Jerusalem - Past, Present, Future

Jerusalem has been in the news frequently over the last few weeks. President Trump's announcing Jerusalem as Israel's capital has caused much turmoil. All but eight of the nations represented at the United Nations voted against President Trump's declaration. In reality, this vote is meaningless since Jerusalem is the capital of Israel - has been in all of history, is currently and will be in the future. Even more important is that Jerusalem is the earthly dwelling place of our Lord God - 2Chronicles 6:6 says, "But I Have Chosen Jerusalem, That My Name May Be There." 

Why all this turmoil revolving around Jerusalem? The answer is very simple, All Worldly Events Revolve Around Jerusalem! This is a very bold statement! Let me explain . . . Historically, Jerusalem has been conquered and reconquered 48 times and is mentioned 811 times in the Word of God. It was in Jerusalem where our Lord God established His unconditional blood covenant with His Chosen People as stated in Genesis 15:8-18. King David reigned from Jerusalem and Jesus was crucified and resurrected in Jerusalem. The government of Israel known as the Knesset is located in Jerusalem.

Currently, Jerusalem actually houses some of its enemies. The Temple Mount is where all of the Jewish Temples were located and is considered the most Holy Place on earth by Jews and Christians. However, today two Muslim Mosques occupy the Temple Mount. This was the result of past Muslim conquests of Jerusalem and causes continual tension in Jerusalem. Jerusalem's enemies do not understand our Lord God gave Jerusalem and almost the whole Middle East to His Covenant People in Genesis 15:18 which says, "To your descendants I have given this land, from the River of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates."

Now, let us look at the future of Jerusalem when all this tension and turmoil will end. However there will be a war. Just prior to the second coming of Jesus to earth, the nations of the world will gather to fight against Jerusalem as mentioned in Zechariah 14:2, "For I will gather all the nations to battle against Jerusalem." The good news is our Lord God will defeat their enemies and shortly thereafter Jerusalem will be the center of the world during the Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ on earth as stated in Zechariah 14:16. 

As we enter a new calendar year, allow me to challenge you to daily keep Psalm 122:6 which says, "Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem. I believe this is a mandate from our Lord God, not a suggestion. Have a Christ centered and most blessed New Year!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank 

A Christmas Message

Hebrews 10:8-10 says, "Sacrifice an offering, burnt offerings and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them, then He said, 'behold, I have come to do Your will, O God.' He takes away the first that He may establish the second. By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all."

Possibly within the joy of celebrating the birth of Jesus we might overlook the primary reason why the Son of God needed to come physically to earth. As illustrated above, Jesus came to take away the first blood covenant and replaced it with a new and better blood covenant.  Our Lord God did not take pleasure in burnt offerings of animals which did not take away sin. Only through the broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ, once and for all, was forgiveness of sin and salvation made available to all of God's creation. We serve a loving, merciful and giving God! Hallelujah!

Following are some insights into the story of the birth of Jesus: 

"After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit." {Matthew 1:8} One of the first verses of the New Testament illustrates a miracle of God - Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit. 

"Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly." {Matthew 1:19} Joseph, not understanding how Mary was with child, was an honorable man and desired not to humiliate her.

"But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of The Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.' Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of The Lord commanded him and took to him his wife and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus." {Matthew 1:20,24,25} Joseph, a God fearing man, knew the angel was from God obeyed and took Mary as his wife and named him Jesus.

"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the Inn." {Luke 2:7} Jesus, who came to become the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, was born in the most humble of surroundings. This is an example for us to function always in humility and not in pride.

"And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the Babe lying in a manger. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen as it was told them." {Luke 2:16,20} We should glorify and praise God in all surroundings and circumstances.

Have A Most Blessed Christmas!

Frank 

 

Prophecy Fulfilled?

Zechariah 12:3 says, "And it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surly be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it." 

Last week President Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital. This has caused strong negative reactions in many countries especially those who proclaim themselves as enemies of Israel. As we look at Zechariah 12:3 we see our Lord God stating, "I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples."

As a result, the question is being raised by many prophetic peoples - Is this a sign that this prophecy is being fulfilled? Notice this verse says that this prophetic event will happen "In That Day." What does In That Day mean? This phrase is found numerous times in God's Word and is believed to be the culmination of all necessary events just prior to the time of Jesus coming back to earth.

So, now, we ask again - is President Trump's declaration a key prophetic event? Jerusalem has always been a place of tension and conflict. President Trump's declarations adds to this tension. However, we must notice that Zechariah 12:3 says "all peoples" will consider Jerusalem a Heavy Stone in that day. We are not at that prophetic moment yet but certainly we need to watch and pray concerning events in Israel and especially in Jerusalem.

Let us conclude our message by highlighting how our Lord God will react to those "who heave Jerusalem away" meaning they verbally or physically attack Jerusalem. Our Lord God's reaction is to "cut these people and nations to pieces." Additionally, Zechariah 12:9 says, "It shall be in that day that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem." In these days in which we live, we all need to be certain that we are those who bless Israel and not curse Israel. Genesis 12:3.

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Each Day,

Frank

 

"A Mighty God"

"For unto to us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6-7. These verses are familiar  to all who have received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior as they describe how Jesus will be referred to while He functions as the Son of God on earth. The two descriptions which we will elaborate on are Mighty God and Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 11 brings a similar message in verses 1 and 4, "There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse . . . He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked." The Rod from the Stem of Jesse also describes Jesus coming forth to live on earth and in verse 4 Jesus is again described as a Mighty God when with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.

Our message this week is a message of encouragement and hope for all of God's people. Is this type of message appropriate now? Absolutely! Let us look at a few news headlines that might cause fear and anxiousness.

The leader of North Korea continues to threaten the whole world and last week launched a missile that could strike anywhere in the United States. He continues to threaten and demean President Trump and has specifically threatened the people of Guam and Hawaii. 

