Worship of Jesus Spreading in Israel | 17th Mar 2010
March 16, 2010 by admin
Filed under Prayer Bulletin
Although the traditional Christian population of Palestine has dwindled for decades, in recent years Messianic Judaism has seen explosive growth. The number of Messianic Jews living in Israel is believed to now be close to 15,000; that may not sound like many given Israel’s nearly six million Jews, but it’s a far cry from 10 years ago when there were only about 3,500 Jewish believers in Yeshua, the Messiah.
But being a Jewish believer in Israel isn’t easy. Recent waves of persecution have put Messianic Jews on the front page. However, this has had a beneficial effect as, for the first time, the secular media are saying something, even mentioning Messianic Jews in a more favourable light. “At least we see that believers are being asked to explain who they are, what they believe in, why they are here… how they can be Israeli and believe in Jesus and be given an opportunity to tell their story and share their testimony,” Knut Hoyland of the Caspari Center said.
“I believe with all my heart, after we have come back to the land, we are seeing the Lord, the Holy Spirit, is removing the veil from the eyes of the Jews and more and more Jews are realizing,” Tel Aviv pastor Avi Mizrachi said. So what does this movement mean for the wider Body of Christ? Worship leader Karen Davis believes, “Jesus will not return until the Jewish people say Baruch h’abba B’shem Adonai – Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”
Source: CBN News
BIBLE STUDY: Acts 1:7-8
PRAISE: God, for the growing number of Jewish believers in Jesus. Pray for the day when the veil will be removed and all Israel shall believe.
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Worship of Jesus Spreading in Israel | 17th Feb 2010
February 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Prayer Bulletin
Although the traditional Christian population of Palestine has dwindled for decades, in recent years Messianic Judaism has seen explosive growth. The number of Messianic Jews living in Israel is believed to now be close to 15,000; that may not sound like many given Israel’s nearly six million Jews, but it’s a far cry from 10 years ago when there were only about 3,500 Jewish believers in Yeshua, the Messiah.
But being a Jewish believer in Israel isn’t easy. Recent waves of persecution have put Messianic Jews on the front page. However, this has had a beneficial effect as, for the first time, the secular media are saying something, even mentioning Messianic Jews in a more favourable light. “At least we see that believers are being asked to explain who they are, what they believe in, why they are here… how they can be Israeli and believe in Jesus and be given an opportunity to tell their story and share their testimony,” Knut Hoyland of the Caspari Center said.
“I believe with all my heart, after we have come back to the land, we are seeing the Lord, the Holy Spirit, is removing the veil from the eyes of the Jews and more and more Jews are realizing,” Tel Aviv pastor Avi Mizrachi said. So what does this movement mean for the wider Body of Christ? Worship leader Karen Davis believes, “Jesus will not return until the Jewish people say Baruch h’abba B’shem Adonai – Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”
Source: CBN News
BIBLE STUDY: Acts 1:7-8
PRAISE: God, for the growing number of Jewish believers in Jesus. Pray for the day when the veil will be removed and all Israel shall believe.
Who's most sorry about MP's expenses, the Pope's views on Israel/Palestine, and man flu – its official!
May 15, 2009 by patrick
Filed under Jon Hargreaves, Weekly News Review
Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Jon Hargreaves, (pictured) International Director of FEBA Radio, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, more damaging revelations about MP’s expenses prompt apologies and fears for democracy, the Pope makes plain his views on the middle east, and scientists confirm what men have always believed, that they get flu worse than women!
Storylinks:
MPs’ expenses:
telegraph.co.uk MPs’ expenses
bbc.co.uk More MPs face expenses scrutiny
Pope in Palestine:
usatoday.com Pope decries Israel-Palestine wall, calls both sides to show courage
belfasttelegraph.co.uk Pope calls for independent Palestine state
Man Flu:
ananova.com Man Flu really exists
bbc.co.uk Women “fight off disease better”
Is Israel justified in its attacks on Gaza?, Government to spy on e-mails, and 2009 will be a kinder, more aimiable year.
January 9, 2009 by patrick
Filed under Catherine Butcher, Weekly News Review
Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Catherine Butcher, editor of the Mothers’ Union “Families First” magazine (pictured) about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, we ask is Israel justified in attacking Gaza? Is the media biased in its reporting, and can the international community do anything to help? Also, Government plans to keep details of our e-mails for a year spells trouble for hard-pressed civil servants, and Times columnists hope for better things in 2009.
Story Links:
Israel/Gaza:
afp Israel presses on with Gaza attacks
jta.org As Israel mulls options in Gaza, rockets hit country’s north
bbc.co.uk UN ceasefire call goes unheeded
E-mail records:
bbc.co.uk UK e-mail law “attack on rights”
dailymail.co.uk The Government’s plan to snoop on our e-mails is creepy, costly and won’t work
