A Trip Like No Other

by Betsy Roy

Many believers in Jesus have a desire to visit the “Holy Land” and many do, going on tours where they visit the Biblical sites. Some have the blessing of connecting with Jewish and Arab believers in the land, which is of paramount importance in my opinion. In order to understand the complexities of Israel it is imperative that we visit with the “living stones” and not just go to see the sites, the dead stones.

I have been to Israel many times over the last 20+ years and taken groups there. While visiting Biblical sites is very beautiful and opens up the Bible in new ways, my fondest memories are of the times of fellowship, prayer and praise with the family of God in Israel.

Of all the trips, whether a ministry trip or a tour, the most impacting one was in October 2025. Three other women came with me. Friends there took us to see some of the remains of what happened on October 7, 2023. Some of our remembrances were recorded which includes pictures. Watch video here>>

As I reflect on what we experienced, the memories hit me again at gut level and bring tears to my eyes. Sometimes I push away what I saw because it was very painful and disturbing. However, any pain I experienced is far less than those who lived October 7th and the aftermath. We also saw a very cleaned up version of the kibbutzim and the Nova Festival site. We did not see the blood and the guts and there was much of that!

Kibbutz Nir Oz is one mile from the Gaza border. The Nova Festival site is 3 miles from the Gaza border and near Kibbutz Re’im in the Western Negev Desert of Israel.

Kibbutz Nir Oz lost over 100 of its 400 residents to murder or being taken hostage, including the Bibas family (father Yarden, mother Shiri and sons Ariel and Kfir). Only Yarden survived captivity as a hostage. Shiri, Ariel and Kfir were taken as hostages and were brutally murdered in captivity. When Hamas initially returned a coffin that was supposed to be Shiri in 2025, it was actually the corpse of a Palestinian woman! Despicable. Imagine the horror of that and Yarden not knowing until after his release in 2025 whether or not his family was alive and in what state.

We walked through the Bibas’ family home as well as others. We had a small taste of the horror. One home is pictured here where the entire family was massacred.

I could tell you stories of other not so well known victims. This community had many peace activists who made friends with Palestinians, gave them jobs on the kibbutz and took the sick to Israeli hospitals. They drank coffee together in their kitchens. They knew were the safe rooms where and even if the family had a dog. Some of the Palestinians that had access to Nir Oz gave intel to Hamas and even participated in the atrocities. That is betrayal of the worst kind! This is only one of the kibbutzim struck! Remember, about 250 hostages were taken into Gaza and 1,200 people were murdered on October 7, 2025. The vast majority were Israelis.

The physical devastation I saw was overwhelming. But more so the emotional and psychological devastation to the victims, their families and the people of Israel. As I continue to have contact with friends in Israel it is very evident that the trauma is not over. Subsequent missile barrages from Iran and the heightened global antisemitism have left a deep wound in both children and adults. Imagine giving birth to your baby in a hospital bomb shelter while ballistic missiles are incoming from Iran? I know a young woman who did. Watch D’vora’s testimony here>>

For us, it may be easy to forget what happened three years ago. For those who lived it and the nation of Israel it is not. I ask you to fight antisemitism and to pray. While it may appear quiet at the moment, it is not. There is ongoing terrorism, especially in Judea and Samaria (falsely named the “West Bank”). Islamic jihadists continue to try to infiltrate and Palestinian terror groups have openly admitted they want to commit another October 7th and even worse. “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” means every Jewish person is to die and the nation of Israel is to be no more. That is a call to genocide. The Palestinians will not be satisfied with a “two-state solution”. They have refused the opportunity numerous times because it is to their advantage to play the victim and spur on Jew hatred. Israel is under constant pressure and on alert. Soldiers and citizens are tired and emotionally worn out. Yet, there is a resilient spirit within them and thankfully a greater openness to hear about God. Won’t you pray with me for the people of Israel to be strengthened, encouraged, comforted and to come to know Jesus as their Messiah?

To read Rose-Marie Slosek’s reflections on our trip click here>> which includes time spent with Holocaust survivors.

Addendum: Wednesday October 7, 2026 Today we remember the horrific events three years ago when Hamas invaded Israel murdering, pillaging and taking people hostage. This prayer is adapted from Isaiah 61: 3-7

Lord please comfort all who mourn; grant to those who mourn in Zion a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a spirit of heaviness; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that YOU O LORD may be glorified. Help them to build up the ruins; and to raise up the devastations; by your Spirit, may they repair their ruined cities and lives. May the Church rise up to bring them comfort and support. Restore Israel to her calling as your priests and ministers and to boast in YOUR glory! Instead of shame grant them a double portion; instead of dishonor may they rejoice that they are a people YOU have chosen to be a light to the nations. Fulfill your promise that in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy as they turn their hearts to their Messiah, Yeshua/Jesus.. Amen

Betsy Roy is the Director of Women of the Word, a Christian women’s conference ministry which also offers online christian bible studies and online bible reading plans. Betsy has been traveling to Israel on a regular basis since 2005. She leads prayer and ministry trips as well as tours there. She can be reached via the Women of the Word website.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Passion-Driven Career Change

For mid-career professionals and working parents eyeing a midlife career pivot, the pull toward professional reinvention can feel equal parts thrilling and unnerving. A personal passion career shift often collides with the fear of career transition, income uncertainty, identity questions, and the worry of starting over. That’s why career change motivation matters: it turns aspirational career goals from a private daydream into something steady enough to act on. With the right clarity, a career pivot can feel less like a leap and more like a grounded choice.

First Things First: Pray

Before we take practical steps it is always wise to pray, asking the Lord for His direction as He promises to direct our steps. Spend time seeking His guidance. Seeking godly counsel from trusted friends is also helpful. Wait upon the Lord and He will direct the timing of steps to take. Pray for His favor to open doors that may seemed close and discernment as to when to move forward and when to wait.

Build Your Career-Change Plan From Clarity to Action

Here’s how to move from motivation to momentum.

This simple process helps you pinpoint what you actually want, steady the anxiety that comes with change, and turn a big idea into a practical transition plan. It matters because even a “dream job” shift is easier when you can see your next steps and protect your time, money, and confidence.