This week President Trump announced Jerusalem is the capital of Israel which is historically and Biblically correct but was never announced by previous American presidents. Additionally, he announced he will move the United States Embassy  from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. These announcements have already caused unrest in Israel and possibly could lead to another Intifada with terror attacks from the Palestinians.

We have heard some of the negative news surrounding us everyday. Now, we turn our eyes and our ears upon Jesus and the Good News of the story of His birth as illustrated in Isaiah 9:6-7 and Isaiah 11:1, 4 showing Jesus as a Mighty God who defeats His and our enemies. He did this when He walked on earth and He will defeat all existing enemies for good when He comes back to earth to Rule and Reign. Revelation 19:11-21.

What about enemies that currently surround us? Jesus is now seated at the right hand of God and has it all under control! He is interceding for us continually and when He died on the cross He defeated death, sin, and the devil. As a result, when we pray in the Mighty Name of Jesus, we defeat all our enemies. Praise His Holy Name!

Be Encouraged, God's People; Be Hopeful, God's People; Jesus Is On His Throne And Is Functioning As Mighty God Referred To In Isaiah 9:6 and Isaiah 11:1,4.

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Everyday,

Frank   

The Season Of Giving

Traditionally, once Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated, we all think we have entered the Christmas season or the season of giving. Thoughts enter our minds about the kinds of gifts to give to our loved ones and friends.

As Christians, we know that Christmas is the celebration of the most important gift in all of history, the birth of Jesus Christ, True Son of the True God. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." Additionally, as we confess with our mouths The Lord Jesus as our Savior and believe in our hearts this truth, we are saved. Romans 10:9. Hallelujah! We Serve A Giving God!

Now, it is our turn to give back to our Giving God. Romans 15:27 says, "It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things." This is a very important scripture and one you might not be familiar with or might have difficultly understanding. Let us examine its meaning. This verse declares that the Gentiles have received spiritual things through God's original covenant people, the Jews.

What are these spiritual things? Romans 9:4-5 says, "Who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came." These two verses list blessings given to God's original covenant people by our Lord God including Jesus Christ as their Messiah.

How did Gentiles also receive these gifts? Ephesians 2:14 says, "For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of division between us." The broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ has made Jew and Gentile equal and has made all spiritual blessings available to both, though given to the Jews first. As a result, Gentiles are indebted to the Jews. Romans 15:27. 

If this message has touched your heart and you desire to obey Romans 15:27, 

let me introduce you to a ministry called Bridges For Peace. They have been ministering to Jewish families who are moving back to Israel for many years by providing for their material needs upon arrival in Israel. For more information about Bridges For Peace please go to their web site: www.bridgesforpeace.com You will be greatly blessed this Season Of Giving!

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,

Frank 

"Forget Not All His Benefits"

This week is always a very special one each year as we set aside a day to give thanks to our Heavenly Father. Of course this is good, even very good, but may I take it a big step further - Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving Day Unto Our Lord God! Hallelujah!

Many many years ago I purposed in my heart to be thankful every day. Psalm 103:1-2 says, "Bless The Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, Bless His Holy Name! Bless The Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits." The Psalmist David exhorts us to bless The Lord with our souls and with all our very being but also to "Forget Not All His Benefits." 

Under the Lord's direction, it has been an extreme blessing to start each day in thanksgiving unto The Lord. The following is a list of just some of the blessings in my life of which I give thanks every day:

Knowing Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior for the past 36 years

Knowing that all my sins are forgiven - past, present and future

Knowing that I will spend eternity with my Lord Jesus

Being married to my beloved wife Carole for 54 years

Being blessed with two children, Todd and Heidi, my son-in-law Craig and our three grandchildren, Liesel, Caedmon and Jensen - all serving The Lord!

Knowing I have a healthy body and mind through the shed blood of Jesus

Knowing all my needs are supplied - Philippians 4:19

Now, let us look at Psalm 103 and be thankful for all that The Lord is doing for us every day:

Crowns us with lovingkindness and mercies - Vs. 4

The Lord executes righteousness and justice - Vs. 6

The Lord is merciful, gracious and slow to anger - Vs. 8

He removes our transgressions as far as the East is from the West - Vs. 12

His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him - Vs. 17

His Kingdom rules over all - Vs. 19

Giving thanks to our Lord God every day also makes our other prayers effective. Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, With Thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Be Thankful, God's People, Be Thankful And Forget Not All His Benefits! 

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,

Frank

Making Aliyah!

As we see anti-Semitism escalating world wide, do we see parallels to Germany in the 1930's leading to the Holocaust? Adolph Hitler became Chancellor in 1933 leading to injustices, concentration camps, religious persecution and limited free speech. Most affected was the Jewish population and by 1941 escape routes were blocked. How did the Jewish population miss these signs of impending disaster?

Are there similar signs today and are God's covenant people paying attention? The answer to the first part of the question is a resounding YES! Anti-Semitism world wide has risen dramatically in 2017. Islamic extremism and Sharia Law is common in Western Europe. Banking and tax regulations identify the assets of citizens including charitable donations. 

In the United States, a 2013 Army Reserve Training Document listed Ultra-Orthodox Jews and Christians as "Religious Extremists." Trainees were supposed to go house to house determining if residents were Jews or Christians. Praise The Lord, this event never happened but just considering it was a concern.

The answer to the second question as to whether Jews are paying attention is yes and no. American Jews moving back to Israel is increasing each year but that number is still a small percentage of the Jewish population. 

What is our Lord God's will and purposes for the Jewish people world wide prior to Jesus returning to earth as their Messiah? Zechariah 8:7-8 says, "Thus says The Lord of host: 'Behold, I will save My people from the land of the East and from the land of the West; I will bring them back, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. They shall be My people and I will be their God, in truth and righteousness.'" He will bring them back to Israel! It is already happening and will continue to escalate. This is known as Making Aliyah!

