Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
Priority Prayer Focus
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As one young pastor in Acco said this week: “We were not called to believe in Yeshua in order to lead a passive life; we must be active and slowly march towards that day.”
Pray therefore for the LORD of the harvest to send forth laborers into the harvest – for the harvest is truly great.
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Arrows from Zion
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
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If you understand that Israel plays a prominent role in the perfection (fulfillment) of God’s plan of salvation in these last days, then you know how that places Israel in the cross-hairs of the opposing spiritual warfare. What we do not grasp is in how many ways that will express. Some have an inkling, tho none more than the Israeli Body, I think.
Pray for God to reveal to His servants how we may stand with all His purposes, unwavering – love never failing – to see every purpose of God fulfilled in Israel and every person He has set His sights.
Pray for those who have the courage to begin to speak to some of those hidden areas of conflict and testing that will begin to bring pressure on even the lovers of Israel among the spiritually reborn. Pray for wisdom and revelation to prepare His people to stand together without faltering.
Thank God for the sovereign work He doing among the Asian people in stirring these up to stand with the Body of Messiah in Israel. Pray for a continued explosion of revelation and vision and thank God for the Korean film, Restoration, and how God is using this to open the eyes of the East to their spiritual brethren in Israel. Speaking blessing upon the exchange going on.
God is also using the annual ANZAC commemoration to give honor to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in the 1917 victory over the Turks in Beer Sheva. Many have been used to bring Israel to this place, and the honoring of them will place Israel in the hearts of the “Light Horsemen” families. God will use it all in fulfilling His purposes.
We have news that the believers in Arad are experiencing greater and greater pressure from the anti-Messianic activists. Three different congregations housed in one “house of prayer” facility are being forced out. A typical tactic. Imagine every type of harassment almost every day since the beginning of 2004. Pray for the Body in ARAD. THEY REALLY NEED YOUR PRAYERS,
Not all the news is a downer! God is moving among His people – saving unexpected people in unexpected places from all walks of life, situation and ethnic group. Like Nicodemus coming under the cover of night, there are strategically placed people the Lord is revealing His Son to. Pray for these.
Even as the High Holidays begin to wrap up with the end of Sukkot/the Feast of Tabernacles and Simhat Torah (explained in the Weekly Summary version), there are other conferences the believing community will gather to participate in. Pray for the ministries – it is an intense time frame of activities & visitors.
Pray the conference of the Negev whose theme this year is the Salvation of Israel and the Coming Again of Yeshua. Pray for the Lord to knit the Body in the Negev into a tightly knit weave of love.
Pray for the wisdom of Israel’s leaders – especially during this time when the one consistent ally, the U.S., has an especially weak and shortsighted leader. Pray for the heart of the Prime Minister to be guided by the Hand of the Spirit of God in all decisions of consequence.
Ahmadinejad grins like a hyena, thinking himself so crafty that he has outsmarted the nations and remains untouchable to them. Research shows, however, that the notorious laughing noise is actually an expression of the hyena NOT being able to attain something they desire. Spiritually this is true of Ahmadinejad too. No weapon formed against Israel shall prosper.
Pray for every ministry the Lord is stirring to press in to do more in humanitarian aid among their communities – some sense the urging is to cover the needs that will come in regional outbreaks of war which is always a threat but especially palpable at this time. The Iranian/Lebanon connection as well as the “peace negotiations” which are always a sure fire way to increase missile and terror operations.
A powerful testimony to Iranians and Arabs is hearing a Jew preach the gospel in Hebrew. Likewise it was recently a powerful testimony to an Israeli Jew to hear the gospel preached in Farsi – which was the mother tongue of the Israeli man too. The Lord is up to things under the radar of most reports – but let your heart be encouraged by the salvations that are the fruit of this pouring from vessel to unexpected vessel.
Life goes on, the holidays are celebrated, the guests come and go, the leaders of the world gather and say this and that, the enemy creeps around scheming in running to evil – but our God has a plan that will not be overturned or thwarted; neither delayed nor scaled back. All Israel shall be saved and as it increasingly happens there is a corresponding release of salvation through the nations.
It is expedient for the Church with a vision for the worldwide harvest to pray for the salvation of Israel.
Inside the attachments:
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
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Why "Christian" Can Be Offensive
Charisma editor Marcus Yoars talks with Eitan Shishkoff as Shishkoff details why it could be offensive to call a Messianic Jew a Christian. We apologize in advance for the poor sound quality of this podcast. It is sometimes unavoidable when conducting international interviews.
A Messianic Legal Perspective from the Jerusalem Institute of Justice
The Red Cross Crosses Red Lines
Praying the Headlines
The Israeli Messianic Marketplace Feature of the Week
Israeli Messianic Artists Oleg Gitlin & Genady Shlapobersky
Your Hands on the Strings of my Heart
These are world known Christian Hymns, Traditional Jewish Prayers, Messianic songs and also Popular Israel songs. Played on balalaika and the classical guitar – simply unique and special. See a casual video performance on YouTube
Consider two very talented musicians, Oleg Gitlin (Balalaika), and Genady Shlapobersky (Acoustic Guitar). Record their wonderful adaptations of great Jewish tradition, and you have the CD release Your Hand on the Strings of my Heart. This great collection displays excellence before the Lord in song. Each timeless melody is skillfully arranged for the great blend of these beautiful resounding stringed instruments. This CD is a must for your collection. We sampled Heneh Ma Tov, Adon ha Kavod, & V’Heer Eineinu to display this unique musical expression. I am sure that you will agree that there needs to be more coming from this talented duo. Tov!
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
2010 Sep 21 Arrows from Zion
Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
Priority Prayer Focus
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Life is a whirlwind right now in Israel, not only from the High Holy Days but from all the Christian and Jewish visitors in the country to celebrate the holidays. Pray for the Israeli believers and for all their unsaved relatives and friends who are participating in the Feasts of the Lord. Pray for new seeds to be planted and for previously planted seeds to begin to break through in new life. Pray for visitors in Israel to be a blessing and to plant good seeds, and to connect with our spiritual family in the Land.
Act 17:25-28 And God has made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after Him, and find Him, though He be not far from every one of us: For in Him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
Arrows from Zion
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Please join us in praying for a spirit of revelation to fall upon the people of this nation during this time. Pray especially for those who have had "seeds" planted in their hearts previously that something would "click" and that they would understand that the Gospel of Yeshua is "the power of God unto salvation".
Pray for the family times at the celebration of Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles is celebrated among the believing families who are training up their children in the way to go, and that those that have departed from that way come to their senses, repent and return.
Even in the midst of the High Holy Days, life marches on in the natural warfare of the pressure cooker of Israel. From the enemies without, to the enemies within, continue to pray for the Body of Messiah in Israel to walk in great peace knowing truly that nothing may separate us from the love of God.
Pray that the watchmen on the wall of Israel – from within and from without – will accurately hear the word of the Lord and proclaim it faithfully, calling those things that be not as though they are. That each walk as Moses walked, uprightly and with youthful vigor. Breaking every disease & ill health assignment of the enemy against them.
First there was a bad report in the Beer Sheva trial where clearly a mob was led to drive out the Messianics worshipping there. Now the Israeli courts have reversed the Pnina Pie victory, another miscarriage of justice against the believers in Israel. Appeal to the Highest Court of the Most High!
Pray for the Body of Messiah to emerge from this holiday season having released forgiveness against all offenses brother-to-brother, and refreshed by a new anointing of oil of the Holy Spirit. Let it be a fresh renewal of the word that those who give mercy freely will also receive mercy to themselves.
Thank God for the young ministries that God has been raising up in Israel, some working alongside their fathers and mothers in ministry before stepping out into their own ministry works; others laboring beside spiritual fathers and mothers. All these 30-to-40 somethings: Be blessed with a Double-portion Elisha anointing.
Garden of Secrets is a new Israeli worship album in the final stages of being prepared by a couple that many of the Israeli believing youth are calling "pioneers" in the field of modern Hebrew worship music. Pray for this music to impact their generation in Israel – not only believers, but drawing young people to Yeshua.
Inside the Subscription-only
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries (subscribe:donna@israelprayer.com)
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The Feast of Trumpets, The Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles are the High Holy Days stretching over a three week period. Inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries are insights into these holidays from various ministry leaders. If you want to learn what the Feasts of the Lord mean to them, please open, read and enjoy.
