BECAUSE the best way to bless israel is with YESHUA

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1 BECAUSE the best way to bless israel is with YESHUA

2 Who Is One For Israel? One For Israel is an initiative of nativeborn Israelis on the forefront of hightech evangelism, proclaiming salvation to Israel, raising up leaders and equipping them with the tools they need to transform our communities years have passed since the first Jewish followers of Yeshua proclaimed the gospel in Jerusalem. The gospel went forth from Zion to Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the earth. Our generation has seen not only the prophetic rebirth of the modern state of Israel but also the miraculous spiritual re-birth of thousands of Israelis who have recognized the ONE of whom Moses and the prophets wrote. The circle has been completed, and the good news of Messiah is being proclaimed once again from Zion. One For Israel is reaching and discipling the current and next generation of followers of Messiah. Using innovative methods and technologies, we are sending God s Word out again from Zion throughout the world proclaiming the gospel of Messiah. I would like to personally invite you to extend a helping hand and become One For Israel! Dr. Erez Soref, President 2

3 Vision & Mission Our calling is to win souls, build disciples and send leaders who promote the kingdom of God to Jews and Arabs throughout the land of Israel and among the nations. We strive to fulfill this calling with excellence in all that we do. 3

4 StrategY Reaching all segments of Society Cutting-edge Evangelism Jews & Arabs As One Biblical Education proclaiming the gospel from Zion Reaching all segments of the Israeli society in the name of Messiah Sharing the gospel with Israelis in a culturally- relevant yet bold manner Building a community of Jewish & Arab followers of Yeshua that demonstrates the living reality of One New Man in Messiah Providing quality theological training in Hebrew Reclaiming God s original call on Israel to proclaim the gospel from Zion 1 Cor. 9:22 Rom. 1:16 Eph. 2:15 1 Pet. 3:15 Ps. 14:7 4

5 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, Go in peace, be warmed and filled, without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:14-17, ESV While we know that eternal life is a greater gift than any temporary help we can give on this earth, God makes His passion for the poor and needy very clear throughout Scriptures. If we love God, we cannot ignore the needs of the people around us. In fact, as James writes, faith that is not prepared to act on behalf of others is no faith at all. Like any major city, our city has areas where there are many living below the poverty line, many of whom survived the Holocaust. One For Israel has coordinated with the city municipality to find households in great need, particularly Jewish Holocaust survivors, and to take them gifts of food and supplies. All our staff visit these people, who are often alone and struggling with life, and seek to give not only practical help, but also to bring some comfort, encouragement, and love in the name of the Lord. 5

6 Haifa Nazareth Training the next generation of pastors & leaders Netanya Tel Aviv Ramallah Jerusalem Gaza Bethlehem Mitzpe Ramon Our College and Seminary - Israel College of the Bible - was established in 1990 for the purpose of training the rapidly growing community of followers of Jesus in Israel. We are, in fact, the only accredited Hebrewspeaking seminary in the world! Jewish and Arab believers come from all over Israel to study the Bible, theology, counseling, and practical ministry. They learn to rightly divide the Word of Truth and stand strong on the foundations of their faith. Main cities from which our students come from Located in central Israel, our seminary offers certificate, BA, and MA programs. 6 Location of our seminary: Israel College of the Bible Eilat

7 30% arab Students 60% JEwish Students 10% International Students 7

8 8 JEWS & ARABS together As one

9 Amidst all the violence and hatred around us, a miracle of peace and brotherhood is taking place at One For Israel. This year we opened a groundbreaking Masters degree program to train pastors in Israel; approximately half of those who studied with us were Jewish, and the other half were Arab. It has been a privilege to have these godly men study, fellowship, laugh and grow together with us - and with each other. Can you imagine the impact this could have in Israel? Here is a real, living example of peace between Jewish and Arab leaders - all in the name of Jesus! Usually in the Western world, if someone wants to become a pastor, he first must acquire training at a Bible college / seminary and then be ordained as a pastor. The Israeli reality, however, is the other way around: new believers start gathering around a more mature believer, who becomes their pastor, and only later realizes that he needs training. For many, this Masters program was merely a dream - is it possible that there would be accessible training for Israeli pastors? Could Jews and Arabs study together in the same classroom? Instead of attacking one another, could they study the Word of God together, in unity and in peace, serving Jesus as ONE new man? Yes - With God all things are possible! 9

