Serving the Body of Messiah in
Israel since August 2001
Strategically Aimed for the
Lord’s Harvest in Israel
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"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. . . .What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" Rom 8:28 & :31
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. . . .What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" Rom 8:28 & :31
Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
Contact information for all the ministries is included inside the Weekly Summary.
An
urgent Prayer Request to pray for “M” and friend who have been
arrested by the Palestinian Authority for distributing Christian
materials. We know from past experience
that those arrested in the past have suffered from beatings and worse. Please pray for God’s intervention on behalf
of these young men who turned away from Islam to follow Yeshua. Remember – in Islam
if a Muslim turns to another faith they are considered infidels and killing
them is encouraged. This is a serious
threat and there is no glare of the world news spotlight on this man to
discourage his captors from doing whatever the will. No consequences, no
accountability for what happens to him.
TOMORROW
June 21st, Jack Teitel will
appear in court once again. The court
has accepted the plea bargain which stripped the hate crime charges out of the
charges – and allowing for Teitel’s defense to once again (without impediment
of the facts of his hate crime) argue that he was not responsible for his
actions due to mental illness. Pray for
the Messianic Ortiz family who suffered greatly from Teitel’s attempt to murder
them by a terrorist bomb planted with the help of accomplices.
We learned new details today for the first time in the prayer letter sent by the Ortiz family, that police had Jack Teitel reenact his crime at their home in the dead of night in 2009. Police told the Ortiz family to kill their video security surveillance system and a 2 AM brought Teitel to walk through what he did when he placed the Purim basket bomb on their doorstep. (Read the full story inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries )
The Ortiz family writes, “Every hearing that has taken place since 2009 when Teitel was arrested has centered around his rights, and the question of his sanity. There have been no revelations of the facts of his crimes, no testimony by police and investigators, and not a word as to who helped him and worked with him. Now that a plea bargain has been struck, and a trial will not take place presenting this evidence, these facts will remain hidden from the public, at least as far as a trial is concerned. “
We learned new details today for the first time in the prayer letter sent by the Ortiz family, that police had Jack Teitel reenact his crime at their home in the dead of night in 2009. Police told the Ortiz family to kill their video security surveillance system and a 2 AM brought Teitel to walk through what he did when he placed the Purim basket bomb on their doorstep. (Read the full story inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries )
The Ortiz family writes, “Every hearing that has taken place since 2009 when Teitel was arrested has centered around his rights, and the question of his sanity. There have been no revelations of the facts of his crimes, no testimony by police and investigators, and not a word as to who helped him and worked with him. Now that a plea bargain has been struck, and a trial will not take place presenting this evidence, these facts will remain hidden from the public, at least as far as a trial is concerned. “
Please
pray for the family and for the ripple effect from the Israeli courts allowing
the facts of Jewish terrorism against the Body of Messiah to be swept under the
carpet. This too is a very serious
matter which will encourage other religious haters to commit the ultimate crime
against believers. Pray that the Church
worldwide will sit up and take notice, as well as outspoken action in this
miscarriage of justice that promises to endanger other Israeli believers.
Arni
and Yonit Klein of Emmaus Way report on a powerful experience as representatives
of the Israeli Body Messiah on a 72-hour worship cruise with Asian believers
off Taiwan and the China seas. The
exchange between Israeli believers and Asian believers is a marvelous, mysterious
work that God is doing as the gospel continues to move west – only now from the
eastern position of Asia.
Arni also brings a good word on what the Spirit is speaking regarding the Church beginning to see ourselves in the biblical term of being made partakers of the COMMONWEALTH of Israel. This may be one of the most important concepts for the Church to lay hold of in this season, because it positions us according to how the scripture positions us and lays to definitive rest the notion of Replacement or Supersessionist theology. (Read more inside the Weekly Summary.)
Arni also brings a good word on what the Spirit is speaking regarding the Church beginning to see ourselves in the biblical term of being made partakers of the COMMONWEALTH of Israel. This may be one of the most important concepts for the Church to lay hold of in this season, because it positions us according to how the scripture positions us and lays to definitive rest the notion of Replacement or Supersessionist theology. (Read more inside the Weekly Summary.)
Arrows from Zion this week is a mix
of highs and lows. I can tell you that many Israeli ministries are suffering
from lack right now. Summer is a time when donations slow down. Many are in crisis to pay (or draw) even
modest pastoral or ministry staff salaries.
As one ministry wrote to me personally today, “We’re doing well, learning
to be at peace in the eye of the storm…. I'm thankful for the life He's given
us, no matter what.”