Praying the Headlines
Israelprayer has obtained exclusive photos from the Lebanon side of the border with Israel showing an Iranian built ‘Propaganda Park” high atop an Israeli farmland valley. The propaganda is not in the least subtle and you will want to see these photos of picnic areas, watchtowers and even a trophy park showing off Israeli military tanks disable in past wars. And did I mention the propaganda billboards featuring Iranian president Ahmadinejad? Iranian and Hezballah flags are flying in these bad lands…not too many Labanon flags in evidence. Inside the Weekly Summary attachments.
Teaching Articles
Power of the Blood by Asher Intrater, Jerusalem Revive-Israel.org
Excerpts only in this article discussing The Day of Atonement from an Israeli Messianic perspective -
Feature of the Week The Harvest is Ripe - Conference & Tour
October 19-28, 2010 ISRAEL CONFERENCE & TOUR with Tikkun, Tents of Mercy & Revive Israel
Our heart is for you to connect with the land and the people God has called to labor in this field - your partnership together with us is vital to gather the Harvest in.
For more information, write to: tikkunrevivetents@gmail.com
Want more? See the website Israelprayer.com
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
Priority Prayer Focus
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Life is a whirlwind right now in Israel, not only from the High Holy Days but from all the Christian and Jewish visitors in the country to celebrate the holidays. Pray for the Israeli believers and for all their unsaved relatives and friends who are participating in the Feasts of the Lord. Pray for new seeds to be planted and for previously planted seeds to begin to break through in new life. Pray for visitors in Israel to be a blessing and to plant good seeds, and to connect with our spiritual family in the Land.
Act 17:25-28 And God has made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after Him, and find Him, though He be not far from every one of us: For in Him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
Arrows from Zion
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Please join us in praying for a spirit of revelation to fall upon the people of this nation during this time. Pray especially for those who have had "seeds" planted in their hearts previously that something would "click" and that they would understand that the Gospel of Yeshua is "the power of God unto salvation".
Pray for the family times at the celebration of Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles is celebrated among the believing families who are training up their children in the way to go, and that those that have departed from that way come to their senses, repent and return.
Even in the midst of the High Holy Days, life marches on in the natural warfare of the pressure cooker of Israel. From the enemies without, to the enemies within, continue to pray for the Body of Messiah in Israel to walk in great peace knowing truly that nothing may separate us from the love of God.
Pray that the watchmen on the wall of Israel – from within and from without – will accurately hear the word of the Lord and proclaim it faithfully, calling those things that be not as though they are. That each walk as Moses walked, uprightly and with youthful vigor. Breaking every disease & ill health assignment of the enemy against them.
First there was a bad report in the Beer Sheva trial where clearly a mob was led to drive out the Messianics worshipping there. Now the Israeli courts have reversed the Pnina Pie victory, another miscarriage of justice against the believers in Israel. Appeal to the Highest Court of the Most High!
Pray for the Body of Messiah to emerge from this holiday season having released forgiveness against all offenses brother-to-brother, and refreshed by a new anointing of oil of the Holy Spirit. Let it be a fresh renewal of the word that those who give mercy freely will also receive mercy to themselves.
Thank God for the young ministries that God has been raising up in Israel, some working alongside their fathers and mothers in ministry before stepping out into their own ministry works; others laboring beside spiritual fathers and mothers. All these 30-to-40 somethings: Be blessed with a Double-portion Elisha anointing.
Garden of Secrets is a new Israeli worship album in the final stages of being prepared by a couple that many of the Israeli believing youth are calling "pioneers" in the field of modern Hebrew worship music. Pray for this music to impact their generation in Israel – not only believers, but drawing young people to Yeshua.
Inside the Subscription-only
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries (subscribe:donna@israelprayer.com)
________________________________________
The Feast of Trumpets, The Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles are the High Holy Days stretching over a three week period. Inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries are insights into these holidays from various ministry leaders. If you want to learn what the Feasts of the Lord mean to them, please open, read and enjoy.
Praying the Headlines
Israelprayer has obtained exclusive photos from the Lebanon side of the border with Israel showing an Iranian built ‘Propaganda Park” high atop an Israeli farmland valley. The propaganda is not in the least subtle and you will want to see these photos of picnic areas, watchtowers and even a trophy park showing off Israeli military tanks disable in past wars. And did I mention the propaganda billboards featuring Iranian president Ahmadinejad? Iranian and Hezballah flags are flying in these bad lands…not too many Labanon flags in evidence. Inside the Weekly Summary attachments.
Teaching Articles
Power of the Blood by Asher Intrater, Jerusalem Revive-Israel.org
Excerpts only in this article discussing The Day of Atonement from an Israeli Messianic perspective -
Feature of the Week The Harvest is Ripe - Conference & Tour
October 19-28, 2010 ISRAEL CONFERENCE & TOUR with Tikkun, Tents of Mercy & Revive Israel
Our heart is for you to connect with the land and the people God has called to labor in this field - your partnership together with us is vital to gather the Harvest in.
For more information, write to: tikkunrevivetents@gmail.com
Want more? See the website Israelprayer.com
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
2010 Sep 14 Arrows from Zion
Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings
Priority Prayer Focus
________________________________________
HAPPENING NOW!!!!
Urgent Alert: @ 7 PM Israel Religious activists convening Anti-Messianic conference in Jerusalem - PRAY division in the camp & Isaiah 54:17 via @DonnaDiorio on Twitter
Isn't it strange that during Judaism's 10 Days of Awe which are to be times of self-inspection and getting right with God, and just days before the most solemn Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement, that the religious zealots and anti-Messianic organizations of Israel would gather to conspire against the Israeli Body of Messiah?... Please pray. (in depth prayer pointers available here in the article Rosh HaShana 5771)
Meeting begins at today: TUESDAY 9/14 at 7pm Israel Time HAPPENING NOW!!!!
Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
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The unity of the brethren in Israel is at the forefront of our prayers this week, as is the division in the camp of the enemies of God’s WORD made flesh. We thank God for the stirring show of unity and bonds of love between the brethren in Israel – truly ‘They Shall Know You by Your Love One for Another’
Those who gather to speak bitter words over the believers in Israel are as the cauldron of pottage in 2 Kings 4:40 where the sons of the prophets cried out, “There is death in the pot”. But Elisha said, “Then bring (wheat flour)meal. And he cast it into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot. “
Pray for the spirit of the revelation of Messiah Yeshua to be poured out on the deceived enemies of the purposes of God – those in Jewish Israel and in the Arab, Persian, Indian and African lands. As He was revealed to Paul in Acts 9:3, so the LORD is being revealed throughout the Middle East: “and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven.”
Pray for the young people of Messianic families who are entering or serving the IDF. Both boys and girls straight out of high school are committed to service of the nation. While it matures young people and prepares them for the world in which they live, it is a jarring commitment of Israeli families. Pray for the Lord’s presence to be with each one in this sacrifice.
Continue to pray for justice to be served in the Israeli courts in dealing with the religious zealot who attempted to murder the Messianic Ortiz family. It is a ‘wink, wink, nod, nod’ track record of finding these perpetrators “mentally unfit” to be held accountable. Pray this not be the case for Teitel.
While Orthodox Jews will wave a chicken or a monetary donation over the head of persons seeking atonement on the Day of Atonement which begins this Friday, the Messianic Jews of Israel will be meeting together for a day of fasting, repentance and prayer for the salvation of the nation. May the Lord answer their prayers in a mighty outpouring of His revelation of Yeshua Messiah.
Islam has risen up not only to threaten the peoples of the world, but as a challenge to the One True God who is worshiped by both Christian and Jew. We know who will prevail – but the battle is right now to snatch victims from the wrath and deception. Pray for Divine direction for each of us in our portion of the battle.
Israel, according to statistics, is becoming more religious. As one Israeli pastor noted, “Turning to religion is a step in the right direction for some people, and a falling away for others. The religious spirit is opposed to the liberty which comes to those whose faith is anchored in the truth of the gospel.” Pray for the TRUTH to make men free in Israel.
A heart to serve Israel is a powerful expression of the faith that results from a pure expression of faith in Jesus. Many Jews know only of the impure expressions of historic Christianity. That makes it all the more needful for our support of Israel to be extended “in the Name of Yeshua Messiah.” Pray for wisdom in Christian giving to sources that only bury the name of Yeshua, instead of lifting Him up.
Thank God for the sharing and partnering that is going on between ministries in Israel. As the believers in the opening chapters of Acts, ministries that help each other release multiplied blessing into the congregations and communities. Sharing is caring agape-style.
