with Egyptian Christian Arab David Demian
Please see the video summary of the gathering,
with Asher and David Demian (24:54 video).
God’s Destiny for Arabs and Jews
from Asher and Betty Intrater | Revive
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We just got back from our special Sukkot celebration out in the desert in a
neighboring country, with our Revive Israel/Tikkun Global team, our friends at
Watchmen for the Nations, some 50 Arab Christians from around the Middle East,
and another 50 international participants.
We stayed in tents in the desert - tabernacles. (Okay, okay. It was more of Glamping – glamor
camping – and not so primitive. But still, you know, symbolically and all that…)
We did jeep rides, hiking, campfires, prayer, prophecy, praise, testimonials,
and devotionals. And a lot of eating together. We could feel the “global
Abrahamic family” taking yet another step forward. Please see the video summary of the gathering,
linked here with me and David Demian (24:54
video).
Back home in Israel, the fall holy days are over. We are looking to what
God has for us in this next stage. As
Betty and I have moved into downtown Jerusalem, we can feel a spiritual
alignment taking place. Things are
speeding up quickly. We need to stay in the “eye of the hurricane.” Earthly
Jerusalem is lining up with Heavenly Jerusalem.
The heavenly kingdom is getting ready to come down upon the earthly
government. We are believing together
with you for God’s will to be done on earth, just as it is in heaven.
As we have finished the yearly cycle of Torah readings, and are starting
over this week with Genesis One, I can’t help but feel that the Lord’s plan is
progressing even as it was designed to do so, from before the foundations of
the earth. God put us in the Garden of Eden and told us to be fruitful and
multiply. The plan has always been to have a worldwide Garden of Eden, filled
with people who have been transformed by the love of God, as demonstrated by
Yeshua’s death for us on the cross. Don’t be discouraged. This is the best time
in the world to be alive… and to be serving the Lord. Despite horribly
difficult challenges around us, this season is a great opportunity. So many good things are happening. Get up and
go for it. All our love in Yeshua, Asher and Betty
God's Destiny for Arabs and Jews | by Asher Intrater | Each time we
meet with Arab Christian leaders, whether locally here in Israel, or in the
context of Global Gathering, there are new levels of revelation about God's
destiny for Arabs and Jews. At one Gathering in Jerusalem, an Arab pastor
pointed out that there were only 4 people in the Bible who were given names
before their birth: Ishmael, Isaac, John the Baptist and Yeshua.
He saw a parallel between Isaac and Yeshua, and therefore a parallel
between Ishmael and John the Baptist. In other words, the destiny of the Arab
Christian community was to pave the way for end times revival, the Messianic
remnant in Israel and the Second Coming, in a similar way to which John
prepared the way for Yeshua's first coming.
Focusing on the Positive |
There were many sins and mistakes in the personal biographies of our
forefathers, including Hagar and Ishmael, and Abraham and Sarah. Despite these
sins and mistakes, God still has a destiny for the Jewish people and also for
the Arabs. We have a great challenge to look past the negative histories of our
peoples in order to find God's positive destiny for each.
Even the thought that the Arab peoples have a positive destiny is
scandalous to some of us as Jews; perhaps in a similar way that the destiny of
the Jewish people is scandalous to some Christians and Arabs. The destiny of
Ishmael and the Arab peoples is connected to the Jewish people because of the
Messianic covenant that came through Isaac. Messianic Jews and Arab Christians
need one another.
Pre-destined Plan | Ishmael
was circumcised into the Abrahamic covenant before Isaac was even born. God
promised to bless him; and named him before his birth because He had a
pre-destined plan for him. One Egyptian pastor shared with me that Ishmael, and
therefore the Arab peoples today, were destined to be Isaac's protective
"big brother." Ishmael was strong, warrior-like and prosperous.
Today's Arab Christian leaders
are beginning to see a divine calling in partnership with the Messianic Jewish
community in Israel, and to recognize God's covenant purpose for the nation of
Israel. Let us remember that in every nation, God's destiny is not found in the
"unbelieving majority" but in the "believing minority."
