God's Chosen People - Part Three

In our new series about Jehovah God choosing the Jewish People as His Chosen People, we have looked in detail at the total land God gave to them. Last week's message raised the possibility that this land could also have been the Garden of Eden and will be the location of the New Jerusalem. This week we will attempt to examine the God Ordained relationship between the three purposes of this same land.

First we will look at the Garden of Eden which was Heaven on Earth before the Fall of Man. It has been God's desire to restore the atmosphere of the Garden of Eden to earth. How will God accomplish this? Ezekiel 37 is entitled "Vision of Dry Bones." Ezekiel prophesies over a valley of bones for them to hear the Word of God. As a result, these bones come to life. This vision is symbolic of current day Israel as being spiritually dead. However, Ezekiel 37:11,14 says, "Then He said to me, 'Son of man these bones are the whole house of Israel. They indeed say, our bones are dry . . . I will put My Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land.'"

Notice verse 14 says God will put His Spirit into them - Israel will receive Jesus Christ as their Messiah! How many of them will be saved - All of them! Romans 11:26 says, "All Israel Will Be Saved." This means Jews living all over the world will come back to Israel in order to be saved. 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."

Last week's message looked at the enormity of the size of the New Jerusalem. Why will it be so large? We previously learned that all living Jews at the end of the Tribulation Period will be saved and will spend eternity in the New Jerusalem. Where do the Gentiles fit in this scenario? Revelation 7:9,10 describes a Great Multitude of Gentiles in Heaven saying, "After these things I looked and behold a great Multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before The Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands." 

Amen And Again I Say Amen!

When Jehovah God establishes the New Jerusalem on earth it will have the same atmosphere of the Garden of Eden and possibly will be located on the same land God gave to His Chosen People. Stay Tuned.

May The Lord Bless You Always,

Frank

  

 

God's Chosen People - Part Two

Last week we started a new series illustrating God choosing the Jewish People as His Chosen People. We looked in detail at the land God gave to His People as described in Deuteronomy 1:7 and Genesis 15:18. We also learned that current day Israel is less than the total land God gave to His People.

Possibly, the following message will be new to many. The author of the following information is Tom Hess who leads a ministry in Jerusalem called International House Of Prayer For All Nations. This ministry promotes 24 hour prayer in countries around the world for Israel. In the past, it was my privilege to assist with this ministry.

In Tom's book called "Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem" Tom describes the total land given by God to His People might have a threefold purpose. The first purpose is that it could have been the Garden of Eden. Secondly, it is the total land given by God to His People. Lastly, it might be the dimensions and the location of the New Jerusalem.

We will now look at the possible location of The Garden of Eden. Genesis 2:10,11,13,14 says, "Now a river went out of Eden to water the garden and from there it parted and became four riverheads. The name of the first is Pishon; it is the one which encompasses the whole land of Havilah. The name of the second river is Gihon; it is the one which encompasses the whole land of Cush. The name of the third river is Hiddekel; it is the one which goes toward the East of Assyria. The fourth river is the Euphrates."

Notice the first river Pishon flows through Havilah which is Egypt and the second river Gihon flows through Cush which is Ethiopia. This is the southern border of the land God gave to Israel. The fourth river is the Euphrates which is the northern border of the land God gave to Israel.

We do not have to look again at the second purpose of this land since it was covered in detail in our previous message. However, we will raise the question - When will Israel occupy all of this land? Stay tuned for next week's message!

The third possible purpose of this land is the measurements of the New Jerusalem as described in Revelation 21:16,17. The New Jerusalem will be 1,400 miles high, 1,400 miles long and 1,400 miles wide. This is believed to be the same size and location as the total land God gave to His People! 

We Can Truly Say . . . Is Anything Too Difficult For Our God?

Again, possibly you are surprised by this extraordinary message. If this is all true, what is Jehovah God planning through all these details? It is not just a coincidence! Our following messages will attempt to answer these many questions.

Lord Bless You Always,

Frank  

God's Chosen People

As we start this new calendar year, For Zion's Sake Ministry is starting a new series identifying the Jewish People as God's Chosen People. We desire to be clear right from the start that all people also are God's Chosen People. Jehovah God desire for all people to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We are all "Chosen People of God." Bless His Holy Name!

However, there is a special place in God's heart for the Jewish People. Yet, the majority of them do not know Jesus as their Messiah. There are signs that the return of Jesus to earth is closer than ever. Last year we started hearing the term "The Great Reset." If this takes place any time soon, this could be the early stages of the world government that the Anti-Christ will establish in the Tribulation.

As a result, For Zion's Sake Ministry feels it is timely and important for Christians to understand the Covenants God established with the Jewish People and why they are not seeing Jesus as their Messiah. Additionally, we should understand the actual size of the land God gave to the Jewish People. In this manner, we as Born Again Christians can better love the Jewish People and help them to identify their Messiah.

Our primary reference will be the Book of Deuteronomy that has been called a "Summary Of The Torah." Chapter 1:7 shows God speaking to His People, "Turn and take your journey and go to the mountains of the Amorites, to all the neighboring places in the plain, in the mountains and in the lowlands, in the south and on the seacoast, to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon and as far as the great river, the River Euphrates." 

Jehovah God is speaking to His People towards the end of their 40 years traveling in the wilderness. Verse 7 is an important verse because God tells His Covenant People to go to ALL the land He is giving to them. As we analyze this verse in detail we notice that the mountains of the Amorites are the current day mountains of Judea and Samaria. The plains is all the land along the Mediterranean Sea. God also tells them to go to the land of the Canaanites that is current day Israel. God also tells them to go to Lebanon and as far East as the Euphrates River. Lebanon, Syria and part of Iraq will be part of Israel in the future. This will be explained in up coming messages.

We will close this first message of 2021 by sharing that this description of the land God gave to His people in Deuteronomy 1:7 is the exact same description in Genesis 15:18  when God established the Abrahamic Covenant. Stay Tuned!

May The Lord Continue His Gracious Blessings Upon You,

Frank      

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