Pray for the prodigals in Israel…those who have known the Lord, grown up in believing families, who have turned from walking with Him. They are not unlike the nation of Israel itself YET God is faithful to His promises of salvation. Pray they come to their senses and again see the Father’s outstretched arms in the Person of Yeshua.
Pray that technical situations with broken links and other technology-based interference with communications and giving be discovered and made right. What the enemy has stolen be returned seven-fold to the ministries in Israel.
During the High Holy Days there are many believers touring in Israel, also some ministries are touring in the nations. Continue to pray for God’s blessing on our coming in and going out – for impartation and abundant fruit to result from these travels.
By email subscription only (donna@israelprayer.com)
Inside the attachments of the
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
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Under David & Leah Ortiz’ ministry report is a sample letter which can guide you in the letter writing campaign to the Israeli government and media regarding our concerns that Jack Teitel be held to account for the attempted murder of Amiel Ortiz, and the murder of Palestinian Sami Balbisi. Contact info given.
Here is a video about the Israeli memorial in Jerusalem for 9-11 victims:
From Barry & Batya Segal, JNN Jerusalem News Network -
HEBREW U. RESEARCHERS DEVELOP TREATMENT TO KILL HIV CELLS
From Uzi & Charlotte Lotan:
9/11, GROUND-ZERO MOSQUE AND DHIMMITUDE (explained)
From Solomon Intrator:
Review of retiring Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gavriela Shalev
From Caspari Media Review:
Haaretz on Admiel Kosman’s review of the Bethel Confession
Israeli Ministries on Tours
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Lura & Eddie Beckford; Upcoming: Sean Steckbeck and David & Josie Silver.
Want more? Go to Israelprayer.com
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings
Priority Prayer Focus
________________________________________
HAPPENING NOW!!!!
Urgent Alert: @ 7 PM Israel Religious activists convening Anti-Messianic conference in Jerusalem - PRAY division in the camp & Isaiah 54:17 via @DonnaDiorio on Twitter
Isn't it strange that during Judaism's 10 Days of Awe which are to be times of self-inspection and getting right with God, and just days before the most solemn Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement, that the religious zealots and anti-Messianic organizations of Israel would gather to conspire against the Israeli Body of Messiah?... Please pray. (in depth prayer pointers available here in the article Rosh HaShana 5771)
Meeting begins at today: TUESDAY 9/14 at 7pm Israel Time HAPPENING NOW!!!!
Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
________________________________________
The unity of the brethren in Israel is at the forefront of our prayers this week, as is the division in the camp of the enemies of God’s WORD made flesh. We thank God for the stirring show of unity and bonds of love between the brethren in Israel – truly ‘They Shall Know You by Your Love One for Another’
Those who gather to speak bitter words over the believers in Israel are as the cauldron of pottage in 2 Kings 4:40 where the sons of the prophets cried out, “There is death in the pot”. But Elisha said, “Then bring (wheat flour)meal. And he cast it into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot. “
Pray for the spirit of the revelation of Messiah Yeshua to be poured out on the deceived enemies of the purposes of God – those in Jewish Israel and in the Arab, Persian, Indian and African lands. As He was revealed to Paul in Acts 9:3, so the LORD is being revealed throughout the Middle East: “and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven.”
Pray for the young people of Messianic families who are entering or serving the IDF. Both boys and girls straight out of high school are committed to service of the nation. While it matures young people and prepares them for the world in which they live, it is a jarring commitment of Israeli families. Pray for the Lord’s presence to be with each one in this sacrifice.
Continue to pray for justice to be served in the Israeli courts in dealing with the religious zealot who attempted to murder the Messianic Ortiz family. It is a ‘wink, wink, nod, nod’ track record of finding these perpetrators “mentally unfit” to be held accountable. Pray this not be the case for Teitel.
While Orthodox Jews will wave a chicken or a monetary donation over the head of persons seeking atonement on the Day of Atonement which begins this Friday, the Messianic Jews of Israel will be meeting together for a day of fasting, repentance and prayer for the salvation of the nation. May the Lord answer their prayers in a mighty outpouring of His revelation of Yeshua Messiah.
Islam has risen up not only to threaten the peoples of the world, but as a challenge to the One True God who is worshiped by both Christian and Jew. We know who will prevail – but the battle is right now to snatch victims from the wrath and deception. Pray for Divine direction for each of us in our portion of the battle.
Israel, according to statistics, is becoming more religious. As one Israeli pastor noted, “Turning to religion is a step in the right direction for some people, and a falling away for others. The religious spirit is opposed to the liberty which comes to those whose faith is anchored in the truth of the gospel.” Pray for the TRUTH to make men free in Israel.
A heart to serve Israel is a powerful expression of the faith that results from a pure expression of faith in Jesus. Many Jews know only of the impure expressions of historic Christianity. That makes it all the more needful for our support of Israel to be extended “in the Name of Yeshua Messiah.” Pray for wisdom in Christian giving to sources that only bury the name of Yeshua, instead of lifting Him up.
Thank God for the sharing and partnering that is going on between ministries in Israel. As the believers in the opening chapters of Acts, ministries that help each other release multiplied blessing into the congregations and communities. Sharing is caring agape-style.
Pray for the prodigals in Israel…those who have known the Lord, grown up in believing families, who have turned from walking with Him. They are not unlike the nation of Israel itself YET God is faithful to His promises of salvation. Pray they come to their senses and again see the Father’s outstretched arms in the Person of Yeshua.
Pray that technical situations with broken links and other technology-based interference with communications and giving be discovered and made right. What the enemy has stolen be returned seven-fold to the ministries in Israel.
During the High Holy Days there are many believers touring in Israel, also some ministries are touring in the nations. Continue to pray for God’s blessing on our coming in and going out – for impartation and abundant fruit to result from these travels.
By email subscription only (donna@israelprayer.com)
Inside the attachments of the
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
________________________________________
Under David & Leah Ortiz’ ministry report is a sample letter which can guide you in the letter writing campaign to the Israeli government and media regarding our concerns that Jack Teitel be held to account for the attempted murder of Amiel Ortiz, and the murder of Palestinian Sami Balbisi. Contact info given.
Here is a video about the Israeli memorial in Jerusalem for 9-11 victims:
From Barry & Batya Segal, JNN Jerusalem News Network -
HEBREW U. RESEARCHERS DEVELOP TREATMENT TO KILL HIV CELLS
From Uzi & Charlotte Lotan:
9/11, GROUND-ZERO MOSQUE AND DHIMMITUDE (explained)
From Solomon Intrator:
Review of retiring Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gavriela Shalev
From Caspari Media Review:
Haaretz on Admiel Kosman’s review of the Bethel Confession
Israeli Ministries on Tours
________________________________________
Lura & Eddie Beckford; Upcoming: Sean Steckbeck and David & Josie Silver.
Want more? Go to Israelprayer.com
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
2010 Sep 7 Arrows from Zion
Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings
Priority Prayer Focus
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Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit.
One of the spiritual benefits of being fitly knit together with the Jewish members of the Body of Messiah/Christ is that we are able to partake of the spiritual fruit of “the fig tree.” Inside the Weekly Summary you will find many spiritual treasures in Messianic insights this Rosh HaShana 5771 – actually one of the prophetic feasts, the Feast of Trumpets.
However, the Priority Prayer Focus is an actual sounding of the alarm trumpet to rally in intercessory prayer for the believers of Israel as next Tuesday, Sept 14th an anti-missionary conference is being held calling all activists against Messianic believers to meet together with the leaders. This is a grave threat and ominous gathering which leaders in the Weekly Summary are asking us to join in prayer about.
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Arrows from Zion
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Feasts of Trumpets 5771 a prophetic warning has sounded on several fronts – the last covered in most Israel-supporting organizations shall be first covered in this one.
The anti-Messianic leaders have called for activists throughout Israel to come to conference in Jerusalem next Tuesday 9/14. Pray for a spirit of division in their ranks and that what the enemy means for evil, the LORD will use for good!
In the late 1990’s when Netanyahu was Prime Minister, there was a mean drive to legislate against the gospel and the Messianic believers in Israel to outlaw all sharing of faith. This will be one element of the strategy in the upcoming conference, plus a release to persecute more strenuously. Pray for the threat to be made known to the Israeli public – for a blind eye to cease among government, legal and law enforcement authorities.