  1. Name your calling in plain language
    Start with a short list of moments when you felt energized, useful, and proud, then look for patterns in the problems you like solving and the people you like helping. Write a one-sentence “calling statement” such as: “I want to use X strengths to help Y people do Z.” This gives you direction when doubts get loud.
  2. Calm the fear with a safety plan
    List your top three worries (income, time, being a beginner) and match each one with a small safeguard like a savings target, a weekly time block, or a low-risk test project. Remind yourself that change is common, with 1.1 million people changed jobs in 2024, so you are not “behind,” you are in motion.
  3. Set one realistic goal and two checkpoints
    Choose a 60 to 90 day goal you can measure, like “complete a portfolio,” “finish one certification module,” or “talk to five people in the field.” Add two checkpoints (for example, week 3 and week 8) to review what is working and adjust without judgment. Smaller goals build trust in yourself.
  4. Translate your skills into the new lane
    Write down what you do now, then convert it into transferable skills like communication, project planning, customer empathy, training, or analysis. Next, scan 3 to 5 job descriptions in your target area and highlight overlap so you can speak their language. This turns “I have no experience” into “I have relevant experience in a new setting.”
  5. Build support and map your transition steps
    Pick three supporters: one encourager, one expert, and one accountability partner, then ask each for one specific kind of help. Track your progress in one place, and save a career change checklist so your actions stay visible when life gets busy. Finish by mapping your next five moves: learn, connect, test, apply, and review.

One small, steady step today makes your new path feel real tomorrow.

Build a Book Publishing Venture From Your Love of Writing

Once you’ve mapped your strengths and next steps, it can help to picture a real passion-led path that turns creativity into a sustainable livelihood.

Starting a book publishing business can be a deeply rewarding way to transform a love of writing, editing, or championing other voices into a fulfilling new career, especially if you’re energized by helping authors bring their stories to life. Just know that publishing is about far more than producing books: you’ll need to choose a niche you can serve well, shape a catalog that fits your editorial taste, and handle the realities of production and distribution so your titles can reliably reach readers. At the same time, the business side matters just as much as the creative side, marketing, daily operations, and the choices that support long-term growth all influence whether your vision can thrive. Building a clear book publishing business plan can help you balance that editorial mission with the practical considerations that keep a publishing venture healthy.

From there, it becomes easier to compare which career-change approach fits you best, whether you want to build something from scratch or pursue a different route into your next chapter.

Career-Change Strategies Compared

If you’re choosing your next route, this comparison can help.

Most career pivots use the same building blocks: clearer positioning, new skills, real-world proof, and targeted outreach. Since the biggest obstacle is often figuring out what else you want to do, a simple side by side view can reduce overwhelm and help you commit to one focused plan.

OptionBenefitBest ForConsideration
Resume and LinkedIn revampClarifies your value and transferable skills fastQuick pivots into adjacent rolesNeeds proof beyond claims to stand out
Adult education or certificate programBuilds credibility and job-ready structureRoles with clear skill requirementsTime and tuition can add pressure
Entrepreneurship or freelancingControl over niche, clients, and creative directionSelf-starters testing a passion marketIncome can be uneven early on
Targeted job search and networkingAccesses hidden roles and referral pipelinesCareer switchers needing fast tractionRequires steady outreach and follow-up
Transitional role or internal moveLower risk way to learn a new lanePeople with a supportive employerOptions depend on company openings

If your timeline is tight, lead with positioning plus networking and add skill-building in parallel. If you want a bolder leap, pair entrepreneurship with a part-time runway so money stress stays manageable. Choosing the best fit turns uncertainty into a plan you can trust.

Next, we’ll answer common pivot questions that can trip up your confidence.

Career Change Questions People Ask Most

Q: How do I rebuild confidence when I feel “behind” in a new field?
A: Treat confidence as a byproduct of evidence, not a personality trait. Pick one small deliverable you can finish this week, like a one page case study, a simple portfolio piece, or a short skills project. Track wins in a running note so your brain has proof on low days.

Q: What should I do if I’m torn between two passions and keep second-guessing?
A: Run a 14 day test for each option with clear criteria: energy level, learning speed, and market response. You are not choosing forever, you are choosing what to validate first. A short experiment protects you from endless mental debate.

Q: How can I set goals that actually keep me moving instead of overwhelming me?
A: Use a simple weekly goal stack: one learning goal, one proof goal, and one outreach goal. Keep goals tiny enough to finish, then scale.

Q: Can I change careers without taking a pay cut right away?
A: Sometimes, but plan as if you might need a temporary dip so you stay in control. Build a runway by reducing expenses, saving a set number of months, or adding a bridge income stream. Negotiate for learning rich roles that increase future earning power.

Q: How do I manage anxiety during a transition when everything feels uncertain?
A: Put uncertainty in a container by scheduling worry time, then taking one action immediately after, like sending one message or applying to one role. Reduce decision fatigue with a checklist you repeat each week. If anxiety is affecting sleep or health, consider professional support while you pivot.

You can move forward calmly by focusing on one next step you can finish and repeat.

Build Career Confidence by Taking One Passion-Driven Step This Week

Career change often stirs a tough mix of excitement and fear, wanting more meaningful work while worrying about making the wrong move. A positive mindset for change, paired with steady self-trust, makes embracing new career paths feel less like a leap and more like a guided shift, supported by motivational career success stories and your own progress. With that approach, building career confidence becomes a process, and long-term career satisfaction stops being a vague hope and starts becoming a direction. Confidence grows when actions align with your passion, not when doubts disappear. Choose one small next step this week, send one message, book one conversation, or commit to a single hour toward a commitment to personal passion. That steady follow-through builds resilience, stability, and a healthier relationship with work over time.

Janet Campbell is the creator of Elder Spark, which aims to help seniors find resources and motivation to stay fit in their golden years.

Women of the Word is a ministry that conducts Christian womens conferences and online Christian bible studies. WOW serves women of all denominations, cultures and ages and is focused on teaching women biblical principles and their application in daily life. The ministry also hosts trips to Israel led by Betsy Roy.

