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FOR BOLDNESS

April, 2010

Dear CJFM Friend,

With major earthquakes in the news, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear people speculating that the end of the age is near. After all, didn’t Jesus say in Matthew 24 that there would be earthquakes in various places? Yes, He did, but He also said such events would only mark the beginning of birth pangs. Scientists tell us that hundreds of earthquakes strike the world every year—it’s just that most of them are under the ocean, far from large population centers, or not of the magnitude reported in Haiti and Chile.

Scripture is replete with references to earthquakes. There was an earthquake, for example, when God gave the Law at Sinai (Ex. 19:18). In Numbers 16:31-32, when Korah, Dathan, and Abiram rebelled against Moses’ leadership, God arranged for the earth to split open and swallow up not only the men, but also their families and property. There was an earthquake before God revealed Himself to Elijah in a still small voice (1 Kings 19:11). Matthew 27:50-54 tells us an earthquake accompanied Jesus’ death, and a second one occurred three days later in connection with His resurrection (Matt. 28:1-4). We know that Paul and Silas were freed from their prison chains in Philippi by a great earthquake (Acts 16:26). Scripture also tells us that earthquakes will be part of God’s judgments in the Tribulation Period (Ezek. 38:19; Rev. 6:12, 8:5, 11:19, 16:18).

The Bible reports another kind of “earthquake”—one associated with events following Peter and John’s healing of the lame man in the Temple courts. Their public activities and healing of the crippled man had aroused the wrath of the religious leaders. These leaders then threatened the disciples, forbidding them to ever again speak or teach in the name of Jesus. Well, clearly the dis-ciples could not obey such an order. But they had every right to fear the consequences of their actions. So what did Peter and John do about this dilemma? They reported the situation to their companions and immediately held a prayer meeting. And the result? “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken (emphasis mine); and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness” (Acts 4:31).

That was one serious prayer meeting! It says the power of God came down and shook the place where they had gathered! I wonder—when we encounter opposition to the Gospel, do we shrink back in fear or do we pray unitedly and with confidence like Peter and John did? By God’s grace, may our prayers be so powerful, and so intense, that they “shake” others into going out into the world and speaking the word of God with boldness!

Thank you for being our companions in faith and ministry. May God richly bless and encour-age you—and give you boldness!

Gary Hedrick

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA IMPACTED BY NEARBY CHILEAN EARTHQUAKEThe 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile on February 27, registered a 5.8 in neighboring Mendoza, Argentina—home of CJFM worker Marcos Morales and his family. Marcos reports that the earthquake lasted about a minute. (For those of you who have not experienced earthquakes, that’s a LONG time!) Fortunately, there were no casualties in Mendoza, although many houses and office buildings suffered damage. Marcos reports that they have had over 120 aftershocks in the 5- to 6-point range on the Richter scale, eight of those have been epicentered in Argentina, and four of them in Mendoza itself. While Argentina has been impacted by the quake and the aftershocks, Chile has been devastated. Damage has affected communications and made main roads difficult to travel—both affecting relief efforts. Pray for the Chilean people, for the large Jewish commu-nity in Chile, and for the Jewish believers and workers in Mendoza. (Find a link to Marcos Morales’ complete report on our homepage at cjfm.org.)

Quoting an Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center report on the growing influence of Hamas in England, Israel National News stated that “London has become the epicenter of Hamas’ political, legal, and propaganda campaigns in Europe. . . . Hamas operatives . . . have been par-ticularly successful . . . initiating widespread anti-Zionism throughout the country” (see www.israelnationalnews.com/news/news.aspx/136170).

