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CJF Ministries August 2013 Newsletter
CJF Ministries August 2013 Newsletter
RECONCILIATION
God has not forgotten the Jewish people, and neither have we.
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September will be a very busy month for our Jewish friends. Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) marksaccording to Jewish reckoning5,774 years since the creation of the earth. Coming just a few days after Rosh Hashana is the most sacred day of the Jewish calendarthe Day of Atonement. The last part of the month concludes with Simchat Torah (Rejoicing in the Torah) when Jewish people throw a party to celebrate the completion of one full cycle of Torah readings, and the beginning of another. I know of no church that holds Gods Word in such high esteem that it sets aside a special day to honor it. Maybe we should encourage a new tradition!
August 2013
Respect for Gods Word is becoming increasingly rare in western culture, and sadly, even in many churches. Biblical precepts for holy living are dismissed as antiquated or unenlightened, and Gods promises to Israel and the Jewish people are treated as outdated or mere wishful thinking. Believers need to hold fast to the authority of Gods Word. It is our comfort, our anchor, our joy, the source of truth, and contains the answer to mankinds greatest needs. It is living and active, able to discern the thoughts and intents of each mans heart, showing him his need for a Savior. In the Bible, God also reveals His remedy for sina remedy that is the same for all people, throughout all time. Our world is becoming an increasingly dark place, and now, more than ever, it needs the pure light and truth of Gods Word. It needs to know that Yeshua HaMashiachthe Word who was made leshlived, died, and was resurrected for us. Centuries ago, the prophet Isaiah wrote, O Zion . . . lift up your voice with strength, Lift it up, be not afraid; Say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God! (Isa. 40:9). Our mission today is to boldly proclaim our God and His Messiah to the cities of Judah, the people of Israel, wherever they may be. We are so grateful that you stand with us in this important work. We could not do it without you. May God help you to hold fast to the truth of His eternal Word, and bless you as you shine forth the light of Yeshua in our world! Yours for the salvation of Israel, Dr. Gary Hedrick
INSHALLAH
May God grant it to be so! This was the response of Emud, Ruth Nessims Arab-Israeli plumber, when he heard Ruths solution for true peace in the Middle East. One day, their conversation started with a general discussion of Israels political situation and then continued on to what Ruth believes will happen in their country. She explained Gods plan for the Jewish nation, and how He will pour out His Spirit and change Jewish hearts. Ruth also shared how many Muslims were also having their hearts changed by God. Peace, Ruth told Emud, can come only when God places love in the hearts of those from both sides. Such love is possible
Courtesy of Gideon Levytam
only through the Messiah. That is the only way to true peace. Peace treaties are not the answer; the Gospel is! Inshallah, inshallah! Emud replies. We echo Emuds sentiment, using the Hebrew version of Inshallaha hearty, Amen! Please pray for Emud and the others that God brings to our representative in Israel, Ruth Nessim. It doesnt matter if theyre old, young, male, female, Jewish, Gentile, Palestinian or Muslim. Ruth loves them all in the name of the Messiah. Pray that through Ruth, they may also learn to love the Savior, and one another!
Georgia Heisler
Ruth visits with CJFM Director of International Ministries Gideon Levytam in Karmiel, Israel 2010.
BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING
A CURE FOR ALCOHOLISM? American Jewish and Israeli researchers are working on a project to help treat alcoholism. The study, currently being tested with rats, shows that removing the memory of the pleasure and taste of alcohol, also removes the memories of addiction, and hence, the desire to imbibe. For more about this promising research, see The Jewish Press (http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breakingnews/jewish-scientists-block-memory-of-alcohol-use-and-curethe-habit/2013/06/24/). THANK YOU, MR. NAXON, FOR THE CROCK-POT Did you know that slow cookers known as crock-pots were the brainchild of Jewish inventor, Irving Naxon? Cholent, a traditional Jewish Sabbath meal of meats and beans, needs to be simmered overnight. When Mr. Naxon saw how labor-intensive his shtetlborn mothers Sabbath meal preparation was, he began looking for ways to make her cooking chores a little easier. Naxon called his invention the Naxon Beanery, and sold it initially to coffee shops and eateries known to serve beans. In 1970, the Rival Company bought the rights to Mr. Naxons invention and sold it thereafter under their namethe Rival Crock-Pot.
Rosa Say
Tasja
The apostrophe
This is an aerial view of the catacombs underground layout. The finger-like protrusions are the kokhim, or shaft graves.
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Gideon Levytam illumines one of the kokhim inside the catacomb complex.
R.A. Higbee
Maranatha was the first CJFM tour group to visit the Tombs of the Prophets. Candles were needed to light the way through the underground tunnels.
R.A. Higbee
August 2013
Resources
BROADCASTS
Why We Should Pray for Jerusalem and the Jews
(July 23-August 12)
by Dr. Gary Hedrick A powerful appeal for Bible-believing Christians to uphold and pray for the Jewish people and their Holy City (Psalm 122:6). CD (GT-13 CD) $6
Calendar (#32) 1 calendar $10, 2-4 calendars $9 ea., 5-10 calendars $8 ea., 11+ calendars $7.50 ea.
MUHAMMADS MONSTERS
David Burkay, editor Find out why dhimmitude is important to understanding the war on terror. This book analyzes the threats posed by weapons systems being developed in radical regimes, and explains why unstable Middle East regimes continue to be propped-up. Essays from leading experts, including David Burkay and Louis Rene Beres, outline the broad dimensions of Islam while lling in important details. Careful to distinguish between moderate Moslems and radicals who have adopted monstrous methods of dealing with the West, this is a work of utmost importance. Book (BB-115) 300 pages, $13
(August 13-19)
by Rob Styler
CD (GT-26 CD) $6
October 11-12, 2013 (4 p.m. Friday - 5:15 p.m. Saturday) Grace Bible Chapel 18911 Redland Rd. San Antonio, TX 78259 $14.95 / Person or $29.95 / Family (age 12 and over please) no child care available
R.A. Higbee
Ravine at Babi Yar where the Nazis brutally murdered 50,000 Jewish people
R.A. Higbee
CJFM conference staff and spouses stand at the Babi Yar Memorial in 2011
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