How many of the world wide Jewish population will return to Israel? Could it be one hundred percent? Romans 11:26-27 says, "And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: 'The Deliverer will come out of Zion, and He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob; for this is My covenant with them, when I take away their sins.'" Yes, It Could Be One Hundred Percent! 

Please pray daily that the return of world wide Jews back to Israel will be increasing each year until "All Israel Is Saved."

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank    

The Balfour Declaration Truth

Lord Arthur Balfour of Great Britain wrote what was to become known as the Balfour Declaration exactly 100 years ago. The 1917 Balfour Declaration stated, "His Majesty's Government views with favor the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people and will use their best endeavors to facilitate the achievements of this object."

This later became known as the "British Mandate For Palestine" and led to the 1947 United Nations vote in favor of Resolution 181 partitioning Palestine between Jews and Arabs. Shortly thereafter on May 14, 1948 Israel became a modern nation. 

This then raises the key question - why is there currently and has been for 100 years a conflict and disagreement over the land of Israel? Many people feel the Balfour Declaration laid the ground work for the establishment of the Nation of Israel. This is only partially true. The Word of our Lord God is the true and most important ingredient in the establishment of Israel as noted below:

Isaiah 66:7,8 "Israel will be reborn in one day."

Ezekiel 34:13 "The people of Israel will return to their own land."

Genesis 15:18 Outlines the land given by God to His people stating it is "From the River Egypt to the River Euphrates."

Our Lord God's Word is abundantly clear about the Land of Israel! Israel belongs to God's Covenant people through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Today almost 3,000 years after Isaac and Ezekiel proclaimed Israel will be re-born and 100 years after the Balfour Declaration, there is still a major conflict over the Land of Israel. What is this conflict? World media, governments and even church denominations believe the lie that the Palestinians have lost their "Native Land."

Israel has repeatedly offered to split the land into two states. Israeli Prime Minister Barak in the year 2000 offered to give away 95% of Judea and Samaria but Yasser Arafat said NO! The truth of the conflict is Palestinian leaders only want a Palestinian State with no Jewish residents.

So you can see there is in reality NO CONFLICT! The Word of God is clear, the Balfour Declaration is clear and United Nations Resolution 181 is clear. Our calling as God's people and lovers of Israel is to speak the truth about all three avenues of the truth. Bless His Holy Name!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank 

An Important Prayer Need

At least three rockets were fired into Israel's Golan Heights about two weeks ago. Top Israeli military officials believe this attack was likely intentional. An Israeli Defense Forces official commentated, "It is very possible this is a message from Syria. Our main fear at the moment is that this will become routine." Israel responded by destroying three Syrian army artillery positions.

Why has this now become an important prayer need? When you look at a map of Israel you will find that Syria is their eastern border. Syria has been involved in a brutal civil war for many years. However, this civil war does not just involve the Syrian army versus rebel forces trying to over throw the dictatorial Assad Government. Russia has troops on the ground in Syria, Iran is physically supporting Assad and ISIS is headquartered in Northern Syria. Quite a serious and volatile scenario!

Why is this such a dangerous situation for Israel? We need to look no further than Ezekiel 38 which is entitled "Attack By Gog." Gog is believed to be the leader of Russia. Our Lord God is addressing Gog in this chapter and He says in verses 14 - 16, "Therefore, son of man prophesy and say to Gog, 'thus says The Lord God: On that day when My people Israel dwell safely, will you not know it? Then you will come from your place out of the far North, you and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company and a mighty army. You will come up against My people Israel like a cloud to cover the land. It will be in the latter days that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me.'"

Gog will lead a coalition of nations including Iran and will invade Israel from the North. The only way that Russia can invade Israel from the North is through Syria primarily and maybe through parts of Lebanon. Again, why is the current situation so serious and dangerous for Israel? Russia and Iranian troops are already on their border!

How can we who love Israel be part of this? By fervent prayer and supplication! We know our Lord God intervenes and wins this battle for Israel but what about the time frame from the start of the invasion and God's intervention? Also, Israeli Defense Forces leaders need God's current direction on how to react when rockets or missiles land on the Golan Heights.

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day and Every Day,

Frank 

"A Light To The World"

As our Lord God was establishing the Abrahamic Covenant He said to Abram in Genesis 12:2-3 "I will make you a great nation . . . and you shall be a blessing  . . . and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." We all know Abraham and his descendants became that great nation which is modern Israel. Well, did the second part of this prophesy also come to fruition in that Israel is a blessing to the whole world?

ABSOLUTELY YES! When did a promise from our Lord God not come true? Israel is known as a country that goes out of its way to provide aid to disaster victims around the world. They frequently are the first on the scene sending one of the largest and best equipped response teams. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was asked why does Israel always respond in this manner and he responded, "Because we are a light unto the nations. This is the great fulfillment of prophesy, Israel is fulfilling our deepest values."

You might be thinking that applies to Israel and is an old covenant prophesy. Does it also apply to me as a Born Again Christian? ABSOLUTELY YES! Jesus was addressing His disciples and followers in Matthew 5:14, 16 when He said, "You are the light of the world . . . let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven." This is the exact same exhortation for Jew and Gentile.

Let us go a step further! Is there a current connection between Jew and Gentile? ABSOLUTELY YES!  Ephesians 2:13-18 is entitled "Reconciliation Of Jews And Gentiles." Verse 14 is the heart of this message and says, "For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken the middle wall of division between us." Jesus has broken down the wall of division between Jew and Gentile and has made both one in God's sight and both are called to be a "Light Unto The World." HALLELUJAH! 

What can we learn from this vitally important message? Each day we should look for those God given opportunities to "Be A Light" to a hurting world and even look for opportunities to function together with our Jewish brothers and sisters.

