WEEKLY Arrows from Zion 12/16/2015

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Priority Prayer Focus Dec 16, 2015

Quoting from Francis Frangipane's article adapted from his book, The Days of His Presence,
  
" Yes, evil shall mature into full rebellion, but righteousness is also ripening into full Christlikeness!" (See Matt. 13:40-43; John 17:22-23).

We have entered into days where the evil of Islamic terrorism is being experience not just in Israel or the Middle East, but throughout the whole world.  At the same time, by faith we say that there is a Remnant of God throughout the world who are faithful to the high calling in Messiah, and pressing toward the mark of that high calling.

Let's pray for peace to see what the LORD is doing in the earth, and that like Hezekiah, we rebuild the walls that are broken down with our building tools in one hand and our weapons in the other. 

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Although we have come to the end of Hanukkah, we wanted to share the beautiful greeting from the Tents of Mercy network under Eitan Shishkoff, as they are also marking their 20th anniversary of the congregation and network.  Mazel Tov to you Ohalai Rachamim and to all your offspring!

Second is an interesting thing that caught my eye this week when an Israeli believer posted it on Facebook.  Did you know there is a full moon for the first time since 1977 on December 25th this year or that the Israeli calendars note this is "Yom ha molad" - the day of the birth?!  It intrigued me so I set about to find out more about this and you can read the interesting results inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary. 

Also * You may have also heard that the Pope has delivered a statement that Jews don't need to be saved which the Israeli rabbis welcomed but Messianic Jews are rebutting.  Here is the LCJE statement by our friend Jim Melnick.  This also seems a sign of the times.

Next up is an important perspective on the news of a new head of the Israeli MOSSAD who last week acknowledged,  "Without Heavenly aid, Israel would not have been established."  We felt this was an important perspective to note because it underscores the connection so well between spiritual warfare and the corresponding actions on the ground. There is a tendency in Christian circles to embrace the spiritual warfare while spurning the idea that there is a definitive connection in a nation's normal natural processes of government, law enforcement, intel and war.  Read Martin's perspective inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary

Arni Klien of Emmaus Way writes about the supernatural (demonic) element that is fueling the current attacks in Israel by even children hoping to die as martyrs.  As he notes, "Western culture does not have a box to put this in.  What we are facing is beyond anything we have ever encountered to date. . . . How do you reach someone that loves death more than life?  This perspective is not just surfacing now, but so many in the West refused or were incapable of accepting the fact that they actually believed what they were saying.  It is notable that their attitude is so close to that of the overcomers in  Revelation 12:11:  “And they overcame him (the evil one) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”  Though the words may sound quite similar, they are of course worlds apart.  Those of Revelation 12 are laying down their lives for righteousness, truth, and love for God and His glory.  While the one gives his life out of hatred and despondency, the other is motivated by love and thankfulness."

The Kleins, who host times of worship and prayer from the nations at their home in the Galilee, have had the unexpected blessing of the opportunity to take up a rental contract from the ministry of the Endtimes Handmaidens house in their village.  You can learn more how this will enlarge their ministry and how you can be a part of making that happen inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary.  You can also read about the other activities of Arni and Yonit inside.

Ruth Nessim from the Nahariya congregation writes with an update about her biological and chemo treatments which "were not pleasant" leaving her with chest pains and stomach ache for several days. She has also suffered a broken computer, so was only able to send a short update composed on her iPad. . .but she is upbeat as ever in her busy month of ministry despite the medical treatments.  Please keep Ruth in prayer - she is a wonderful saint of God with real devotion to Him.  Read also her short report on Pastor Najeeb's Christian Soldiers' home which is taking shape - inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary.

Evan Thomas of the Beit Asaph congregation in Netanya also writes about the wave of terror attacks writing, "Israel continues to bleed as the stabbings continue almost daily. One of our senior co-workers was travelling in the inner city in Jerusalem on Monday and noticed two Moslem teenage girls board the train. They disembarked at the city center and moments later, one was shot dead and the other critically wounded by armed security after they had stabbed an elderly man. The girls were aged 14 and 16. It turned out that their victim was an elderly Palestinian from Bethlehem that they had mistaken for a Jew!

"This spiral of violence is heart-rending especially in light of the horrendous attacks in the Sinai, Lebanon and Paris and the revenge being meted out in Syria and Iraq by coalition air-raids. In the midst of all this we watch the misery of the tens of thousands of Moslem refugees pouring out of our region into Western Europe while tension and fear rises among the recipient nations. The darkness is increasing yes! But so too is the light! We can bow to the fear or choose to rejoice whatever the circumstances and see these as opportunities for the Gospel. This is what we are teaching our community as we strive together. Pray with us to be bold and intentional for the sake of the Kingdom!"  Read all about what is going on in the Netanya congregation inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary.

