The Prince Of Peace

Isaiah 9:6 says, "For unto 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." This prophetic verse can be overlooked because we tend to read about the story of the birth of Jesus in the books of Matthew and Luke. However, this verse is very important because it describes who the Baby Jesus would become as an adult. For our last message of 2020 we will concentrate on Jesus as our Prince Of Peace.

After all that we have experienced in 2020, knowing Jesus as our Prince Of Peace will be a sign of hope and encouragement as we enter 2021. Everyone was affected by the challenging events of 2020 since the Pandemic touched every country. Currently, some countries are going into second or third lockdowns. We Live In A Turbulent World!

Let us now look at the Good News! Jesus Christ is our Prince Of Peace! How can we experience this Joy And Comfort? Hebrews 4:14-16 says, "Seeing that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the Heavens, Jesus the Son Of God, let us hold fast our confessions. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in times of need."

Jesus is our High Priest who desires for everyone to have an intimate relationship with Him. Verse 16 says that we should "Come boldly to the Throne Of Grace." Jesus desires for us to spend quality time with Him in worship and thanksgiving as we present our needs to Him. As we come before His Throne Of Grace daily, we will experience Jesus as our Prince Of Peace! Bless His Holy Name!

Another reminder of how we can daily experience Jesus as our Prince Of Peace as we enter into 2021 is that we should "Put On The Armor Of God." Ephesians 6:10,11 says, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in The Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the Whole Armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." Verses 12 to 17 describe how we can daily put on this protection from our enemy, the devil. Many prophetic scholars believe spiritual warfare and Anti-Semitism are more active now than any time in history. As we put on the Whole Armor Of God we will daily experience Jesus as our Prince Of Peace!

As we enter 2021:

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You

May The Lord Make His Face Shine Upon You

And Be Gracious To You

May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon You

And Grant You His Peace

Many Blessings In 2021,

Frank    

Salvation For The Jew First

Traditionally, during this week of Christmas, the For Zion's Sake Ministry brings forth a Christmas Themed Message. This year's message is a little different but still revolves around the birth of Jesus and its lasting effect. Remember from last week's message that Luke 2:11 says, "For there is born to you this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ The Lord." Jesus came to earth to be the Savior of the world and the Word Of God validates that Jesus came to save the Jewish people first!

The story of the first Pentecost shows without a doubt that the first believers in Jesus as their Savior were Jews. Shortly before Jesus ascended to Heaven, He was meeting with His Apostles. Acts 1:5 shows Jesus saying to His Apostles, "For John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with The Holy Spirit not many days from now."

Acts 2:1-4 says, "Now when the Day Of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with The Holy Spirit." 

The first people saved were Jesus' Apostles - All Jews!

Shortly thereafter, Peter addresses the crowd of all Jewish people in Acts 2:36,38 saying, "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ . . . Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let everyone of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and you shall receive the gift of The Holy Spirit.'" 

This large assembly of 3,000 Jewish people were all saved and became the first church of Jesus Christ.

As mentioned in last week's message, only a small percentage of Jews in the world today know Jesus as their Savior. Why is today so different from the time of the first Pentecost? Romans 10:3 shows the Apostle Paul speaking about his own people, "For they being ignorant of God's righteousness and seeking to establish their own righteousness have not submitted to the righteousness of God."

The spirit of the Christmas Season is about giving. May we ask you during this season, while giving gifts to your family and friends, to also give of your time in praying for the many Jewish people worldwide to receive Jesus as their Savior and Messiah. As you participate in this important act you will be obeying God AND will be blessed!

Blessed and Merry Christmas!

Frank    

 

Remember God Keeps His Promises - Part Three

We are continuing our mini-series about Jehovah God keeping all of His promises. This time of the year it is appropriate to study the most important promise God made and the continuing results of this promise.

This most important promise from God is that "He Gave." What did He give? 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, Luke 2:11 says, "For there is born to you this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ The Lord." 

Jehovah God  Gave His Son Jesus Christ Sending His Son To Earth With This Promise - Whoever Believes In Jesus' Death And Resurrection And Confesses With Their Mouth Jesus Is Lord Is Saved. Hallelujah!

Isaiah 49:5,6 Further illustrates why God sent Jesus to earth, "And now The Lord says, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, so that Israel is gathered to Him. Indeed He says, 'It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant. To raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also give you as a light to the Gentiles, that You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.'"

Isaiah 49 is called "The Messiah's Mission." Verse 6 says Jesus was sent to earth to be God's Salvation to the Gentiles. This confirms God's promises of John 3:16 and Luke 2:11.

What about God's Covenant People - The Jews? In Isaiah 49 this most important promise of God is for them also. Notice in verse 5 God sent Jesus to earth "To bring Jacob back to Him" and verse 6 says, "To restore the preserved ones of Israel." God's promise of Salvation is for both Jews and Gentiles! In fact, the day is coming when all the Jewish People living will be saved. {Romans 11:26} It is believed this will happen when Jesus returns physically to earth. {Zechariah 12:10}

Jehovah God keeps all His Promises! The birth of Jesus and the reason God sent Him to earth is the most important of God's Promises! Bless His Holy Name! 

For Zion's Sake Ministry Wishes You A Most Merry Christmas And A Blessed New Year,

Frank     

 

Remember, God Keeps His Promises - Part Two

Our messages for a number of weeks has centered on looking at the Book of Psalms as a way of worshipping Jehovah God in song and prayers. Currently, we are in the middle of a mini-series about Psalm 105 looking at how God makes promises to His people and keeps all of them. Hallelujah!

Psalm 105:11 shows God saying to Abraham and his descendants, "To you I will give the land of Canaan." The primary example of God fulfilling this promise is Genesis 15:18 where God says to Abraham, "To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates." Jehovah God gave almost the entire Middle East land to his Covenant People. This settled the question of who owns Judea and Samaria! God Keeps His Promises!

