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JEWISH PEOPLE MUST REMAIN JEWISH
I was recently asked the following question by a Jewish person who has recently come to salvation: “I am a member of the ‘Shul’ (synagogue); must I now resign from being a member?”
Now some Christians would answer: ‘of course this person must resign; in fact this person needs to get into a church and forget everything Jewish’.
How do I know this? Because this is exactly what was told to a Messianic Jewish couple I recently met by a pastor in Johannesburg.
I totally disagree with that answer and here is why: JEWISH PEOPLE MUST REMAIN JEWISH.
You know its tough being a Messianic Jew as you have both Christians and Jews telling you that you are not Jewish anymore – and that saddens me, because they are both totally wrong.
It’s like saying to an Afrikaner (a South African of Afrikaans descent); ‘now that you are born again you are no more an Afrikaner and you have to forget about everything Afrikaans starting with ‘braaivleis’ (barbeque) and ‘potjiekos’ (an Afrikaans traditional stew, slow cooked in a special pot over a fire)’. Now ‘braaivleis’ and ‘potjiekos’ are part of Afrikaans tradition.
I mean, that would be ridiculous – so why is it different when it comes to Jewish people?
For regular readers of this website, you will note that in my appeal to Jewish people I write “I would never ask you to stop being Jewish and follow another religion; I do, however, want to encourage you to have a personal, intimate relationship with the ‘Mashiach’ - Yeshua. Accepting Yeshua as ‘Mashiach’ does not stop you from being Jewish. You were born Jewish, you have a Jewish ‘neshama’ (soul) and you will die Jewish; and if you accept Yeshua as your Saviour, you will spend eternity in heaven, Jewish.”
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NEWSFLASH
Experts say that Israel faces worse water crisis in 80 years
Oh! Isn’t G-D just so faithful? Isn’t He just so wonderful? Don’t you just love Him?
As some of you might know, Israel has experienced a serious water crisis with the water level in the ‘Kineret’ (Sea of Galilee) dropping below the ‘Black Line’.
It looked as if Israel was in serious trouble as they were even looking to impose a ‘Water Tax’ on the Israelis.
AND THEN ... the rabbis called a day of national fasting and prayer to repent of sin and ask the Father to break the drought. Looks like Heaven heard!
You see, 2 Chronicles 7:14 declares: “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
And, as the Rabbis implemented G-D’s word by calling a national day of fasting, repented of their sin, humbled themselves and sought G-D’S face Look what happened.
“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The beast of the field will honour Me, the jackals and the ostriches, Because I give waters in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The beast of the field will honour Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I give waters in the wilderness And rivers in the desert, To give drink to My people, My chosen. This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise.” Isaiah 43:19-21
"The poor and needy seek water, but there is none, their tongues fail for thirst. I, the Lord, will hear them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. I will open rivers in desolate heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys; I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. Isaiah 41:17-18 
WHAT AN EXAMPLE ISRAEL IS TO THE WORLD! What a lesson for all countries to learn! - “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
BUT MOSTLY, WHAT AN EXAMPLE OF THE FAITHFULNESS OF ALMIGHTY G-D!
Please pray this with me:
“Thank you Father that You are faithful to Your word which says “if My people will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land”.
Thank you that you have promised to “never leave nor forsake Israel”; and you never have.
I honour You for the abundant rain that You have poured on Israel. Rain that has filled up the rivers, so that every river and every stream is once again flowing in Israel. Thank You that, according to Your word, You have “made the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water”.
‘Now Father, will you please pour the rain of Your Holy Spirit on the Children of Israel - in Israel and in the Diaspora - so that, as the river of water flow once again in Israel, the River of Your Holy Spirit will flow in the hearts of the Jewish people; and that, as You increase Your remnant, more and more Jewish people will come to salvation, inviting Yeshua into their lives, be forgiven their sin and be granted the gift of eternal life in heaven. In the name of Yeshua I pray this…Amen!’
