Unyielding Support of Israel
Audioblog #25
By Keith Johnson
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For the last few months I have been stretched in mind and heart over the escalating events in Israel and specifically the war in Gaza. It has been an eye-opening experience to receive responses from people of faith for even attempting to offer my opinion about current events in Israel from a biblical perspective.
I have been reprimanded for supporting war against Hamas, rebuked for supporting Israel’s right to defend itself and reminded that I should pray in my closet privately rather than write my perspective publicly. Some people have even gone so far as to withdraw their support of the ministry as a pseudo attempt at imposing sanctions on Biblical Foundations Academy in order to pressure the ministry to force me to stop writing or withdraw my support of Israel. This audioblog is my response!
I invite you to read the 10 Op-ed articles I have written that have been read by thousands of people around the world and have caused a bit of a stir. Also below is the interview of Prime Minister Netanyahu I mention in the audioblog.
Netanyahu: Hamas is ‘bent on escalation’
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August 2, 2014 at 2:18 pm /
I just listened 2 your blog. My first thought was how differently things would have been if all those Hamas mortars hit Israel. Without that dome of protection they would have been annialated. I can’t understand why the detracters don’t see the truth of the situation. The terrorists have been building tunnels for who knowns how long. Israel has done only what it could do by going forward. Don’t people see the manipulation by the terrorist using lifes of innocents 2 get their ends met. It is like people r blinded 2 the truth. I am an elderly person who has seen a lot in my life but this is just more of the blindness and close mindedness of the majority. I stand with u with my “widow’s mite” in the grand scheme of what u need but every person who does support u stands 4 what is right and true and our Beloved Heavenly Father will make His purposes 4 u no matter what. Love 2 u and all the faithful and true that support u. Trish Boyd
August 1, 2014 at 12:39 pm /
Keith,
Please continue with the support that our Heavenly Father brings your way. May he stiffen the resolve of those who are truly in support of your ministry and work that is feeding life to the flock with the information to build up the foundations of a people of God. We stand with you and with Israel. Thanks for the insightful Op-eds; keep up the great work.
July 31, 2014 at 5:39 pm /
Hi Keith,
I completely support your stand for Israel and for the truth. You are proof, if it were needed, that not every man has his price. Some things can’t be bought and the truth is one of those things. May Yehovah bless you in all the work you are doing for His glory.
July 31, 2014 at 2:04 pm /
Hi Keith,
When this current conflict begun to escalate I was very amused at the media but not surprised at their coverage. There is lots I can say on the matter but you have covered my sentiments in your op-eds on Breaking Israel News and here on BFA blogs.
For those who have chosen to stop supporting I would still pray for them and hope that their discernment changes. To be quite honest with you, and everyone who have posted on this blog, I am not afraid for Israel because I know Yehovah watches over his covenants, promises and His people. It is the world and everyone else I am afraid for because they are very clueless to the season we are in.
As long as I have the health, strength and resources I would support you, Nehemia and everyone else doing the work of the Father to help the rest of the world understand the season so they can put their house in order.
Yehovah continue to keep you and your household.
July 30, 2014 at 9:24 am /
Dr. Bill and I fully support your stand for the TRUTH in what is happening in Israel. Thank you for being a light is the darkness and madness of false stories. A check will go out to you today. Never give up on your mission to The Lord and to all of us who depend upon your pastoral guidance. We will never forget our time with you this past March in Jerusalem. One Jew from the house of David, another Christian from the priestly tribe of Aaron, myself as a Christian and part Cherokee, and you as our inspirational leader. We send you our love and total support.
July 30, 2014 at 2:31 am /
I stand with you Keith and your ministry for keeping firm what the word says. I pray Shalom for Israel and the IDF took destroy the enemy Hamas & others. As for those who stand with one day then tomorrow walk away. I quote Yeshua, “you will know them by their fruit”. Shalom
July 30, 2014 at 1:31 am /
Shalom Keith,
We are with you ALL the way! Your ministry is special in so many ways, with the interviews and teaching from within beautiful Israel. That is very special. We love the scenery of the beautiful Land.
We love your Scriptural bytes!!! They are fabulous! We appreciate them so much. Looking forward to more of them.
It is grievous to hear and see folks even here from Australia are protesting against Israel defending herself! Such nonsense indeed! They just believe what the media projects?