In studying the story of the Israelites in Egypt, we find God keeping numerous promises all revolving around Genesis 12:2. God says in this verse, "I will make you into a Great Nation." Here are examples from Psalm 105 of God protecting His People in Egypt in order for them to become a Great Nation:

God Sent Joseph Who Protected Them From The Famine - Verses 17,21

God Increased His People Greatly - Verse 24

God Sent Moses And Aaron - Verse 26

God Brought Them Out With Silver And Gold - Verse 37

There Was None Feeble Among God's People - Verse 37

God Keeps His Promises!

Remember also that Jehovah God Promised in Genesis 12:3, "I will curse those who curse you." Here are examples of this promise being kept by God:

God Told Kings To Not Touch His Anointed - Verses 14,15

God Sent Plagues Among The Egyptians - Verses 28-36

Fear Of The Israelites Fell Among The Egyptians - Verse 38

God Keeps His Promises!

We are devoting a number of messages about God keeping His promises as a word of encouragement during these challenging times. The Word of God shows Him continually making promises . . . AND KEEPING THEM! 

May The Lord Bless You And Encourage You This Day,

Frank 

   

Remember, God Keeps His Promises

Psalm 105:1,2,5 says, "Oh, Give Thanks To The Lord! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples, sing to Him, sing Psalms to Him; talk of all His wondrous works . . . remember His marvelous works which He has done." Notice three times in these verses we are encouraged to tell others about how God keeps His promises.

Psalm 105:6-10 says, "O seed of Abraham His servant, you children of Jacob, His chosen ones! He is The Lord our God; His judgements are in all the earth. He has remembered His covenant forever, the word which He commanded, for a thousand generations, the covenant which He made with Abraham, and His oath to Isaac, and conformed it to Jacob for a statute, to Israel for an everlasting covenant."

The Jewish people are called "A Seed Of Abraham." What does this mean? Jehovah God established His Covenant with Abraham and all His descendants, The Jewish People. Genesis 17:7 shows God saying to Abraham, "I will establish My Covenant between Me and you and your descendants." Also, Genesis 17:10 says, "This is My Covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you."

Frequently, we hear people refer to God as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. What does this mean? Genesis 17:19 shows God continuing to speak to Abraham about establishing His Covenant, "Then God said: 'No, Sarah your wife shall bear you a son and you shall call his name Isaac; I will establish My Covenant with him for an everlasting Covenant.'" The Abrahamic Covenant continued through Isaac.

Isaac had a son named Jacob and just before Isaac died he spoke to Jacob saying, "May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, that you may be an assembly of peoples; and give you the blessing of Abraham." {Genesis 28:3-4} The Abrahamic Covenant continues through Isaac, Jacob and their descendants through 2,500 years to the present day.

Next week's message will exam how Jehovah God keeps the Abrahamic Covenant by completing all His promises for the Israelites. Following, we will study how God keeps His promises in the birth of His Son, Jesus. 

Bless His Holy Name!

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

Frank

       

A Thanksgiving Message

Thursday of this week is the one day of the year called Thanksgiving Day. It is when people should give thanks to Jehovah God for all His blessings. However, more often than not, it turns into a day when people eat too much and watch television. We believe everyday should be a day to give thanks to our God. The most important blessing to thank God for is sending His Son Jesus Christ to earth to fulfill His plan of salvation for all people! Bless His Holy Name! 

Hebrews 8 is entitled "A Better Covenant," verses 6,7 says, "But now He {Jesus} has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second."

The above verses indicate there was a problem with the Old Blood Covenant that God established on Mt. Sinai when He gave His Law to Moses for the Israelites. What was the Problem? God's people were never able to keep all His Law because of the "Sin Nature" received by all people in the Garden Of Eden.

Our Loving, Caring, Merciful God Had A Remedy. He Sent Jesus To Earth! Jesus responded to Jehovah God in Hebrews 10:9,10 saying, "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."

Jesus came to earth to die for us carrying all our sins on a cross with Him. Isaiah 53:5,6 says, "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and The Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all."

When a person accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord And Savior, all their sins are forgiven and they receive salvation and eternal life. Every day, not just one day a year, we should all thank and praise Jehovah God for His plan of redemption by sending Jesus to earth!

If you now realize it is time to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord And Savior, please pray this pray with me: 

Jesus, I know I am a sinner

Please forgive me of all my sins

I believe Jesus is The Son Of God

I confess Jesus died for me and God raised Him from the dead

Jesus, come and live in my heart as my Lord And Savior, Amen

Angels in Heaven are now rejoicing!

Blessed Thanksgiving,

Frank       

I Will Triumph In The Works Of Your Hands

Psalm 92:1-4 says, "It is good to give thanks to The Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night, on an instrument of ten strings, on the lute, and on the harp, with harmonious sound. For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands."

When Jehovah God established the Abraham Covenant He said "Israel will be a blessing to the world." This has been a reality throughout Israel's 72 years of existence. Israel sent experienced firefighters to help contain the forest fires in California. They commonly are the first on the sight of tragedies to provide care and expertise.

How does the world react? Overall, not well. In 2019, there were 2,107 anti-Semitic incidents in the United States, the highest number in 40 years. Also, in 2019 Germany had 2,032 anti-Semitic incidents; Great Britain had 1,805 and in France incidents increased 74% in 2018.

This raises a very important question - How do the Jewish people handle their harsh treatments in many parts of the world? Remember God called the Israelites to be "A Blessing To The World." Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel says, "Everything that happens is from God and ultimately for good, even if we do not understand it at the time. When a crisis hits, we know there is a purpose in the hardship. We look at a tragedy and know there is light hidden somewhere inside. In the face of heartbreak, we unlock what it means to be a Jew, to stand for compassion, love and truth. We Are Meant To Be A Light Unto The Nations." 

