Blessing Israeli Believers – October 2024

A Special Biblical Holiday Season - October 2024

Dear BIB Friends and Partners,

The Fall Holidays are upon us!

Oct. 3 Yom Teruah—The Feast of Trumpets,
Oct. 12 Yom Kippur—The Day of Atonement,
Oct. 17-24 Sukkot—The Feast of Tabernacles. (Leviticus 23:23-44).

They are the final three to be fulfilled by Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). Remember, He fulfilled Passover, Unleavened Bread, First fruits, and Pentecost.

Our Savior is the Passover Lamb who of course is sinless (Unleavened Bread). He is the First fruits from the dead—through Whom the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost. The signs are leaping off the pages that shout out to us—not only are we in this year’s holiday season—but also in the season of humanity where these prophetic holidays will soon be fulfilled.

Briefly, see how our Messiah Yeshua fulfills these final three Feasts of the LORD:

The Feast of Trumpets is fulfilled when Messiah Jesus descends in the clouds taking His bride the church back to that place He has prepared for her (John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).

The Day of Atonement pictures where Israel’s King Messiah Yeshua cleanses Israel of their sin according to the Abraham, David, and New Covenants (Romans 11:25-27).

And finally, Sukkot—The Feast of Tabernacles is fulfilled when King Messiah Jesus is sitting on the throne of David in Jerusalem! (Zechariah 14:16-21, Revelation 20:6).

Along, with this prophetic season of Bible Prophecy fulfillment Biblical wars are quickly coming into view. Israel is at war now in ways that sound very much like Psalm 83 and Isaiah 17:1. The world stage players of Ezekiel 38-39 are also being called out to their time in Bible prophecy.

I am so very thankful for our Israeli Believing Partners who are sharing the gospel, making disciples, helping the poor & needy—and elderly Holocaust Survivors all in the Name of Messiah Yeshua.

During this critical time please do remember—one of the best ways to bless Israel is by Blessing Israeli Believers in Messiah Yeshua!

Chag Sameach! (Happy Holidays)

Dov Schwarz
Blessing Israeli Believers

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Update from Pastor Ezra in Golan Heights – (received earlier in September)

Fifty-five missiles were fired at our town, 50 were taken out by iron dome and 5 hit our town with two landing directly behind my brother-in-laws house. We are assisting a 77-year old woman whose home was damaged by the explosive blast and she is now attending our congregation.

We were also able to feed soldiers as their kitchen was hit by a missile and is nonfunctional. It was a blessed time of encouraging them and letting them know that Christians from America purchased the pizzas and are praying for them. Please continue to pray as Israel is divided over their government.

Praise & Prayer
Our town is receiving more and more people who are displaced from their homes along our northern border with Lebanon.

Through generous donations we were able to assist a single mother with food who has just relocated to our town. Shirel was excited to hear Christians are praying for her. We met her at our local grocery store and told her she could fill her cart! We are also distributing food baskets in Kiryat Shmona which has taken the majority of the rocket fire thus far.

All for His Name’s Sake, Ezra & Shulamite

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Update from Ima’s Goodies

I had a chance to go and see the Nova Festival site where Hamas attacked those who sang and danced the night away, also in the area is several Kibbutzim that were attacked and hundreds killed. This site is now a memorial garden site.

I had met many soldiers that came to see and observe the area. I did not feel comfortable just passing out Ima's Goodies and "making merry" so I continued to see the site and as I headed back towards my car I met up with many soldiers eating lunch on the side of the site.

I had a chance to just give some hugs and tell these soldiers how important their jobs are and I got to talk to these 3 beautiful young women. As we talked they asked where I was from and what was I doing in the land. I explained to them about Ima's Goodies and the ministry we have to the soldiers and they sheepishly asked “IF” I had any of those cookies with me... when I said, YES, they were quite happy!

You can see in these photos (below) the box of cookies. They started passing around the box, I then handed out another box as well. It was an honour to meet and encourage these dear soldiers. Please continuing praying for them.

Many Blessings, Ima