Beth Ariel Messianic Congregation

Rabbi Gary's Shabbat message on November 4, 2023, at Tarzana, CA.

 In this message Rabbi Gary addresses Yeshua's answer to two of the three questions the disciples ask him as recorded in Matthew 24 and Luke 21. He answers the question, "What will be the sign of the end of the age" in Matthew 24:4-8. 

Then he tells the disciples what they are to expect to experience before the end of the age in Luke 21:12-19. This leads Yeshua to answer the question, "What will be the sign of the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple." Yeshua's answer to this question is found in Luke 21:20-24. 

In the next message we will look at Yeshua's answer to the question, "What will be the sign of your coming" (Matthew 24:9-28). 

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From the service on Saturday evening, October 28, 2023 at the Restoration Church in Santa Clarita, CA. Rabbi Gary's prayers for Israel:

• Pray for the Military
• Pray for the Hostages
• Pray for the Civilians
• Pray for Jerusalem

Watch complete service on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4jMMRlYLDAI

 We devoted our time to worship and prayer for Israel. 140 were in attendance and it may have been the most important service we conducted all year. The worship was God centered; everyone was focused on interceding for Israel and the Jewish people. and the videos were moving and inspiring. 

I invite you to not only view the service, but to use it as a means to continue to lift up your voices in prayer to our God and King in light of all that is developing in Israel and the Middle East. 

Psalm 25:3 "No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse." 
Psalm 33:18-19 "But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive..." 
Psalm 42:5, 11 "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." 
Psalm 62:5, 8 "Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken...Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." 
Psalm 146:5 "Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God." 
Psalm 147:11 "The Lord takes delight in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love." 
Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." 
Titus 2:13-14 "...we wait for the blessed hope, that is, the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Yeshua the Messiah, who gave himself for us..." 

Let us not lose hope, and let us not grow weary in praying for the rescue of the hostages, comfort for the sufferers, victory for Israel, protection for Jewish people in the face of worldwide anti-Semitism, and the elimination of the perpetrators of evil and wickedness. Continue to pray that: 

* The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Reservists destroy Hamas, and are victorious against all her enemies; 
* The hostages are safe and will be rescued, and that their family members are strengthened and comforted; 
* Civilians in Israel and that innocent civilians in Gaza are safe, and those who have be wounded would recover; 
* Gaza would be free of Hamas and that Palestinians there would be liberated and restored to their homes; 
* President Biden and his administration would remain supportive of Israel, and that our troops would be safe; 
* Jewish people around the world would be safe and secure; 
* And finally, that Messiah Yeshua would soon return and establish his kingdom. 

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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary continues to discuss the Israel-Hamas War. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning November 10, 2023, on Fridays during rush hour.

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Rabbi Gary teaches the Jewishness of Christianity, In this episode, Gary continues to discuss the Israel-Hamas War. This 1 minute radio feature will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning November 3, 2023, on Fridays during rush hour.

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Rabbi Gary teaches the Jewishness of Christianity, In this episode, Gary discusses a Special Worship and Prayer for Israel Gathering on Saturday, October 28th at Restoration Church, 23670 Wiley Canyon Rd, Valencia, CA, 6:00 PM. This 1 minute radio feature will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning October 27, 2023, on Fridays during rush hour.

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Rabbi Gary's message  on Shabbat, October 21, 2023 at Tarzana, CA.

Link to YouTube video: https://youtu.be/kknFO8GR0LQ?si=7jHR2kTfc-cIJvQS

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Rabbi Gary's message on October 14, 2023 at Restoration Church, Valencia

Shalom Dear Friends,

Paul writes, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 6:10-20).
These words are a call to arms, a call to be prepared and equipped to respond to the inevitable encounter we will have with evil. Such evil, the likes of which we have not seen in decades has manifested itself by the horrific cruelty of Hamas and its collaborators.
Second, we are told that our battle is against "powers of this dark world," "spiritual forces of evil." Paul is clearly referring to demonic hosts of Satan. When Paul says, "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood," he is not saying that the struggle is never of a physical nature, not having anything to do on the human level. Instead, what he means is, our struggle is not only against flesh and blood. We do often have a physical and visible and human struggle. But over against this we are in a battle against an invisible and spiritual enemy, namely, the Evil One and his demonic forces.
While the Israelis bring the fight to the enemy on the ground and in the tunnels under the ground, those who know the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob can bring their prayers to the Living God in heaven above, who will destroy the works of the Evil One, and both protect and deliver His people Israel. 