A special and encouraging  example of what it means to be a Jew is the story of Dov Kalmanovich. Dov was on his way home when a Palestinian lobbed a Molotov cocktail through the windshield of his car. By the time the flames were extinguished, 75% of his body was burned. Dov responded, "I decided to survive and not just to live but to live in order to serve." He became the deputy mayor of Jerusalem and often stands at the bedside of terror victims as a living testimony that evil does not have the last word. 

Psalm 92 encourages us to "Give Thanks To The Lord And Sing Praises To His Name." We believe this applies to all situations! In conclusion, let us always remember to "Triumph In The Works Of God's Hands."

May Our Dear Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day,

Frank          

Remember What God Has Done

Psalm 66:1-3 says, "Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name; make His praise glorious. Say to God, 'How awesome are Your works!'" The first part of verse three says we should say to God "How Awesome Are Your Works!" This will be the focus of our message particularly looking at the founding of Israel as a state.

As a cross reference to Psalm 66:3, sections of Isaiah 66 describe the miracle of the establishment of the State of Israel. Isaiah 66:8 says, "Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall the earth be made to give birth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once?" Israel was declared a nation in one day! This was a supernatural miracle of Almighty God! Verse 8 even says, "Who has heard such a thing?"

How did this miracle take place and why is it so important? Jonathan Cahn, Messianic Rabbi and author in his recent book entitled The Book Of Mysteries said, "Their existence defies the laws of this world. They should, by all reckoning, not exist. In ancient times they lived among the Babylonians, the Hittites and the Amorites. But the Babylonians have vanished, the Hittites are gone and the Amorites are no more . . . But the Jewish people have not vanished but endured . . . They are the eternal nation . . . The Eternal, The hand of God, without it they would have ceased to exist years ago."

The establishment of the State of Israel for a specific assignment from God is explained in Genesis 12:2,3. Jehovah God is speaking to Abraham about his descendants, "I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." 

All Of This Miracle Has Come To Fruition! 

How important is this to God? Very important! This same message is repeated 21 times in the Book of Genesis! Let us say continually to Jehovah God - How Awesome Are Your Works!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Loving Care,

Frank  

The Glory Of The Lord

Psalm 72:8,9,11 says, "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth. Those who dwell in the wilderness will bow before Him . . . Yes, all kings shall fall down before Him."

As we study the above verses from Psalm 72, we notice they refer to all people and all kings bowing before Jehovah God. Some might think this is a future event, however, our message will show this has happened in the past and will happen in the future. People Bow Down When They Experience The Glory Of God!

When the Israelites traveled in the wilderness they arrived at Mt. Sinai. Jehovah God called Moses to be in His presence on top of the mountain for forty days and forty nights to receive the Ten Commandants and the whole Law Of God. Exodus 34:29-30 says, "Now it was so, when Moses came down from Mt. Sinai {and the two tablets of the Testimony were in Moses' hand when he came down from the mountain}, that Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone when he talked with Him. So when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone and they were afraid to come near him." 

Moses Experienced The Glory Of God!

Presently, when a person receives Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to live within their heart. This means they have the presence of God with them at all times. Additionally, there are times in a Worship service or a prayer meeting when the supernatural presence of God appears and people fall or bow down, cry or prophesy. 

They Are Experiencing The Glory Of God!

In conclusion, we look to the future. Revelation 19:4,6 says, "And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sat on the throne, saying, 'Amen! Alleluia!' . . . And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings saying, 'Alleluia! for The Lord God Omnipotent Reigns!'" All saved people will spend eternity in Heaven worshipping God falling down before Him with the twenty-four elders. 

Forever, We Will Be Experiencing The Glory Of God! 

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

Frank

Why Do The Nations Rage?

Psalm 2:1 says, "Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing?" We certainly live in a time when the nations are raging! Why is this happening and why is it happening now? This will be the theme for this message taken from Psalms 2 and 83.

Most Bible Scholars agree we are living in the End Times. 2Timothy 3:1-4 says, "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God." We should not be surprised, these are End Times Prophetic Events taking place!

Psalms 2 and 83 illustrate that God's people will be the focus of persecution. Psalm 2:2-3 says, "The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against The Lord and against His anointed, saying 'let us break their bonds in pieces and cast away their cords from us.'" Psalm 83:2-4 says, "For behold, your enemies make a tumult; and those who hate you have lifted up their head. They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, and consulted together against your sheltered ones. They have said, 'come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.'"

Now For The Good News - God Is Still On His Throne And Is In Control And Will Bring Victory To All His People! Notice how God reacts to the nations raging in Psalm 2:4-5, "He who sits in the Heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision, then He shall speak to them in His wrath, and distress them in His deep displeasure." Jehovah God laughs and brings the enemies of His people into distress! God Is In Control!

Psalm 83:15-18 shows how God reacts to the prayers of His people. He will "pursue their enemies, frighten them, fill their faces with shame, confound them, dismay them and cause them to perish." God Is In Control!

Yes, these are difficult and challenging times. However, God's people should not  be alarmed or dismayed. Psalms 2 and 83 Illustrate God Is In Control And Will Take Care Of His People. Bless His Holy Name!

May The Lord Bless And Keep You In His Care Today And Everyday,

Frank      

God Is Our Refuge And Strength

Psalm 46:1 says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Everyone needs a fortress or a place of refuge when the storms of life come knocking at our doors. Martin Luther, who initiated the Reformation in the church, authored a worshiping hymn entitled "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." What is a fortress or a refuge? It could best be described as a stronghold or a shelter inside a wall to keep out the enemy.

Psalm 46:1 also says God is "A Very Present Help In Trouble." His help most frequently is a spiritual presence that defeats our enemies. However, at times it is a physical presence when God sends angels for our defense. We will look at a few examples of how God was a "Refuge and Strength" for the Israelites in the past, present and will be in the future. 