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,

Frank

Bold Statement

Last week the United States announced it was withdrawing from UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, because of its continual anti-Israel decisions. Heather Nauert speaking for the U.S. State Department said, "With this anti-Israel bias that is long documented on the part of UNESCO, that needs to come to an end."

In 2011, the U.S. stopped funding UNESCO because of a fifteen year old amendment stating the U.S. will stop financing any U.N. agency that accepts the Palestinian Authority as a full member. UNESCO has suffered funding declines since accepting the Palestinian Authority as a member. UNESCO was dependent on the U.S. for 22% of its budget or about 70 million dollars per year.

Last July UNESCO designated Hebron, a very important historic and holy site for the Jewish people, a Palestinian World Heritage Site. Also, in 2015 UNESCO adopted a resolution criticizing Israel for mishandling Heritage Sites in Jerusalem which was a total lie. Additionally, in May 2017, UNESCO passed a series of resolutions that denied Israeli claims to Jerusalem as it celebrated its 69th Independence Day.

Nikki Haley, the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., has repeatedly criticized the U.N. for what she called its anti-Israel bias. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the U.S. decision and pledged to withdraw Israel from UNESCO as well. He stated, "This is a courageous and ethical decision because UNESCO has become a theater of the absurd and instead of preserving history, it distorts it."

In Jeremiah 31:18-20 Our Lord God says, "Behold, I will bring back the captivity of Jacob's tents . . . I will multiply them . . . And I will punish all who oppress them." Our Lord God is bringing back the Jewish people to Israel from all over the world, He is multiplying them in the process, and He will punish all who oppress them. Can we conclude that UNESCO is currently experiencing this punishment? Bless His Holy Name!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Each Day.

Frank  

"Operation Good Neighbor"

We all live in challenging and perilous times. Bible scholars believe we are living in a time when the "Rapture" of the church could happen soon, 2Thessalonians 4:16-17. One of the signs of this period is that good appears as evil and evil appears as good. The Christian church is under constant attack with abortion out of control and the definition of marriage being challenged. 

Israel was founded in 1948 and the next day was attacked by surrounding Arab countries and has had to fight a number of wars in addition to living with constant terror attacks. Equally abusive is the constant verbal attacks by the world-wide media illustrating Israel as more evil than good. In today's message, we are going to tell the truth about Israel covering just one aspect of all the good Israel does throughout the world.

"Operation Good Neighbor" is currently a massive humanitarian aid program for the citizens of Syria conducted by the Israeli Army. Syria has been involved in a Civil War for many years with their dictatorial leader Assad murdering over 200,000 Syrians. Israel is not involved in the war but has been ready to help out in any appropriate way.

"Operation Good Neighbor" was started in August of 2016 with more than 110 aid operations taking place. These aid operations have included distributing 360 tons of food, operating water wells and providing 50 tons of clothes, generators and anesthetics. Insulin was also provided for 100 diabetics and Israel has treated 4,000 Syrians in their hospitals. An Israeli Defense Forces spokesman said, "We cannot stand by watching a severe humanitarian crisis without helping the innocent people stuck in the middle of the conflict."

This Is The Truth About Israel! Let me encourage you to pray Psalm 122:6 each and every day but also speak the truth about Israel as The Lord gives you opportunities to do so. Hallelujah!

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,

Frank 

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Our title for this week's message is from John 8:32 saying, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." The majority of John 8 is an in depth teaching by Jesus in which He is speaking the Truth in that He only speaks the Truth from God and that this Truth will set people free from their sins. This type of Truth from the heart of Jesus is vitally important so that all peoples of the world can understand who He is and how they can receive Him as their Lord and Savior.

Another Truth is changing lives in the Middle East and is also setting people free. The monthly publication from the Bridges For Peace Ministry shared the story of two Arabs who have learned and experienced the Truth about Israel which has set them free from all the mistruths about Israel spoken in the Arab world.

Yahya Mahamid is from the same home town of the terrorists who murdered two Israeli guards at the Temple Mount. He spoke out against this path of violence that his brethren chose and a quarter million Arabs heard his message. Additionally, addressing a world-wide audience he stated, "Israel is the best country for Arab Muslims." He speaks openly that the Jewish people offer him acceptance and friendship proclaiming, "He is a proud Israeli."

Sarah Zoabi is an Arab mother from Nazareth who describes herself as an "Arab, Muslim, Israeli and proud Zionist." This is an extraordinary statement since it is extremely rare that you would see those four nouns grouped together. Sarah explained, "I believe in the right of the Jewish people to have their own country." She also has a message for other Arabs, "I want to say to the Arabs of Israel to wake up. Compared to other countries, we live in paradise."

Yahya and Sarah have learned the Truth about Israel and it has set them free! Please pray for all the Arabs in the Middle East that our Lord God will also set them free. Bless His Holy Name!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank

"Armageddon"

As we all now know, a major prophetic event did not take place last Saturday as predicted by some people. Revelation chapter 12 twice talks about "Great Signs Appearing In Heaven" followed by events which will take place prior to the last great battle on earth called "Battle Of Armageddon." An extraordinary alignment of stars did align themselves over Jerusalem on September 23rd but no prophetic event happened.

However, there are a number of events that when they take place will be signs that the world as we know it could be coming to its end fairly soon. Matthew 24:15 says, "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet standing in the holy place." This describes the Anti-Christ, who has not been identified to date, standing in the holy place or the rebuilt temple declaring he is god. This event obviously is in the future since a temple presently is not on the Temple Mount!

Prior to the last Great Battle of Armageddon, Israel will be involved in at least one more war as illustrated in Ezekiel 38 and 39. Ezekiel 38:14-16 describe Gog, believed to be the leader of Russia, leading a number of nations including Iran in a battle against Israel. However, our Lord God wins this war for Israel as described in Ezekiel 38:21 and Ezekiel 39:4. This battle has not taken place to date!