If you, dear readers, are in a position to do a little extra at this time – please open the Weekly Summary and find a ministry to bless as the Holy Spirit leads. These are but two passages from the “Apostle to the Gentiles” that points the way the Church is to care for the Body of Messiah in Israel:
For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. It has pleased them truly; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things (made the commonwealth of Israel), their duty is also to minister unto them in material things. Rom 15:26-27
Moreover,
brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of
Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and
their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. For I bear witness that according to their
ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing, imploring us
with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the
ministering to the saints (the poor believers in Jerusalem). 2 Cor 8:1-4
Pastor
H, in the Evangelical Baptist Church of A*** – who last drew only half his
salary in March – is going to take a much needed 2 ½ month sabbatical. It has been ten years since this pastor has
been able to take a vacation, and there are not funds now to take one but he
must have a time of rest and to seek the LORD about the future of the
ministry. Like others in Israel who are
effective ministries producing fruit, lack of donations is trying to choke the
life out of them. Please keep pastor
H and his family and congregation in your prayers. Pray God will stir up supporters to come
alongside the work of this ministry.
Pray also for the ministry book store:
“The bookstore has also had
the daily experience of seeing many Muslims and Jews drop by to take free
tracts and Bibles.”
Another Messianic congregation in the north is also experiencing a financial crisis
this summer and have called a 3-day fast this is just wrapping up as this
prayer summary goes out. They write, “We will be seeking the Lord for a breakthrough in finances,
particularly for the release of provision to continue providing the very modest
salaries that support our faithful ministry leaders and staff, all of whom are
essential to pressing forward through these humanitarian and evangelistic
ministries He has raised up, and to maintaining the properties of which the
Lord has so graciously made us stewards.”
Also
in the north, Guy Cohen the Harvest of Asher congregation will be joining the Lebanese congregation in Nahariya on June 22nd. They ask prayer for “an anointed time together and that God will bless us
with a time of building unity and relationship, breaking down walls of division
between Jews and Arabs in the name of Yeshua.”
The congregation is still seeking to fill a key secretary to the pastor spot, as well as additional teachers and translators. Harvest of Asher also asks prayer for their children’s and youth ministries. The latter is introducing a new program involving music and the arts. Pray for the implementation.
Succat
Hallel, the 24/7 prayer house in Jerusalem makes an appeal this week for sponsors
to fund young people – Jew and Arab – to attend their annual “Unto Him” (Elav)
Youth conference, July 7-9. These are
powerful times of ministry and building up of young Israeli believers. If you would like to make an investment in
the next generation of Yeshua’s disciples in Israel, please open the attached
Weekly Summary for contact information.
David
Silver of Out of Zion ministries has a warning about the so-called “Chrislam”
movement which is gaining ground among Christians naïve about the religion of
Islam. One denomination in the U.S., in
a misguided show of religious ecumenism, is placing copies of the Koran
alongside the Bible in their pews. This is a seductive trap for those who value
unity without exercising spiritual discernment.
Our God is NOT Allah. Silver’s
article contains further links for those who desire to learn more.
Eddie
Santoro of the Ahavat Yeshua congregation in Jerusalem writes about the intense
tension that is part of everyday life in Israel. He writes, “Those of
us who live here and are filled with the Holy Spirit have a tremendous
advantage but we are not immune to the tensions that exist…. we understand that the daily
tension that is felt by so many is a byproduct of the spiritual and physical
war that rages against the very existence of Israel. And the war will only get
more heated as the return of the Lord draws every closer.“
He continues, “…we would like to ask you
to pray over the following partial list of tension causing events in our daily
life. Please pray specifically that those who live here would find abundant
grace to remain in his peace and confidence, even as we partake of the very
special “cup” that our Father in Heaven has given us to drink. His peace truly
surpasses understanding and we praise God that the peace he gives us is not of
this world.”
Santoro asks prayers over the situation
developing in Egypt as “democracy” has seen the election of a Muslim
Brotherhood leader that could see the end of the 36 year peace treaty between
Israel and Egypt. Also Hamas is firing
rockets into Israel and is escalating the pace.
Pray for all the borders of Israel, including the seashore and the
northern border is civil war torn Syria.
Iran also remains a serious threat Israel is facing.
The Body in Israel MUST HAVE and OUTPOURING of
GRACE.
Communities
of believers in Israel is something to pray over in the days ahead - Messianic Cities of Refuge.
There are properties owned by various churches throughout the Land of Israel. Some are suitable for development for the believers to be able to live in, to establish safe havens in communities of faith. Some already exist having sprung up organically. Others are moving forward in an organized vision of development.
Let’s be praying over those who are in control of church properties in Israel to get a new vision – perhaps this is the main reason God prompted these churches to establish properties in Israel in the first place, not for the Church, but for the Body of believers that would be raised up in the Land when God restored the nation of Israel.
