Dear friends,
Zola was refreshingly straightforward about his faith in Jesus. Even “back in the day” before the present generation of Jewish believers in Yeshua (myself included) arrived on the scene. During that early season of Christian Zionism, the small group of gentiles vocally supporting Israel had yet to become the solid contingent of media and political clout that it is now. The need had not yet arisen for Jewish Believers and Christians Zionists to join forces.
In this day and age, however, the gentile Christians who love Israel need to also recognize and support their Jewish brethren who serve our Messiah in both the Land and the Diaspora. This is exactly what Katharine and I do through ZLM.
We are told by Rabbi Shaul (Apostle Paul) to “do good to all, especially to those of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10). That invocation enhances Katharine’s and my pilgrimages to Israel: introducing pilgrims to “Ancient Rocks and Living Stones.”
The ancient rocks refer to the precious Land itself from which we draw
awe-inspiring spiritual lessons. Israel’s very dust preaches about
the truth of God. Along the way, Katharine and I realized the necessity
for us to pray for and financially support the ministries in Israel
that are boldly standing for Yeshua.
It is essential that Believers participate in the Gospel going forth “To the Jew First.” Through our ministry’s mission trips to Israel, our chaplain and theologian, Dr. Todd Baker, lives and breathes this imperative from Romans 1:16.
When you stand with our ministry, you also support “Our Man in Haifa,”
Eitan Shishkoff, whose Tents of Mercy ministry helps shelter many
immigrants in Israel. We are continually expanding our reach to those
who need the Gospel and also to those in the Church who need to
understand their faith’s origin. The task is daunting, but we must rise
to the occasion! As you know, our ministry continually seeks souls via
television, mail, and the World Wide Web.
Katharine recently taught at a Chinese missionary conference in
California. At the end, a visiting Israeli woman asked her for prayer.
After some general prayers, Katharine realized she was not a Believer
and asked, “Would you like to receive Yeshua as your Passover Lamb who
takes away your sins?” Katharine then led the Israeli in a salvation
commitment to Jesus. Just think of the day in which we live—Chinese
lovers of Israel hold a “back to Jerusalem” conference in California,
and an Israeli comes to faith there!
At a recent gathering of Messianic leaders and their families on the east coast, we delighted to see healthy growth in the Body of Messiah. The increasing number of “dual expression” ministries that conduct Jewish-flavored services in the context of a local congregation offer a model for churches around the world.
The vanguard of this “one new man” (Ephesians 2:14-15) expression is
led by the entry of Jewish truths into the historically gentile Church.
For more than three decades, ZLM has been a forerunner in this
movement. Though we work within the international Body of Messiah, we
teach a new (yet ancient!) perspective. Zola recognized “Christianity
through Jewish eyes.” This dual expression has the potential to gently
but consistently prepare the Body for the coming of the Lord.
The Tikkun Family Conference Katharine and I attended on the east coast validated the need for the Messianic movement to reach out to the Church in the world with a spirit of respect and cooperation. The theme “Compelled by the Spirit” stressed the urgency of the hour. We cannot be timid as Yeshua’s return approaches. Many conference attendees thanked Katharine and me for the high quality of our Zola Levitt Presents TV programs. We heard repeatedly, “I thought the ministry might fold after Zola’s death, but it appears that God plans to increase what ZLM is doing.”
We Bible teachers have a monumental commission and a tremendous responsibility.
The universal Church is starving for a heavenly plumb line (point of
reference). Unless we Believers recognize THE apple of God’s
eye—Israel—we will continue to squander our efforts. If we “get” the
Israel piece, the biblical puzzle takes shape. All the moral issues
fall into place once we grasp the root of the matter. God’s sovereignty,
His prophetic Word, the call on His Chosen People, the grafting-in
of the gentiles by faith—these all become clear.