In the late 1990’s as activists were trying to legislate against the gospel and Messianic believes, a young ultra-Orthodox stood up and said, “I am only waiting for the Rabbis’ Approval to Kill Them” (source: Haaretz coverage of a meeting held by Rabbi Deri against the Beer Sheva Messianic congregation). That approval has been recently given by West Bank rabbis Yitzhak Shapira and Yitzhak Ginsberg.
Anti-Messianic believer activism is heating up in Israel, even as rabbis with superb relationships with Christians encourage Christians to reject any Jewish believers who share their faith in Jesus with fellow Jews. This is the valley of decision for many Christians: will we compromise our faith by rejecting the Jewish members of the Body of Messiah/Christ. Pray many will find the courage to stand united as one body.
We ask you to pray over these things, even as the entire focus of many are upon how anti-Israeli forces in the nations are heating up. We agree the latter needs prayer intercession – but first, our prayers must be for the household of faith who are expanding the Lord’s kingdom in Israel & the Middle East.
There is great resistance within Christian circles to the true significance of the humble Body of Messiah in Israel. Pray for those walls to fall like Jericho, and scales to fall from eyes like those that fell from the anti-missionary Shaul, who would become “the apostle to the Gentiles” – Paul.
Pray for the many Christian visitors in Israel during the Fall Feasts – for Divine connections with Israeli believers and awakening to Gentile Church having been grafted into the SAVED natural branches!
Throughout these holidays the believers in congregations all over Israel are preparing themselves spiritually before God for the things coming and to be of greater spiritual service to the Lord of the harvest. Hold up their arms in the battles and the rebuilding work of the paths Israel is to walk in.
Pray for the true repentance – the turning from that which is a false path to the one True and narrow path to God through the only Door of Salvation in His Messiah of Israel, Yeshua/Jesus. May the Holy Spirit prepare hearts to receive Him in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. True VISION restored.
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto Your servants, that with all boldness they may speak Your word, By stretching forth Your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Yeshua. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:29-31
Israeli weather forecasters have predicted the coming rainy season will be one of the driest in the past six years. Pray that the outpouring of rain will astound the wise and defy the scientists. Ask God to pour out abundant rains – natural and spiritual overturning the threat of a dry spell.
Whether for richer or for poorer – the Bride in Israel is preparing and adorning herself with the glory of the Lord. This radiant Bride is a shining light of Yeshua’s love to His countrymen of the flesh. Jesus was a Jew in the flesh, and will return for His Bride – both Jew and Gentile in Him – as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. Let there be no doubt they are a part of us and we will be full of His glory at His return.
L’Chaim, L’Chaim! To Life, to Life! Pray for the blessing of the Lord to be upon all the congregations and ministries devoted to the pro-life movement in Israel. Every female IDF soldier is allowed 2 free abortions during their military service – but the Messianic pro-Life ministries are saving precious lives.
Pray for God to grant special provisions of Divine wisdom on unsaved leaders in Israel – that His own purposes may be fulfilled by them in leading and preserving the nation. All Israel shall be saved – a spiritual salvation that gives us a basis to appeal to Heaven for natural salvation against the enemies who would try to cut them off before they see the Light of Yeshua.
Pray for the children who are exposed to perversions of the truth and revisionist histories (sound familiar) in Israeli public schools. Pray for schools and for the believers and un-believers in them – for the truth to prevail and false teachings to be stricken from curriculum.
Available only by subscription to Israelprayer email list:
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
________________________________________
Praying the Headlines
________________________________________
On August 31st the Jerusalem Post ran an Op-Ed by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin title "Dialogue: The Messianic movement". The sub-head to the title read, "There is a minority who use deceptive proselytizing practices to win Jewish converts."
"It is easy to say the Messianic community is a monolith and all wish to bring the Gospel to every Jew. The truth is that many just want to practice their faith in private and have no active agenda in missionizing other Jews.
"However, there is a minority who use deceptive proselytizing practices to win Jewish converts.
"This is spiritually offensive and says those who practice Judaism in its current state are not living a salvific expression of the covenant."
Riskin also denied that any persecution against believers is taking place in Israel. This was an article meant for the consumption of Israel-supporting Christians, so the Messianic believers in Israel would be discounted.
An answer to Rabbi Riskin's JPost Op-Ed by Messianic Jewish minister, Asher Intrater, as it was submitted to the newspaper last week. So far, the editors have chosen not to publish Intrater's response article.
________________________________________
The Israeli Messianic Marketplace
Feature of the Week:
Israel Today & Makor HaTikvah, Jerusalem’s only Messianic Day school
Also – a report by Asher Intrater on indoctrination in Israeli public schools by politically correct anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian curriculum.
________________________________________
To subscribe, email donna@israelprayer.com
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings
Priority Prayer Focus
________________________________________
Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit.
One of the spiritual benefits of being fitly knit together with the Jewish members of the Body of Messiah/Christ is that we are able to partake of the spiritual fruit of “the fig tree.” Inside the Weekly Summary you will find many spiritual treasures in Messianic insights this Rosh HaShana 5771 – actually one of the prophetic feasts, the Feast of Trumpets.
However, the Priority Prayer Focus is an actual sounding of the alarm trumpet to rally in intercessory prayer for the believers of Israel as next Tuesday, Sept 14th an anti-missionary conference is being held calling all activists against Messianic believers to meet together with the leaders. This is a grave threat and ominous gathering which leaders in the Weekly Summary are asking us to join in prayer about.
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Arrows from Zion
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Feasts of Trumpets 5771 a prophetic warning has sounded on several fronts – the last covered in most Israel-supporting organizations shall be first covered in this one.
The anti-Messianic leaders have called for activists throughout Israel to come to conference in Jerusalem next Tuesday 9/14. Pray for a spirit of division in their ranks and that what the enemy means for evil, the LORD will use for good!
In the late 1990’s when Netanyahu was Prime Minister, there was a mean drive to legislate against the gospel and the Messianic believers in Israel to outlaw all sharing of faith. This will be one element of the strategy in the upcoming conference, plus a release to persecute more strenuously. Pray for the threat to be made known to the Israeli public – for a blind eye to cease among government, legal and law enforcement authorities.
In the late 1990’s as activists were trying to legislate against the gospel and Messianic believes, a young ultra-Orthodox stood up and said, “I am only waiting for the Rabbis’ Approval to Kill Them” (source: Haaretz coverage of a meeting held by Rabbi Deri against the Beer Sheva Messianic congregation). That approval has been recently given by West Bank rabbis Yitzhak Shapira and Yitzhak Ginsberg.
Anti-Messianic believer activism is heating up in Israel, even as rabbis with superb relationships with Christians encourage Christians to reject any Jewish believers who share their faith in Jesus with fellow Jews. This is the valley of decision for many Christians: will we compromise our faith by rejecting the Jewish members of the Body of Messiah/Christ. Pray many will find the courage to stand united as one body.
We ask you to pray over these things, even as the entire focus of many are upon how anti-Israeli forces in the nations are heating up. We agree the latter needs prayer intercession – but first, our prayers must be for the household of faith who are expanding the Lord’s kingdom in Israel & the Middle East.
There is great resistance within Christian circles to the true significance of the humble Body of Messiah in Israel. Pray for those walls to fall like Jericho, and scales to fall from eyes like those that fell from the anti-missionary Shaul, who would become “the apostle to the Gentiles” – Paul.
Pray for the many Christian visitors in Israel during the Fall Feasts – for Divine connections with Israeli believers and awakening to Gentile Church having been grafted into the SAVED natural branches!
Throughout these holidays the believers in congregations all over Israel are preparing themselves spiritually before God for the things coming and to be of greater spiritual service to the Lord of the harvest. Hold up their arms in the battles and the rebuilding work of the paths Israel is to walk in.
Pray for the true repentance – the turning from that which is a false path to the one True and narrow path to God through the only Door of Salvation in His Messiah of Israel, Yeshua/Jesus. May the Holy Spirit prepare hearts to receive Him in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. True VISION restored.
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto Your servants, that with all boldness they may speak Your word, By stretching forth Your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Yeshua. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:29-31
Israeli weather forecasters have predicted the coming rainy season will be one of the driest in the past six years. Pray that the outpouring of rain will astound the wise and defy the scientists. Ask God to pour out abundant rains – natural and spiritual overturning the threat of a dry spell.
