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12th June 2011 |
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Pray for Israel
Population: 7.2 million with 352 people per sq km.
Religion: 75% Jewish 16% Muslim 2% Christian
Answer to Prayer Within Israel, interest in the gospel is increasing, notably among Jews, and especially in the last few years. The hardness that surround Israelis is beginning to crack open to the gospel. The numbers of Messianic Jews are rising rapidly, now up to 12,000 or possibly even higher. Some of these even come from a Haredi background. Messianic Jews are becoming a recognized part of Israeli society, but greater growth has intensified persecution.
Challenge for Prayer The return of Jews to Israel was a watershed period in Jewish history; it is likely that Israel is the nation with the world’s largest population of Jews. Many see this as a fulfilment of prophecy (Ezekiel 20:32-34, 36:16-24). The majority returned to their ancient land in unbelief, but a movement to Messiah Jesus is occurring mostly among returnees from Eastern Europe, Russia and Ethiopia. Pray for the nation’s spiritual restoration (Romans 11:25-31).
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