NEWS SNIPPET
“Minus 12 degrees”! “How much”, my wife asked? “Minus 12 degrees – with lots of snow”!
Now minus 12 degrees for a South African who lives in a city where the coldest average temperature is about 16 degrees is quite intimidating.
But, with thermal underwear, a warm jacket and gloves, one quickly forgets the cold when you gaze upon the beauty of white, fluffy snow (mushy in some places) covering G-D’s awesome creation.Yup! We were overseas - where it is now winter. In fact we were in the USA.
Part 1 – Gateway Church, Southlake, Texas
On our first morning, Isit and I woke up to the gentle falling of snow; not much, but just enough to whet our appetites. We were like little children, putting our hands out the window to ‘catch’ some snow.
We had an awesome time at Gateway Church although we were extremely busy – many feedback meetings, strategy meetings and the privilege of me being asked to preach at Gateway’s ‘Shabbat’ / ‘Hanukkah’ celebration service.
In fact, I ministered together with Ps Geoffrey Cohen; he heads up Jewish Ministry at Gateway Church. It was a privilege to minister with Ps Geoff who has become a very good friend of ours.
Wherever you go in Southlake, it is all about Christmas. Every shop, mall, hotel, restaurant playing only ‘Christmas music’! The lights and decorations in the streets and around the suburbs are beautiful.
It’s at a time like this that you say: “Thank you Lord for eyes to see and ears to hear”. Even more importantly, it is the time to say: “Christmas is really all about You, Lord; thank you for the gift of salvation which you freely give those who ask you”.
Yes, I know that Christmas is a Pagan festival and offends some Christians; but, Praise G-D, my Saviour, Yeshua, is bigger than any Pagan god – and what a time to spread the good news of salvation to those who look to Santa instead of Yeshua at this time.
Part 2 – New Life Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado
MINUS 12 DEGREES! But wow, what beauty! The crispness of the cold is almost refreshing – in fact it IS refreshing! It’s at a time like this when you behold and appreciate the beauty of G-D’s creation.
Although we only spent two and a half days in Colorado Springs, it was great meeting with their global network team and to be able give them feedback of what G-D has done through Emet Ministries during 2009.
Using a power point presentation (a special thanks here to Elaine who put the presentation together for us – YOU ARE AWESOME), we were able to show the ‘faces’ of the Emetites (that’s what we call people who are part of Emet Ministries) to our partnering churches – Gateway and New Life.We were away for two weeks; but what an awesome two weeks – THANK YOU LORD!
Now, we look forward to 2010 with even more of an expectancy to ‘Minister the truth of the gospel to the Jewish people, and the truth of the Jewish people and Israel to the church”.
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On Your Walls O Jerusalem
Isaiah 62:6-7, 10-11 "I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the Lord, do not keep silent, and give Him no rest till He establishes and till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth."
Sermon notes 5 February 2010
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WHERE ARE YOU SEATED?
Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Tonight I want to speak on the subject of “where you are seated”.
I am going to use the example of Elijah, a Tishbite prophet.
1) G-D USED ELIJAH TO PROCLAIM A DROUGHT IN ISRAEL
- King Ahab and Israel sinned against G-D
- In 1 Kings 16 we see that Israel’s sin was that they were worshipping idols, specifically Baal
- In 1 Kings 17:1 we see that, because of the wickedness of Israel, G-D sent a drought upon them which lasted three years; this drought was spoken into being by Elijah
2) ELIJAH WAS A MAN OF GREAT COURAGE, FAITHFULNESS AND TRUST
- G-D told Elijah to present himself to Ahab and proclaim rain on the earth – 1 Kings 18:1-2: “And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, "Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth." So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria.”
Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal – 1 Kings 18:17- 19: “Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, O troubler of Israel?" And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father's house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord and have followed the Baals. Now therefore, send and gather all Israel to me on Mount Carmel, the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal, and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel's table."
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