Probably, the most important sign for us to look for prior to the return of Jesus to earth is described in Matthew 23:37-39. This short section is entitled "Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem." Jesus declared that He wanted to gather the people in Jerusalem "Like A Hen Gathers Her Chicks." This did not happen because most did not know Jesus as their Messiah. Then Jesus says, "You shall see me no more till you say, 'blessed is He who comes in the name of The Lord!'" They will not see Him again until they recognize Him as their Messiah as explained in Zechariah 12:10-14.

When we start to hear about very, very large numbers of Jewish people receiving Jesus Christ as their Savior and Messiah, this could be the most important prophetic sign of all. Bless His Holy Name!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Each Day,

Frank 

"Fall Feasts"

Today is the start of the first fall feast of Our Lord God known as Rosh Hashanah or the start of the Jewish New Year. This fall feast day is also referred to as the Feast Of Trumpets. Possibly as a born again Christian you might think these are Jewish Feast Days since our Lord God presented them to His Covenant People in Leviticus Chapter 23. However, in verse 2 our Lord God refers to these feasts as "My Feasts." Christians can also keep these feasts and learn from them.

Rosh Hashanah starts a ten day period known as the "Days Of Awe" which is a time of reflection of our sins. This is a solemn time leading up to the Day Of Atonement but also is a time of hope as people wish each other a Blessed New Year. This can also be a time of repentance for Christians while at the same time thanking their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is forgiving all their sins each and every day.

After the ten Days Of Awe is the Day Of Atonement when the High Priest would enter the Holy Of Holies and sprinkle the blood of animals on the Mercy Seat containing the Ark Of The Covenant. He also confessed the sins of Israel over a goat that was then sent into the desert to remove the sins. Thus the sins were atoned for but only once a year.

Someday there will be a great Day Of Atonement for Israel as prophesied in Zechariah 12:10 and 13:1. At that time the entire nation will mourn over the Messiah and accept His atoning death. The Apostle Paul looked forward to that time when he stated, "All Israel will be saved." (Romans 11:26.) This was discussed in detail in our last three messages referencing Jeremiah 31.

The last Fall Feast of our Lord is called The Feast Of The Tabernacles. Jewish people throughout the world build booths in their yards or on their apartment balconies. They construct the roof so they can see the sky and for seven days they either live in these booths or only eat their meals. This process is a way of giving thanks to God for the protection He provided them when he brought them out of Egypt.

Yes, Christians can participate in God's Fall Feasts all the time thanking and praising Him for sending His Son Jesus Christ to earth to become The Sacrificial Lamb for all peoples.  Hallelujah!   

Jeremiah 31 - Continued

Our message this week will be the last in a series addressing Romans 11:26 which states that "All Israel Will Be Saved." We have discussed the logistics of this event but could not answer whether "ALL" in this verse means 100% or a very large number.

This week's message will answer how will Our Lord God save all of Israel? The answer revolves around two verses of scripture, "But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says The Lord: I will put My law in their minds and write it on their hearts and I will be their God and they shall be My people. No more shall every man teach his neighbor and every man his brother, saying, 'know The Lord, for they all shall know me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says The Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity and their sin I will remember no more.'" Jeremiah 31:33-34.

The new covenant has already been established through the broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ! Before we examine the ingredients of this new covenant, we will take a moment and look at the old covenant that was replaced. Our Heavenly Father outlined the old covenant for the Israelites at Mt. Sinai by presenting it to them through Moses in Exodus chapters 20 to 23. Exodus 24:7 shows the people accepting the old covenant that was totally based on obedience.

When we look at the new covenant as outlined in Jeremiah 31:33-34, we see a different and better covenant. Our Lord God says, "They all shall know Me." How is this possible? When Jews and Gentiles receive Jesus Christ as their Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to live within them facilitating an intimate relationship with the Heavenly Father. Notice also that "ALL" will know Him!

Also, Our Lord God will forgive their sins that He will not remember anymore. This is one of the provisions of the new covenant which makes it better than the old covenant! Hebrews 10:4 explains this very clearly, "For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins." Hebrews 10:9 also says, "Then He said, 'behold, I have come to do Your will, O God.' He takes away the first that He may establish the second." 

As we have studied Jeremiah 31, we have learned Our Lord God is The God of Israel, His love is everlasting, He will bring joy again to His people, He is bringing His people back to Israel from all over the world and through the establishment of the new covenant all peoples can receive salvation, forgiveness of sins and eternal life. HALLELUJAH!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank 

Jeremiah 31 . . . Continued

Last week's message was the start of a three week series looking at Jeremiah 31 in an attempt to clarify the phrase "All Israel Will Be Saved" from Romans 11:26. We learned that this critically important event will take place on the Day Of The Lord believed to be at the end of the Tribulation Period. The question was raised does the phrase "All Israel Will Be Saved" mean that all of the Jewish people alive at that time will be saved or a very large number. Some day we all will know!

Possibly you are wondering how can a large number of God's Covenant People be saved on the Mount of Olives while observing Jesus as their Messiah and the one whom they have pierced? This is an appropriate question when large numbers of them are scattered throughout the world. The answer is simple in context but very complex in implementation. The solution to all this is that the Jewish people currently not living in Israel will move back to Israel. This mighty move of God known as "Making Aliyah" is already in process. Recently, it was announced there are more Jewish people living in Israel than in other parts of the world. Is anything too difficult for The Lord?

Jeremiah 31 validates this concept numerous times. "Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the ends of the earth . . . A great throng shall return there." Jeremiah 31:8. Our Lord God will gather them from the ends of the earth and their number will be A Great Throng which again is that very large number to be saved. 