From Revive Israel we have a Video Recap of Youval and Malek's ministry trip to Toulouse France Recap and Cody Archer's teaching on the vision of the coming kingdom that will motivate you to pray for the peace of Jerusalem Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem  | AUDIO 

Asher's Revive Israel also shares about the opening of the New Messianic Dental Clinic in Jerusalem and a Muslim Outreach Seminar they are hosting this week for about 50 Jewish and Arab leaders in Israel - a day of prayer, fellowship and teaching on how to reach the Muslim world with the gospel.  Please pray for this, and to learn more see inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary.

Ronit Bender, who is a member in the HaCarmel congregation, has just come from a time of ministry and speaking in the U.S., as well as visiting with her son and his family in Canada.  Along the way, Ronit had Divine appointments with Arabs, one of whom she was able to lead to the LORD in their time together.  Back in Israel until January when she travels to Perth, Ronit is back to ministry with the House of Victory outreach to reach "the dying and the destitute" in Tel Aviv.  Read more of Ronit's prayer letter inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary.

Evan Levine, a worship leader in the Ahavat Yeshua congregation in Jerusalem, is also the director of the HaTikva Project with Promise Keepers Coach Bill McCartney & Dr. Raleigh Washington.  This is a beautiful picture of how Christians in the nations can come together with the Body in Israel to produce ministries that really work to advance the kingdom in Israel.  Many Christians partner with projects in Israel with partners from the Israeli government or traditional religious groups - you've heard of Good, Better & Best?  Well the Best is to partner with Israeli believers!

One of the great visions that the HaTikva Project has been able to bring to fruition is their new Messianic Dental Clinic which will offer discounted dental to the Body in Israel, but also as an outreach to the greater community.  Evan writes, "The dental clinic is opening so many doors for evangelism. We have been partnering with a ministry that re-habilitates drug addicts, many of whom accept the Lord, to treat those they minister to. Through another partnership with two Messianic ministries, I was recently invited to speak to a group of 35 Holocaust survivors and invite them to our clinic for care. We are also one of two officially recommended clinics for the Ministry of Welfare in the city we live in! All of these partnerships are in place without us compromising the witness of the Gospel or hiding the fact that we are Messianic believers. I’m amazed by this as well."  Read more inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary

Urgent HEALING Needs: Life and Death is in the power of the tongue

Please see inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary to keep in prayer the Israeli ministry leaders and believers with urgent health needs including the fight for their very lives: 

Please continue to pray for David Davis; an unnamed forefather of Messianic Judaism; Dr Jurgen Buhler; Ruth Nessim; Eddie Santoro;  Evan Levine; Rachel Slater; Judy, wife of pastor Yaakov K; Moshe Morrison;  Shelly wife of pastor Eitan; Claude Ezagouri; Patti, wife of Dan Juster; Baruch and Karen Maayan; Marike Veldman; Michael E and unnamed Israel-related ministers; Jacob Damkani.  Pray also for Ghazi, the son of an Arab pastor, who is suffering from Leukemia.

Pray for the release of a greater healing anointing among the Israeli ministries to touch the people of Israel with a sign of the goodness of Yeshua.

Teaching Articles & Praying the Headlines

This week the Teaching Article & Praying the Headlines are perfectly combined in this short piece by Asher Intrater that brings the difficult questions about Islamic terrorism to their simplest essence:

ISIS, Israel, & Islam  |  Many try to define the recent wave of terror attacks “not Islam.” That would demand classifying the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, Shabab, Boko Haram, Al Qaida, Taliban, ISIS and the Ayatollahs as “not Islam.” Almost all the terror attacks have been accompanied by shouts of “Allah Akhbar.”   [See also the VIDEO Isis, Islam & Israel ]

One could say that there is a difference between “moderate” Islam and “extremist” Islam. That is a legitimate discussion. There are certainly different streams within Christianity and Judaism. Some would say that moderate Islam is the “real” Islam with the extremists as a perversion; others would say just the opposite, that the extremists are the “real” Islam with the moderates a watered-down version.

Radicalization  |  In any case, a moderate Muslim community is necessary in most situations in order for the extremist elements to take root. The pattern is normally:

Moderate Islamic community, then

Extremist Islamic indoctrination, then

Terrorist attacks.

Terrorism must be preceded by extremist indoctrination; extremist indoctrination must be preceded by a moderate community.

Some moderate Muslims fiercely oppose Islamic radicalism. Let’s call them: Adversaries.

Some moderate Muslims openly favor Islamic radicalism: Let’s call them Advocates.

Many moderates are being used and abused by Islamic radicalism: Let’s call them Victims.

All three types of moderates, Adversaries, Advocates and Victims, whether they mean to or not, will end up being manipulated by the radicals; unless strong educational, legal and security measures are taken.

 
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