This is true for Europe, for Asia, for America, for Africa, for the Arabs and
the Jews.
The Arab peoples have a positive destiny that was pre-destined by God.
That destiny is not found in Islamic extremism or politics, but in the Christian
Arab community; the born-again, Spirit-filled, Bible-believing remnant found in
each nation. We are in covenant with them through our mutual faith in Yeshua,
and we believe they will stand with us and our nation in the difficult times
ahead.
PLUS | Each time we meet with Arab
Christian leaders, whether locally here in Israel, or in the context of Global
Gathering, there are new levels of revelation about God's destiny for Arabs and
Jews. At one Gathering in Jerusalem, an Arab pastor pointed out that there were
only 4 people in the Bible who were given names before their birth: Ishmael,
Isaac, John the Baptist and Yeshua. Read
more online
Oct 2021 Issue of Israel’s Restoration
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Arrows from Zion
Summarized
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Israeli Ministries
Avner Boskey of David’s Tent & Final Frontier Ministries writes of Three
fairly exciting new developments | “The world is going through intense
birth pangs. We are also in the process of giving birth – to three new babies.
I believe that these opportunities are worth sowing into. Here they are. Pray
with us as to what God would have you do in terms of standing with us in
bringing these babies into full birth.”
The
'babies' names are ‘Shtetl Dreams’ – our new musical recording project –
nine songs, some very old, some old, some new. Four of them are in Yiddish, one
in Quebecois French, one is Jewish reggae, one is a song that Rachel wrote when
she was 18 with the Star of David Singers . | Translating ‘Israel the Key to World Revival’ into Polish | Avner’s
foundational book (IKWR) lays out the sweep of Biblical teaching on the Jewish
people, their calling and gifts, their successes and failures, their future
both difficult and amazingly glorious, and their indispensable role in the
establishment of world revival. Messiah’s return and the establishment of His
glorious throne in Jewish Jerusalem. |
Filming the Ezekiel 37 Institute course in English | Over the past five
years we have developed the E37 Institute courses in Hebrew – a training for
Israeli believers based on the prophetic vision in Ezekiel 37:1-14. We have taught
this course in Hebrew three times (Jerusalem twice and once in Beersheva). The
time has come to make this course available in English on the internet. Get
more details by clicking title link
Israel Pochtar or Beit Hallel congregation and Voice of Judah ministries sent
some excellent video & article links, but first: Donna: I had to miss Israel Pochtar banquet event on the
night before, so I was blessed and delighted Shabbat morning to finally meet
and hear this dynamic Ashdod pastor, Israel Pochtar at Baruch HaShem
congregation in Dallas. It was a real joy to get to meet someone whose
prayer/ministry letters over the years have been such a blessing and
encouragement. He is an on-fire with the Holy Spirit man of God, running the
race with all his might to see “all Israel saved.”
Video & Article Simchat
Torah - Joy in the Word of God! |
There is no better way to conclude the festive season of the High Holidays in
Israel than to celebrate the Word of God that was given to us. Also: Article Seeing,
Discovering, Believing - Engaging in Evangelism through Biblical Sites | … we’ve continuously been looking for new and
creative ways to reach the people of Israel with the Gospel in impacting and
life-changing ways. | Enjoy this Video Praise and
Worship from Beit Hallel Congregation
Ronit Bender, a dear lady in the Kerem-El and HaCarmel congregations is one of
those Messianic believers whose who life is a living love letter from Yeshua to
the Israelis she crosses paths with in everyday life. This is way more
effective in Israel than is given credit for (probably would be true of our
witness anywhere in the world if we didn’t consider evangelism the “job” of
professionals). Ronit begins the letter by saying how hard the holidays are for
her being so far away from family, but then she talks about how the people she
interacts with regularly in her neighborhood responded to her birthday last
month – independently acting to bless her in such a show of appreciation for
her kindness that many people even surrounded by family would be jealous
of. Like Psalm 68:6 says, “God sets
the lonely in families.” Ronit is always about her Father’s
business, drawing new “family” members into the spiritual family through her
living witness.