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Rabbi Gary teaches the Jewishness of Christianity, In this episode, Gary discusses faith. This 1 minute radio feature will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning October 20, 2023, on Fridays during rush hour.

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Rabbi Gary's Shabbat message - October 14, 2023 - Tarzana, CA

The prophet Zechariah (12:1-5) speaks of a future time when the nations surround Israel will go on the offensive against Israel. Though speaking of the future, nevertheless much of what is said here can be seen in a limited fashion of what is yet to come.

In this passage Zechariah speaks of surround nations. In Psalm 83 we know what the surrounding nations consist of. They are Edom (currently located in southern Jordan), Ishmaelites (Arab groups without a particular national identity), Moab (currently located in the center of Jordan), Hagrites (Egyptians), Gebal (Lebanon), Ammon (currently located in northern Jordan), Amalek (an ancient ancestors of the sone Arab groups), Philistia (currently the location of Gaza), Tyre (Lebanon), and Assyria (currently encompassing Syria and areas to the north).

These are the nations of peoples who are currently engaged in the war between Israel and Hamas. Jerusalem will become a "basin that will cause staggering." Note, not a "cup" but a "basin." The temptation to go after Jerusalem and the people of Jerusalem, the Jewish people so as to destroy them will be intoxicating for these nations. So much so, they will not under any circumstances let her go until they have invaded and attacked.

But the Jewish people will become like that of a heavy stone (vs.3), that is like one of the stones that made up the city of Jerusalem and the walls around her. And anyone who attempts to pick it up will be crushed by it.

The manner in which these nations will be destroyed is described in verse 4-5. The Lord will strike the horses and those riding upon the horses with madness. In addition he will strike the horses with blindness. In short, both the officers and men along with their weapons will be impacted. The riders will not think straight in the heat of battle. They will make wrong strategic decisions, and their weapons will malfunction.

While the enemies of Israel are weakened, the Jewish people are strengthened for the battle. The leaders of Israel will proclaim that that the people of Israel are strong. And this because the Lord Almighty is their God."

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Rabbi Gary's Interview with Pastor Scott Furrow on KKLA Radio 99.5 FM, Los Angeles. The discussion took place following the brutal attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists that took place the previous weekend. Rabbi Gary and Pastor Scott discuss relevant issues, such as solidarity, prophecy, and anti-semitism.

Here is also a link to the live stream of the interview on The Pastor Scott Show:
https://vimeo.com/872014983?share=copy#t=47

In addition to praying for the peace of Jerusalem, please pray these following prayers:

Please pray for the thousands of Israeli citizens who are threatened by attacks and for those who are mourning the loss of loved ones.

Please pray for the many followers of Yeshua the Messiah who live in the areas under attack. Please pray for the safety of hostages who have been abducted into Gaza and for the many wounded who are fighting for their lives.

Please pray for the Israel Defense Forces and Police who are risking their own lives to save others and attempting to neutralize the terrorist threat.

Please pray for the safety of the hundreds of Messianic Jews, men and women, who are serving in the IDF.

Please pray for the government of Israel, the United States, and other leaders, for wisdom and courage to make the right decisions in this terrible and very complex situation.

Please pray for the defeat and destruction of Hamas and its allies.

Psalm 83:1-2, 17-18

"O God, do not keep silent; be not quiet, O God, be not still. See how your enemies are astir, how your foes rear their heads...May they ever be ashamed and dismayed; may they perish in disgrace. Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord -- that you alone are the Most High over all the earth."

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