JEWISH VOICE BLOG

November 09, 2020

I wrote to you recently about the opportunity we have right now to meet critical spiritual needs for Messianic congregations in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the needs are even greater. Your gift today will make a significant difference by helping equip the congregations to meet spiritual needs — from encouraging Messianic Believers to grow in their faith to introducing people to their Messiah, Jesus. Together, we can come alongside fellow Believers ...

November 05, 2020

“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.”” Psalm 118:8 NIV No matter the outcome of this week’s U.S. election, we can trust that our God is in control. The results have not taken Him by surprise and that should be of great comfort. As it says in Psalm 118:8, “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.” In the news, interesting developments continue to come out of the Abraham Accords. One being the potential sale of F-35 stealth jets from the U....

November 02, 2020

We are so glad that you will be praying with us for our first Outreach this year since February! So much has happened in our nation, our world, and in the nation of Ethiopia since then. It has all served to underscore the importance for us as Believers to have an eternal, Kingdom mindset, and to do all we can to partner with the Lord and invest in His eternal plans. You are partnering through prayer in a critical time for Ethiopia and the Jewish people! In terms of Jewish Voice’s work in Eth...

October 29, 2020

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”” Romans 12:12 NIV I hope you find great encouragement in the words of the verse above. No matter what we are experiencing or what is happening in our world, because of what Jesus has done for each one of us, we can “be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Again this week there is much to share on countries seeking to normalize ties with Israel. There are further developments with both Sudan and Saud...

October 23, 2020

Bless Israel Sunday is an opportunity for you and your congregation or small group to become more equipped to encounter anti-Israel bias and errant theology about God’s commitment to His Chosen People, Israel. In this “Pray for Israel” blog series, you’ll find a prayer for Israel along with information to serve as a starting-off point from which to add your own prayers. Anti-Semitism and Anti-Israel Bias Over thousands of years, the ugly disease of anti-Semitism has remained alive in...

October 22, 2020

“I will bless those who bless you…”” Genesis 12:3 NKJV This weekend, many churches across the U.S. will celebrate Jewish Voice’s Bless Israel Sunday. I encourage you to take a little extra time to pray for Israel and her people. Maybe spend some time seeking a deeper understanding of the important place Israel holds in God’s heart. You can download a Scripture page, bookmarks and a prayer guide here: jewishvoice.org/bless. In the news this past week, there are interesting developments...

October 19, 2020

Bless Israel Sunday is an opportunity for you to discover things about God’s faithfulness you may have never known before. In this “Pray for Israel” blog series, you’ll find a prayer for Israel along with information to serve as a starting-off point from which to add your own prayers. Messianic Jewish Believers Only 2 percent of Israel’s nine million-strong population identify as those who believe in Yeshua (Jesus). Messianic Jewish Believers are a minority in Israel, yet Messianic c...

October 19, 2020

I have to share with you that, even in the midst of all the challenges we’re all experiencing right now, my heart is filled with gratitude. The work of Jewish Voice – meeting physical needs and sharing the hope of Yeshua (Jesus) with Jewish people worldwide – wouldn’t be possible without you. During the turmoil of these past several months, we have seen your generosity and felt your prayers. That’s why this latest edition of Jewish Voice Today is focused on hope. Because of our Messiah, we...

October 16, 2020

Bless Israel Sunday is an opportunity to learn more about the “apple of God’s eye,” Israel and the Jewish people (Zechariah 2:12). In this “Pray for Israel” blog series, you’ll find a prayer for Israel along with information and a starting-off point from which to add your own prayers. Protection Unfortunately, terrorism is a part of life today. And Israel faces more than her share because of the hostility that neighboring Arab nations and Palestinians living in the Land hold toward h...

October 15, 2020

“How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.”” Proverbs 16:16 TLV When I read the news stories this week related to Israel, yet again I believe wisdom is what is needed – whether it be about the details of peace agreements or how to maintain the downward trend of coronavirus infections. Right now, the next steps in the historic treaty between Israel and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are happening. Israel’s cabinet approved the treaty and Prime Min...