Advance Warning

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"They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God." (John 16:2 NIV)

In the days of Yeshua, the synagogue was not just a place of prayer and learning, it was the center of Jewish communal life. Yeshua’s forewarning was serious!

In today’s age, people’s feeling of social acceptance may be related to their job, college, hobby, and extended family. This is a general warning from God that, for the name of Yeshua, we may be subject to rejection.

I believe that in the coming outpouring, the inner fire and desire to glorify the true God will open believers’ lips in bold Gospel proclamation in a manner reminiscent of the book of Acts. With the outpouring, greater persecution is also coming. However, God’s Word encourages us all that His Spirit will give us enough ability, strength, and patience to stand in the truth at that moment.

There is absolutely no need to force events, yet we must understand that this is reality. It will happen one day, "I have told you this, so that when the time comes you will remember that I warned you. I did not tell you this from the beginning because I was with you" (John 16:4 NIV).

A few words about our congregation & ministry:

At our weekly congregational worship gatherings, we feel the nourishment of the Holy Spirit, yet there are still numerous members that are fearful due to Corona. I ask for prayers for continuous strengthening in the Holy Spirit, and victory over fear!

I’m leaving soon to teach in the United States; this will be the first time since the start of the global pandemic. I will be in Colorado, Arizona, South Carolina, and Virginia. I am so looking forward to meeting my dear brothers and sisters in Messiah!

With God’s help, we are opening an exercise gym, in the bomb shelter of our congregational building, for members of our congregation. In the future we hope to be able to open it to the public. God’s truth can be preached in many ways!

The humanitarian kitchen worked super hard all October, and many people were blessed! Many elderly, needy, and brand-new immigrants (with their families) come to us for support and guidance as they settle in their homeland.

As you know, Return to Zion has several educational projects. Over the past 14 years, the music school has served hundreds of people, not only with knowledge and talent development, but also with spiritual encouragement. We see it on the faces of both children and teachers.

Now we are in the developmental stages of an educational project which will teach computer science to young new immigrants. This project is to help low-income families educationally and vocationally. Please pray with us for God’s guidance.