Even without the problems generated by Hamas, anti-Semitism in England goes back hundreds of years. In 1290, Britain expelled all Jewish residents (estimated anywhere from 4,000-16,000), and English authors as far back as Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) have portrayed Jewish characters negatively. Remember Shylock from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice? Britain’s institutionalized anti-Sem-itism was also well documented in the Academy Award winning movie, Chariots of Fire, which pitted the motives of Cambridge’s Jewish runner Harold Abrahams against Scotland’s missionary

runner, Eric Liddell. Such ingrained anti-Semitic attitudes in any “Christian” nation (but especially in England) complicate Robert Weissman’s evangelistic efforts among Jewish people.

According to the Jewish Virtual Library, approximately two-thirds of Great Britain’s 350,000 Jewish population lives in London. Within the city, there are several large Jewish communities—each with its own unique flavor. Some communities, for example, are more “artsy,” others more “genteel,” still others more “scholastic.” Robert, a CJFM worker and Jewish be-liever, focuses mainly on the Golders Green area, where professional and religious Jewish people live. Both his door-to-door outreach and his Bible studies at the Jewish Community Centre lead to some interesting conversations.

Such conversations cover topics that include the debate between creationism and Darwinism, the virgin birth, and even the divinity of the Messiah. Very interesting discussions have also ensued when Jewish people discover—much to their chagrin—that various words in their Hebrew-English Tanakhs have either been mistranslated (e.g.,“virgin” in Isaiah 7:14), or left out altogether. In some cases, the translation of Isaiah 53 is totally missing. This chapter alone (which is so clearly messianic) provides Robert with many opportunities to discuss the Messiah’s role as the sacrifice for our sin. Robert is able to plant seeds, even if many Jewish people are not yet ready to take that final step of faith.

Make no mistake; discipleship is costly for Jewish people. Dr. Charles Halff, the late founder of CJFM, told his own story in the book, What it Costs a Jew to Become a Christian. He—like many other Jewish believers—was not only rejected, but actually persecuted by his family. Dr. Halff’s father beat him, had him arrested, and literally disowned him. Dr. Halff went from being a well-heeled, upper-class young man to a castoff who didn’t know from where his next meal would come—and his experiences are not that unique.

Why is there such a violent reaction from Jewish families and communities? Most Jewish people are convinced that those who believe in Yeshua are no longer Jewish, but rather, they are joining the camp of the enemy—those who were, and still are, per-petrators of anti-Semitism. At the same time, they believe that the Jewish “turncoat” is also depleting the ranks of an already shrinking Jewish population. Thus, a Jewish person who believes in Yeshua threatens the very existence of the Jewish people. Robert’s challenge—indeed, the challenge for all who would share the Gospel—is to demonstrate that Jewish believers are still Jewish; that believing in the Messiah is the most Jewish thing they can do. It means educating a Jewish person about God’s plan for him. In the early Church, a believing Gentile was not forced to become Jewish. In the same way, a believing Jewish person does not become a Gentile; he remains Jewish! Both the Jewish people and the New Testament Church have a place in God’s plan. And central to that plan, as well as to all of history, is the sinless Son of God—the Jewish Messiah.

Pray that Robert will be able to overcome all that hinders a Jewish person from coming to faith. Pray for wisdom, persis-tence, and boldness, as he brings the Good News to the Jewish people of London.

CJF Ministries worker Robert Weissman

ROBERT WEISSMAN, LONDON

HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS According to a Time magazine report in 2008, “South Africa has some of the world’s worst levels of violent crime, with 52 people murdered every 24 hours, for an annual murder rate of 43.1 per 100,000 people. Added to that each year are 200,000 robberies, 55,000 rapes, and half-a-mil-lion cases of assault and attempted murder” (see http://bit.ly/cr1LlE). This out-of-control crime rate, along with a high unemployment rate, has driven many professionals to leave South Africa for greener (and safer) pastures. Despite these dismal statistics, however, CJFM worker Louise Newmark (a never-married, single woman) continues faithfully at her post in Johannesburg. This year, Louise celebrates 50 years on the mission field—nearly 20 of them with CJFM!