Shortly after the Israelites were released by Pharaoh out of Egypt, they came to the Red Sea. Realizing they could not cross the Red Sea, they also noticed the Egyptian Army was approaching them from the rear. Moses said, "Do not be afraid, stand still and see the salvation of The Lord." God then said to Moses, "Lift up your rod" and  God divided the Red Sea for the Israelites to cross to the other side. 

God Was Their Refuge And Strength, A Present Help In Trouble!

Let us now look at present day Israel who is surrounded by enemies. A terror group Hezbollah is located in Lebanon north of Israel, another terror group Hamas is to the south and the Palestinian Liberation Organization is located in Ramallah near Hebron. All have the same focus of destroying Israel. However, since Israel was founded in 1948, they have never lost a war! The Israel military forces reports enemy missiles headed for Tel Aviv are miraculously  diverted off their course. 

God Is Their Refuge And Strength, A Present Help In Trouble! 

Let us now look at the future of Israel. At the end of the Tribulation Period, the Anti-Christ will assemble the largest army in history to destroy Israel. However, Jesus Christ physically appears in the skies on a white horse and strikes down these armies with a sharp sword coming out of His mouth. 

God Is Their Refuge And Strength, A Present Help In Trouble!

Psalm 46 closes in verse 11 that says, "The Lord of Hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge." Psalm 46 is not only for Israel but also for all who call on The Name Of Jesus As Lord And Savior!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care This Day,

Frank 

Praise For Dramatic Deliverance

For  Zion's Sake Ministry is approaching the completion of eight years of sharing Jehovah God's message each week of love and support for Israel and that His Son Jesus Christ Is The Only True Savior Of The World. We are blessed and humbled to report that 40,240 people have received these messages in 20 countries. For Zion's Ministry functions on the basis of four scriptures: John 3:16, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 122:6 and Isaiah 62:1,6. Bless His Holy Name!

With the start of our ninth year of messages, we are beginning a new season based on the Book Of Psalms. What are the Psalms? The Book of Psalms is actually a Book of Worshiping God and Praising Him for who He is, what He has done and what He will do. When the Jewish people gather in their Synagogues, homes or at the Western Wall, they frequently are singing or reciting Psalms. Sometime this worship is accompanied by stringed instruments. This is why Psalms is called Sepher Tehilim, The Book Of Praises.

We will start this new season of messages by studying Psalm 30 that is referred to as "Praise For Dramatic Deliverance." Psalm 30:1-3 says, "I will extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up, and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried out to You, and You have healed me, O Lord, You have brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit." The first five words of the Psalm show proper honor and respect for our God. Whether we come before God to Worship Him, pray or ask for forgiveness, we should always show proper respect for who He is - King Of Kings and Lord Of Lords!

It is believed that Psalm 30 was written by King David and the remainder of verses one to three are remembering how God delivered the Israelites from the oppression of slavery in Egypt. Notice the following expression of thanks and praise to God:

You Lifted Me Up

My Foes Are Defeated

You Healed Me

You Protected My Soul

You Kept Me Alive

This Psalm ends by illustrating in verse 11 that Jehovah God "Turned mourning into dancing." No matter what trial or tribulation we might face in this world, God is always with us every step of the way and will deliver us and bring us to a better place! Hallelujah!

We also can learn from this Psalm that it started Praising God and ended Praising God - "O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever."

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Peace,

Frank

Jesus Christ - The Lord And King Of All

Our message this week will study how Jehovah God ends His Holy Book in Revelation Chapter 22. Verses 6-21 are called "The Conclusion" of God's Holy Book. Notice verse 6 saying, "Then he said to me, 'these words are faithful and true.'" God is saying through Jesus, who sends an angel to speak to John, that all the words of the Book of Revelation are "Faithful and True." They are God - Breathed as is the entire Bible.

Verse 6 also says that the Book of Revelation illustrates events that must take place shortly. The last book of the Bible outlines all end-time events starting with The Tribulation Period and ending with The New Jerusalem descending. Jehovah God desires for us to study and understand this important book. Revelation 22:7 says, "Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book" and Revelation 1:3 says, "Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the word of this prophecy."

Revelation is also a critically important book because it proclaims continually that Jesus Christ is Lord and King of all. Revelation 22:13 shows Jesus saying, "I am The Alpha and The Omega, The Beginning and The End, The First and The Last." Jesus is The First and The Last meaning He is Lord and King of all from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. Hallelujah!

This Proclamation Is Confirmed Many Times  In Revelation Chapter 1:

Jesus Is Ruler Over The Kings Of The Earth, Verse 5

He Is Alpha And Omega, The Beginning And The End, Verse 8

He Is Alpha And Omega, The First And The Last, Verse 11

He Is The First And The Last, Verse 17

He Lives, Was Dead And Will Live Forevermore, Verse 18

Notice how Jehovah God ends His Holy Book in Revelation 22:18-19 that says, "For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away His part from the Book of Life, from the Holy City and from the things which are written in this book."

Everyone should show proper respect for God's Holy Book! 

Frank   

     

The New Jerusalem

When the 1,000 year reign of Christ is ended, a new God ordained event will take place that will change the earth for Eternity. The title for Revelation 21 is "The New Jerusalem Descends."

Revelation 21:2-5 says, "Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of Heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from Heaven saying, 'Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men and He will dwell with them and they shall be His people and God Himself will be with them and be their God.' And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. Then He who sat on the throne said, 'Behold, I make all things new.'"

The description in Revelation 21 of The New Jerusalem Descending is a miracle of God, second only to the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In effect, Jehovah God is causing Heaven to come to earth with the center to be located at current day Jerusalem. This is why it is called "The New Jerusalem." Verse 3 says that the Tabernacle of God will be with men and He will dwell with them while verse 4 says there will be no more tears, death, sorrow or pain. Hallelujah! Indeed, Heaven Will Come To Earth!

