rabbinical ramblings
(i thought that title had a fun sound to it)
Christian Zionists are not interested precisely in helping Jews as a religion, we (yes, i am one) are interested in helping Jews as a nation. We want them to come to know Jesus Christ (Yeshuah Meshiach) as their Lord and Savior, because He is the Messiah and the only way. The reason we are seeking to help Jews (by religion) to establish a strong (and peaceful) nation of Israel is because we know this must first take place before Christ returns the second time.
i sat down and chatted with a rabbi today. my mother and i traveled up to my grandmother's house this Thursday. This is the place she grew up since 6th grade. We were walking around the block and she saw Dr. Zeff and said "Hello, Dr. Zeff" and we continued to walk by. Dr. Zeff was the father of one of her childhood friends, Joel. They were Jews (by religion and blood). Presently Joel, her childhood friend, takes up residence in Israel just south of Bethlehem. She had mentioned him to me in 2001 when I went to Israel (Joel has been in Israel since 1995) in hopes that I might be able to meet him.
We got a little ways down the road and heard Dr. Zeff say "It was a beautiful day today, wasn't it?" Now Dr. Zeff is going blind and cannot see very well, so he did not see us (especially since it was dark) and did not know who we were. But he was being friendly and (as most people do when they don't have anything else in common to say) he spoke about the weather. My mom stopped and turned around to talk with him a little more.
"Yes, it was a beautiful day, it is just gorgeous now!" She said, looking up at the beautiful stars in the clear sky. "I'm Martha, Helen Romig's daughter."
"Oh, yes, Martha, how are you doing?" He replied. Now he knew who he had commented about the weather to and he could relate more personally to her. "What are you doing here, just visiting."
"Yes, we're visiting my mother and sisters. This is my son, Elias, we came up here and he is fixing their computers for them. Elias went to Israel a few years back and I was hoping he could meet up with Joel, but it didn't work out." She was always excited about Israel.
"Oh, well funny you mention Joel, he is here now."
"Here? In the states?" You could sense the excitement in her voice.
"Here, in this house." He said, jerking his head in the direction of the house.
My mom was so excited. We talked a bit more and arranged to meet with him the next day.
The next morning my mom called Dr. Zeff's house to inquire about Joel. Dr. Zeff responded kindly, "Oh, yes, Martha! Joel would be glad to see you, come on over in two hours."
Joel came over two hours later, well dressed, kippah, facial hair, and all (even the common long nose and bald head ;) ). He brought pictures of his family (9 children), mostly from his daughter's recent wedding...Traditional Jewish style! It was great seeing pictures of it all. My two favorites were a picture of Joel blessing his daughter with his hands on her head covered by her veil with others in the background, all in their suits, kippas and facial hair...very Jewish looking. The other favorite picture was of the bride and groom dancing on top of a table that was being carried by the young men...that must have been fun! They were up above everyone else's shoulders!
Joel was a Rabbi at a Synagogue here in the states until he moved to Israel in 1995 to become a teacher at a Yeshiva (College/Seminary). It was neat to look at his pictures and hear his views and stories about his family. I was able to share with him some of my pictures from my month in Israel and to tell him about the program The Master's College has (IBEX). He enjoyed hearing about that and was interested in my (and IBEX's) interest in the Promised Land.
We got to speaking about Zionism and how many Christian Evangelicals are helping and desiring to help establish a strong and peaceful Israel. He is very interesting in doing what he can to be involved and play a part. He said they even had a group of Evangelical Christian students come and spend a week with them and in their Synagogue, to learn about the Jewish ways and customs and lifestyle.
I really hope he is one of the 144,000 Jews that believe in Christ during the tribulation. Actually I really hope that he is born again before that time. My mom has been reading a book lately on the Tabernacle and how all the different pieces and all the observences etc. all pointed to Christ. She brought some of that up as we had talked about the Tabernacle. Joel was impressed with her knowledge (as he well should be, my mom rocks) and jokingly offered her a job at his Yeshiva. He noticed a devotion in us and an understanding. I hope it came across as more than that. He mentioned how the Christians were seeking to help the Jews build Israel. Well, yes, we do want to help build Israel, but we do not want to support and encourage a religion who's promised and foretold redeemer has come 2000 years ago and they still continue in the state of waiting for Him.
Christ has come! The promised Messiah came to earth! The prophecies have been fulfilled! He is of the line of David. He is from the tribe of Judah. He was born in Bethlehem of Judea. "Out of Egypt I have called my son" was fulfilled when Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt to escape Herod killing their son out of jealousy. So many more prophecies were fulfilled, so many signs were performed, but they are blind to it. Their hearts are hardened. Oh descendents of Israel! Chosen people of the LORD, the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob! Your redeemer has come! Your savior already paid the price of your sins! Turn to Him for Salvation and Eternal Life. Worship Him and serve Him alone.
