Blessing Israeli Believers – September 2024

An Encouraging Note from BIB Co-Founder Dov Schwarz

Dear Blessing Israeli Believers Friends and Supporters,

Certainly, the forces of evil are becoming bolder and more hateful than ever against the Land and People of Israel. Just as our Savior and much of the Bible prophesies regarding these times—the winds of greater wars are blowing against Israel. That being the case, here is something to remember that can help us tremendously in these darkening days.

You see, many around the world do stand with Israel but they lack the understanding, faith, and power to stand because they try to stand in their own strength. That might be possible if man is who they try to withstand. But, the truth is that the most powerful of the dark spiritual forces are trying to kill the Jews, destroy Israel, and especially remove the Jews from Jerusalem.

Most don’t consider something very strategic that satan most certainly knows. Are you ready—here it is: King Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) cannot return to Jerusalem unless there are Jews there to receive Him as Israel’s Messiah per the words of Messiah Yeshua Himself!

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her!
How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings,
but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate;
for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say,
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”
Matthew 23:37-39

The satanic hatred for Israel is going to intensify beyond the ability for carnal man to stand against it. But, Hallelujah there is good news! We, don’t stand for Israel in our own strength, no—we stand for Israel strong in the Lord, the power of His might, and the refuge of His armor!

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:10-13

So then, beloved of the Lord, when you are praying, speaking out, and in anyway standing with Israel—simply make sure you have put on the whole armor of the God of Israel our Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus Messiah, in the Holy Spirit. I will post it in this letter so you can start right now!

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints…
Ephesians 6:14-18

And don’t forget—one of the best ways to stand with and bless Israel is to bless Israeli Believers in Messiah Jesus. They are getting out the gospel, making disciples of Messiah Yeshua, saving babies from abortion, helping Holocaust survivors in Messiah Yeshua’s name and much, much more!

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Update from Ariel & Shayla – Tree of Life Israel

Amazed to See God’s Faithfulness
As war continues to rage all around, so many Israelis are overwhelmed with a sense of uncertainty and lack of hope.

And we sensed God showing us it was the perfect time to produce an evangelistic video pointing to the true source of all security and hope – the Word of God. We interviewed Israelis on the streets, read God’s promises to the Jewish people from the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) together with them, and then spoke about how God fulfilled them in miraculous ways. Then we spoke about God’s ultimate promise and the ultimate fulfillment: how He promised to send the Messiah who would die for our sins and rise again, and how Yeshua did this out of perfect love for us.

Not only did several of the Israelis in the video say they were moved by this beautiful story of redemption, but by God's grace, we’ve had nearly 900,000 views of the video in Hebrew alone so far, with thousands of Israelis responding since then, speaking with us online and on the phone, and meeting in person.

The orders for New Testaments and evangelistic materials have gone through the roof! We’ve had over 10 times more orders since this video was released than beforehand!

And several Israelis have come to faith in these last few months as well – secular and Orthodox Jews. Please pray that God would strengthen them, help them stand in spite of sometimes intense persecution and temptations, and that they’d become disciples who make disciples.

Please also pray for God to pour out His Spirit across Israel during these difficult times, and that many more Israelis will come to faith through our online and street evangelism.

Many Blessings in Messiah!