Finding Faith and Strength Through Life’s Biggest Changes

by Janet Campbell

For everyday Christians in the middle of Christian life transitions, moving cities, starting or ending a job, becoming a caregiver, grieving a loss, or welcoming a new season, change can land like emotional whiplash. Plans fall apart, decision fatigue sets in, and the heart can swing between hope and fear in a single day. In moments like these, faith and major life changes collide, raising honest questions about God’s presence, guidance, and timing. With Christian guidance in uncertainty, spiritual resilience in change can steady the mind, soften the emotional challenges of life transitions, and keep choices rooted in trust.

Quick Summary and Key Takeaways

  • Anchor your perspective in Scripture to see life changes through a hope-filled, Christian worldview.
  • Turn to faith-based coping strategies to steady your heart and strengthen resilience during transitions.
  • Take practical next steps grounded in biblical principles to adapt without losing hope.
  • Hold on to faith and strength as guiding support while navigating life’s biggest changes.

Understanding Stewardship When Life Shifts

When change hits, Christian stewardship means you manage what you have with God in mind, not impulse. At its heart, stewardship is managing something entrusted to you, so prayer and planning belong together. You listen for direction, then map the costs, timeline, and risks so your “yes” can last.

This matters because spiritual passion without a plan can drain your finances, relationships, and energy. Wise planning is not faithlessness, it is care that protects what God has placed in your hands. It also reduces anxiety because you can see your next right step. That same rhythm supports a career setback becoming renewal through guided, practical steps.

Turn a Job Loss Into a Faith-Fueled Business Fresh Start

When your plans change overnight, stewardship can look like turning what you still have, skills, relationships, and grit, into a new way to provide. A job loss can sting, but it can also become a doorway to renewal: give yourself space to process the setback, bring your fears honestly to God, and ask for wisdom as you discern a direction that fits both your strengths and your values. From there, replace discouragement with forward motion by choosing a clear business ideaand taking steps like naming your business, forming it legally, and setting up the basics you’ll need to operate. If you want guided help, an all-in-one platform like Zen Business can support you as you form an LLC, stay on top of compliance, build a website, or handle finances.

Use These Faith-First Moves for Common Life Changes

Big transitions can feel like two storms at once: your emotions and your logistics. These faith-first moves help you take the next right step, without pretending the change is easy.

  1. Build a “first-week faith plan” when you’re moving: Before boxes take over, choose two anchors you’ll keep no matter what: a 10-minute morning prayer with one Psalm, and one weekly connection (church visit, small group, or dinner with a believer). Then make a simple “new place map” with three circles: essentials (pharmacy, grocery, school), support (church, counselor, friends), and joy (park, coffee shop). This is trusting God when moving with both feet on the ground.
  2. Treat a career shift like discernment and stewardship: Use the same blend of prayer and practical action you’d use when rebuilding after job loss: grieve what ended, then plan what’s next. Write a one-page “calling + constraints” list (gifts, values, income needs, schedule realities), and take one concrete step within 72 hours, update your resume, meet a mentor, or price out what a legitimate business start would actually require. Keep a bare-bones budget for 30 days so anxiety doesn’t force rushed decisions.
  3. When illness hits, set “daily bread” rhythms instead of big goals: Choose a short Scripture to repeat when symptoms spike (Psalm 23, Isaiah 41:10), and pair it with a tiny practice: three slow breaths, a one-sentence prayer, then one doable task. Consider a “care notebook” with meds, questions, and appointments, plus a prayer list so friends can help specifically. Many people find faith matters in hard seasons, and six in 10 adults say faith or spirituality supports their mental wellness.
  4. Practice Christian support in bereavement with a “grief rule of life”: Pick two non-negotiables for the next month: one honest prayer a day (even if it’s only “Lord, have mercy”), and one touchpoint a week with safe people. Create a short script for offers of help, “Yes, could you bring dinner Tuesday?” or “Could you sit with me at the service?”, so you don’t have to think while hurting. Let tears and worship coexist; lament is a biblical language of love.
  5. Navigate parenting transitions biblically with fewer words and more rhythm: When your child enters a new stage (toddlerhood, middle school, launching), choose one family practice for 30 days: a bedtime blessing, a weekly check-in, or praying in the car before school. Replace lectures with curiosity, ask, “What felt hard today? Where did you see God help you?” If you need fresh ideas for intense seasons, resources like warfare parentingcan spark practical, faith-driven next steps.
  6. Use a “two-column prayer” when emotions and decisions collide: On paper, make two columns: “What I know is true about God” and “What I don’t know yet.” Add one action under each unknown (make the call, schedule the appointment, ask for counsel), then pray your page back to God. This keeps faith from becoming denial and keeps planning from becoming control.

Questions People Ask When Faith Feels Shaky

Q: How do I pray when I feel numb or empty inside?
A: Keep it simple and truthful: “God, I’m here, but I don’t feel much.” Read one short Psalm out loud and pause for one minute of quiet, letting your body settle. If words won’t come, repeat a single line like “Lord, have mercy” until it feels steady.

Q: What if I’m not sure God is listening right now?
A: Feeling unsure does not disqualify you from being heard; it’s a signal you need support, not shame. Many people wrestle with belief in hard seasons, and the number of people who are religiously unaffiliated has climbed, so you are not alone in the struggle. Ask one trusted person to pray for you this week and tell you what they prayed.

Q: How can I handle uncertainty without spiraling into worst-case scenarios?
A: Shrink the time frame: focus on what you can do in the next 24 hours, not the next year. Write down your top three worries, then match each one with one practical action and one Scripture promise. Limit “what if” thinking by choosing a set time to plan, then stop.

Q: What should I do when the next step is unclear and I’m afraid of choosing wrong?
A: Look for the wise next step, not the perfect one: something honest, responsible, and aligned with your values. Ask, “What decision helps me love God and people well right now?” Then take one small action that keeps options open, like gathering information or seeking counsel.

Q: How do I stay grounded in God’s character when life feels unstable?
A: Anchor to a short “who God is” list: faithful, present, wise, and kind, and read it morning and night for a week. Keep one visible reminder, like a verse on your phone lock screen or a note on the mirror. Stability grows from repetition, not intensity.