Whether for richer or for poorer – the Bride in Israel is preparing and adorning herself with the glory of the Lord. This radiant Bride is a shining light of Yeshua’s love to His countrymen of the flesh. Jesus was a Jew in the flesh, and will return for His Bride – both Jew and Gentile in Him – as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. Let there be no doubt they are a part of us and we will be full of His glory at His return.
L’Chaim, L’Chaim! To Life, to Life! Pray for the blessing of the Lord to be upon all the congregations and ministries devoted to the pro-life movement in Israel. Every female IDF soldier is allowed 2 free abortions during their military service – but the Messianic pro-Life ministries are saving precious lives.
Pray for God to grant special provisions of Divine wisdom on unsaved leaders in Israel – that His own purposes may be fulfilled by them in leading and preserving the nation. All Israel shall be saved – a spiritual salvation that gives us a basis to appeal to Heaven for natural salvation against the enemies who would try to cut them off before they see the Light of Yeshua.
Pray for the children who are exposed to perversions of the truth and revisionist histories (sound familiar) in Israeli public schools. Pray for schools and for the believers and un-believers in them – for the truth to prevail and false teachings to be stricken from curriculum.
Available only by subscription to Israelprayer email list:
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
________________________________________
Praying the Headlines
________________________________________
On August 31st the Jerusalem Post ran an Op-Ed by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin title "Dialogue: The Messianic movement". The sub-head to the title read, "There is a minority who use deceptive proselytizing practices to win Jewish converts."
"It is easy to say the Messianic community is a monolith and all wish to bring the Gospel to every Jew. The truth is that many just want to practice their faith in private and have no active agenda in missionizing other Jews.
"However, there is a minority who use deceptive proselytizing practices to win Jewish converts.
"This is spiritually offensive and says those who practice Judaism in its current state are not living a salvific expression of the covenant."
Riskin also denied that any persecution against believers is taking place in Israel. This was an article meant for the consumption of Israel-supporting Christians, so the Messianic believers in Israel would be discounted.
An answer to Rabbi Riskin's JPost Op-Ed by Messianic Jewish minister, Asher Intrater, as it was submitted to the newspaper last week. So far, the editors have chosen not to publish Intrater's response article.
________________________________________
The Israeli Messianic Marketplace
Feature of the Week:
Israel Today & Makor HaTikvah, Jerusalem’s only Messianic Day school
Also – a report by Asher Intrater on indoctrination in Israeli public schools by politically correct anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian curriculum.
________________________________________
To subscribe, email donna@israelprayer.com
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
2010 Aug 31 Arrows from Zion
Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings
Priority Prayer Focus
________________________________________
On the eve of peace talks between Israelis and the Palestinian Authority, Hamas has claimed responsibility for a terror attack that took 4 Israeli lives (one woman reportedly pregnant) in the West Bank. This is the well known pattern of Islamist opposition to any attempt to negotiate peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Not that there is much hope of any positive results from negotiations, but for sure the talks will produce an uptick in terrorist events against Israelis.
Keep the leaders in prayer – including those in the military and police protecting the lives of innocents. Pray for God’s protection over the public and the soldiers, for terror events to be thwarted, for reality to set into Washington and for the LORD to put a lid on what this costs Israel to participate in.
________________________________________
Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
________________________________________
Praise God for the opportunity of a Messianic Jew to preach the gospel to Muslims via the al Hayat Christian TV station in the Middle East. Dispelling some popular myths of Islam that has been ‘borrowed” from the Hebrew scriptures, this ministry seeks to decimate jihadist indoctrination with the truth of God’s Word. Pray for him and for the Truth to make multitudes free!
Pray for Arab evangelists who are risking their lives to share the good news with their people throughout the Middle East . The LORD is doing mighty deliverances under the radar – pray in agreement for these men and women that mighty signs and wonders would accompany their sharing of the gospel.
This is a critical hour the world over for the heart of Muslims to be won to the LORD Messiah. Even as we rise up to fight radical Islam we must be vigil to keep a tender heart for Muslim whom the Yeshua/Jesus also gave His life for. Call Muslims out to the Truth and to the love, ending the grip of the cult of hate.
Thank God for the great diversity of ministries in Israel – those that minister to street people, to broken familes. Thank God for those who minister in pro-Life clinics, in media, in art districts and in humanitarian aid. Every type of ministry is represented in Israel by citizens who know Yeshua. Pray for them all to be blessed with vision and provision.
Thank God that the man responsible for the terror bombing of Ami Ortiz was found fit to stand trial – but justice is not a lock, so please continue to pray for the court proceedings and for the Messianic Ortiz family as they will be reliving that terrible event …unsure of the will to hold the bomber accountable.
Pray also for Ami as he continues to heal from 20+ operations repairing his damaged body. Pray the Lord will light Ami’s path. In his last year of high school, the young man will not be able to follow in the footsteps of four older brothers who fulfilled their IDF service after graduation. Pray God will reveal the path He has for Ami.
Thank God for the women’s conference which drew 200 women from the congregations in the Land recently. Pray for the ladies who ministered and those that were ministered to, for God to continue His work in them for wholeness and holiness.
One to one discipling of the most badly damaged souls among us is a work that requires a willingness to put ourselves out for another person. It is way past our comfort zones – but an offering that sends up a sweet savor into the Lord’s nostrils. Pray for those who are doing these works, for encouragement of heart and abundant grace to carry through.
Pray for the Israeli ministries who are stretching forth their tents – even amidst lack there are those who are reaching to do more in the service of the kingdom of the LORD. Speak blessing on these, an eye for opportunities – vision and provision to do all God has put in their hearts.
Pray for all the children of all the ministries in Israel – from the congregational leaders to the smaller, single focus ministries. Pray for their children to be taught of the Lord, for the fear of the Lord to be in their hearts, with compassion, grace and zeal. For those that need healing, Be healed! For prodigal sons and daughters to come their senses and RETURN!
Pray for the hearts of the fathers to be towards the children, and the hearts of the children to be towards the fathers – for the generation gap to be bridged by the love of Yeshua and for Yeshua in families. For the young people to be instilled with vision for using their unique gifting for Him.
As the High Holy Days approach, pray for the many events and ministry opportunities that will be in abundance throughout the Land. For there to be a “Reason for the season” of joy and spiritual new beginnings starting with Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year. Pray for an awakening of Jewish spirits and hearts to their One true Messiah.
Praying the Headlines
________________________________________
Dialogue: The Messianic movement
by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin August 28, 2010 Jerusalem Post
“In Jewish-Evangelical Christian relations, a hot button issue is the Messianic movement….” Read the rest of the article online at Jpost
Hold it right there! Christians reading this article may say, well that sounds perfectly reasonable. It isn’t. Allow me to make a few comments on this:
Rabbi Riskin says he is opening a dialogue on the Messianic movement, but it is more a seduction of Christians to throw the Israeli believers under the bus. Riskin’s article which was run in the Jerusalem Post a few days ago is nothing but an attempt to alleviate pressures he has come under from anti-missionary groups in Israel over his alliance with Christians building the Christian resort in the Galilee. The Christians who accept this false accusation Riskin makes about the most effective ministries in the land of Israel are compromising the gospel to do so. I have more comments inside, and a link to Riskin’s article which is writer to sound reasonable….too bad it is not.
Rabbi Riskin has been taking heat for supporting the building of a Christian resort on the Galilee & consorting with Christians. His answer to that is this article which seeks to turn Israel-loving Christians against the Israeli Jewish believers in Jesus. The really bad part is that many Christians are going to be willing to throw them under the bus to keep their "special" relationship with Israel Deception.
Get this: Rabbi Riskin is not against the Israeli Messianic Jews who keep their head down and never share their faith, it is those pesky ones that want to tell others about Yeshua that are the problem. It may sound okay to some of you Christians, but it is not okay and it targets some of the most effective ministries in Israel. DO NOT SIDE WITH THIS OR YOU WILL BE COMPROMISING THE GOSPEL AND SELLING OUT OUR BROTHERS& SISTERS IN THE FAITH OF YESHUA/JESUS.
I should also mention that it is NOT against the law in Israel to share your faith as an Israeli citizen. Jews believe in everything under the sun from New Age to ancient Eastern religions. Others believe in nothing and all of it is okay - JUST NOT FAITH in YESHUA/JESUS.
This article by Rabbi Riskin comes from pressure from the anti-missionaries in Israel - the same spirit that stalked the believers in the Acts of the Apostles is stalking the believers and making trouble for them today in Israel. Wake up, Church! Don't fall for this!
