraid, she asked why. As I explained why I follow Yeshua, although we were alone in the car, she leaned over and whispered, "Are you referring to Jesus? I've been looking into Him as the Messiah!" Richard and I recently visited her and we're truly grateful for these divine appointments that allow us to speak of the Hope of Israel to our people!”
In a time marked by growing antisemitism, misinformation, and division, this gathering carried a clear message of alignment with biblical truth and enduring Judeo Christian values. From Genesis 12:3, “I will bless those who bless you,” to Psalm 122:6, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you,” the call remains unchanged. We are invited to stand in prayer for Jerusalem and align ourselves with God’s ongoing purposes for Israel and the nations. Learn more
6/12 Israel is not America’s 51st state | 6/10 Express aisle peace agreement | 6/8 Iran – the Goliath of our time | 6/7 Israel must stop tolerating anti-draft anarchy | 6/1 The UN is in for a big surprise | 5/30 The Art of the Non-Deal , or as the Jerusalem Post re-named it Using delay tactics, Iran turns US negotiations into prolonged waiting game
Where are the Next Generation of Christian Zionists? |”This week I want to share with you an issue that has been on my heart for many years now. A few years ago I heard about a well respected Israeli ministry that held a Succot - Feast of Tabernacles celebration in London. More than 1200 people attended the event and one of the guest speakers asked the attendees to raise their hand if they were under 30 years old. Sadly only a very small number of hands were raised.
“That came as a confirmation of what I saw in almost every Israel meeting or event that I was invited to during the 24 years that I was speaking in the nations before Covid hit. It was very rare, outside of Sunday Church services, that I saw young people in the audience. I praise Adonai for the older folk, many of whom have been faithfully standing with, and praying for Israel for years, but we desperately need to raise up the upcoming generations to hand the 'Israel baton' to and follow in their parents and grandparents footsteps. If we don't, who will there be to stand with Israel and the Jewish people in the troubling times ahead?
". . . .If you are ... reading this article, you are most likely a Christian Zionist and may feel that you are not a 'normal' Christian. I want to tell you that you are normal. It is the others who are not Zionists who have a serious problem, and they are depriving the younger generations of knowing the truth about God and Israel. And they are depriving the Kingdom of God of the next generation of those who will love, pray for and stand with Israel and the Jewish people. To make the situation even worse the young people are being corrupted by the anti Semitic content on social media and the internet. Unless this most serious situation changes, and the Lord tarries, where will the next generation of Christian Zionists come from?' Read in full here
This week, I had the privilege of representing the Aliyah Return Center at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast. It was truly a breath of fresh air. In a season of war, with far fewer visitors making the journey to Israel, there was something deeply encouraging about gathering with people who are standing with us in prayer through these difficult times. At the request of our hosts, I had the opportunity to share a presentation on the current situation on the ground.
As we are approaching nearly 1,000 days of war, I still have hope. What helps me stand strong, is remembering God’s promises. We trust that He is leading us toward victory in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and beyond. At the same time, it is undeniable that antisemitism has risen sharply across the globe since the war began. Jewish communities in the UK, France, and many other nations are facing a level of hostility that is deeply troubling.
I believe we are on the cusp of a great wave of Aliyah. Once this war end, I believe more Jewish people will be returning home to Israel. This is a fulfillment of God's Word. He has promised that He would call His people home, and He is faithful. Not every Jewish immigrant arrives from a place of comfort or stability. Many families settling in the Galilee are arriving with very little, facing real hardship as they begin their new lives. That is precisely why the Aliyah Return Center is here — providing clothing and furniture distribution, grocery vouchers, and practical support wherever we can.
Every family we serve is a testimony to God's faithfulness in action. WILL YOU STAND WITH US? We cannot do this work alone. As the wave of Aliyah grows, so does the need. Your generosity makes it possible to welcome each family and help assist them in getting started in their new homeland. Would you consider making a donation today to support Jewish families returning home to Israel?