"He who scattered Israel will gather him and keep him as a shepherd does his flock . . . And ransomed him from the hand of one stronger than he . . . Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion . . . And they shall sorrow no more at all." Jeremiah 31:10-12. Our Lord God will gather them as their Shepherd and will ransom them from one stronger. They will come singing and sorrow will be no more. Hallelujah!

"And they shall come back from the land of the enemy. There is hope in the future that your children shall come back to their own border." Jeremiah 31:16-17. They will come back from the land of their enemy and come back to their own border with hope. Yes, the Jewish people are making Aliyah and the numbers are larger each year just as Jeremiah 31 proclaims and over 700 additional verses of our Lord God's Word. Stay Tuned!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank

Jeremiah 31

Last week's message addressed the question of whether the total eclipse was a prophetic event. Since distributing that message we have learned that one million people were saved world wide in connection with the total eclipse and pictures taken during the event showed white crosses over the total eclipse. Whether this was a prophetic event I do not know, but our Lord God used it for His Glory! Hallelujah! 

The timing of the return of Jesus Christ to earth was also addressed last week as Romans 11:11 was mentioned which says, "All Israel will be saved" at approximately the same time. Does the word "All" in this verse mean that every Jewish person living at that time will be saved? This has always been open for interpretation since all in Hebrew is not necessarily one hundred percent but a large number.

This also raises the question how will they be saved? Two verses in Zechariah answer this question. Zechariah 14:4 shows Jesus coming back to earth and is standing on the Mount of Olives. At the same time, Zechariah 12:10 illustrates this large group of God's Covenant People recognize Jesus as their Messiah and the one they have pierced. It is believed that this is their salvation moment whether it is one hundred percent of them or a large number.

Discussing the return of Jesus Christ to earth can be challenging to understand. As a result, our next three messages will be a study of Jeremiah 31 that revolves around God's Covenant People and their future recognition of Jesus as their Messiah. 

"At the same time," says The Lord, "I will be The God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people . . .  For there shall be a day when the watchmen will cry on Mount Ephraim, arise, and let us go up to Zion, to The Lord our God . . . For thus says The Lord; sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nation; proclaim, give praise, and say, 'O Lord, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!'" Jeremiah 31:1,6,7.

Our Lord God declares to Israel that He Is Their God And They Are His People! Also, the day is coming when God's Covenant People will declare Let Us Go Up To Zion! They will sing with gladness and praise their God and say, "O Lord Save Your People, The Remnant Of Israel." Will this remnant be the large group of God's Covenant People to be saved?

Stay Tuned! Bless His Holy Name! 

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,

Frank

Prophetic Event?

Last Monday was the first total eclipse over the United States in 99 years. For those who witnessed this in certain areas of the United States, I am sure it was an event they will remember for the rest of their lives. I also found it very interesting that many people tried to turn this special event into a prophetic event. Some believe that following the total eclipse there will be 4o days of God's Judgement. Others believe that with the moon and the sun growing dark this is a sign of the soon return of Jesus Christ to earth.

We all need to be careful in trying to predict the timing of the return of Jesus to earth which God's Word calls The Day Of The Lord or In That Day. Only Our Lord God Almighty knows when His Son Jesus will return to earth!

There are signs indicating how close we might be to this extremely important event. Matthew 24:27-31; Mark 13:24-27 and Joel 3:14-15 all address various signs which will surround the return of Jesus to the earth. All mention the sun and the moon appearing dark or not giving light so you can see the prophetic interest in the total eclipse.

However, probably the key sign indicating when Jesus will return to earth was spoken by Jesus Himself when addressing the Pharisees and His Disciples in Matthew 23:37-39 that says, "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate; for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of The Lord!'"

In effect, Jesus was addressing His covenant people and showing them He will leave this earth but will return again when they call Him "Blessed" or recognize Him as their Messiah! Currently, the majority of God's covenant people cannot recognize Jesus as their Messiah. Why is this? Romans 11:8 says, "God has given them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see and ears that they should not hear, to this very day." 

This is a temporary situation! Romans 11:11 says, "I say then, have they stumbled that they should fall? Certainly not! But through their fall, to provoke them to jealousy, salvation has come to the Gentiles." Additionally, and most important, Romans 11:26 says, "And So All Israel Will Be Saved."

Once again, we see how vitality important it is for us as Born Again Christians should support, pray and bless Israel and the Jewish people. Pray specifically each day for more and more of them to recognize Jesus Christ as their Messiah.

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank 

"Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem"

The title verse from Psalm 122:6 is very familiar for all those who love and support Israel. Most commonly it is interpreted that we should pray for God's hand of protection over Israel and the Jewish people world wide. This certainly is a correct interpretation but I have learned the "Hebrew" interpretation is much broader. The Hebrew definition of peace in this verse encompasses all aspects of a Jewish person's life to include their moral, spiritual, emotional wellbeing in addition to their physical safety.

An intriguing headline in the news last week quoted Governor Eddie Calvo of Guam as his island country has become part of the nuclear threat from North Korea. Governor Calvo said, "Like Israel, we have had a lot of practice here."

Governor Calvo's comment was illustrating that Israel lives everyday with constant threats from enemies surrounding them and living in Israel. These constant threats have caused Israel to build a wall in Jerusalem to prevent Palestinian terrorists from entering Jerusalem from the West Bank. Also, an underground wall is now under construction along Israel's border with Gaza to prevent Hamas terrorists from entering Israel through tunnels. The Israeli military and police are always on high alert and plane passengers traveling to Israel are questioned thoroughly about their reason to visit Israel and their itineraries. 

Well, how do Israelis respond to living with the constant threat of their enemies? Overall, and this might surprise you, they respond with love and generosity to those who are hurting around them even their enemies. Through "Operation Good Neighbor" the Israeli Defense Forces have extended humanitarian aid to Syrians including medication, clothes, fuel and food. Since August, 2016 more than 110 aid operations of various kinds have been conducted.