Director of International Ministries Gideon Levytam and his wife Irene traveled to South Africa to visit Louise and share this milestone anniversary with her. They were struck by the realities of life in this crime-ridden city—multiple locks on home and apartment doors, as well as housing com-munities surrounded by locked iron gates topped with razor wire. Louise uses wisdom when going on her daily visitation rounds, but clearly, the Lord has watched over and protected her.

During the visit, Louise escorted Gideon and Irene on a walking tour of the city. As they strolled through one of the markets, they engaged several of the local people in conversation about the Lord. Most were very willing to speak with them, and to hear what they had to say about Yeshua.

During the Levytams’ visit, Louise also introduced them to some of the many Jewish people whom she visits on a regular basis. Some are now believers, others, not yet. But on each visit, Gideon was able to open the Word of God and share the Scriptures with them. The first evening, Gideon and Irene were met by a leader of another Jewish evangelistic group and through him, was introduced to other Jewish believers in the city. The man also invited Gideon to speak at their messianic congregation. Gideon chose Psalm 1 for his message, showing how that Scripture points to Yeshua—the perfect Man.

As long as the Lord gives her strength, 75-year-old Louise (who doesn’t own a car) will continue walking from street to street, and from door to door, sharing the Good News with the Jewish people of Johannesburg. We congratulate her on her anniver-sary. Truly, “How beautiful . . . Are the feet of him who brings good news, . . . Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’” (Isa. 52:7).

“God is always in the business of freeing us and bringing us to depend totally on Him . . . my life is not always easy, but it’s exciting.”

Louise Newmark—faithfully serving the Lord among the Jewish people for 50 years.

Louise regularly visits a number of Jewish people in Johannesburg. On this visit to Brian, Gideon shared the story of Nicodemus.

In Louise’s black bags are tracts and pamphlets she uses when witnessing. Louise is known as “the woman with bags who talks about God.” May God move us to share the Gospel with the same fervor!

Director of International Ministries Gideon Levytam preaching at Beit Y’shua, a messianic congregation in Johannesburg. There are nearly 50,000 Jewish people in the city.

BOOK OF REVELATION PROPHECY TOUR

Join us October 13-29 for our last tour of the year (and our most popular one)—the Book of Revelation Prophecy Tour. Take advantage of the beau-tiful fall weather to visit magnificent sites in both Turkey and Israel. A one-day excursion to the Island of Patmos (where the Apostle John wrote Revelation) is also included.

In Turkey, you’ll visit historically rich ar-chaeological sites, as well as massive mar-vels built by the Ottoman Turks. During the second half of the tour in Israel, you’ll travel to places of biblical and prophetic significance from both the Old and New Testaments. Included in the tour are sites of modern political interest as well.

Don’t miss this chance to walk where early believers, evangelists, and even our Lord himself walked. This is your opportunity to experience a deep connection with the Land, and see first-hand where God will bring human history to a close. For more detailed information, see cjfm.org/tours.

Top: Live the Land participants study Matthew Chapters 5—7 on the Mount of

Beatitudes. Directly above: Participants prepare to rappel down the face of a cliff in

the Judean desert.

CJFM PRAYER REQUESTS

“And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive” (Matt. 21:22).

Please pray for:

Many salvations as a result of our Passover •Seders.

Our new work in Belarus—for believers’ •courage in the face of government opposi-tion, and many Jewish hearts to be open to the Gospel.

Our work in Israel—for safety, growth, and •believers to be a bridge to true peace.

The blessing and well-being of a CJFM •worker in Israel and her husband after the birth of their first child—a boy.

Appropriate Sabbath school materials, and •dedicated teachers for the Karmiel congrega-tion.

The safety and ministry of CJFM worker •Marcos Morales as his city in western Argen-tina continues to be affected by aftershocks from the nearby Chilean earthquake.

(If you would like to pray for CJFM and our supporters on a weekly basis, contact Della at dellam@cjfm.org. She will answer any questions you may have about receiving our weekly email prayer list.)