Revelation 21:11-27 describes The New Jerusalem. Following are just a few glorious descriptions:

It has the Glory of God, Verse 11 

1,400 miles wide, 1,400 miles long, 1,400 miles high, Verse 16

The city is pure gold, Verse 18

The foundations are precious stones, Verse 19

The twelve gates are pearls, Verse 21

The Glory of God provides the light, Verse 23

There is no night, Verse 25

How shall "ALL SAVED" people of the world live in the city of the New Jerusalem? John 14:1-3 shows Jesus saying, "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's House are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also."

The Redeemed of The Lord, all who have received Jesus as their Lord and Savior, will live in a personal mansion in The New Jerusalem! Look Forward To Meeting You There!

Frank  

The 1,000 Year Reign Of Christ - Part Six

Revelation Chapter 20 describes all the events that will take place at the end of the 1,000 year reign of Christ. Verse 11 says, "Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it." This verse is describing what is known as the "Great White Throne Judgement." Our message will describe this God - Ordained event and its extreme importance for all people - Jews and Gentiles.

A detailed description of the Great White Throne Judgement can be found in John 5:24-29 in which Jesus says, "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has ever lasting life and shall not come into judgement but has passed from death into life. Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live. For as The Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself. And has given Him authority to execute judgement also, because He is the Son of Man. Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the grave will hear His voice and come forth - those who have done good to the resurrection of life and those who have done evil to the resurrection of condemnation." 

Notice that God The Father has given all the authority of judgement to Jesus The Son. Verse 24 is very important because it says that those who believe in Jesus as their Savior will go to Heaven when they die and will not stand before Jesus at the Great White Throne Judgement!

John 5:25-29 describes all unsaved people standing before Jesus as He judges their lives. Verses 25, 29 says "The hour is coming" in describing this event that will happen at the end of the 1,000 year reign of Christ. Verse 29 is critically important because it clearly separates those saved from those unsaved. The saved will spend Eternity in Heaven with God The Father and Jesus The Son while the unsaved will spend eternity in "condemnation" or in hell.

We come now to the most critical time of our series on the 1,000 year reign of Christ and ask the question - Are You Saved, Do You Know Jesus As Your Lord And Savior? Romans 10:9 says, "That if you confess with your mouth The Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead you will be saved."

If you realize it is time to receive Jesus as your Savior, please pray with me:

Jesus, I know I am a sinner . . . Please forgive me of all of my sins - past, present, future . . . I confess Jesus as my Lord . . . I believe in my heart that God raised Him from the dead . . . I am saved!

Hallelujah, Bless His Holy Name!

Frank

 

The 1,000 Year Reign Of Christ - Part Five

Revelation 20:7-8 says, "Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as the sand of the sea."

When believers in Jesus Christ read the above verses, I would think most of them wonder why will Jehovah God release Satan at the end of the 1,000 year reign of Christ? This is an excellent question because Satan once again will gather a large army to destroy Jerusalem.

To properly understand why Jehovah God will allow this event to happen we need to look at the Garden of Eden and the fall of Adam and Eve. God created man and woman with the ability to decide what is good and what is evil. This is known as Freewill. Genesis 3:6 shows Adam and Eve disobeying God and bringing sin into the world.

Many Bible scholars believe Satan is released at the end of the 1,000 years to give those living at that time one more chance to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. We need to realize 1,000 years is a very long time and many people will be born in that time period. 

God Desires For ALL People - ALL Of His Creation - To Be Saved!

However, they must decide for themselves. The release of Satan means they must decide to spend Eternity in Heaven or Hell. The 1,000 year reign of Christ will be so peaceful it will be similar to living in Heaven but be on earth. Even living in these glorious conditions it is believed there will be those who still refuse to accept Jesus as their Savior. We all need to know without a doubt that Jesus is our Lord and Savior!

In conclusion, what will happen when Satan and his armies attempt to attack Jerusalem? Revelation 20:9-10 says, "They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. And fire came down from God out of Heaven and devoured them. And the devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire." This time Satan is cast into the lake of fire for eternity! 

What A Mighty God We Serve!

Frank   

The 1,000 Year Reign Of Christ - Part Four

Our messages about the 1,000 Year Reign Of Christ illustrated the major theme of Jehovah God being the God of Restoration. We have learned during Christ's Reign God will restore:

His Presence Among His People

True Peace On Earth

The Total Land Given To His Chosen People

The message this week will concentrate on the Restoration of the Jewish people as a Blessing to the world. Genesis 12:2,3 shows God speaking to Abraham, "I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing . . . and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." These verses are a prophetic word in which God is saying to Abraham that your descendants will become a nation that will be a "Blessing To All Families Of The Earth." This Word from God has happened somewhat but not to the degree planned by Jehovah God.

However, during the Reign Of Christ this desire of God will take place. God's love and favor for His Chosen People will be recognized by all the nations of the earth. Zechariah 8:22,23 says, "Yes, many peoples and strong nations shall come to seek The Lord of Hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before The Lord. Thus says The Lord of Hosts: 'In those days ten men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man, saying, let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.'" God's Chosen People will be teachers and proclaimers of His Word and nations will come to Jerusalem to learn.

At least two of God's Feasts will be celebrated during the Reign Of Christ. Zechariah 14:16,17 says, "And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship The King, The Lord Of Hosts and to keep the Feast Of Tabernacles. And it shall be that whichever of the family of the earth do not come up to Jerusalem to worship The King, The Lord Of Hosts, on them there will be no rain."

Notice the importance God places on keeping His Feasts. There will be no rain for those who do not keep the Feast Of Tabernacles. It is also believed Passover will be observed during the Reign Of Christ. 

WE SERVE A GOD OF RESTORATION . . . BLESS HIS HOLY NAME!

