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What is the most
important thing that God is doing on this earth today? I am sure that
different folks would have different answers for this question but, in my opinion,
unquestionably one of the supremely important things God is up to today is
the Messianic Jewish Movement.
Less than thirty years ago almost no one even knew such a movement had
begun. Just ten years ago most of the churches in North America were
unaware of this providential move of God. In 1990 I went to Israel for the
primary purpose of trying to locate and meet with some Messianic Jews. I
was able to meet a few, because at that time there were not very many.
However, today there is a Messianic Jewish Synagogue in nearly every major
city in the USA and even in some small cities. In Israel I know of over 75
Messianic congregations. Most of these congregations are relatively small
but they are growing and increasing in number, are in love with their
Jewish Messiah and are full of life.
Our Lord taught us in the Holy Scriptures that, prior to the time of his
return, there would be a devoted church in Israel, full of the Holy Spirit
(Matt. 24, Rev. 11, etc.). Since the early Apostolic era this has not been
so. Even just a few years ago this was not so. Today it is not only the
case but the believers in Israel are some of the most devoted to Jesus
Christ, Messiah Yeshua, that I have met in my lifetime. Some of them are
persecuted strongly for their faith and many have had to suffer loss
because of their devotion to Yeshua.
My hope and prayer is that, through the Panah Messianic Mission, we can
bless what is one of the most important things God is doing on the earth
today. If you have an interest in sharing in this ministry with us, or just
want to learn more, please contact us.
Shalom,
Darrell Stout
Darrel has been
in the Pastoral Ministry for over 30 years, and is presently the Pastor of
the Brown County Vineyard in Nashville, Indiana. During his ministry
he has made numerous trips to Israel. He has led groups as well as
mission and preaching trips. During these times, he has grown in his
love for Israel, and has developed many friends and contacts among both the
Messianic Jewish and Christian Arab communities.
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