Rabbi Riskin's public statement in this article as raising the stakes even higher than the past. He is inviting the Christian Israel supporters to reject ANY JEWISH BELIEVER in YESHUA who shares the gospel as using "deceptive proselytizing practices to win Jewish converts." That is a false accusation and will be a compromise of the faith to any Christian who believes it. It would be as if you walked into an opium den and someone told you that to share the gospel with anyone in that room would be out of line and against the sanctity of their religion. Yeshua is the ONLY DOOR to salvation – even for the Jews.
Also, Riskin denies the persecution of believers in Israel. I know there is a lot of persecution denial going on even in the Messianic community, but I'll tell you what, I sure don't hear that tripe from the victims of religious persecution in Israel including the Ortiz family who nearly lost their son Ami after being bombed by a Yad L'Achim anti-missionary. Or the believers who have been firebombed in various parts of the country.
Now anyone who denies this is persecution will have to stand up and tell me that the historic Jewish pogroms were also not persecution - because they are the same thing. I see very little in this article that is positive and what is positive, it just setting up Christians to take the bait.
Someone asked: Who are the Christians Riskin is working with? Maybe we should email them.
The sad answer is: They have been contacted many times over the years but refuse dialogue with anyone from the Messianic Jewish community, or any Christian advocating for the Israeli Messianic believers. Willful ignorance is what that is called....and it is a compromise of the gospel and the faith.
The rapture is no excuse for deserting our spiritual family in Israel – the Jewish believers in Yeshua. Don’t let Rabbi Riskin or anyone else fool you into thinking it is okay to turn your back on them in any way. - Donna Diorio
Teaching Articles
________________________________________
The Gospel to Muslims by Asher Intrater
The Israeli Messianic Marketplace Feature of the Week
________________________________________
Wave Jerusalem Upcoming Events
The Bottom Line Rosh HaShana Thursday Sept 2nd 7 PM
Want to start an Israel Prayer Group? email me at donna@israelprayer.com
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings
Priority Prayer Focus
________________________________________
On the eve of peace talks between Israelis and the Palestinian Authority, Hamas has claimed responsibility for a terror attack that took 4 Israeli lives (one woman reportedly pregnant) in the West Bank. This is the well known pattern of Islamist opposition to any attempt to negotiate peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Not that there is much hope of any positive results from negotiations, but for sure the talks will produce an uptick in terrorist events against Israelis.
Keep the leaders in prayer – including those in the military and police protecting the lives of innocents. Pray for God’s protection over the public and the soldiers, for terror events to be thwarted, for reality to set into Washington and for the LORD to put a lid on what this costs Israel to participate in.
________________________________________
Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
________________________________________
Praise God for the opportunity of a Messianic Jew to preach the gospel to Muslims via the al Hayat Christian TV station in the Middle East. Dispelling some popular myths of Islam that has been ‘borrowed” from the Hebrew scriptures, this ministry seeks to decimate jihadist indoctrination with the truth of God’s Word. Pray for him and for the Truth to make multitudes free!
Pray for Arab evangelists who are risking their lives to share the good news with their people throughout the Middle East . The LORD is doing mighty deliverances under the radar – pray in agreement for these men and women that mighty signs and wonders would accompany their sharing of the gospel.
This is a critical hour the world over for the heart of Muslims to be won to the LORD Messiah. Even as we rise up to fight radical Islam we must be vigil to keep a tender heart for Muslim whom the Yeshua/Jesus also gave His life for. Call Muslims out to the Truth and to the love, ending the grip of the cult of hate.
Thank God for the great diversity of ministries in Israel – those that minister to street people, to broken familes. Thank God for those who minister in pro-Life clinics, in media, in art districts and in humanitarian aid. Every type of ministry is represented in Israel by citizens who know Yeshua. Pray for them all to be blessed with vision and provision.
Thank God that the man responsible for the terror bombing of Ami Ortiz was found fit to stand trial – but justice is not a lock, so please continue to pray for the court proceedings and for the Messianic Ortiz family as they will be reliving that terrible event …unsure of the will to hold the bomber accountable.
Pray also for Ami as he continues to heal from 20+ operations repairing his damaged body. Pray the Lord will light Ami’s path. In his last year of high school, the young man will not be able to follow in the footsteps of four older brothers who fulfilled their IDF service after graduation. Pray God will reveal the path He has for Ami.
Thank God for the women’s conference which drew 200 women from the congregations in the Land recently. Pray for the ladies who ministered and those that were ministered to, for God to continue His work in them for wholeness and holiness.
One to one discipling of the most badly damaged souls among us is a work that requires a willingness to put ourselves out for another person. It is way past our comfort zones – but an offering that sends up a sweet savor into the Lord’s nostrils. Pray for those who are doing these works, for encouragement of heart and abundant grace to carry through.
Pray for the Israeli ministries who are stretching forth their tents – even amidst lack there are those who are reaching to do more in the service of the kingdom of the LORD. Speak blessing on these, an eye for opportunities – vision and provision to do all God has put in their hearts.
Pray for all the children of all the ministries in Israel – from the congregational leaders to the smaller, single focus ministries. Pray for their children to be taught of the Lord, for the fear of the Lord to be in their hearts, with compassion, grace and zeal. For those that need healing, Be healed! For prodigal sons and daughters to come their senses and RETURN!
Pray for the hearts of the fathers to be towards the children, and the hearts of the children to be towards the fathers – for the generation gap to be bridged by the love of Yeshua and for Yeshua in families. For the young people to be instilled with vision for using their unique gifting for Him.
As the High Holy Days approach, pray for the many events and ministry opportunities that will be in abundance throughout the Land. For there to be a “Reason for the season” of joy and spiritual new beginnings starting with Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year. Pray for an awakening of Jewish spirits and hearts to their One true Messiah.
Praying the Headlines
________________________________________
Dialogue: The Messianic movement
by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin August 28, 2010 Jerusalem Post
“In Jewish-Evangelical Christian relations, a hot button issue is the Messianic movement….” Read the rest of the article online at Jpost
Hold it right there! Christians reading this article may say, well that sounds perfectly reasonable. It isn’t. Allow me to make a few comments on this:
Rabbi Riskin says he is opening a dialogue on the Messianic movement, but it is more a seduction of Christians to throw the Israeli believers under the bus. Riskin’s article which was run in the Jerusalem Post a few days ago is nothing but an attempt to alleviate pressures he has come under from anti-missionary groups in Israel over his alliance with Christians building the Christian resort in the Galilee. The Christians who accept this false accusation Riskin makes about the most effective ministries in the land of Israel are compromising the gospel to do so. I have more comments inside, and a link to Riskin’s article which is writer to sound reasonable….too bad it is not.
Rabbi Riskin has been taking heat for supporting the building of a Christian resort on the Galilee & consorting with Christians. His answer to that is this article which seeks to turn Israel-loving Christians against the Israeli Jewish believers in Jesus. The really bad part is that many Christians are going to be willing to throw them under the bus to keep their "special" relationship with Israel Deception.
Get this: Rabbi Riskin is not against the Israeli Messianic Jews who keep their head down and never share their faith, it is those pesky ones that want to tell others about Yeshua that are the problem. It may sound okay to some of you Christians, but it is not okay and it targets some of the most effective ministries in Israel. DO NOT SIDE WITH THIS OR YOU WILL BE COMPROMISING THE GOSPEL AND SELLING OUT OUR BROTHERS& SISTERS IN THE FAITH OF YESHUA/JESUS.
I should also mention that it is NOT against the law in Israel to share your faith as an Israeli citizen. Jews believe in everything under the sun from New Age to ancient Eastern religions. Others believe in nothing and all of it is okay - JUST NOT FAITH in YESHUA/JESUS.
This article by Rabbi Riskin comes from pressure from the anti-missionaries in Israel - the same spirit that stalked the believers in the Acts of the Apostles is stalking the believers and making trouble for them today in Israel. Wake up, Church! Don't fall for this!
Rabbi Riskin's public statement in this article as raising the stakes even higher than the past. He is inviting the Christian Israel supporters to reject ANY JEWISH BELIEVER in YESHUA who shares the gospel as using "deceptive proselytizing practices to win Jewish converts." That is a false accusation and will be a compromise of the faith to any Christian who believes it. It would be as if you walked into an opium den and someone told you that to share the gospel with anyone in that room would be out of line and against the sanctity of their religion. Yeshua is the ONLY DOOR to salvation – even for the Jews.