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

Frank

  

 

 

The 1,000 Year Reign Of Christ - Part Three

This will be the third in our series of messages about The 1,000 Year Reign Of Jesus Christ over all the earth. In our messages to date, we have learned: 

God Will Restore True Peace On Earth

God Will Restore His Living Among His People

Jesus Will Be King Over All The Earth

Jesus will reign from the rebuilt Temple in Jerusalem in the restored full State of Israel. What do we mean by the restored full State of Israel? We need to first realize that the current land of Israel is just a portion of the total land given by God to His Chosen People as part of the Abrahamic Covenant.

When God was establishing His Covenant with Abraham and His descendants, who are the Jewish People, He said to Abraham in Genesis 15:18, "To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates."  This land covers a major part of the current Middle East including North Egypt, current Israel, Gaza, Judea, Samaria, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq. The Jews have never lived on all of this God given land. During the 1,000 Year Reign of Christ and into Eternity they will indeed live in all of this land! Hallelujah! 

There are two vitally important reasons why Jehovah God will open all this land to His Chosen People. We live in a prophetic time when the Jewish people are moving back to Israel from every part of the world. There are over 700 Scriptures in the Word of God predicting this event. It is believed the year 2020 will see more Jews moving back to Israel than ever before. This relocation of God's People will be completed at the start of The Reign of Christ.

Additionally, since the Fall of Man in the Garden of Eden, Jehovah God has desired to live again among His people. The Reign Of Christ will restore this 6,000 year desire of God. It is also believed that the restored Land of Israel is approximately the same size as the Garden of Eden and in the same location!

What A Mighty God We Serve! He Is The God Of Restoration!

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

Frank

The 1,000 Year Reign Of Christ - Part Two

We started a new series last week and learned when the 1,000 Year Reign Of Jesus Christ starts after the Tribulation Period there will be True Peace on earth and Jehovah God will live among His People. This week we will look at how and why Jesus is entitled to reign on earth.

Even before Jesus was born there were prophetic messages predicting that He will rule and reign not only over Israel but over the whole earth. Isaiah 9:6 says, "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder." Additionally, Luke 1:30-33 says, "Then the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His Father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever and of His kingdom there will be no end.'" These verses illustrate that the day is coming  when the government of the world will be on the shoulders of Jesus.

How is Jesus entitled to rule the whole world? God ordained it plus Jesus is in the lineage of Abraham and King David. In fact, when we look at the genealogy of Jesus as outlined in Matthew Chapter one we learn Jesus is the Son of David and the Son of Abraham. Jehovah God says to Abraham in Genesis 17:6 "I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of You and kings shall come from You." God was saying kings will come through Abraham - David and Jesus.

In closing, we will look at how Jehovah God places Jesus on the Throne of David. Jehovah God said about Jesus in Matthew 22:44, "Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool." As a result, Jesus has been sitting at God's Right Hand ever since ever interceding for all the saints. {Hebrews 7:25.} 

We have learned  previously that Jesus arrives on a White Horse and defeats Satan and his armies during the Battle of Armageddon. {Revelation19:11-16.} On His robe is written: KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS. JESUS WILL BE KING OVER ALL THE EARTH DURING HIS 1,000 YEAR REIGN! 

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care,

Frank    

The 1,000 Year Reign Of Christ

Last week's message highlighted the end of the Tribulation Period when the following events will take place: {Revelation Chapters 19, 20}

Jesus physically comes back to earth and wins the Battle Of Armageddon 

Jesus casts the Anti-Christ and the False Prophet into the Lake of Fire

Jesus binds Satan into the Bottomless Pit for a 1,000 years 

Once the Battle of Armageddon is finished, Jesus returns to the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. It is believed Jesus will come back to the same location on the Mount of Olives from which He ascended to Heaven as described in Acts 1:11.

Why will the 1,000 year reign of Christ take place? This glorious event is the fulfillment of a number of prophetic scriptures that promise true peace on earth. Isaiah 2:2-4 says, "Now this shall come to pass in the latter days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established on the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it. Many people shall come and say, 'come, let us go up to the mountain of The Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, and we shall walk in His paths.' He shall judge between the nations and shall rebuke many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation." There will be total peace on earth! Hallelujah!

Additionally, Jehovah God will live among His people just as it was in the Garden of Eden. Ezekiel 37:26-28 says, "Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them and it shall be an everlasting covenant with them; I will establish them and multiply them and I will set My sanctuary in their midst forevermore. My tabernacle also shall be with them; indeed I will be their God and they shall be My people. The nations also will know that I, The Lord, sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is in their midst forevermore."

Next week's message will show how Jesus was born to be the Savior Of The World but also to Rule And Reign over all the nations of the world for 1,000 years. Bless His Holy Name.

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

Frank

The Future Of Israel - Part Ten

In this last message about The Future Of Israel we will learn about Jesus physically coming back to earth and in the process destroying the Anti-Christ and his armies. Jehovah God has been in control from Creation to this current day. Hallelujah!

We learned in one of our earlier messages that the Anti-Christ will be identified shortly after the Rapture of the Church. He will then establish a supposed Peace Treaty with Israel allowing them to build their third Temple in Jerusalem. However, this is a massive deception! The Anti-Christ has no intention of functioning in "Peace" with Israel. His goal is to destroy Israel and set up his empire in the whole world.

After three and a half years or half way through the Tribulation Period, the Anti-Christ will break his treaty with Israel and take control of Jerusalem establishing the throne of his evil empire in the Jewish temple demanding all people worship him as God. This is called the "Abomination Of Desolation."

At the end of the seven year Tribulation Period, the Anti-Christ will attempt to get control of the world during the Battle Of Armageddon most likely to be the largest war in history. Zechariah 12:2,3 says, "Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples, when they lay siege against Judah and Jerusalem. 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 surely be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it." 