Taking One Faithful Step Through Change With God’s Timing

When life shifts and the next step feels blurry, it’s easy for faith to feel shaky and hope in seasons of change to thin out. The steadier path is to keep returning to God’s character, embrace God’s plan one day at a time, and practice trusting God’s timing even when answers come slowly. As that mindset takes root, anxiety loosens its grip and a positive faith outlook on transitions becomes more natural, like a quiet strength you can lean on. God’s timing doesn’t rush, but it never wastes a season. Choose one faithful action this week, pray honestly for five minutes and write one Christian encouragement message to someone who needs it. That simple obedience builds resilience and steadiness that carries into every new season.

Janet Campbell is the creator of Elder Spark, which aims to help seniors find resources and motivation to stay fit in their golden years.

Women of the Word is a ministry that conducts Christian womens conferences and online Christian bible studies. WOW serves women of all denominations, cultures and ages and is focused on teaching women biblical principles and their application in daily life. The ministry also hosts trips to Israel led by Betsy Roy.

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Automatic Responses

by Kim Warf

About one month ago, our coffee maker stopped working. No big deal as my husband drinks tea and I switched to tea as well.

Then, two weeks later, our microwave, with a final sigh and smell of burning wire, also died. We procrastinated in a new purchase as we were extra busy at the time. “We can live without one,” we said. Sure!

Purely out of habit, I cannot tell you the times we have reached for the handle of our deceased microwave (not to mention actually putting a mug of water or plate in it). How foolish we felt as we laughed at ourselves.

Out of habitual use, out of daily habit, there are things we automatically reach for without giving thought. There are many harmless reaches, reactions, and responses in our day-to-day lives. However, some are not so harmless.

Some of our automatic responses come from our internal struggles. Past trauma, hurt, and painful experiences can cause harmful responses to current life situations. An overreaction, an angry outburst, or shutting down emotionally are a few learned, habitual behaviors that, if not checked, can become automatic.

Without pausing to examine these behaviors, we give license to them. We excuse anger, as it was certainly the other person’s fault…or so we say. Just like automatically reaching for the broken microwave’s handle and expecting it to work; automatically reaching for the reaction of hurt and anger or withdrawal will produce nothing. It will surely have disappointment at its end.

Can we be set free from this? The Bible tells us in Proverbs 4:23, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” We are the keepers of our own hearts, our own emotions, and what we allow to stay and what we must pluck up.

Psalm 37: 3-6, words of life, remind us how to obtain the ultimate goal…our peace.

3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;

Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.

4 Delight yourself also in the Lord,

And He shall give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the Lord,

Trust also in Him,

And He shall bring it to pass.

6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light,

And your justice as the noonday.

Kim Warf is Associate Pastor and Women’s Ministry Director at New Beginnings Church in Bangor, Maine. She is on the Board of Directors of Women of the Word and has chaired several WOW conferences in Maine. She and her husband Paul have two daughters and a granddaughter.

For Such a Time as This

by D’vora M.B.

Before the war of Roaring Lion / Epic Fury, my family and I were preparing to celebrate Purim—the Feast of Esther. I had just read the story of Esther and was teaching it to my children as well.

As I read it, I was deeply touched by Esther’s courage. She was willing to risk her life out of love for her people. I can only imagine how afraid she must have been—for her family, her people, and for herself. Yet, even in such difficult circumstances, she did not allow fear to overcome her. Instead, she chose to trust in God—the God of Israel.

The words of Mordecai spoke deeply to me, “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). I realized that everything Esther had gone through—everything she had learned and been prepared for—was for that very moment.

Then, the war broke out.

I will never forget the face of my 7-year-old daughter when she heard the siren on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Her face said it all. She has known the sounds of war since she was just 4 years old. Since October 7th, 2023 sirens and bomb shelters have become part of her childhood. At such a young age, she already knows to make sure her little brother follows her to the shelter.

Now, her brother—only 3 years old—also knows what to do when he hears a siren. Yet, as they grow up in a time of war, I have also witnessed God’s faithfulness and seen their faith grow.

There are small but powerful moments. Like when my daughter prays in the car, asking that no siren will go off and that we won’t be caught on the road during an air raid with no shelter nearby. And when we arrive safely, hearing her thank and praise God for answering her prayer. Or when my son, as sirens sound and our apartment shakes from explosions outside, begins to sing worship songs—declaring, “The Keeper of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps.” These may seem like small moments, but to me, they are incredibly precious. Even in times of war, God has strengthened our faith and trust in Him.

Before October 7th, I had begun volunteering with a search and rescue unit that works closely with the Home Front Command. I mostly served in the operations room. I received my training and was glad to volunteer when I could, in addition to being a wife, a mother, and working full-time in ministry at Dugit. Little did I know that God was preparing me for something much bigger.

After October 7th, 2023, volunteering became very real. Being a mother to young children during this time has not been easy.

Each time I was called up, knowing that sirens could go off at any moment and that I would be away from my children, was very difficult. But in such a beautiful way, my children would always say to me as I left: “Remember, Ima (mother in Hebrew), God is our hiding place. Whenever we are afraid, we will trust in God.”

When I returned home, they would run to me and say: “Ima, Ima, we trusted God to keep us and you safe—and He did.” Together, we would praise the Lord.

Now, during this current war—Roaring Lion / Epic Fury—some things feel familiar, and others are very different. One major difference is that I am now nine months pregnant and due any day. Because of gestational diabetes this pregnancy is high-risk! Being a wife, a mother, working in ministry, being heavily pregnant, and volunteering in search and rescue during wartime has been a lot to carry at once.

When we began hearing rumors of war, my husband and I prayed about what we should do if I were called up. We both felt peace and knew that God had called us for such a time as this—for our people and our nation. We love God with all our hearts. We love our family, our people, and our nation. As Jewish believers, we are part of our people, and our prayer has always been to be a light—no matter the circumstances.

Just like Esther, I believe I have been prepared and trained for such a time as this and to serve others with the gifts God has given me (1 Peter 4:10–11), especially in times of hardship.

It has not been easy, but I hope this encourages you. No matter what you are facing, God can use you. Whether you are a wife, a mother, in your workplace, or in any position in life—God has prepared you and equipped you to be a light and to make a difference.

Now, as we approach Passover, we are reminded again of another difficult time in the history of Israel—and of God’s deliverance and faithfulness. I think of Moses’ mother, Jochebed, and how God used her, her daughter Miriam, and even Pharaoh’s daughter to save baby Moses—so that one day he could lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. Each of them was used by God in their own way to make a difference.

