Shalom from the amazing land forever bequeathed by God to Abraham and his descendants with an irrevocable promise!
It has been a blessed time for me these past few weeks in Israel. Not only have I been able to spend time with my family, but I have also caught up on much of the work that was waiting for me at CONNECT when I returned from my long tour. I have done a number of live online updates and recorded other programs that will be aired in the weeks to come. All of this work was to ensure that you are provided with the latest in news as seen through the eyes of Scripture and with truths from the Word of God reflecting His love for you and His great plans for Israel and the church in the soon coming future.
On Saturday, I’ll be departing for Europe where I’ll record the audiobook for my fall release entitled The Elijah Mandate. You’ll hear much more about this extremely relevant book that addresses the believer’s battle with the world’s culture in the months to come. Then, before coming back home, I’ll be speaking in Switzerland on Sunday, May 31, at ICF Zurich. It would be great to see you there.
Speaking of battling with the world’s culture, I’ve been telling you for a while now about Behold Israel’s new initiative, GenZion, specifically designed to reach out to the Gen Z generation with the truth about salvation, Israel, and Christian Zionism. Jason Koemans, who is leading this division of our ministry, has a tremendous passion for today’s young adults, and is developing tools and strategies for connecting them with the truth. Because this is so much my heart, also, I am incredibly excited to let you know that Jason has posted his first teaching video, entitled “Christian Zionism for Dummies.” This online teaching addresses the controversy and confusion surrounding that misunderstood phrase and examines it through the lens of Scripture and culture. Jason accomplishes all this with the authority and the smooth, cool savvy of a young man who is just a touch older than the Gen Z demographic. If you know a young adult who needs to understand the truth about Israel or if you want to watch it yourself, “Christian Zionism for Dummies” is available for you on YouTube. You can also find out more about GenZion on its webpage.
Jeremiah 32:37-38
“Behold, I will gather them out of all countries where I have driven them in My anger, in My fury, and in great wrath; I will bring them back to this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely. They shall be My people, and I will be their God.”
KEEPING UP WITH THE NEWS
Everyone is waiting to see what President Trump will do. On the surface, it seems like he is trying all he can not to attack Iran again. The ayatollahs see this reticence and are using it to their full advantage. The proposals and the counterproposals of the two nations could not be further apart, and the Persian leadership is determined that they will not be the ones who blink.
Thus, we’re back to “will he or won’t he?” The Iranians are counting on “won’t he” believing that Trump is under a time crunch. Midterm elections are coming up and many conservatives are worried about huge losses, particularly with how high gas prices are. But Trump claims that he’s not concerned and given the conservative victories in minor elections this past week it’s easy to see why. Besides, he knows that he is out of office at the end of 2028, so he’s not concerned about his own reelection. In the meantime, he always seems to find a way to do what he wants to do no matter what the legislative branch has to say.
News reports are asserting that a deal is close. Saudi channels are claiming that it’s almost certain. For Trump’s part, he is talking about how great the Iranians are to deal with. If it was anyone else in the White House, I’d believe that the US is about to capitulate to Iran’s demands. But Donald Trump is the king of smoke screens, and I still believe that it is more likely that we will see another major attack on Iran.
Just yesterday, as Israeli schoolchildren were beginning a Shavuot celebration, an alarm went off indicating that a drone was inbound from across the border with Lebanon. Immediately, the joy was turned to fear as the children took cover under their desks. One of Iran’s demands is that all action by Israel against Hezbollah in Lebanon must end. That’s not going to happen until the last of Hezbollah’s military capabilities are destroyed. Israel is done with the days of our children having to live in fear.
The same is true in Gaza. This past week, the last of the masterminds of the October 7 massacre, a man named Izz al-Din al-Haddad, was removed from the land of the living. Israel has promised that everyone who was involved in that genocidal horror will die. Between the work of our IDF, our special forces, and our intelligence services, we are well on our way to fulfilling that goal.
For more information on these stories and others, watch the MidEast & Beyond Update that I recorded with Pastor Barry Stagner yesterday, as well as the Special Q&A that we posted on Monday. If you want the news as it is happening, my Telegram channel is where you will find it. If you don’t want to use the Telegram app, you can see all of my posts on our Telegram landing page here. Finally, you may also find updates, both news and ministry, on my Instagram channel. It’s well worth a follow.
KEEPING UP WITH THE MINISTRY
Thank you to everyone who stepped up to preorder The Next War! Our new Nir Tavor Tribulation thriller became a bestseller with the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly. The big box stores couldn’t help but notice. Imagine someone walking into Target or Walmart, browsing through the fiction book section, and finding a thriller that will not only teach them what a post-rapture world might look like but will make it very clear why they don’t want to still be around to experience it. The Next War is only the first book in a series that will walk the reader through the rise of the antichrist, the rebuilding of the temple, the flight of the Jews from Jerusalem, the seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments, and the final return of the Messiah at the second coming! This will be a series that you will not want to miss!
There is still time to register for our Alaska Cruise Prophecy Conference coming this July 3-10. There is beauty, and then there is Alaska beauty! The scenery on this cruise is spectacular, the teaching is engaging and applicable, the worship is powerful, and the fellowship can last a lifetime. And, seeing as we’ll be in the last of America’s frontier lands, I plan to share a very special America’s 250th birthday message regarding this remarkable nation’s unique role in the unfolding of God’s prophetic plan for Israel over the years.
KEEPING US IN PRAYER
As Israel enters Shavuot, a time commemorating the giving of the Torah and celebrating from ancient times the wheat harvest, I want to also celebrate with you what God has done in Behold Israel. Despite being headquartered in a nation that has been at war for the past three years, the Lord has watched over this ministry and used it to spread the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ to every corner of the globe. In the spirit of Shavuot, we celebrate the harvest that God has and is continuing to give to Behold Israel. It is because of Him that we are able to do what we do, and it is all for His glory.
Thank you again for your faithful prayers and for your financial support of this ministry. As we celebrate God’s blessings, we also celebrate you through whom He provides those same blessings.
Awaiting His Return,
Amir Tsafati
Amir, a Jewish Christian, is the founder and president of Behold Israel, a news site to correct the scarcity in trustworthy reportage on issues and events impacting Israel, and to resolve the uncertainty about who or what to believe.
The views expressed in opinion articles are solely those of the author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the CURE News and Clergy Blog.
