7.5 Million People
October 2010
Friend, 7.5 million people.... no one has reached them in 2000 years. We together can make a difference!
Dear Friend,
You are vitally important to me and the gospel workers we support throughout Israel. We thank God for you daily! You should know that this Gospel outreach depends on your prayers and financial support. You make it all possible! Thank you for obeying the voice of the Holy Spirit and the call of the Great Commission.
Please take a look at the enclosed Israel report. What an enormous challenge. Sadly, thousands of Christians flock to Israel every day, yet over 98% of the population do not know Jesus!
Together, let’s pray for a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit resulting in a great harvest of souls in Israel. The Apostle Paul asked for prayer that he would have boldness to proclaim the Gospel. Our missionaries need our prayers to be a bold witness to the masses of Israelites who do not know Jesus. Many face persecution for their faith.
7.5 million Israelis... are born... live... die... without Christ. This must change.
An unreached people group is classified as a group of people with whom less than 2% are born again believers. Within Israel, 0.2% confess to be Evangelical believers. How can this be after 2,000 years? The people of Israel largely remain untouched by the Gospel.
The challenge of Israel is before us. Jesus’ people remain untouched to this day. Do you see the HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE? Do the Israelis have the right to hear the Gospel? How can we ignore their need of a Savior? Did Jesus not die for their sins?
What is our motivation? Very simple….. JESUS!
ARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER RICH GRACE NUGGET?!? (Remember last month’s special word from the Lord that I enclosed on a book mark for you). This one will surely leave a lingering taste in your mouth. (Ephesians 1:7-9)
“In Him we have redemption through His blood,…
What is the redemption that Jesus’ blood purchased for us?
…the forgiveness of sins,…
How would one characterize this process of forgiveness?
…according to the riches of His grace…
So how do we access this rich gift?
…which He made abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,…
Okay, so define wisdom and prudence….. CATCH THIS POINT….
…having made known to us the mystery of His will”....
Right, so what is the mystery of His will that we receive through wisdom?
“To them (You & I!) God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27)
There it is! The crux of the entire matter hangs on this last verse…. CHRIST IN US. God’s grace is a complete forgiveness of sins past, present and future, but that is not all! Jesus Himself takes up residence in us! It is no longer us who live, but Christ who lives in us. (Galatians 2:20)
That is wisdom! Human wisdom says, you do–this–to get–that. Yet, God’s wisdom says, accept Jesus’ life and get EVERYTHING!
Incredible! Jesus’ healthy body becomes ours! His sound mind is our sound mind! His right living, yes, that is ours also! Prosperous living, ours also! Love? Yes, Jesus’ love is ours.
Please look at the enclosed flyer. Together we will make history among 7.5 million people for whom Jesus shed His blood. Please take the enclosed response form and envelope in your hand and pray and take action today. I will look for your help.
Thank you in Jesus name,
Nathan Thurber