Israel even reached out and granted political asylum to an Iranian journalist facing the death penalty. Neda Amin had the boldness to write a column for an Israeli media web-site. As a result, she was facing the death penalty for co-operating with Israel in Iran. Amin said, "I was in danger and the State of Israel saved me."

These examples illustrate how important it is for all of us to "Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem" each day for the total well being of all Israelis. Bless His Holy Name!

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,

Frank 

"A Very Heavy Stone"

"And it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples." Zechariah 12:3. The early part of this verse shows that our Lord God will make Jerusalem "A Very Heavy Stone" or a stumbling block or a bone of contention for all peoples. This will be a future event which will happen "On That Day" or around the time that Jesus physically comes back to earth. 

Before we go any further, I will make a very bold statement saying that this extraordinary event might be closer than we think. Let me explain! For the last two weeks,The Temple Mount and Jerusalem certainly has become "A Very Heavy Stone." Approximately two weeks ago Palestinian terrorists shot and killed two Israeli policemen on The Temple Mount. The Israeli government responded by closing The Temple Mount for one day and installed security cameras. This resulted in an extremely negative response from Palestinians who rioted in the streets of Jerusalem for many days. In reality, Iran encouraged these riots hoping they would develop into a much larger conflict. The Israeli government then re-opened The Temple Mount and removed the cameras.

The battle is over the sovereignty of The Temple Mount and Jerusalem. For the Palestinians the real battle is who controls Jerusalem. Many Palestinians still have not come to terms with Israel's right to exist and this is what the battle is really about. The Palestinians reacted to the shooting on The Temple Mount and the removing of the Israeli cameras as both victories and consider them first steps in eliminating any Israeli presence on The Temple Mount or Jerusalem.

Indeed, Jerusalem is becoming a "Very Heavy Stone." However, when we look at the remainder of Zechariah 12:3 and verses 8-9 we learn that Our Lord God wins the major battle for the Israelis over Jerusalem and The Temple Mount. Hallelujah!

"And it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surly be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it . . . In that day The Lord will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; the one who is feeble among them in that day shall be like David and the house of David shall be like God, like the Angel of The Lord before them . . . It shall be in that day that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem." Zechariah 12:3, 8-9.

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Each Day,

Frank

     

Jesus - Our High Priest

This past weekend I heard a story that really caught my attention and proved once again how blessed we are to be living under the New Blood Covenant with Jesus as our High Priest.

Picture if you will that you are hiking on the Sinai Peninsula and suddenly you notice thousands of neatly arranged tents housing thousands of people and right in the middle is a huge oblong looking edifice covered with curtains. You ask the first person you see about this gathering and especially about the huge structure. You learn that the thousands of people are God's People who were liberated by God from bondage in Egypt. They are traveling to claim Canaan as their God given land and the encampment you see is how they stop to rest.

Curious as you are about the huge curtain draped edifice, you ask detailed questions. Your acquaintance informs you, "This is the Tabernacle of God and He inhabits the back room which is called Holy of Holies." Now you are very interested and you ask, "May I go into the Holy of Holies and meet God?" The reply you receive startles you, "No, No, only the High Priest may go into the Holy Of Holies once a year to have the sins of the people atoned for."

The description of the Tabernacle is accurate even though portrayed in a story with fictional characters. The description of the High Priest entering the Holy of Holies once a year is also accurate and both are describing an Old Blood Covenant or Old Testament scenario. However, for those of us who have received Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we now live under the New Blood Covenant.

When we study Hebrews chapters 7 - 10, we learn Jesus, true Son of The True God, came physically to earth to establish a New Blood Covenant, become our High Priest, forgive us of our sins, grant us a way of salvation and eternal life plus opening a way to come directly to the Throne of God. Hallelujah!

"Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He ever lives to make intersession for them. For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners and has become higher than the heavens; who does not need daily, as those high priests to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the people's for this He did once for all when He offered up Himself." Hebrews 7:25-27.

I pray for all those who are still living under the Old Blood Covenant. There are 46 verses in the Old Testament identifying Jesus as your Messiah. Receive Him today as your Lord and Savior, ask Him to forgive you of all your sins and to grant you eternal life. Bless His Holy Name!

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Each Day,

Frank 

   

Temple Mount

Last week's message centered around the fatal shooting of two Israeli policemen at The Temple Mount. We mentioned how difficult this is to hear and accept for the Jewish people since The Temple Mount is Judaism's Holiest Site. All of this raises the question . . . Why Is This True?

Following is an outline of the history of The Temple Mount. Important - This will only be an outline as a detailed study of The Temple Mount history would be an in depth study in itself:

2000 BC

Abraham takes Isaac up to Mt. Moriah (Temple Mount) obeying God 

1000 BC

King David sets up the Tabernacle including the Ark of the Covent on Mt. Moriah

950 BC

Solomon builds first Temple with 184,000 workers over 7 years on Mt. Moriah

910 BC

First Temple destroyed by the Pharaoh of Egypt

833 BC

Joash repairs Temple

640 BC

King Josiah continues repair of Temple

586 BC

Nebuchadnezzar burns Jerusalem destroying the Temple

517 BC

Nehemiah and Zerubbabel complete construction of second Temple

70 AD

Roam General Titus destroys second Temple 

All that is left today of The Temples is one retaining wall known as The Western Wall or The Wailing Wall. Jews from all over the world come to The Western Wall to pray believing God's presence is in the wall. Additionally, on The Temple Mount are two Muslim Mosques because in the past there were times when Muslims controlled Jerusalem and built the Mosques. However and vitally important, the day is coming when a third Temple will be present on The Temple Mount!

