‘Thus says the Lord God, “I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you out of the countries among which you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.”’
~Ezekiel 11:17
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Word from Jerusalem – August 2018
From terror tunnels to rocket attacks to fire kites and explosive balloons, Israelis living in the area around the Gaza Strip continue to endure. This month’s edition of Word from Jerusalem details the response of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. President Jurgen Buhler shares an interesting fact about Israelis living in that chaotic area:
“On our recent visit to the area, our team was astonished to see the resilience of the local inhabitants. Personally, I was concerned that many people would begin to leave the area, but I was surprised to hear that most communities along Gaza are growing! Kfar Aza, for example, is building housing units for 40 more families to join the community. This represents an increase of 30 percent, a remarkable growth rate for a small border Kibbutz in the midst of troublesome times.”
~Jurgen Buhler, ICEJ President
Other articles include:
- The Battle for Truth – the eschatological battle between Satan and the Kingdom of God over who controls the airwaves
- The Journey of Dreams – the return of the lost tribes of Israel
- Quiet Desperation in Ukraine – the surge of Ukrainian aliyah due to oppression of the Russian government
- Future Proofing Israel and Reaching the Younger Generations – helping Israel maintain a qualitative edge
- How Should Christians Respond to Israel’s Calling – 5 Scriptural principals Christians should know
Enjoy those articles and more in this month’s edition.
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Ethiopian Aliyah: Another Reason Israel Matters!
Israel invites Jewish people from around the world to “come home” to Israel. For years, Ethiopian Jews have been returning. Here is an incredible “impact story” of those who have returned! Enjoy!
BTW – Continue following our study, Why Israel Matters, on this website. I am summarizing lessons from a live class being conducted in Phoenix AZ, and you’re welcome to join in!
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Israel at 70: A View from the Israeli Minister of Public Diplomacy and a Jewish Author
At the ICEJ/ACLI Conference in Washington DC, we were privileged to hear from Israeli Minister of Public Diplomacy, Yaron Gamburg, gave an exciting speech about the history of Israel. In regard to Israel today, he mentioned three key things of which everyone should know:
- Land – As we know, God’s covenant with Abraham promised Israel a land. (See Genesis 12 and 15, as well as other references.) When God called Moses to lead His people out of Egypt, He referenced a land flowing with milk and honey (Exodus 3, Ezekiel 20). Yet, when Israel was reborn in 1948, Israel was far from a land flowing with milk and honey. Yet, Isaiah 35:1-2 tells us that the desert will blossom. That is happening! You see, the land blossoms only when Jews are in it! God keeps His promises to His people.
- People – God’s covenant with Abraham also involved people. Abraham would be the father of the Jewish people. Since Israel’s rebirth, 3.5 million Jews have made aliyah (return to the homeland)! Israel has now overtaken the United States as the most Jewish-populated country in the world…as they should be! God is bringing His people back to their land, just as He promised.
- Purpose – The Jewish people have a purpose: to make the world a better place. Avi Jorisch, author of Thou Shalt Innovate, also spoke at the conference, concurring that tikkun olam (making the world a better place) is part of the Jewish DNA. It is ingrained. Ganburg referred to the Jews as “lights unto the world,” and strive to leave a positive impact.
Jorisch spent considerable time describing innovation in Israel, including all the ways in which inventions are helping people all around the world. We previewed CBN’s latest release entitled, To Life, which documents the worldwide relief work done by Israelis.
It is so important that we share the truth about Israel. Here’s a great way to learn (then tell) about Israel’s efforts to be “lights unto the world.” To see To Life for free, click the link. Check it out, then spread the word!