Suddenly "Then I saw Heaven open, and behold a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True and in righteousness He judges and makes war. And the armies in Heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. . . And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: King Of Kings and Lord Of Lords." {Revelation 19:11,14-16}

Jesus returns to Jerusalem on the Mount Of Olives setting up His Earthly Kingdom. The Anti-Christ and the False Prophet are thrown in the Lake Of Fire and Satan is bound for 1,000 years. What A Mighty God We Serve! 

Next week we will start a new series of messages about the Thousand Year Reign of Jesus Christ.

My The Lord Bless And Keep You In His Loving Hands,

Frank

    

The Future Of Israel - Part Nine

In our last two messages we learned about the Rapture Of The Church plus a seven year timeframe called The Tribulation Period in which the Anti-Christ is identified with the purpose of destroying Israel and controlling the world. In this week's message we will explain why Jehovah God would allow this time of darkness and difficulty on earth to include the pouring out of His Wrath.

Our primary message this week will be to determine why Jehovah God will pour out His Wrath on those living during the first half of The Tribulation Period. His Wrath is described as Seal Judgements, Trumpet Judgements and Bowl Judgements as described in the early chapters of the Book of Revelation.

Why will a loving God pour out His Wrath on a portion of His Creation? We must first realize this is NOT the desire of our God who placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden that was Heaven on Earth with no sin. Jehovah God gave Adam and Eve free will and by disobeying Him they brought sin into the world.

Ever since the failure of Adam and Eve, God has desired for all people to be brought back to Him by receiving Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. He sent His Son to earth to die on a cross providing a way for all of our sins to be forgiven and to then spend eternity with Jesus.

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." God Desires For All People To Be Saved! If all people were saved He would not pour out His Wrath! All people currently living on earth have the opportunity to be saved meaning they will take part in The Rapture and not experience The Tribulation.

Do You Desire To Be "Saved" Today?

 Please Pray This Prayer

 Jesus, I know I am a sinner,

 Please forgive me of all my sins,

 I believe in my heart and 

Confess with my mouth

 That Jesus is Lord and

 God raised Him from the dead,

 Because of this I am "Saved"

May The Lord Bless And Keep You Today And Everyday,

Frank  

 

The Future Of Israel - Part Eight

Last week's message illustrated an event that could happen at any moment. The event is called The Rapture Of The Church in which Jesus appears in the clouds and calls to Himself all those who are saved and they will then spend eternity with Him.

Once all Christians have been lifted up to Heaven to live with Jesus, a seven year period will start called The Tribulation. 2Thessalonians 2:3,4,9 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 . . . The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs and lying wonders." These verses describe the appearance on earth of the Anti-Christ who is on assignment from Satan to destroy Israel and gain control of the whole earth.

Verse 9 says that the Anti-Christ is empowered by Satan with "Power, Signs and Lying Wonders." As a result, he deceives many people even some of the Jewish people who believe he is their long awaited Messiah as he establishes a peace treaty between Israel and their enemies. The Jews are even able to rebuild their Temple in Jerusalem during this period. The Anti-Christ appears to have the ability to solve all of the world's problems and sets up a one world government and one world religion.

All of this does not come as a surprise to Jehovah God. In fact, God will use this time to bring many people around the world into the Kingdom Of God as they receive Jesus as their Savior. Revelation 11 mentions "Two Witnesses" who will describe Jesus as the Savior Of The World plus informing people of the evils of the control of the Anti-Christ.

Additionally, Revelation 14 illustrates 144 thousand Jewish witnesses who will travel around the world to inform people of the love of Jesus as their Savior. As a result, the largest Revival in history will take place during the Tribulation.

In upcoming messages we will learn of The Judgement Of Jehovah God; learn of the Anti-Christ turning on Israel and declaring he is God in the Jewish Temple and learn of Jesus coming back to earth defeating the Anti-Christ.

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Love,

Frank  

The Future Of Israel - Part Seven

Our message this week will focus on a major God - Ordained Event that will change the lives of all people. This event is called The Rapture Of The Church Of Jesus Christ and will happen to all who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. How does this affect Israel? It Will Affect All People And Could Take Place At Any Moment!

Jesus said in John 14:2,3 "In My Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." Currently, Jesus resides in Heaven seated on a throne at the right hand of Jehovah God. He desires for all of us, Jews and Gentiles, to come and live with Him. John 14:2 says He is actually preparing a place for all of us to live when we join Him in Heaven.

How can we be with Jesus in Heaven? First and most important, we must receive Him as our Lord and Savior. Romans 10:9 says, "That if you confess with your mouth The Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." If you have not received Jesus as Savior, you may pray a prayer now using the above words of Romans 10:9 and you will be saved. Jesus will hear you and respond to the desire of your heart. This is the most important decision you will make in your life!

Romans 14:2 also says Jesus will come again to receive us to Himself! How will this happen? 1Thessalonians 4:16,17 says, "For The Lord Himself will descend from Heaven with a shout with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet The Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with The Lord."

Most important, instantly Jesus will bring to Himself in the clouds all people who are saved  both dead and alive. The dead who were saved when they died will meet Jesus first then all the living who are saved will likewise meet Jesus to live with Him forever! Hallelujah, Praise The Lord, Hallelujah!

This event is so important to Jesus

 that He comes in the clouds

 with a SHOUT that is a COMMAND

 calling all SAVED people to be with Him forever.

 I pray all of you reading this message will hear the SHOUT of Jesus!

May The Lord Bless You Today And Always,

Frank

The Future Of Israel - Part Six

Continuing our series about the future of Israel, we will discuss this week what we believe will be the next major event in Israel - The Battle Of Gog And Magog illustrated in Ezekiel 38. Who is Gog? He is the leader of a country north of Israel believed to be Turkey or Russia. Ezekiel 38 shows God speaking to Gog and telling him that he will invade Israel leading troops from numerous nations including Iran, Libya and Ethiopia.