My prayer is that God would use you and me—no matter our circumstances. Even in times of war or hardship, that we would have the faith and trust to be used for His purposes.

Please continue to pray for the believers in the land of Israel, and for the Dugit staff—that we would be a light to those around us. Pray for protection over our soldiers and security forces, and for wisdom for our leaders. And for me personally—that this baby will be born at the perfect time… hopefully without ballistic missiles in the background.

No matter what, I am encouraged by this truth;

The Keeper of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalms 121:4)

And only because of God—my people live. Am Israel Chai!

Shalom from Israel,

D’vora M.B.

P.S. by Betsy Roy: Thankfully D’vora and her family have a safe room in their apartment, but many in Israel do not. They have to go into the most interior room of their homes, basements, public shelters or underground garages. The elderly and disabled are not able to get to the shelter at all because there is no time. So they wait hoping a missile doesn’t hit their building. Once a siren sounds, you have 15 – 90 seconds to get to your safe space depending on from where the missile is coming. Many have set up tent homes in public underground garages. Keep in mind that missiles are coming from Iran, Lebanon, and now Yemen. There is also ongoing terrorist activity in Gaza and the West Bank (Judea and Samaria). The missiles come every day and at all times of the day or night disrupting normal life and sleep. Can you imagine getting out of bed several times a night to go to your safe room?

Please pray for all of the Middle East!

Devorah did much of the research for a book authored by her father Avi Mizrachi entitled “Legacy of Hope”. This book narrates the heroic acts of an orthodox priest and a humble rabbi in Bulgaria, whose unwavering courage and selflessness saved countless lives. D’vora’s grandparents were born in Bulgaria and are connected to this story which brought hope and inspiration IN the midst of very difficult and tragic circumstances. It is a very worthwhile read!

Betsy Roy is the Director of Women of the Word, a Christian women’s conference ministry which also offers online christian bible studies and online bible reading plans. Betsy has been traveling to Israel on a regular basis since 2005. She leads prayer and ministry trips as well as tours there.

The “Wild West” of Media vs Truth

by Rose-Marie Slosek

A young kid built a fake Buddhist monk profile along with some fake rabbi profiles that have gotten 400 million views and $300k in 90 days. The “spiritual guides” give Chatgbt generated spiritual “advice”and offer ebooks, financial advice, and even “estate planning”.

Now, understandably, or not understandably, this is part of the new “wild west” of media consumption. It is also just another indicator that we don’t have great spiritual discernment.

If we are looking to the equivalent of the Wizard of Oz for spiritual insight and find an entrepreneurial kid dispensing spiritual counsel from behind the curtain we are in trouble. But in a sense, this has been happening in our spiritual culture for decades already by our unreflective engagement with megachurches or TV ministries or itinerant teachers where we really don’t know what is happening behind the scenes. The early church recognized quickly that checks and balances and ways to prove authenticity were needed to address prophetic words and whether or not something or someone was spiritually “kosher” so to speak.

We have not done the hard spiritual work of cultivating our own walk with God. We have not established healthy communities were things are addressed openly and without subterfuge or deception or untoward agenda. We have taken what has been preached or promoted or promised without vigorously engaging in our own study of scripture, and without building a thoughtful circle of people whose lives we can watch, and who can watch us, in real time.

If we are looking for easy answers to life’s difficult questions, we will be led astray.

The article I was reading about this in was lamenting the fact that real spiritual authorities are not present on social media to counteract the false. The comment section did not disappoint! One person said, if a rabbi gives you a straight answer to a question its definitely AI! I chuckled. Rabbi Jesus asked a lot of questions and answered only a few if you actually add it up. He wasn’t holding back, He was trying to get us to engage in a deeper way with Truth, trying to pierce through the falsehoods and wrong thinking that was harming us.

Our relationship with God and each other is less about pinning down exact beliefs or living by truisms, its more about developing character in the slog of life and the mud of relationships. Jesus showed us that doing the right thing costs alot.

You can’t buy good standing with God. You can’t buy godly character. You can’t get spiritual truth from people who haven’t paid the price in their own daily lives for decade upon decades. That’s why our leaders should largely be older folk who have a good track record.

And now there is not only a “famine for hearing the Word of the Lord” but a generation largely bereft of mature leaders. We still need to answer to God so best we start to walk toward the fire of God to have the dross of what is entangling us burned up so we can have a fresh start at doing the right thing—doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. Carry on well, friends. Let’s not reach the end of our lives and be found as shallow losers. What a shame that would be.

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Rose-Marie Slosek came to know the Lord in the early nineteen seventies and has a passion for organic church and the maturing of the Body of Christ. She loves to connect people and build healthy community in small groups. She travels widely and assists several mission teams. Rose-Marie also serves Women of the Word on their Board of Directors. She can be reached at rmslosek@comcast.net

Barbara Benton Blogs

Read Barbara’s blogs at “A Life that Honors God”. She is a long-time and frequently requested speaker at Women of the Word and speaks for other ministries also.

Barbara was reared in an environment of poverty, abuse and alcoholism, which led to severe depression. At the age of 17, life began to take on new meaning as Barbara accepted the love of Jesus Christ as Savior.  Over time, God has truly changed her into a new creation and overcomer. She is a living example of how God can “turn mourning into dancing” and fill one’s heart with joy. Her approach to teaching the scriptures is relevant, passionate and often times humorous

Her blogs will encourage you and challenge you in your walk with the Lord Jesus. Read “God Will Bring You Through” here.

Watch this teaching “A Seven Mile Walk With Jesus” here.

From My Heart, in Jerusalem                          

Volume 6 by Jill Czelusta

“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? …And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these, My brethren, you did it to Me.’   Matthew 25:27, 40

Shalom from Jerusalem.

As of the writing of this article, the rainy season has started and the air has turned chilly.  We actually had a thunderstorm last night.  This Vermonter is still in a tee-shirt, but most of the people I pass as I walk to work in the morning are in coats already.  I do get some strange looks.

The weather is not the only thing that has been changing.  The whole atmosphere in Israel has been cautiously transforming.  A couple of months ago we were preparing for the fall feasts.  

