During the first few centuries AD, as gentile believers outnumbered Jewish believers, the relationship between the two groups changed. Especially significant was the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD. Some gentile believers came to interpret the destruction of the Temple as the Lord casting off the Jewish people. Nevertheless, some believing groups met in [...]
In Acts 1, Jesus’s followers stood around him as he ascended into heaven. The group would, forty days later, receive power from on high to be witnesses for him (see Acts 2:1-41). Jesus (Yeshua) made it clear that the purpose of this empowerment was for them to be his witnesses, beginning in Israel and [...]
You are my King, O God; ordain salvation for Jacob! Psalm 44:4 Lifting up Zion's mission is twofold: to pray for the salvation of Israel (the Jews) (Rom. 10:1) and to financially bless the Messianic Jews (Rom. 15:25-27). We hold this mission firmly because our vision is the salvation of all Israel, as God [...]
Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. Romans 10:1 KJV Lifting up Zion encourages you to commit yourself to praying for Israel’s salvation. We believe that prayer is effective and that God hears the prayers of His people. While we firmly believe that Israel will [...]
Imagine you had an older brother that your parents never told you about. Finding out would be quite a surprise and likely trigger a line of questions. We naturally tend to care about our relatives. When Christians ask why they should care about Israel, especially Messianic Jews, I think this comparison fits. In God's [...]
Did you know that in the Gospel writings, there were Jewish Leaders who came to Jesus? Not all of the Jewish leaders in the Bible rejected Jesus as the Son of God and the promised Messiah. While the unbelieving Pharisees and Sadducees often receive the most attention, there were some Jewish leaders who did believe [...]
I have been blessed to lead many pilgrimages to the Holy Land. This most recent trip was extra special because my oldest daughter, Haven, was able to accompany me. Haven is 17 years old and is a senior in high school. She feels called into the ministry and will be leaving for Bible College [...]
