We met today with a woman who teaches a debating class. She had taken her class to the Debate on “Who Is Jesus?” It seems it was very eye-opening for her students to learn that there are rabbis who do not believe in God and are not all that familiar with their own Bible. We have seen over the years that Christians often are afraid to share their faith in the Messiah with a Jewish person because they believe that the Jewish person knows their Bible (the Old Testament, of course) so much better than they do. We try whenever we can to dispel this myth. These young people have a headstart now on that lesson!
This afternoon we were also presented with an interesting concept to consider for the next debate. Pastor Charlie Halleran, who did an excellent job as moderator for the Debate of 9/08/09, suggested we consider having two rabbis, Rabbi Barry Silver as well as an orthodox rabbi, debate Dr. Michael Brown. This time the debate would also center around specific messianic prophecies, each participant giving their interpretation of the particular scripture in question.
Just wanted to share this picture taken of Dr. Brown at the debate as he spoke with two of the people in the audience. Everyone agreed (except for one very aggressive atheist!) that Dr. Brown was articulate and cordial, and we personally very much enjoyed spending time with him. We look forward to seeing what the Lord has for us as we seek to share the Good News of God’s Love.
In Romans 10 we read: “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. . . How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?” We must thank each and every one of you who have had a part in sending us. Together we labor for His glory!
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