I was really looking forward to putting up a ‘proper’ sukkah for the Feast of Tabernacles.  I made a makeshift one last year.  This year I was given a frame and a roof, then went all out in purchasing the decorated sides.

I bought decorations and party lights to hang.  Since my birthday fell within the week of the feast, I invited people for dinner in my sukkah.  I did not mention it was my birthday, but somebody knew, so they brought the party with them!  I have great friends here in Israel.  

One of the changes is that I did not have to celebrate my birthday in a bomb shelter.  Yes, we are still at war and things can change very quickly, but it has settled down tremendously.  I actually can’t remember the last time I had to go to a bomb shelter! 

 Last year, as the fall feasts approached, there was a pall over almost everything.  The horrific Hamas attack had occurred on October 7th the year before.  That date is just another day on the Gregorian calendar, but on the Jewish calendar, it was Simchat Torah.  It was a day of great rejoicing that God had given the Torah.  Yom Teruah (Feast of Trumpets) was celebrated, then the Holy day of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) had been observed, the rejoicing of the weeklong Feast of Sukkot was done, and the final day, the 8th day, of rejoicing had dawned.  But it turned into a nightmare, with 1,200 murdered, and 251 hostages taken into Gaza.   

The whole nation was still under attack and the wounds were still so fresh. Pictures of the hostages were everywhere – bus stops, hanging from buildings and balconies, in car windows and on bumpers.  Empty chairs in restaurants with yellow ribbons on them. Hostage Square in Tel Aviv had activities 24/7.  So how was a nation to rejoice as the anniversary of this day approached?

Last year it was tough to rejoice as The Lord commands on this day.  Fortunately, Simchat Torah did not fall on October 7th again this year.  It was wise of Israel to tie the tragic day to the Gregorian calendar date, but it did not make the fall season of Biblical Feasts any easier to observe.  I think that is one of the things that I admire about this nation.  It has gone through terrible times, and will go through terrible times in the future, but there is always hope as they look to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  God has been faithful.  Think about it, I am sitting out on my deck writing this article, in modern day Israel – the fulfillment of prophecy.  Even as the enemy tries to convince people that it is not the legitimate State of Israel, God is moving in ways that the prophets foretold.  Ezekiel wrote in chapter 36:8, “But you, O mountains of Israel, you shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to My people Israel, for they are about to come home.”  Verse 24 says, “For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all the countries, and bring you to your own land.”  Why?  Because we serve a faithful God.  He says in Verse 36, “Then all the nations which are left all around you shall know that I, the Lord, have rebuilt the ruined places and planted what was desolate.  I, the Lord, have spoken it, and I will do it.”  God is using this tiny Jewish state to reveal Himself to the world.  

As hard as it was to rejoice during Sukkot last year, this year was the complete opposite.  Last year, it had been 365 days of hostages, both living and deceased.  There were constant attacks from Hezbollah in the north, Hamas in the south, as well as the Houthis from 1400 miles away.  But this year, just as Sukkot was about to end, on the eve of Simchat Torah, Hamas released the last 20 living hostages at once.  No humiliating ceremonies on the Gaza side, just loaded into Red Cross vehicles and turned over.  Almost unbelievable.  Miraculous!

It was a bit tense during the week of Sukkot.  The negotiations were all over the place.  On again, off again.  Positive news, negative news.  Such a rollercoaster ride.  There was such hope.  Would it really happen?  Everyone was holding their breath.  Could Hamas be trusted?  Had President Trump come up with enough leverage to get them to comply?  Would they kill them instead of returning them alive?  So many questions swirled, but few were even willing to voice them out loud, which made it even more tense.  It is very hard to rejoice when you are holding your breath.  

Then, it happened!  Hostages released.  There was such a collective sigh of relief it was palpable.  We could breathe again.  There was very loud singing and dancing in the streets, not just in the synagogues.  On a quiet night, I can hear the faint singing from the closest synagogue down the block.  On October 13, 2025, it sounded like they were dancing under my front window.  Then, there were people dancing on my street, as they sang and danced their way home.  The last 20 living hostages had made it out alive.  The tears of joy were freely flowing.

But then, reality hits.  How can we truly rejoice when there are families whose loved ones have not been returned for proper burial in the soil of Israel?  There have been delays in the return of the murdered ones.  A few returned here, a few there.  At the writing of this article, there is still 1 missing hostage.  Life goes on.  Prayer continues. 

One remaining hostage who is deceased is still on the minds of Israelis.  There is a cease fire in Gaza, but the war has not ended.  Many shabbat dinner tables still have an empty chair as their loved one serves in the IDF.  But despite all of this, I still hear a resounding Am Israel Chai!

 I will close by saying how much I enjoyed being able to spend the day wandering around the Old City in Jerusalem with Betsy and the girls who came in October.  Prayer, good friends, and a great falafel stand, in the most amazing place on earth!  It doesn’t get any better!   As always, thank you for your prayers and support.  Please continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, the City of The Great King.

Jill is a Representative for Bridges of Peace, an international organization that shows Jewish people in Israel that Christians love them. She is currently volunteering for two years at the Jerusalem Assistance Center and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Judeo-Christian Synergism.

Women of the Word  is a non-profit organization conducting Christian women’s conference and online Christian Bible studies. We support Israel, hosting tours to Israel, ministry trips, financial giving and prayer. We treasure the friendships we have with people living in the land. Please visit our Eyes on Israel page for more information.

Messiah’s Divine Titles, Calling, Attributes and Reign 

A look at Isaiah 9:1-7 and 11:1-16

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by Betsy Roy

Isaiah chapter 9 is a continuation of Isaiah chapter 7 which was discussed in the last blog and video. While Chapter 7 gave us prophetic description of Messiah’s virgin conception and birth, Chapter 9 expounds on his divine attributes. Chapter 9 gives us a clearer picture of the nature and character of the prophesied Messiah. The context of this chapter is the same as Chapter 7. Recall that Judah was threatened with invasion and the extinction of the Davidic dynasty of which Messiah had to come. 

The opening verses promise a future blessing to the land of Zebulun and Naphtali, “the Galilee of the Gentiles”. 