Also, Riskin denies the persecution of believers in Israel. I know there is a lot of persecution denial going on even in the Messianic community, but I'll tell you what, I sure don't hear that tripe from the victims of religious persecution in Israel including the Ortiz family who nearly lost their son Ami after being bombed by a Yad L'Achim anti-missionary. Or the believers who have been firebombed in various parts of the country.
Now anyone who denies this is persecution will have to stand up and tell me that the historic Jewish pogroms were also not persecution - because they are the same thing. I see very little in this article that is positive and what is positive, it just setting up Christians to take the bait.
Someone asked: Who are the Christians Riskin is working with? Maybe we should email them.
The sad answer is: They have been contacted many times over the years but refuse dialogue with anyone from the Messianic Jewish community, or any Christian advocating for the Israeli Messianic believers. Willful ignorance is what that is called....and it is a compromise of the gospel and the faith.
The rapture is no excuse for deserting our spiritual family in Israel – the Jewish believers in Yeshua. Don’t let Rabbi Riskin or anyone else fool you into thinking it is okay to turn your back on them in any way. - Donna Diorio
Teaching Articles
________________________________________
The Gospel to Muslims by Asher Intrater
The Israeli Messianic Marketplace Feature of the Week
________________________________________
Wave Jerusalem Upcoming Events
The Bottom Line Rosh HaShana Thursday Sept 2nd 7 PM
Want to start an Israel Prayer Group? email me at donna@israelprayer.com
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
2010 Aug 24 Arrows from Zion
Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings
Priority Prayer Focus
________________________________________
A quote borrowed from something Bonnie Saul Wilks posted on Facebook today which is a wonderful insight: "Corrie ten Boom said that we see the back of the embroidery work, but God sees the front."
So true. Some situations seem so messy from our perspective but God sees the end from the beginning. What looks like things rolling wildly out of control to us, from His perspective are just the lining up of circumstances to bring about His desired ends. So we pray for deeper trust in the LORD to enter His rest for all of the messy circumstances we are dealing with – sometimes on behalf of others.
“The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the Potter!” Lamentations 4:2
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Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
________________________________________
Thank God for favorable Hebrew media coverage of the Messianic believers last week, and for the opportunity for an Israeli Messianic Jew to present the love of Yeshua to Arab viewers on Al Hayat Christian TV in the Middle East. Pray for the seeds that were planted to produce a glorious harvest.
Pray for wisdom in the Israeli government to deal with the Iranian threat, as well as the announced resumption of negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.
In Kings and Chronicles several times when Israel was surrounded – down for the count to all appearances – God would send out circumstances that turned the enemy back without a battle. Perhaps God will remove the threat of Iran through a civil war. However He desires to thwart the evil plots, we pray into agreement that the threat be removed in Yeshua’s name!
There are many great things happening in Israel – at the same time there are many weary saints because the pressure cooker that the Land is. Lift up the arms of the weary, speak refreshing flow of grace would fill their spirits. Pray for vision from on High, where hopes are being suffocated by circumstances.
Pray especially for the young people – even the young believers. It is not the same environment they are dealing with as teens or as believers in the U.S. Hope is the word to speak over their lives – and vision from the Lord for their place in His plans.
Many parents of this generation of Messianic young people made conscious decisions to live sacrificial lives for the Lord’s harvest in Israel. Pray for the Lord to grant vision, grace and heart to the generation stepping into these days. Pray for their hearts to be covered by the shield of faith.
As the High Holy days are soon upon us so are the opportunities of the believers to be a blessing and a testimony to their family, friends and neighbors. There will be many family get-togethers and opportunities to bless the needy. Pray for all these outreaches that people who carry the spirit of Yeshua in their hearts to be a blessing and revelation of His love to Israelis.
Pray for unity in the congregations and families. It seems the strategy of the moment is bringing tension in our close relationships – a divide and conquer mode. Pray for the more mature to ‘make up for’ what the weaker in faith are not equipped to do in making and keeping peace, & forgiving in relationships.
Bless all those Christians who are connected with the Israeli Messianic community during tours to Israel, short term missions, or through exposure to these ministries touring through the nations. Pray for Christians to really catch a vision for the work of the harvest, and not to be simply sidelined into a fascination for Jewishness. The SPIRITUAL vision to be imparted.
Pray for those ministry leaders who are in continuing education – whether for Masters Degree or intensive Hebrew courses – an anointing on their minds to absorb the material.
Pray also for the ministries who are stretching themselves in terms of various new technologies, that God will give them everything they need to tap into every potential avenue for reaching both the unsaved with the gospel and also the support base needed for the ministries.
Many of the ministries in Israel come from nations all over the world where Jews were scattered – Argentina, the former USSR nations, Africa, the nations ‘down under’. Pray for the works they are doing among Israeli citizens from all these nations and for Christians with a burden for that nation of people to awaken to those ministries going on in the Israeli “melting pot” of Jews from the nations.
As summer draws to a close and many of the summer tours of Israeli ministries beginning to wrap up, pray for each of them to return home revived and blessed, ready to begin anew. Whatever it ‘felt like’ on the road, pray that surprising and welcome fruit will come forth in each ministry.
Pray for congregations in transition, for the God appointed leaders to arrive at the right time. Pray for newcomers to be welcomed among family and relationships to gel in the congregational families.
Pray for those in advanced years who have enjoyed the companionship of the believers in their communities, but who have not yet take the step to receive the Lord into their hearts. Pray for God to give them a vulnerable heart, to let down the walls of their heart and welcome Yeshua in.
Life for the Arab Christians in the West Bank and Gaza continues to be dangerous – life is cheap. Pray for the Lord to cover them, protect them, that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and that He will hide them under His wings from those breathing out evil against them.
Pray for strong hearts among those that God has appointed to fulfill even more in their elder years. Thank God for His people who even in elder years still move with a heart to be at work in building His kingdom. This is a blessing and we bless you, Ruth Nessim, for being such a role model of a woman of faith.
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Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
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A quote borrowed from something Bonnie Saul Wilks posted on Facebook today which is a wonderful insight: "Corrie ten Boom said that we see the back of the embroidery work, but God sees the front."
So true. Some situations seem so messy from our perspective but God sees the end from the beginning. What looks like things rolling wildly out of control to us, from His perspective are just the lining up of circumstances to bring about His desired ends. So we pray for deeper trust in the LORD to enter His rest for all of the messy circumstances we are dealing with – sometimes on behalf of others.
“The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the Potter!” Lamentations 4:2
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Arrows from Zion
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Thank God for favorable Hebrew media coverage of the Messianic believers last week, and for the opportunity for an Israeli Messianic Jew to present the love of Yeshua to Arab viewers on Al Hayat Christian TV in the Middle East. Pray for the seeds that were planted to produce a glorious harvest.
Pray for wisdom in the Israeli government to deal with the Iranian threat, as well as the announced resumption of negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.
In Kings and Chronicles several times when Israel was surrounded – down for the count to all appearances – God would send out circumstances that turned the enemy back without a battle. Perhaps God will remove the threat of Iran through a civil war. However He desires to thwart the evil plots, we pray into agreement that the threat be removed in Yeshua’s name!
There are many great things happening in Israel – at the same time there are many weary saints because the pressure cooker that the Land is. Lift up the arms of the weary, speak refreshing flow of grace would fill their spirits. Pray for vision from on High, where hopes are being suffocated by circumstances.
Pray especially for the young people – even the young believers. It is not the same environment they are dealing with as teens or as believers in the U.S. Hope is the word to speak over their lives – and vision from the Lord for their place in His plans.
Many parents of this generation of Messianic young people made conscious decisions to live sacrificial lives for the Lord’s harvest in Israel. Pray for the Lord to grant vision, grace and heart to the generation stepping into these days. Pray for their hearts to be covered by the shield of faith.
As the High Holy days are soon upon us so are the opportunities of the believers to be a blessing and a testimony to their family, friends and neighbors. There will be many family get-togethers and opportunities to bless the needy. Pray for all these outreaches that people who carry the spirit of Yeshua in their hearts to be a blessing and revelation of His love to Israelis.
Pray for unity in the congregations and families. It seems the strategy of the moment is bringing tension in our close relationships – a divide and conquer mode. Pray for the more mature to ‘make up for’ what the weaker in faith are not equipped to do in making and keeping peace, & forgiving in relationships.