Christian Zionists are not interested precisely in helping Jews as a religion, we (yes, i am one) are interested in helping Jews as a nation. We want them to come to know Jesus Christ (Yeshuah Meshiach) as their Lord and Savior, because He is the Messiah and the only way. The reason we are seeking to help Jews (by religion) to establish a strong (and peaceful) nation of Israel is because we know this must first take place before Christ returns the second time.
i sat down and chatted with a rabbi today. my mother and i traveled up to my grandmother's house this Thursday. This is the place she grew up since 6th grade. We were walking around the block and she saw Dr. Zeff and said "Hello, Dr. Zeff" and we continued to walk by. Dr. Zeff was the father of one of her childhood friends, Joel. They were Jews (by religion and blood). Presently Joel, her childhood friend, takes up residence in Israel just south of Bethlehem. She had mentioned him to me in 2001 when I went to Israel (Joel has been in Israel since 1995) in hopes that I might be able to meet him.
We got a little ways down the road and heard Dr. Zeff say "It was a beautiful day today, wasn't it?" Now Dr. Zeff is going blind and cannot see very well, so he did not see us (especially since it was dark) and did not know who we were. But he was being friendly and (as most people do when they don't have anything else in common to say) he spoke about the weather. My mom stopped and turned around to talk with him a little more.
"Yes, it was a beautiful day, it is just gorgeous now!" She said, looking up at the beautiful stars in the clear sky. "I'm Martha, Helen Romig's daughter."
"Oh, yes, Martha, how are you doing?" He replied. Now he knew who he had commented about the weather to and he could relate more personally to her. "What are you doing here, just visiting."
"Yes, we're visiting my mother and sisters. This is my son, Elias, we came up here and he is fixing their computers for them. Elias went to Israel a few years back and I was hoping he could meet up with Joel, but it didn't work out." She was always excited about Israel.
"Oh, well funny you mention Joel, he is here now."
"Here? In the states?" You could sense the excitement in her voice.
"Here, in this house." He said, jerking his head in the direction of the house.
My mom was so excited. We talked a bit more and arranged to meet with him the next day.
The next morning my mom called Dr. Zeff's house to inquire about Joel. Dr. Zeff responded kindly, "Oh, yes, Martha! Joel would be glad to see you, come on over in two hours."
Joel came over two hours later, well dressed, kippah, facial hair, and all (even the common long nose and bald head ;) ). He brought pictures of his family (9 children), mostly from his daughter's recent wedding...Traditional Jewish style! It was great seeing pictures of it all. My two favorites were a picture of Joel blessing his daughter with his hands on her head covered by her veil with others in the background, all in their suits, kippas and facial hair...very Jewish looking. The other favorite picture was of the bride and groom dancing on top of a table that was being carried by the young men...that must have been fun! They were up above everyone else's shoulders!
Joel was a Rabbi at a Synagogue here in the states until he moved to Israel in 1995 to become a teacher at a Yeshiva (College/Seminary). It was neat to look at his pictures and hear his views and stories about his family. I was able to share with him some of my pictures from my month in Israel and to tell him about the program The Master's College has (IBEX). He enjoyed hearing about that and was interested in my (and IBEX's) interest in the Promised Land.
We got to speaking about Zionism and how many Christian Evangelicals are helping and desiring to help establish a strong and peaceful Israel. He is very interesting in doing what he can to be involved and play a part. He said they even had a group of Evangelical Christian students come and spend a week with them and in their Synagogue, to learn about the Jewish ways and customs and lifestyle.
I really hope he is one of the 144,000 Jews that believe in Christ during the tribulation. Actually I really hope that he is born again before that time. My mom has been reading a book lately on the Tabernacle and how all the different pieces and all the observences etc. all pointed to Christ. She brought some of that up as we had talked about the Tabernacle. Joel was impressed with her knowledge (as he well should be, my mom rocks) and jokingly offered her a job at his Yeshiva. He noticed a devotion in us and an understanding. I hope it came across as more than that. He mentioned how the Christians were seeking to help the Jews build Israel. Well, yes, we do want to help build Israel, but we do not want to support and encourage a religion who's promised and foretold redeemer has come 2000 years ago and they still continue in the state of waiting for Him.
Christ has come! The promised Messiah came to earth! The prophecies have been fulfilled! He is of the line of David. He is from the tribe of Judah. He was born in Bethlehem of Judea. "Out of Egypt I have called my son" was fulfilled when Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt to escape Herod killing their son out of jealousy. So many more prophecies were fulfilled, so many signs were performed, but they are blind to it. Their hearts are hardened. Oh descendents of Israel! Chosen people of the LORD, the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob! Your redeemer has come! Your savior already paid the price of your sins! Turn to Him for Salvation and Eternal Life. Worship Him and serve Him alone.
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