Orna Grinman’s blog: The Joy of
Torah | Sounds of singing and
ululations woke me up this morning, the eighth day of Sukkot. “Hakafot”, I
thought. Today is “Simchat Torah” - the day during which the Torah is
celebrated and rejoiced in. Read more online click title
Ron Cantor writes, “Jewish outreach in Israel is not easy. It takes
patience, tenacity, compassion, and boldness. We are fighting against powerful
demonic forces desperately seeking to keep the Jewish people blind (Rom. 11:25)
to Yeshua's love. But we know that these blinders are being removed more and
more every day…and we are seeing fruit! Ron’s recent emails telling the story
of ShelanuTV – From Outcast to
Digital Success: Shelanu’s Surprising Journey – is really an amazing and interesting story. You
should email and ask him to send you
the 9/28 and 9/30 Shelanu emails because those two emails will tell you just
about everything you need to know about this groundbreaking outreach in Hebrew
to the Israeli people.
Cody and Liat Archer with their young children are in Alberta, Canada where
Cody is from visiting family and getting some much needed Rest & Relaxation
in before returning to Israel on the 18th. On the 10th,
this upcoming Sunday they will be sharing in the morning service (10-11:30) at ZECM
(Zion Church) and you can watch: live-stream options. I really got excited about a video for Fields
of Wheat that they included in their email writing, “I hope
you will take a few minutes to watch the new Fields of Wheat promo video we just released!”
I transcribed a few key comments made by the Fields of Wheat team:
"How will the Jewish and Arab
peoples come to know the Messiah and new faith communities be planted? The key
is investing in the next generation as messengers and future leaders who will
be trained and sent out." - Eitan Shishkoff | On Katzir Youth Camps, Joel
Jelski says,"My own life was transformed when the LORD set me free from
bitterness and unforgiveness. Many more teens await this opportunity." | On the Harvesters Discipleship Experience,
Liat Archer says, "Right here is where Jesus called His very first
disciples to follow him and that calling is still happening today. We have a
passion to disciple young adults preparing them to live whole-heartedly for the
LORD. Growing up in Israel I experienced the unique challenges that young believers
experience. This is why we are establishing the Harvesters Discipleship
Experience. Here Jewish and Arab believers can grow together in their faith
living as one family without the wall of separation. This is a demonstration of
Yeshua's kingdom that our region desperately needs." | On Fields of Wheat Cody Archer says,
"Where can we create a home for Fields of Wheat? We're moving forward to
equip the next generation. We're not
waiting for a permanent place. Yet we believe that the best fruit will come
from our own facility in the open spaces of northern Israel. Here youth, congregations and young adults
can grow being empowered by the Word of God and His spirit through works of
love." Hear more click link above.
Rania Sayegh in Nazareth
of the House of Prayer & Exploits
(HOPE) writes, "5782 is already proving to be a time of the Lord's
favor. It is an intense time of building what the enemy cannot overcome. At
HOPE we have stretched out our tent pegs and begun to move into our new
premises on the Northeast side of Nazareth. The meeting hall has views
overlooking Nazareth and the surrounding villages." Watch as Rania shares her vision. If the Lord puts it on your heart to give for this vision monthly
or even a one-time gift to help us cover the expenses, we still need $6000 for
the renovation costs and some furniture. Or, become a partner To make monthly donation click here and it will direct you to
give through Paypal or by credit card with monthly giving amount options. The
new building rent and operations cost $4600 per month
Chuck Cohen of
Intercessors for Israel in Jerusalem sends the Friday Prayer Points 10/1/2021 which
you can read in full online. One point is:
Aliyah & salvation | As these are intimately linked in Scripture,
praying for one or the other stirs up God to answer both. For example, in
Jeremiah 31:6-7 the "watchmen' ["notzrim," which in Modern
Hebrew is the word for "Christian"] are told by God to pray for the
salvation of the remnant of Israel (31:7). And how does He answer? By bringing
many of His people back home (31:8-9)!