Looking at this map you can see the portions of land allocated to the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali, the Sea of Galilee and the cities of Nazareth where Jesus grew up and Capernaum, his ministry base.  Because their location was on a major trade route this area was the most subject to heathen influences and enemy attacks.

These areas were often despised by the “religious” around Jerusalem because of their mixed population, BUT, they would be the first to see the light of the good news of the Gospel. This occurred during Jesus’s Galilean ministry which He launched in Capernaum. (see Matthew 4: 13 – 16 where Matthew quotes Isaiah 9: 1 & 2) . Verse 3 promises great joy to come to the nation. We see here a near fulfillment in Jesus’ first advent and yet a coming future fulfillment when he returns at his second advent. 

Isaiah gives 3 reasons for the rejoicing to come. First the nation will ultimately be delivered from oppression as the light of God begins to shine in the darkness. Second, the coming Messianic age will be characterized by a lasting and universal peace. The weapons of warfare will be useless and not needed. Lastly, the child to be born would be a “SON”, a male child just as God had promised with divine attributes who will reign over the House of David. He is the fulfillment of the Immanuel sign given in Isaiah 7.  The New Testament affirms this connection in the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary In Luke 1:31-33.

Looking at verses 6 and 7 we see the Child’s attributes. First we are told that the government will be upon His shoulders and then in verse 7 that there will be NO end to His government and administration of peace . Incredible!! No human being has ever achieved that. They certainly try but they do not have the character to accomplish it.  Messiah will sit upon the throne of David and have a kingdom so he is a KING which no can compare to. 

Verse 6 cites 4 “Names” of the Child. In the Hebrew Scriptures names designate a person’s character and nature. First He is called “Wonderful Counselor” . The Hebrew root for the word wonderful is “pele”. It can also be translated to mean extraordinary, astonishing, marvelous meaning someone who does difficult, hard or even miraculous things. The word counselor implies an advisor who give wise guidance like a king’s official or in our form of government,  an advisor to the President such as a Cabinet member, ambassador or special envoy. The difference is this counselor gives divine counsel. His wisdom is unparalleled and His judgments are righteous because He comes from God and is rightly related to God.

Do you need godly wisdom and council today ? Ask . In the New Testament James tells us in James 1: 4 – 8 that if we lack wisdom we are to ask and it will be given to us but we must ask in faith without doubting that He will answer. I encourage you to ask your wonderful counselor today for His wisdom which leads us to walk in paths of righteousness. 

Secondly, the child is called “Mighty God” which in Hebrew is El Gibbor. This title indicates his divine nature and stresses his might and power. The word “el” in Isaiah is always used to mean a name or title of God and then Gibbor meaning mighty to describe one of His attributes. so the English translation could read, “God, the mighty One”. 

 Are you in need of strength today? The “Mighty God” will give you His strength. We think we can make it through life in our own strength but we can’t. our strength is insufficient. As we age this becomes more apparent as our bodies loose strength. But even as the outward man perishes, so the inward man is renewed day by the day when we look to the Lord and HIS strength.  May you be strengthened today. 

Next the child is given the title “Everlasting Father” meaning that Messiah acts like a father towards his people. He cares for them as a father cares for his children and this care is everlasting, for all eternity. It also denotes His presence at creation as He was present in eternity past as well as being present now and in eternity future. 

 Sometimes seeing God as a good Father can be difficult especially if our earthly fathers have not been good role models or were emotionally or physically abusive. Perhaps you had an absentee Father. It may be hard for you to connect to Messiah as “father”.  

Let me share with you on a personal level about a man I know whose father abandoned him at an early age. He wanted nothing more than to have a father. Other men that came into his life didn’t really care for him either and he was disappointed many times. He vowed he would be a good father to his children but he began to realize he was incapable of it. His anger issues would rise up and get in the way. Thankfully, he gave his life to the Lord and began to be transformed. He had an encounter with the Lord that showed him how dark his heart was but at the same time he felt and received the Lord’s overwhelming love, acceptance and care. This man is now a godly father and grandfather who knows the love of his heavenly Father and in turn is able to pour that out on not just on his own children and grandchildren but also onto others. He is a living testimony of God’s transformative power ! Glory to God! 

Finally, the Child has the title of “prince of Peace” – Sar Shalom in Hebrew. The absence of war will mark His rule and reign. At his second advent, He will come as the triumphant warrior and bring about a lasting peace (shalom) which means that everything will be as God intends it to be. This kingdom will never be destroyed. Messiah Yeshua will fulfill everything God has promised. As verse 7 tells us “The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.” This is Isaiah’s message of hope. It cannot be stopped. It will happen. 

On a personal level, Messiah is our prince of peace in the NOW. Have you experienced this peace that transcends even the most difficult of circumstances? In Isaiah 54:10 the Word of God tells us that even though the mountains may depart or the hills be removed, GOD has made with us a covenant of peace that will not be removed. Yes we may shake and tremble at times but let that be momentary as we recall that we have this covenant of peace and that HE (Messiah) himself  is our peace according to Ephesians 2:14. Whatever storm you may be going through right now I speak the peace of God into it. Jesus said, My peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27.   Receive His peace, His shalom today. 

We now turn to Isaiah 11: 1-16  

As in Isaiah 4:2 the prophet refers to a “branch” or “shoot” coming forth from the stump of Jesse, father of King David.  Here is a picture of an olive tree stump and you can see a “shoot” or branch coming out of it.

In the Bible olives trees are used as imagery representing Israel. While the stately tree of the Davidic dynasty was cut down, a stump remained to bring forth Messiah. This is because while the tree which is Israel may have cut herself off because of sin and idolatry, God planted the tree and made an everlasting unilateral covenant with Abraham Isaac and Jacob which He keeps.

We covered Messiah’s titles of Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace in Isaiah 9. Isaiah 11:2 & 3  tells us that Messiah will be endowed with the Spirit of Yahweh and  His attributes are enumerated as intellectual, administrative and spiritual.  “The spirit of the Lord will rest on him – the spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the spirit of council and of power, the spirit of knowledge  and of the fear of the Lord and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. “ Messiah does not require a string of earthly advisors as men do when making important decisions. He is rightly related to God the Father and from this relationship everything He needs flows. 