Don’t they ever remember the suicide bombers who kill themselves and as many others around them as possible?! And have they seen the rockets fired into Israel are packed with nails and other shrapnel to inflict as much harm as possible?! Shocking!
Israel is in our prayers. And so are you and yours in this ministry.
ABBA’s protection is upon Israel, and her people, and you and your ministry.
Am Israel Chai!!!!
July 29, 2014 at 10:42 pm /
Dear Keith, GOD says, Do not kill. Genesis 9:5-6 at the hand of man … will I require the life of man. Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
It appears right now that Israel is doing the killing but I do not believe that this is the truth. GOD says, Do not kill, he does not say that people are not entitled to defend themselves. The news tells me that Israel is defending themselves against terrorists. Israel appears to do so whilst minimising the damage to human life as much as possible. Yet the terrorists seem to be set to create as much carnage as possible not caring much whose side the damage is on, cause either way they’ll spread terror and that is just what terrorists do.
I am dumbfounded that there are people who cannot see what is going on. I pray that all peaceful people will gather around Israel to help defend the people.
God bless all peaceful people
Mimi
July 29, 2014 at 8:17 pm /
The sad reality is the majority of the ‘Church’ is in an apostate state. The time in fast coming when persecution against the true edar (flock) of Yeshua will come from the ‘Christian’ church. At the heart of this is replacement theology and people listening to preachers rather than studying the word for themselves. I fail to see how someone can claim to know Yehovah the El of Israel, the El that saves and not know His heart and ahava (decision based love) for Israel. To not understand the faithfulness of Yehovah in covenant keeping, to not understand his never ending pursuing ahava, means you simply don’t know Him. The ‘Church’ has preached another gospel. For a long time there was just enough truth for those truly seeking to find the truth. For that I’m grateful. However in my experience the ‘Church’ serves another idea with the name Jesus. Now, as the time approaches when people must choose a side, people’s and institutions true colours are made known. The formula is really quite simple.
Yehovah = Israel = Gentile God Fearers = those who love what Yehovah defines as good s.a.tan = adversary = pseudo christ = Islam (hamas, ISIS, etc) = those who love evil and call evil good (abortion, sodomite agenda, corruption etc)
Yeshua is returning just as he promised. Those who stand with Israel will be blessed, those who do not, will be cursed and enter into judgment.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12
The basis of our position must be built upon the foundation of scripture and not the stylized versions of truth wrapped up in human rights, equality, tolerance etc. The El of Israel answers to no man!
Thank you Keith for standing with Israel. I stand with her, her people and pray for her protection and ultimate deliverance by Yehovah who Saves.
Baruch Yehovah
July 29, 2014 at 5:34 pm /
How can we not support and intimately be joined with Israel? Israel is a young nation, unlike the US. I have more hope of Israel turning with their hearts to the Almighty’s name, commandments and times and seasons than I do the US. Israel is a light to the nations in many ways, in the direction they are seeking to go as a nation.
Regarding BFA, it was not founded to be just another “opiate of the masses.” The fallout reminds me of John 6 when Yeshua asked the twelve, “Will you also go away?” Peter asked, “To whom shall we go?” We do have choices, but I like where we are.
July 29, 2014 at 3:38 pm /
Keith, my heart goes out to all displaced people, both Jewish, Arab, and other. Reality is though, that Yah’s prophecy will move ahead, including the Jewish and Israelite return to their homeland. May YHWH clear a way for his people, yet be merciful to his enemies. Thank you Keith for your part in facilitating the return of truth and integrity to all peoples.
July 29, 2014 at 3:26 pm /
I stand with you in your support of Israel. The conflict could be solved easily if Hamas would disavow their manifesto which calls for the destruction of Israel. The difference between Islam and the Hebraic faith is that the Hebraic faith calls for followers to treat everyone equally and with respect: Leviticus 19:34.
Herman Stubblefield
Noahide
July 29, 2014 at 2:37 pm /
Hey Keith,
Stand with Yehovah and He will stand with you. You simply don’t need the financial support of those who choose to believe anything other than what Yehovah Himself wants us to believe. Maybe what is happening now is way for Yehovah to reach those who believe in Him but still have Him in a box. It is very encouraging to me to hear that you have made the decision to follow Yehovah when one of the most powerful gods of man, money, was used as a threat to make you change your mind. If money is needed to further the ministry you are doing, Yehovah will provide it. I think there may be something that looks like a miracle in store your ministry. Not that I have the money, but He may provide it because you are diligently seeking the truth, He is using you to spread His word and encourage His people.