10 What is the best way to reach Israel? population of israel 8,500,000 Born-again believers ~25,000 1 ST Number one in the world in the amount of time spent on Facebook & YouTube of all Israelis between the ages of have a Facebook account up to 0.3% 99% of all Israeli households are connected to the Internet for every 100 persons there are 122 computers highest in the world 10

11 Sharing the Gospel through Media Evangelistic Websites Messianic Radio STATION The only Radio for Believers in Israel i53.co.il imetmessiah.com igod.co.il agape.fm VIDEOS Printed Media Testimonies Answering Rabbis Objections to jesus, Explaining the Gospel Magazines Books, Including Hebrew NT Booklets 11

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13 Sending laborers to the harvest I was born into a secular Russian-Jewish family. When I was a child, communism collapsed and our family decided to move to Israel. Later, years of searching in rabbinic Judaism and Eastern mysticism, left me feeling spiritually lost. After V. A Russian Jewish atheist finds faith in her Messiah my military service I heard from a friend about Yeshua the Messiah and that I could learn more at One for Israel s major evangelistic Hebrew website. After a period of reading, listening to, and watching the material online, I decided to make contact. I met with a staff member of One for Israel, who showed me that Yeshua is my Messiah. I began meeting regularly for discipleship and with a great desire for God and His word, I decided to join the certificate program at the seminary. This program called First Fruits, is specifically designed to ground new believers on a solid biblical foundation. 14

14 I was born into an observant Jewish family in Israel, attending synagogue and celebrating all the Jewish feasts. Growing up in Israel, I decided to make a career of the military. As a major in the IDF, I was given a study leave, and took a university course about Christianity which was very critical of church history. While writing a research paper, I found and began to ask questions on the One for Israel online forum about the material I reviewed. After a few months of conversing with the One for Israel staff members, I came to know the Lord personally. I had a deep desire to study God s word, so I joined the seminary. Soon after, my family called an anti-missionary organization that tried to convince me that Yeshua is not the Messiah. When I proved to them from the Scriptures using the knowledge and tools I acquired at the seminary - that He indeed is the Messiah, they convinced my wife to divorce me. Through it all I am experiencing God s complete peace as I serve Him among my people. Y. An IDF Major finds peace 15

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16 HUmanItarian Aid What is the best way to bless Israel? Spending vs. Investing Many Christians worldwide have a God-given desire to bless Israel. Sadly, only a fraction of the resources spent by well-meaning evangelicals are actually used to bless Israel with the gospel of Messiah! One for Israel partners from around the world believe, like us, that the very best way to bless Israel is with Jesus! You can be assured that all of your giving to One for Israel is invested in proclaiming the gospel and training Jews and Arabs to reach Israel and the nations for Yeshua. Media Evangelism 9% Admin 91% Ministry 17

17 Yeshua the promised Messiah Just as devout Catholics would not challenge the Pope s ruling, no Jewish person dares to question the teachings of the Rabbis over the past 2000 years. Worshiping Yeshua is considered within Judaism to be a form of idolatry and paganism, rather than realizing that He is the Jewish Messiah. Today, the Internet provides a gateway for us to reach each and every person in Israel with the message of the Gospel! Project Messiah is our flagship evangelistic project in Hebrew, answering 100 rabbinic-jewish objections against Yeshua (Jesus) and the New Testament. In these videos we expose how Rabbis have been keeping Yeshua a secret from the people of Israel for over 2000 years by dealing with the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. The project not only publicly challenges the Orthodox Rabbis, but it also forces Israel to deal with the elephant in the synagogue -Yeshua! English: Hebrew: 18