Do you think God works that way? Do you think He ever stirs us up to do something or purchase something so we have it to give away to His chosen servant at the right time? I do. God knows the beginning from the end. The problem is, when we have purchased something or built something, we have a hard time coming to grips that all along God had in mind that we would at some time deliver it over to someone’s hand that had more strategic need for it in establishing the purposes of God. I believe this is true of many buildings and many parcels of land held by the Church in Israel today. Can we pray in agreement that if this IS God’s purpose, that more churches would begin to release the properties to the benefit of the Body in Israel?
There are properties owned by various churches throughout the Land of Israel. Some are suitable for development for the believers to be able to live in, to establish safe havens in communities of faith. Some already exist having sprung up organically. Others are moving forward in an organized vision of development.
Let’s be praying over those who are in control of church properties in Israel to get a new vision – perhaps this is the main reason God prompted these churches to establish properties in Israel in the first place, not for the Church, but for the Body of believers that would be raised up in the Land when God restored the nation of Israel.
Do you think God works that way? Do you think He ever stirs us up to do something or purchase something so we have it to give away to His chosen servant at the right time? I do. God knows the beginning from the end. The problem is, when we have purchased something or built something, we have a hard time coming to grips that all along God had in mind that we would at some time deliver it over to someone’s hand that had more strategic need for it in establishing the purposes of God. I believe this is true of many buildings and many parcels of land held by the Church in Israel today. Can we pray in agreement that if this IS God’s purpose, that more churches would begin to release the properties to the benefit of the Body in Israel?
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:
Pray for God’s complete healing of Uzi, Meir,
Bob, Fruma and Katya and Rivka (an elderly member suffering severe back
problems) at Maoz Ministries, Sofie Benson in Carmel/House of
Victory, Ariela in Arad and Brookie
in the Galilee. Tom, Nataly and Larissa who have all recently been diagnosed with
cancer in Carmel. Pray also for Kay Wilson suffering from PTSD after surviving
a stabbing terrorism attack that her friend did not survive. Continue to pray for baby Netaley who is rehabilitating well but
has been released to go home finally. Her rehab will continue daily on an
on-patient basis. Also for Ariela who has undergone radical cancer
treatment and needs prayer for regaining her strength because not being able to
work, she is hardly able to pay bills and everyday needs.
Inside the attachment of the
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
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Praying the Headlines
It
looks like Mosab Hasan Yousef has decided to take the frying pan to the fire
route, and is making a movie about Mohammad. Better up the prayers for this
young man.
Mosab Hassan Yousef, author of the internationally best-selling memoir
"Son of Hamas" gave a press conference in Jerusalem on Tuesday in
which he announced that he is working with a major film studio in Hollywood to
produce a movie version of his book, as well as an autobiographical film about
Mohammed, the founder of Islam.
Here is a YouTube of the interview
that Mosab did at the Knesset Mon 6/18.
And an article in an Israeli newspaper Hamas founder's son
'sympathizes with IDF'
Teaching
Articles
By Asher Intrater
Excerpt: That first congregation was the "starting line" for the gospel. The faith community in Jerusalem today represents the "finish line." We have returned to Jerusalem to "finish the race" that our forefathers started. The gospel went out from "Jerusalem to Judea to Samaria to the ends of the earth" – Acts 1:8. Today it is returning from the ends of the earth to Samaria to Judea to Jerusalem.
Read this excellent teaching online or inside the attached Weekly Summary
Israeli Ministries on Tours
BOOKING meetings now (See open dates) Inside
the attached Weekly Summary are
itineraries and open dates for Arni Klein /Emmaus Way; David and Josie Silver/Out
of Zion; Lura & Eddie Beckford/ The King’s Men; Kobi
& Shani Ferguson/ Yeshua Israel
Ministries; Carolyn & Richard Hyde/ Heart of God
Ministries; Brian & Rachaeli
Slater/Chosen People Ministries
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If your weekly Arrows from Zion email does not come in, check online each Wednesday at Israel Prayer Dot Com | Israel Watcher – A Second Opinion Mostly political or current events commentary
| Fruit of the Fig Tree Spiritual insights | DAILY Arrow from Zion
If you appreciate the efforts of this ministry to share both the challenges and the great things God is doing among the Israeli indigenous ministries, please pray about making a financial gift donation. Make donations payable to the order of Donna Diorio and mail to:
Israel Prayer P O Box 111302 Carrollton, Texas 75006
Or click on the PayPal icon at the www.israelprayer.com
(Paypal account is donna@israelprayer.com)
I do not have tax exempt status.
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