HELP THE JEWISH COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY HURRICANES HARVEY AND IRMA
Our hearts have been heavy as we see the devastation Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have unleashed. Our national office is in Melbourne Florida. Thankfully, we and our staff have been spared serious damage, although we have suffered with power outages. We are thankful for the many Christian organizations who have immediately responded to the need.
While disaster relief is not our specific calling, we have realized that Houston, Texas, is not only one of the largest US cities, but also the home to 63,000 Jewish people. Florida is home to more than 650,000 Jewish people. Continue reading.
By: Dr. Bill Adams, National Field Director, Bridges for Peace USA
Compared to the Hebrew Scriptures, the Writings of the Apostles (New Testament) contain little about warfare and battle. Yet tucked away in Hebrews 11, “Hall of Faith” chapter, we find this roster of Israel’s illustrious war heroes: “And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets” (Heb. 11:32). Though time would fail for full remembrance, the Holy Spirit-inspired writer needed to make sure that at least some faithful warriors received honorable mention. Continue reading.
by: Nathan Williams, BFP Staff Writer
“Be favorable Lord our God toward Your people Israel and their prayer, and restore the service to the Holy of Holies of Your Temple.” Every day for thousands of years the Jewish people have prayed these words. Millions upon millions of prayers have gone up to the heavens directed toward one place, the Temple Mount where the Holy of Holies once stood. In dedicating the First Temple, King Solomon entreated the God of Israel to incline His ear even to the cry of the foreigner who directed his prayers towards this place (2 Chron. 6:32–33). But today, people of Christian or Jewish faith, Israelis and foreigners alike, have been denied the ability to practice this vital tenet of their faith on the Temple Mount where Solomon uttered these words. Continue reading.
A gathering of young people from around the world for an 11-day Israel experience.
Join the next tour July 29 – Aug 9, 2018.
Celebrate a Century of Christians Standing with Israel
Christians must stand with Israel during this critical time. The international community is intent on erasing the Jewish connection to the land of Israel – but we will not be silent!
Join the Bridges for Peace 2017 Solidarity Mission and make your voice heard.
• Learn about Israel’s current reality from local experts
• Grasp how history has shaped the present
• Experience the growing depth and richness of Jewish–Christian relations
• Invest in the future of God’s promised Land
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