18 The project is making a great impact, receiving a lot of attention, both positive (new believers) and negative (death threats). Here is an example of an we got from Rachel (girl, 17): I m from Tel-Aviv and was taught false things about Yeshua since childhood. Two days ago we learned in history class about a new religion that began (Christianity) 2,000 years ago. The very next day, I saw your YouTube video advertisement. I always skip the ads but decided to watch the whole video this time. It got my attention so I decided to watch all 52 of your videos! I made a decision that truth is with you and that Rabbinic Judaism is full of agendas, false teachings and man-made religion. Although I m still in high school, and I don t know any messianic Jews, and I know people will tease me and be upset with me if they knew that I now believe in Yeshua, it s important to me to find out more and live as a follower of Yeshua. Eitan Bar & Moti Vaknin Defending & answering Rabbis 100 objections to Israeli Messianic Jews YESHUA 19

19 Defending the truth Our response: The "finding" Journal Just as Saul persecuted Jewish followers of Yeshua in the early church, today there s a group of zealous Orthodox Jews who are devoted to preventing the spread of the Gospel in Israel. These anti-missionaries slander Messianic believers and spread lies about Jesus and His people. They recently began publishing a magazine named Searching which targets believers in Israel by mailing copies to their homes to intimidate and uproot Messianic Jews. 20 The magazines are full of half-truths and theological interpretations which twist the Scriptures and deny their true meaning and context. A handful of believers have been so traumatized that they have renounced their belief in Yeshua as their Messiah. In response, we have developed our own magazine entitled Finding. The articles counter and dismantle the lies and accusations, and instead offer accurate, biblical teaching that defend the Gospel and the person of Yeshua. Our magazine encourages believers in their faith and is a witness to those yet to believe, sharing the light and truth of the Gospel.

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21 Partner Commitment Name of individual or Organization Making Contribution Address Address 1 2 B. HOW MUCH WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE PER PERIOD? $100,000 $30,000 $15,000 $5,000 $1,000 $100 Other Amount $ C. WHAT TYPE OF PARTNERSHIP? Where most needed Specify: 3 Easy Payment Methods Check: Make checks payable to ONE FOR ISRAEL Credit / Debit Card Phone Cell I want to make a commitment: Card Number / Expiration (MM/YY) Security Code (CVS) A. HOW OFTEN WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE? Monthly Quarterly Annually Name as it appears on card I authorize contribution from my credit/debit card according to the instructions noted on this form. One-Time Gift $ 22 Signature Date

22 How can the ONE FOR ISRAEL team pray for you? 3 Electronic Funds Transfer EFT is an option that allows you to give without writing checks. Your bank will automatically transfer the amount you specify to ONE FOR ISRAEL.* To begin: simply sign below and enclose a voided check. I authorize automatic Electronic Funds Transfer from my bank account according to the instructions noted on this form. Comments: Signature Date I am interested in the following: Non-cash donations (stock, property) Deferred gifts (wills, trusts, annuities, estate planning) Organizational giving (church, company) Delayed giving (donor advised fund) * You may cancel the ongoing agreement at any time by notifying ONE FOR ISRAEL 5 business days prior to the withdrawal date. Partner Involvement I am interested in planning a STUDY TOUR for my church, family, or other group to Israel. I am interested in participating in a hosted VIP Tour of ONE FOR ISRAEL to Israel. I would like to be contacted about hosting a ONE FOR ISRAEL banquet. For further information regarding designated giving to ONE FOR ISRAEL, please contact: TEL: (877) (Mon - Fri, 9am-5pm PT, USA). Mailing Address: ONE FOR ISRAEL, PO Box 80222, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA You can also give online: 23

23 because the best way to bless israel is with jesus May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge. Ruth 2:12