First the Jews

First the Jews

 Pastor Israel invites you or your group to visit him in Ashdod!

The recent news of the campus riots, protests, and blatant antisemitic attacks leave many of us shaking our heads in disbelief. Is this really happening in America? How can this country, founded on Christian values, be allowing this to happen today? But the real question on most people’s minds is, why should we care?
 
Owing a Debt
 
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” Romans 1:16
 
The Christian faith has been brought to us because of the endurance of the Jewish people. It is only through what Jesus did and His disciple’s faithfulness that we have our salvation. Jesus was a Jew, plain and simple. He came to set His people free, the Jewish people, but the plan was to set all of us free. He lived the Jewish life, He worshiped in Jewish temples, and He participated in all the Jewish feasts. Every disciple He chose was Jewish, including Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles. The mission was to spread the Gospel message to the Jews first and then to the Gentiles. A mission each one of them eagerly embraced to bring us this message of hope, even at the cost of their own lives. We owe a tremendous debt to the Jewish people for Jesus; the gift that gave us life.
 

An Open Invitation
 
Although Israel is in the dark time of war, God is releasing an anointing of the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the Land. His hand of protection is over the nation, demonstrating He is God who guards Israel and will allow no harm to come to her.
 
Pastor Israel invites you and your families, church, and friends to visit him and his congregation in Ashdod, Israel. As time permits, he or members of his team will accompany you as you tour the Holy Sites and cities where Jesus and his disciples walked. Visit the beautiful and Holy city of Jerusalem where the Israelites gathered for feasts. Walk the shores of Galilee where Jesus calmed the seas and walked on water.  Wander through the olive gardens where Jesus often went to pray and lift up your prayers of peace for the nation. You will be blessed by the closeness you will feel to the Lord.
 
Thank you for standing with Israel in this time of need! You are the light that shines in the darkness and drives the spirit of fear. When you partner with VOJI you are partnering with the Jewish disciples who went before you to bring the Gospel message of salvation to the world. While you give, we kindly request that you also join us in prayer. Pray for Israel, our dedicated leaders, and our brave IDF personnel, many of whom are believers who are courageously serving in harm’s way. Shalom!