He will nor judge by what his eyes see or his ears hear but he will judge with righteousness and justice. Mortals are not able to render perfect justice, but Messiah will. Because this chapter depicts Messiah as ruling we know that this is yet future “in that day” – the day of His second advent. Isaiah describes the kingdom over which Messiah will reign.  God will regather the exiles of Israel from the four corners of the earth back to their land. Since the late 1800’s we have seen the beginning of this regathering. While the Messianic age will not be perfect since the passage tells us there will still be some poor and some wicked, King Messiah will know how to respond. In righteous and faithfulness he will hold together His kingdom and rule justly. Messiah will reunite the  northern tribes (Ephraim) and the southern tribes  (judah). There will no longer be enmity between them. Israel’s ancient enemies will be dealt with, including Philistia which is the Gaza Strip and the people of the east (Edom, Moab and Ammon which is modern day Jordan). In verses 15 & 16  the text tells us that God will dry up the gulf of the Egyptian Sea that is the Red Sea and blow winds over the Euphrates River bringing forth a “highway” for his people left in Assyria (parts of modern day Turkey, Iraq, Syria and even Iran). Oh yes, it will be glorious because only Messiah can accomplish what man has been unable to accomplish. – a lasting peace in the Middle East that will extend to the nations and even to the islands of the sea. Hallelujah !!  

On a personal level, since God can bring this about for Israel and the nations is He not able to deal with our personal issues and problems?  I believe He is. He is not too busy as some suppose. Maybe there is a dry stump in your life. God can cause it to come back to life! Let’s trust Him and believe Him for it. Ask Him for divine strategies and then obey what He tells you to do. God bless you!

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Betsy Roy is the Director of Women of the Word, a Christian women’s conference ministry which also offers online christian bible studies and online bible reading plans. Betsy has been traveling to Israel on a regular basis since 2005. She leads prayer and ministry trips as well as tours there. She can be reached via the Women of the Word website.

Why is the Virgin Birth Central to Our Faith?

by Betsy Roy

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“Therefore the LORD himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14

While the above verse may be very familiar, we must understand the context in order to be able to explain its importance to our faith. The verse begins with “therefore” and we need to know what the verse is there for.

Many people discount Jesus’ virgin birth because it is physically impossible and they dispute the meaning of the word “virgin”. Some scholars also question how the original hearers of the prophecy would have understood it within its context and wonder if the ‘sign’ is a Messianic one. 

Faith and humility is required here. The virgin birth is a holy miracle and that does require that we lay down our human intellect without attempting to explain this mystery. Let’s accept it as truth. The process of his actual birth was the same as all other human beings, but HIS conception by the Holy Spirit was miraculous! Only Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit without the action of any man!

Mary exhibited great humility when she responded to the angel’s announcement with, “I am the Lord’s servant. may it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38). May the Lord find that heart of humility in us also.

 As to the meaning of the word “virgin” let’s look at the Hebrew and the Greek word used in the Bible. First, the Hebrew word is “almah”. In the Bible the word “almah” does not refer to just any “young woman”. In every biblical situation the word is used either of a virgin or in an indeterminate, neutral sense. It never refers to a non-virgin. The verse also says “ha almah”.  The Ha is a definite article meaning “the” so “ha almah” does not speak of any virgin, but a special one that God has in mind – Mary (Miriam in Hebrew). When the Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek, the Greek noun “Parthenos” was used in Isaiah 7:14 . “Parthenos” is also used in  Matthew 1:23 with the definite article he(y) again meaning “the virgin”.  

Finally let’s look at the context of the verse. Context is ALWAYS important.  Many times prophecy has dual fulfillment. There can be a near partial fullfillment and a future distant, complete fulfillment.  The near fulfillment will not fulfill all the details of a prophecy. Only the ultimate event, in this case the birth of Jesus, will fulfill every detail.  

We need to look at the preceding verses and the verses that follow for the context. Isaiah 7:14  begins with the word “therefore” which indicates that what precedes is the reason for what follows. God is speaking to King Ahaz here as well as to the whole house of David as the word “you” is plural in this case. The verses BEFORE and AFTER Isaiah 7:14 provide us with some significant details to help us understand the passage.

The historical setting of the prophecy was a threat against Judah (the southern kingdom). The King of Syria and the King of Israel (the northern kingdom) had formed an alliance in an attempt to bring down Assyria and they wanted Ahaz, king of the southern kingdom to join them. When Ahaz refused, they decided to make war against him. This caused fear in the royal family of David and his people (see verse 2) because the goal was to conquer Judah and to install “Tabeel’s son as king” in place of Ahaz thereby putting an end to the Davidic line. This is a tactic the enemy has attempted more than once because he knows that the Messiah MUST come from the house of David. In verse 7 God promises that this would not happen. The Davidic line is preserved and the near fulfillment is the birth of Ahaz’s son Hezekiah to continue the genealogy of the house of David. Of course Hezekiah’s birth was not as a result of a virgin conception so we must look to a distant fulfillment which happened when Jesus was born – Immanuel, God with us !  Matthew 1:22 in the NT records the fulfillment of the prophecy. “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet” and he quotes Isaiah 7: 14 word for word!  Not only was Messiah’s birth a miraculous sign but even his name would indicate a King like no other before or since. “Messiah” — “Christos” in Greek from which we derive Christ in English means ANOINTED ONE.  HE is the anointed one sent by God to be with us. Hallelujah!  

On a practical and personal level, why is the virgin birth so important and central to our faith? First it was THE sign to confirm Messiah Jesus as the son of David. You can read Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1 and Luke 3. Second, while he was a human being HE was also deity.  He came forth as the “seed of the woman” and by the overshadowing of the Most HIGH. (Luke 1:35) It is a foundational truth of our faith that God became a man so as to redeem us.  For Jewish people considering whether or not Jesus is the Messiah foretold by the prophets, his genealogy is of paramount importance!

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This is the first of a two part series. The second part will examine Isaiah Chapter 9 which builds on Chapter 7. Chapter 9 looks at Messiah’s divine attributes, His nature and character.

Betsy Roy is the Director of Women of the Word, a Christian women’s conference ministry which also offers online christian bible studies and online bible reading plans. Betsy has been traveling to Israel on a regular basis since 2005. She leads prayer and ministry trips as well as tours there. She can be reached via the Women of the Word website.