2Thessalonians 2:3-4 says, "Let no one deceive you by any means; for That Day will not come unless the falling away comes first and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the Temple of God, showing himself that he is God." That Day referred in these verses is that time frame when Jesus physically comes back to earth to rule and reign from Jerusalem. However, just prior to That Day the man of perdition which is the Anti-Christ will temporally reign at the rebuilt Temple on the Temple Mount. 

As we have looked at the history, present day and future of The Temple Mount it is obvious how any event that happens on The Temple Mount is sensitive to the Jewish people. As a result, it seems vitally important for all of us to pray each day for Our Lord God's Hand Of Protection over the exact spot where the new Temple will be built.

May The Lord Bless You This Day And Every Day,

Frank 

"Beyond All Hopes"

"That the Arabs of the land of Israel should willingly come to an agreement with us is beyond all hopes and dreams at present and in the foreseeable future. To think that the Arabs will voluntarily consent to this realization of Zionism in return for the cultural and economic benefits we can bestow on them is infantile."

You are probably curious about the above quotation and its author but at the same time thinking this actually describes the current situation in Israel. Would you believe this quotation was spoken 94 years ago by a Jewish resident of Israel named Zev Jabotinsky. Things have not changed much in Israel in 94 years, have they? 

A prime example of the continuing tense situation in Israel and especially in Jerusalem is an event which just happened last Friday morning when Palestinian terrorists shot and killed two Israeli policemen on the Temple Mount. This is unheard of and definitely could be referred to as "crossing the red line." The Temple Mount is Judaism's Holiest Site as previous Jewish Temples to include the Holy of Holies were located on the Temple Mount.

Now, it would seem appropriate to examine the reaction of both the Israeli government and the surrounding Arab entities. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu temporarily closed the Temple Mount in order to search the area and make sure a second attack was not planned. The Israeli government also increased security measures on the Temple Mount which was then re-opened on Sunday morning. What was the reaction of Arab leaders in and around Israel? Hamas welcomed the assault and staged a celebration. They also called on Palestinians to launch further attacks. Additionally, the Jordanian Parliament lauded the three terrorists as martyrs.

Do you agree things have not changed much in Israel during the last 94 years!  The majority of the Arab world is still intent on destroying Israel. However, be not dismayed God's people and the people of Israel. Our Lord God will defeat all of Israel's enemies!

Zechariah 14:1,2,3,9, says, "Behold, the day of The Lord is coming, and your spoil will be divided in your midst. For I will gather all the nations to battle against Jerusalem . . . Then The Lord will go forth and fight against those nations as He fights in the day of battle . . . And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives . . . And The Lord shall be King over all the earth. In that day it shall be - The Lord is one and His name one."

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Each Day,

Frank

My Brethren?

"When the Son of Man comes in His glory and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him and He will separate them one from another as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the sheep on His right hand but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right hand, 'come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.' Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in or naked and clothed You? Or when did we see You sick or in prison and come to You?' And the King will answer and say to them, 'assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.'" Matthew 25:31-40.

The above section of God's Word has been shared from pulpits repeatedly with the theme of, We as Christians are our brother's keeper and we should help in any way we can the poor, the widow and the orphan. Certainly, this is one interpretation of Matthew 25:31-40 but there is another which is often overlooked.  

The past couple of years I have studied the book of Revelation with commentary by four different authors. The two commentaries I valued the most were written by Messianic Rabbis from a Hebrew perspective and by Dr. Raymond Culpepper who was a Pastor for 25 years and then General Overseer of the Church of God. 

What was different and extremely important about these commentaries? Chapters 24 and 25 of Matthew illustrate Jesus talking with His disciples after they asked Jesus in Chapter 24:3, "What will be the sign of Your second coming?" Matthew 25:35-38 shows Jesus telling His disciples that you fed Me when I was hungry, you gave Me drink when I was thirsty, you clothed Me and took care of Me when I was sick.

This confused the disciples and they wondered  and asked when did we see You in these conditions? Jesus answered in verse 40, "Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me." The key question here is, who is Jesus calling My brethren? Jesus' brethren is Israel! 

This whole section of God's Word is titled, "Judgement of the Gentiles." At the Great White Throne Judgement described in Revelation 20, seven judgements by Jesus will take place. One of these judgements will be for the nations and will raise the question of how have they treated the nation of Israel? The answer to this question given by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords will determine whether that nation enters the Millennial Kingdom. 

We have just received a very important message from our Lord and Savior. The question now is, "How Do We Respond?"

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank 

 

Christians Zionism

When we initiated this ministry called "For Zion's Sake" approximately five years ago, we used the following three verses of our Lord God's Word as the basis or foundation for its existence:

Genesis 12:3 says Our Lord God will bless those who bless Israel.

Psalm 122:6 says, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem."

Isaiah 62:1 says, "For Zion's Sake I will not remain silent."

We believe For Zion's Sake ministry is one of many throughout the world with similar purposes and the result is millions of Christians each day praying for Israel. What has been the result of our Lord God responding to all of these prayers?

An article on the Israel Today website this week was entitled Israel Recognizes Christian Zionism As A Strategic Asset. The article went on to say Israel recognizes the support from Christians as a strategic asset in its struggle to survive.

Recently, the annual Herzliya Conference took place which addressed Israel's security. Two top leaders in the Christian Zionist movement addressed the audience. Dr. Juergen Buhler, Director of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, challenged the hosts to "Think about the strategic opportunities that the Evangelical World can offer to the State of Israel."

Dr. Jerry Johnson, President of National Religious Broadcasters, also was a main speaker. He added, "The Jewish people have been a blessing for Christianity which came out of Judaism. Israel stands alone in this region in defense of liberty, freedom and the rule of law."

Thirty five years ago when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I purposed in my heart to be obedient to Him each day. The scriptures used as the basis for this ministry illustrate how we can all be obedient in praying and supporting Israel. Be blessed each and every day in your obedience!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Every Day,

Frank