Unfortunately, the resistance to Israel and the Jewish people remains universal. The restoration of Israel should be a heavenly trumpet call to the world: “I said it; I did it; will you believe it?” Yet behind the tumult in the Middle East (and the entire world) lurks this same challenge to these truths: The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the One True God. His Word is the only genuine prophetic Holy Scripture on planet Earth. The promise of a Deliverer was fulfilled in Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah), who came as the Lamb of God and is returning as the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
Our ministry is presently negotiating with two faith-based television networks to broadcast Zola Levitt Presents. Please consider a special gift or new commitment to our work at this time. We need everyone who embraces our Bible teaching to step up and share our burden to broadcast God’s mighty Word. Thanks for your past support in standing with us to expand the Gospel’s reach. Please take a fresh view of all that our small organization provides.
Katharine and I plan eight days of filming in Jerusalem, Judea, and
Samaria this fall. We cannot undertake such endeavors without your
partnership. Can we count on you to join with us at a higher level? The
anti-Semitic, anti-Zionist, anti- Christ forces in the world are not
resting, you can be sure. You and I must forge ahead in our purpose!
This month on Zola Levitt Presents please watch for the concluding segment of one of my favorite TV series, Acts: Then and Now … the story continues.
Then we begin our seven-part report on the January 2013 Future Congress 2 conference. Katharine and I joined a gathering in Dallas comprising Hal Lindsey, the late Jack Kinsella, Bill Koenig, and other key teachers on prophecy. Katharine and I presented our marriage seminar as a reminder to take care of the “home front” as these Last Days become increasingly intense. Part of my heavenly mandate and hers is to prepare families by using the ancient wisdom of Jewish sages and Hebrew Scriptures.
This television series that covers the Conference lets you experience amazing testimonies, teachings, interviews, and roundtables with Messianic leaders.
Of course, the best way for most Believers like you to “integrate” our
ministry’s wealth of Bible teaching and commentary on prophecy
fulfillment is to set foot on the soil of God’s land, Israel.
Zola often commented that a journey to Israel was worth more than ten years of Sunday School. Through tears, a pastor on tour with us implored: “Myles, why wasn’t this done 35 years ago in seminary? Why did I have to wait my whole ministry life to learn these things?”
Don’t you wait!
Come with us on the 30th Anniversary Zola Tour this fall. We plan some
very special touches to celebrate our considerable history of study
tours in Israel. Our true friend and congregation member, Rosemary
Schindler, will be joining us as guest tour manager. Rosemary is an
ambassador for the Lord, continuing in the footsteps of her great-uncle
Oskar Schindler—building bridges of love in preparation for the
Messiah’s coming. Zola Tours: (214) 696-9760.
OUR FALL TOUR DATES INCLUDE FOUR OPTIONS:
Or, please consider joining Katharine and me (and your fellow supporters of this ministry) in the spring of 2014 with these options:
We hope to see you there, this year or next! Until then, please remember to Sha’alu Shalom Yerushalayim …
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!” (Psa. 122:6)
Your brother in Him,
Myles
P.S. Isn’t it marvelous: “Christian Zionists” and “Messianic Believers”
coming together? The menorah of God—full of light from the oil of the
gentiles and the oil of the Jews—just might be the impetus for the
revival and awakening for which we all reach!
Dear Myles,
The unity of the spirit between Christian Zionists and Messianic Jewish Believers is key to end-time revival.
“Enclosed is my offering for August. Please use it to light God’s menorah and to embrace the Church’s revival and the Messiah’s return.”
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” Printed on removable vinyl, this incredible bumper sticker measures 3–3/4” by 11–1/2” and has a striking 3-D effect. Pass some on to your friends!
Compact discs and a workbook that begins with a survey of Old Testament Messianic prophecies. Topics range from Gentile Salvation to the Abrahamic Covenant and Replacement Theology to Messiah in the Passover. You'll learn about the Seven Feasts, Christ in the Tabernacle, Church History, Anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust.
Myles and Katharine show us the implications of the Acts of the Apostles in history and the future.
