Purim
On the evening of February 28 (Hebrew calendar date of 14 Adar) we met with our congregation to read through the book of Esther and to pray for the salvation of the Jewish people, for the peace of Jerusalem, and the coming again of our Messiah. We enjoyed celebrating the salvation of the Jewish people from the likes of Haman through the remembrance of Purim. Through the bravery of Mordechai and Esther not only were all the Jewish people saved but also everyone who would eventually believe in the Jewish Messiah. Because God preserved His ancient chosen people during the time of Esther He ultimately preserved the line of the Messiah bringing Salvation to all who would believe in Jesus. The book of Esther in chapter 9 reminded the Jews, and all who join themselves to the Jewish people, to remember this time: Esther 9:26-28 Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore for all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come unto them, The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to their writing, and according to their appointed time every year; And that these days should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city; and that these days of Purim should not fail from among the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish from their seed .

Exactly one month from Purim we will remember the Passover. Please pray for us as we prepare for this most precious time of year. There is no better time to show how Jesus was and is the Lamb of God who was sacrificed for our sins. We pray this will be a time of memorial for us who know Jesus as the Lamb of God and hope to show those who don’t how He is the perfect Lamb of God and their need to believe in Him for Salvation. 

Family happenings

David has finished all his testing for the IDF and is preparing for his draft date in August 2018 by studying Hebrew and working out. He continues to finish up his schooling and working at the coffee shop. 

Abby continues to excel at her post in the IDF. She recently went through her week of guarding at a base near the coast. All non-combat soldiers must do one week of guarding annually in order to keep them in a state of readiness. We live in a war time mentality here in Israel and the soldiers are always getting tested to see if they are battle ready. In the same way it reminds me of the necessity of training ourselves to be spiritually ready for we too are all supposed to be in a war time mentality. 1 Pet. 5:8 says Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour :

The lease for IBJM’s The Everlasting Nation Ministry House has been signed. We have formed an Amutah (legal entity) and are preparing to equip and furnish the apartment. We already have groups and Interns coming starting late April. We were able to use the facility for the first time meeting with our congregation.

We were so excited to be able to see our son Robert, his wife Ashley, and our granddaughter Juliet here in the Land. They were able to fellowship with our congregation, see our ministry, and enjoy touring the Land. It was bittersweet in that it was too short, but it was a precious time with our family.


" My desires seem especially to be after weanedness from the world, perfect deadness to it, and that I may be crucified to all its allurements. My soul desires to feel itself more of a pilgrim and a stranger here below, that nothing may divert me from pressing through the lonely desert, till I arrive at my Father's house "
 David Brainerd

Again, we would like to give a special thank you to each one of you who continue to support and pray for us and our ministry. We are very grateful!

Love and blessings in the Messiah,


Scott, Beth, Abigail, David, Mark, Levi
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