Some months ago, the major TV news channel in Israel (Channel 2) aired a documentary on Messianic Jews that was essentially fair. It allowed them to speak for themselves, without the slander that often is present in reporting about believers in Israel. The video is now online, with English subtitles. At nine minutes in length, it is too short to give much substance. But it shows normal people who have happy families and who are both intelligent and articulate. Most of those interviewed are my neighbors. One unfortunate part of the video: except by believers, Jesus is referred to as Yeshu, instead of Yeshua. Yeshu is an acronym for the Hebrew expression, “May his name be blotted out.” It is the common way of referring to Jesus in Israel. In fact, if you say “Yeshua,” most won’t know who you are talking about.
Thanks Todd. I recognized a few faces in that video, a bit older now of course, including the guy at the piano. Interesting video. As always, we can pray that the non-believers in Israel (Arab and Jew alike) will come to know Jesus.
What is interesting is that it seems to be mostly young people, which also seems to be what is happening with the church in America, thanks to Rick Warren, Bill Hybels, and others.