Simply put, the key to knowing where to stand and what to do lies in grasping the burden of the Lord.  With this mind, we have created this ten-session course, Israel Revealed, to help us understand God’s personal feelings, thoughts, and global strategies. It is designed for discussion in small groups.  From the feedback we’ve received, participants have found it to be more a journey of personal discovery than a series of teachings on basic principles. The concepts and perspectives set forth through this course will deepen our relationship with God, knit us together with like-minded brethren, and inspire us to join together with our Messianic brethren in preparing the way for the Presence of the Lord.

As you approach this course it might be helpful to have a little background on the reason for its creation. We think you will find that there are a few dynamics somewhat unique to this series.

After over four decades of sitting in meetings listening to messages, we have noted that most of what was said, as good as it was, did not register in us so that we could in detail convey what we had heard. Additionally, after over two decades of traveling the globe speaking about God’s heart for Israel, we have noticed that those to whom we spoke, as much as they loved and received what we shared, likewise did not retain enough to pass along what they had heard. Simply hearing a message in the way we are accustomed to will not equip one to be a messenger. The material needs to be processed and digested before it can become part of our fabric of thought. Possibly the best way to accomplish this is in a small group discussion with a few open-hearted likeminded people. And so the structural concept was set. Perceiving this need was the initial impetus that birthed the course.

The second aspect that sets this series of discussions apart is looking to view Israel, past, present, and future — from God’s timeless perspective. At every point we ask and endeavor to understand what things look like from where He sits. What was/is He doing? How does He feel? What does He want us to get? Stepping back a little from the immediate moment has yielded some exceptional insights into God’s nature, ways, and heart.

As people began gathering in homes weekly to discuss the various sections, a third dynamic or result surfaced. Given that there was no “leader” as such with the final word on everything, given that all were equally seated at a round table, given that it was not about getting information but going on a journey together, the participants found themselves being knit together heart to heart in a spirit of intimacy and transparency.