As Your
people in exile read Shabbat's prophetic portion, quicken Isaiah 43:5-7 to them
so that wherever they may be geographically they will see that You are speaking
to them. Use the current government to make coming home easier for Jews of all
backgrounds (Isa. 62:10).
The Sderot congregation, City of Life, is also conducting Life
Changing Biblical Tours to spread the
gospel bringing the hope of salvation to the distressed and traumatized
inhabitants of the region. You can learn
more and also donate to their outreaches by clicking the title. They write, “On
our last successful trip to the Holy City of Jerusalem more than 50
non-believers interested in history or adventure lovers were able to hear about
the messiah through the events that occurred in those places.”
Israelis with an Aussie accent David and Josie Silver of Out of Zion ministries
on Mt Carmel send David’s Midweek
Update Video
10/5/2021 | They also do an Out of Zion Prayer for Israel Zoom
meeting every Tuesday 9
pm Israel time - 7 pm UK - 2 pm EST - 6 am NZ write for information | For
a full list of resource and products available please see the RESOURCE page on
the Out of Zion Website where you can also read our teachings on the new Out of Zion website and watch our VIDEOS
Howard Bass from the Beer Sheva congregation “Yeshua’s Inheritance” (Kehilat
Nachalat) writes about the enemy exploiting the vaccine issue to divide Israeli
believers. But he also writes about the Sitting At Yeshua’s Feet (SAYF) that
took place last weeks as “more
than 50 Messianic/Christian leaders from around the country came together at
the Baptist Village, located in a convenient location near Petach Tikva. Jewish, Arab, and others came together to
pray and to intercede for the condition of the believers and the Body of
Messiah in Israel, since God's judgments begin in His own house, and we know
that things are not as they ought to be, and perhaps will never be this side of
the Lord's return and the resurrection.
So, some humility and patience and grace and mercy and .... are required
to give space and time to the Holy Spirit to do His work among and through us
until the sanctification work-in-progress is done, as far as our Lord and
Savior and Bridegroom is concerned. The
Father has set a time, and He will keep to it!”
Howard wrote about two more baptisms
recently and shared a new teaching he has started in the congregation on , an
introduction to Paul's letter to Titus, either on my website or on KehilaNewsIsrael.
Urgent HEALING Needs:
Life and Death is in the power of the tongue
Please
keep in prayer the Israeli believers who are fighting for their lives or other
urgent health needs:
Please
Pray for Claude Ezagouri of the Morning Star Fellowship who has started a
treatment that is due to last at least 6 months for a medical problem he has
been suffering from. Believe in prayer
with them as they look to the Lord for complete healing and for prompt recovery from some other ailments. | Ronit Bender finally has seen a new cardiologist she likes because
he is caring, she’s taking new meds, feels better but still asks for our
prayers | Pray for Carolyn Hyde
whose left hand is so pained she can no longer play guitar and it is also
sometimes painful to play piano | Silvers: David's knees and Josie's back pain | A prayer request for Naomi, for a dear family
that is a part of Israel Pochtar's pastoral team, who was diagnosed with colon
cancer. "Despite what this battle entails, we are confident in God’s
unfailing Word and promises." Read in her
own words| Please continue to pray for Jacob Damkani for the LORD's mercies over Jacob and his dear wife, Elisheva | Dov
Bikas – I have been very tired
these days: probably as a result of a combination of factors: my age, stress of
the days of running to the bomb shelter, work load in the ministry, etc. Olga Bikas: We
are grateful that Olga is feeling better these days! Though the doctors never
found the cause of the dizziness that put her in hospital a month ago, they did
rule out major issues like brain tumors, heart problems, etc., so this is
already comforting. Olga’s back also keeps improving and she is able to walk
more outside now than she did before.
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