Bless all those Christians who are connected with the Israeli Messianic community during tours to Israel, short term missions, or through exposure to these ministries touring through the nations. Pray for Christians to really catch a vision for the work of the harvest, and not to be simply sidelined into a fascination for Jewishness. The SPIRITUAL vision to be imparted.
Pray for those ministry leaders who are in continuing education – whether for Masters Degree or intensive Hebrew courses – an anointing on their minds to absorb the material.
Pray also for the ministries who are stretching themselves in terms of various new technologies, that God will give them everything they need to tap into every potential avenue for reaching both the unsaved with the gospel and also the support base needed for the ministries.
Many of the ministries in Israel come from nations all over the world where Jews were scattered – Argentina, the former USSR nations, Africa, the nations ‘down under’. Pray for the works they are doing among Israeli citizens from all these nations and for Christians with a burden for that nation of people to awaken to those ministries going on in the Israeli “melting pot” of Jews from the nations.
As summer draws to a close and many of the summer tours of Israeli ministries beginning to wrap up, pray for each of them to return home revived and blessed, ready to begin anew. Whatever it ‘felt like’ on the road, pray that surprising and welcome fruit will come forth in each ministry.
Pray for congregations in transition, for the God appointed leaders to arrive at the right time. Pray for newcomers to be welcomed among family and relationships to gel in the congregational families.
Pray for those in advanced years who have enjoyed the companionship of the believers in their communities, but who have not yet take the step to receive the Lord into their hearts. Pray for God to give them a vulnerable heart, to let down the walls of their heart and welcome Yeshua in.
Life for the Arab Christians in the West Bank and Gaza continues to be dangerous – life is cheap. Pray for the Lord to cover them, protect them, that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and that He will hide them under His wings from those breathing out evil against them.
Pray for strong hearts among those that God has appointed to fulfill even more in their elder years. Thank God for His people who even in elder years still move with a heart to be at work in building His kingdom. This is a blessing and we bless you, Ruth Nessim, for being such a role model of a woman of faith.
A Ministry of Israelprayer.com
donna@israelprayer.com
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& MOST PRESSING ONLY news flashes on Twitter
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
2010 Aug 16 Arrows from Zion
Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
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Priority Prayer Focus
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Thus says the LORD:
"As the new wine is found in the cluster,
and one says, 'Do not destroy it, For a blessing is in it,'
So will I do for My servants' sake,
That I may not destroy them all.
I will bring forth descendants from Jacob,
and from Judah an heir of My mountains;
My elect shall inherit it,
And My servants shall dwell there."
Isaiah 65:8-9
Arrows from Zion
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
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Praise God for the report that the name of Yeshua and the Messianic Jewish community is increasingly becoming a part of Israeli life. And for the Israeli newspaper article that marks a breakthrough in “our battle to be acknowledged and accepted as a legitimate part of the Israeli community.”
Please pray that the truth of who we are (as represented in Monday’s article) would be a mighty weapon against the powerful and carefully planned attack being waged by the ultra-religious community to delegitimize us as Jews.
The enemies of the gospel in Israel are stirred up but the good news is not only going forth, but those who carry the good news are being recognized for the Light which shines brightly from their lives. This is something to rejoice, thank God for and ask Him for MORE, MORE, MORE!
“Although we know that the end is victorious, the daily struggle can still be difficult, especially for those are victims of violent attacks, who illegally lose their jobs, are harassed in their businesses, are denied housing, have passports taken away, or are denied citizenship.” Please pray for all of us who live here in Israel and are open and public about our faith.
Pray that in the near future the "gates" of Israel would be open to receive all Jews, even those who believe that Yeshua is the Messiah of Israel. Please pray specifically for the Messianic attornies who are in the forefront of the battle to portray us positively in Israel's national media and to use the court system to render just verdicts in our favor.
Pray for a new young believer whose parents have turned her out of their home because she has chosen faith in Yeshua. Pray the LORD to be to her everything she needs to stand in her new found faith and to radiate His life back to her family. As she is about to enter the IDF pray for Divine connections with strong believers to draw near to her.
Pray for the many needs in the congregations – everything from additional financial resources, to additional ministry staff and volunteers, from bonds to form between congregational teens to more employment opportunities that will keep young people in the towns of their youth.
Pray for not only vision for ministry to be birthed in congregants, but also resources – provisions to carry the visions. Pray for the youth retreats and other summer ministry events going on throughout the Land. Pray for those who are meeting in the land and also those now meeting in Germany.
Thank God for effective ministry of Israelis as they travel among the nations – north, south, east and west – Israeli ministries are carrying good news to the nations of the great things our God is doing among the Jewish people. It is a message that startles many, and inspires faith in His faithfulness.
Inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries (by subscription only - email donna@israelprayer.com)
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Updates from three Israeli Ministries either on tour or about to be with news and itineraries: Lura & Eddie Beckford, David Silver and Paul Sherbow. Also information of Barry and Batya Segal’s Sukkot Celebration and Israel tour Sep 22-29.
Yeshua Superstar English translation of the Israeli newspaper article featuring Messianics
Restoration of all things by Asher Intrater
The Cowardly are Damned By Daniel C. Juster Tikkun Ministries, Int.
Also featured a link to The Galilean Resort & Campus project. A Christian resort project that is set for development in the Tiberius area on the Sea of Galilee.
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings
Priority Prayer Focus
________________________________________
Thus says the LORD:
"As the new wine is found in the cluster,
and one says, 'Do not destroy it, For a blessing is in it,'
So will I do for My servants' sake,
That I may not destroy them all.
I will bring forth descendants from Jacob,
and from Judah an heir of My mountains;
My elect shall inherit it,
And My servants shall dwell there."
Isaiah 65:8-9
Arrows from Zion
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
________________________________________
Praise God for the report that the name of Yeshua and the Messianic Jewish community is increasingly becoming a part of Israeli life. And for the Israeli newspaper article that marks a breakthrough in “our battle to be acknowledged and accepted as a legitimate part of the Israeli community.”
Please pray that the truth of who we are (as represented in Monday’s article) would be a mighty weapon against the powerful and carefully planned attack being waged by the ultra-religious community to delegitimize us as Jews.
The enemies of the gospel in Israel are stirred up but the good news is not only going forth, but those who carry the good news are being recognized for the Light which shines brightly from their lives. This is something to rejoice, thank God for and ask Him for MORE, MORE, MORE!
“Although we know that the end is victorious, the daily struggle can still be difficult, especially for those are victims of violent attacks, who illegally lose their jobs, are harassed in their businesses, are denied housing, have passports taken away, or are denied citizenship.” Please pray for all of us who live here in Israel and are open and public about our faith.
Pray that in the near future the "gates" of Israel would be open to receive all Jews, even those who believe that Yeshua is the Messiah of Israel. Please pray specifically for the Messianic attornies who are in the forefront of the battle to portray us positively in Israel's national media and to use the court system to render just verdicts in our favor.
Pray for a new young believer whose parents have turned her out of their home because she has chosen faith in Yeshua. Pray the LORD to be to her everything she needs to stand in her new found faith and to radiate His life back to her family. As she is about to enter the IDF pray for Divine connections with strong believers to draw near to her.
Pray for the many needs in the congregations – everything from additional financial resources, to additional ministry staff and volunteers, from bonds to form between congregational teens to more employment opportunities that will keep young people in the towns of their youth.
Pray for not only vision for ministry to be birthed in congregants, but also resources – provisions to carry the visions. Pray for the youth retreats and other summer ministry events going on throughout the Land. Pray for those who are meeting in the land and also those now meeting in Germany.
Thank God for effective ministry of Israelis as they travel among the nations – north, south, east and west – Israeli ministries are carrying good news to the nations of the great things our God is doing among the Jewish people. It is a message that startles many, and inspires faith in His faithfulness.
Inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries (by subscription only - email donna@israelprayer.com)
________________________________________
Updates from three Israeli Ministries either on tour or about to be with news and itineraries: Lura & Eddie Beckford, David Silver and Paul Sherbow. Also information of Barry and Batya Segal’s Sukkot Celebration and Israel tour Sep 22-29.
Yeshua Superstar English translation of the Israeli newspaper article featuring Messianics
Restoration of all things by Asher Intrater
The Cowardly are Damned By Daniel C. Juster Tikkun Ministries, Int.
Also featured a link to The Galilean Resort & Campus project. A Christian resort project that is set for development in the Tiberius area on the Sea of Galilee.
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