Pray for Believers in Messiah – Dec. 2024 Prayer Points
Pray for Believers in Messiah –
Pray for Believers in Messiah
Some Jewish believers joyfully celebrate Christmas. Others believe acknowledging Christmas separates them from their Jewish family and friends, announcing their conversion to a different religion, and wiping away their Jewish identity. These Messianic believers never stop being Jewish by trusting in the Jewish Messiah. There are some Christians who light candles on a Hanukkah menorah. This may separate them from fellow Christians who believe they are embracing a different religion and wiping away their Christian identity. These Christians never stop believing in Jesus by celebrating Hanukkah. This year Hanukkah, the Festival of Light, begins at dusk on December 25 and runs for 8 days. The apostle John refers to it as the Feast of Dedication, remembering when the Maccabees re-dedicated the Temple in 164 BCE to the one true God. “Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.” (John 10:22-23) Christmas and Hanukkah both celebrate a miracle. The Gentile believer, grafted in through Messiah, becomes family with the Jewish believer. Let’s not allow outward observances to separate Believers but joyfully celebrate what unifies us –Yeshua, Jesus, Savior, Light of the World, Messiah.
“The people living in darkness have seen a great light; upon those living in the land that lies in the shadow of death, light has dawned.” Isaiah 9:1 CJB
PRAY FOR:
- Jewish people to come to faith in Messiah
- The peace of Jerusalem
- Return of hostages
- Unity among Believers
Pray for Jacob’s Hope
Thank you for faithfully standing with us. We mentor leaders and disciple believers in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. We extend compassion to the Jewish people in many, practical ways. We speak for the Jewish people and Israel in churches. Believing in the power of unified prayer, we unite others to intercessory prayer for Israel. Globally, online searches for information show growing interest to understand the Jewish Messiah. Bible sales have increased 22% over the same time last year. This is an exciting time to be involved in ministry.
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:23
PRAY FOR:
- Traveling mercies for our missionaries from end of Dec through January 20
- Theological classes and graduation occurring at Addis Bible College, Ethiopia
- The graduates who will disciple their congregations
- The translator to be in good health
- The Lord to renew the strength of our missionaries while teaching classes and for their speaking engagements outside of the college
- The children of our missionaries who are beginning new careers
- Our teammates serving in the war-torn areas
- Believers with Jewish understanding who fear the Lord to serve with this ministry
- Spirit-empowered ministry
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BE A WATCHMEN ON THE WALL for Israel
It is our privilege to pray for your needs.
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