LIVE THE LAND—AUGUST 6-18, 2010Nowisthetimetoacquirefirst-handknowledgeofeventsandplaces in the Bible, and discover the Jewish roots of your faith. Transform your life. Go to Israel and “Live the Land!”

This is the land of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, King David, the prophets, the First and Second Temples, and the ministry of Jesus. The Holy Land is at the very center of God’s plan for the human race and yet, for most believers, it is only a dis-tant and seemingly irrelevant land filled with sand, camels, and political strife. Live the Land is here to change that.

Thistrip—specificallydesignedforthecollegeandcareercrowd—will challenge assumptions, and invigorate your faith. By having the opportunity to look at the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective, participants will gain fresh insight into God’s word, His plan for the human race, and a believer’s place in that plan. Look to grow spiritually, form new friend-ships, and have great fun in the process!

Whether you are part of the college and career crowd, or a parent or grandparent looking for that one-of-a-kind, life-altering graduation gift, we invite you to check out Live the Land. For more information about this tour—includ-ing cost, registration forms, scholarship information, and a detailed itinerary, see livetheland.com.

“He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God . . .” (Rev. 3:12).

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RADIO BROADCASTS

The Marriage Supper of the Lambby Dr. Gary Hedrick

Dr. Hedrick shows the amazing parallels between ancient Jewish wedding customs and God’s prophetic plan for His bride, the Church.

CD (#GT-18 CD) $6Cassette Tape (#GT-18) $6

The Promise of His Comingby Dr. Gary Hedrick

The New Testament warns that in the last days unbelievers will scoff at the idea of a literal second coming of the Messiah. They will argue that everything is continu-ing just as it always has, with no divine in-tervention. Dr. Hedrick shows how those who scoff at Bible prophecy are actually helping to fulfill it!

CD (#GT-21 CD) $6Cassette Tape (#GT-21) $6

The Christian’s Greatest Discoveryby Dr. Gary Hedrick

We must understand (and apply) this one central truth of the Scriptures before we can experience consistent victory, peace, and joy in our daily lives.

CD (#GT-34 CD) $6Cassette Tape (#GT-34) $6

Who is the True Messiah?by Dr. Gary Hedrick

Why didn’t the Jewish leadership accept Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah when He came the first time? Dr. Hedrick explains that the answer, in part, is found in ancient rabbinic teachings and the messianic ex-pectations of the first-century Sanhedrin.

CD (#GT-16 CD) $6Cassette Tape (#GT-16) $6

Resources for April, 2010

THE HIDDEN LIFE:Thoughts on Communion with Godby Adolph Saphir

Based on James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you,” this work offers some elementary thoughts on the great subject of the Christian’s hidden life, while describing the experienced reality of revelation and prayer.

Book (#THL) 291 pages, $14

GOD, TORAH, MESSIAHby Dr. Louis Goldberg,edited by Dr. Richard A. Robinson

Written by a former distinguished professor of Theology and Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute, this first-of-its-kind comprehensive reference volume is an essential addition to the library of those students wishing to survey systematic theology with a distinctly messianic Jewish emphasis. The volume concludes with ecclesiology and offers thoughts on this doctrine for messianic congregations. For more details on this book’s extensive content, index, and bibliog-raphy, see MessianicSpecialties.com.

Book (BB-145) 750 pages, $40

ISRAEL IN THE PLAN OF GODby David Baron

David Baron was raised in a devout Jewish family and studied Hebrew in rabbinical school. After completing his own study of the Scriptures, he converted to Christianity and devoted himself to a twofold ministry: explaining Christianity to the Jewish people and explaining Judaism to Christians. These two objectives form the basis for his classic work, Israel in the Plan of God.

Israel’s past and future—from her national elec-tion by God to the final judgment of her ene-mies—is covered in this balanced, biblical study by an astute scholar.

Book (#IPG) 320 pages, $16

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