July 29, 2014 at 2:05 pm /
Keith,
Thank you for not bending or bowing to the pressure of bailing out on us.
I’m a visually impaired Israeli living in Eilat. Truely living under the threat of infiltration and bombings and falling rockets is not pleasent. Israel may have been chosen by Yehovah to challenge, endure and overcome this evil and demonic reign in order that other countries and their leaders can make a choice in who they will serve. I believe through the people of Israel Yehovah is speaking and giving a warning as to what can happen to their nation or country. Pray that no western country will have to endure this. For theu are not equipped nor will they stand against this evil without divine intervention. Many Christian are depending on the rapture and think they will not experience any of this. So they remain unconcerned
Psalms 122 brings a new meaning as our Government and leaders are ruling from Jerusalem. My question to many Christians against Israel is what about the ” brethren in Jerusalem There are thousands of Christians living in Israel running to shelters everyday. Does it even matter as Christians are supposed to be examples? Romans chapters 9-15 should be taught in correct context along side it’s historical application. Instead 4th century doctrines has been developed to voice popular and unspiritual opinions.
There are some jews here that act like they have the spirit of Hamas. They usurp the prophets, levitical priesthood and too holy fight alongside their brethren for tje country and people that provide their needs. This is not Torah because Abraham and Moses fought and defended the people of Israel. The priests and levites were assigned the holiest work and they were still on the battle field. These jews are not Torah teachers and lead many astray. Then there are those jews that think our soldiers can go to the battle field but can’t think for themselves. They abuse christians and say aweful things about them because they don’t agree with their message. The battle of religion! I will say thatIsrael is the measuring rod for all the nations! Thanks again May Yehovah Bless you!
July 29, 2014 at 1:55 pm /
I stand with Israel. I stand with you in support of Israel.
I appreciate you in the work that you and Nehemia have been doing and sharing that others might have truth. I support you and I know that you have all that you need to go forth and continue in the work that is at your hands to do.
You have been given a vision. Yehovah makes the provision.
July 29, 2014 at 1:24 pm /
Hi Keith,
First off, the “Breaking Israel News” articles are GREAT !!
I’m continually thanking Yehovah for your courage, faith, truth, steadfastness and the list goes on. You are such a blessing to the believers in Yeshua Messiah. I’m tired of, soooo tired of the clueless libs that either have no idea who The Almighty is or think “Jesus” is a blond haired, blue eyed rock star. Of course The Almighty is a GOD of love, but he also WIPED people out. We need to repent of the pagan “religiousness” we all have inherited and begin to “Reprogram” and read his word in the proper translation.
Yeh-va-reh-cheh-cha Yehovah !!!!!!!
July 29, 2014 at 1:22 pm /
I stand with Israel and with this ministry. Your op-eds are insightful and more importantly Scriptural. Each time someone demands you to change what you have been called to do loses out on untold blessings. All I ask is that you and the ministry stand firm and move as Yehovah directs you to move. He alone blesses and curses according to His desire. He has placed you in a special position for a reason and I for one am glad you are choosing to do His will and not the will of a mere mortal. I have had numerous conversations with close friends and the one theme that continues to resonate is that none of us want to hear the Father tell us to depart from Him because He never knew us. What is going on in Israel is a prime example for all who claim to love Yeshua and Yehova to prove it anyway that we can. I appreciate what you do because it helps to clarify the headlines I read in the Israeli papers and confirms the Prophetic aspects of the articles.
July 29, 2014 at 1:08 pm /
I am willing to bet the majority of detractors believe in replacement theology.
Sadly this would include people who are members of the Hebrew roots movement.
July 29, 2014 at 12:46 pm /
Greetings,
Psalm 59.
Shalom & Shalav (Psalm 122:6-7)
July 29, 2014 at 12:34 pm /
You get my vote. If a terrorist group of drug-cartel Mexicans were shelling the American Southwest, claiming that our border policy was unfair to Hispanics, the US wouldn’t put up with it for ten seconds, and the northern Mexican states would be toast, even if the terrorists used populated areas as their bases.
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