Ezekiel 38:15-16 says, "Then you will come from your place out of the far north, you and many peoples with you . . . 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." Possibly you might be thinking why would Jehovah God allow a massive invasion of His land and His people? We believe verse 16 answers this question when God says, "So that the nations may know Me."

How will the nations get to know God through the Battle Of Gog And Magog? Ezekiel 38:18-19, 21-23, "And it will come to pass at the same time when Gog comes against the land of Israel," says The Lord God, "That My fury will show in My face. For in My jealousy and in the fire of My wrath I have spoken; surely in that day there shall be a great earthquake in the land of Israel . . . I will call for a sword against Gog throughout all My mountains . . . And I will bring him to judgment with pestilence and bloodshed . . . Thus I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself and I will be known in the eyes of many nations."

Jehovah God will intervene and will powerfully win the Battle Of Gog And Magog for Israel and His people! Why? So that all the nations will know that He is Lord Gog Almighty! 

What A Mighty God We Serve

Angels Bow Before Him

Heaven And Earth Adore Him

What A Mighty God We Serve

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

Frank

  

The Future Of Israel - Part Five

Ezekiel 36:27-28 says, "I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and you will keep My judgements and do them. Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people and I will be your God."

Last week's message illustrated Jehovah God stating He will give His old Covenant People a new spirit and a heart of flesh. This happens when a person, Jew or Gentile, accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We will go a step further this week since verse 28 says, "Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers."

This will also be a very important message which will clarify who owns the Land of Israel according to the Word of God. Genesis 17:7-8 says, "And I will establish My Covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting Covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you. Also I give to you and your descendants after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the Land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God."

These verses describe God establishing an unconditional Covenant with Abraham and his descendants who became the Jewish people. An unconditional Covenant means it will never be broken and God will do exactly what He promised. What did God promise?

He Promised That He Will Give

 The Whole Land Of Canaan

 To His Covenant People. 

God Gave It, It Should Not And Will Not

 Be Taken Away! 

Hallelujah! 

How does the Word of God define The Whole Land Of Canaan? Chapter 15 of Genesis describes how God established the Abrahamic Covenant. Genesis 15:18 says, "On the same day The Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying: 'To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates.'"

Very important! The land that Jehovah God gave to the Jewish People includes all of current day Israel including Judea and Samaria. It also includes from a river in Egypt to the Euphrates River including parts of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Any Bible scholar now realizes that God's Covenant People have never occupied all of this land. This Is True! However, the day is coming when they will occupy and live in all the land given to them by Jehovah God!

When will this happen? We will answer this question and many more as we continue our series on The Future Of Israel. Stay Tuned.

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

Frank     

The Future Of Israel - Part Four

Ezekiel 36:24,26 says, "For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries and bring you into your own land . . . I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."

As we continue our series on The Future Of Israel, this week's message probably will be the most important because it addresses the spiritual condition of every person's body, soul and spirit now and in the future. We will start by sharing the message in Ezekiel 36 but will also reference the exact same message in Jeremiah and Hebrews.

Notice in Ezekiel 36:26 God says, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you." Is anything too difficult for our God? No! When a person becomes a born-again Christian, they receive a new spirit - The Holy Spirit and a Heart of Flesh. What does this mean? When we receive the Holy Spirit we receive part of The Triune God who comes to live within us and becomes our Counselor. He softens our heart making it a Heart of Flesh causing us to be able to live lives pleasing to Jehovah God. Hallelujah!

We at For Zion's Sake Ministry have learned that when Jehovah God repeats a message we should pay close attention. In this case, God repeats this same message in Jeremiah 31:33; Hebrews 8:10 and Hebrews 10:16. Bless His Holy Name! 

Why is this message so important to Jehovah God? He desires for ALL people to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Possibly this message has caused you to realize you need to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior. If this is the case please pray the following prayer with me as stated in Romans 10:9.

Jesus, I know I am a sinner

Please forgive me of all my sins

I believe in my heart You are Lord

I confess with my mouth 

God raised You from the dead

I am now saved.

Thank You Jesus!

All The Hosts Of Heaven Are Rejoicing!

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

Frank    

The Future Of Israel - Part Three

Continuing our study of the Future of Israel, this week we will look at three verses from Ezekiel 36. In reality, studying the Future of Israel is also studying the future of the world since the world as we know it will end in Israel. All our messages are from the Holy Word Of God.

Ezekiel 36:8-10 says, "But you, O mountains of Israel, you shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to My people Israel, for they are about to come. For indeed I am for you . . . I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel." These verses have three main themes that we will study in detail:

The Jews Are Moving Back To Israel - Verse 8

Jehovah God Is For Them - Verse 9

Jehovah God Is Bringing Back All His People - Verse 10

Ezekiel 36:8 says, "For they are about to come." What does this mean? The history of Israel shows that God scattered His Covenant People all over the world because of their disobedience and unfaithfulness. This is referred to as the Disapora. There are over 700 verses in God's Word saying He will bring His People back to Israel. This has been happening for many years and it is predicted in 2020 Israel will receive back more Jews than any other time in history.

Ezekiel 36:9 says, "God is for them." This verse refers to Jews living in Israel but also to those living in other countries. The Jews living in Israel cause Israel to lead the Middle East in productivity, wealth, freedom and military power. Worldwide, Jews win awards for inventions, literature, medical improvements and military efficiency. Yes, God Is "For His People."

Ezekiel 36:10 says, "All the house of Israel" will return to Israel. How can this happen? We serve a Mighty God who always does exactly what His Word declares! Ezekiel 39:28 says, "Then they shall know that I am the Lord their God, who sent them into captivity among the nations, but also brought them back to their own land and LEFT NONE OF THEM CAPTIVE ANY LONGER."

What A Mighty God We Serve

Angels Bow Before Him

Heaven And Earth Adore Him

What A Mighty God We Serve

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

Frank