Poetry

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Niche Jews want to expel Christians from Israel
Christians in Israel have been called ‘traitors’ and ‘fallen Jews’
There is now only 15% of Palestinian Christians in Israel—
Sixty years ago there was 70%

It is sad to think that some Jews want Christians out of Israel
However it is not surprising—
Jesus has always been a stumbling block to the Jews

We know that Jesus is hated by many different groups of people
However HE is also loved by many different people

Today in Israel many Christians are leaving
However the Kingdom of God will remain in Israel
God’s purpose will stand and HE will fulfil HIS WORD

Niche Jews will never get rid of Jesus Christ!
Paul was well aware that the Gospel of the CRUCIFIED CHRIST would
Not be very attractive—he knew that it would be a hindrance too many
Paul preached the centrality of the Kingdom CROSS—
The Cross is a way into the Kingdom
Christ is the centrality of God; the mystery of time
His purpose is Divine; no wonder the Cross will always shine

The CROSS will always offend because
We were supposed to be on that CROSS
However, Jesus took our PLACE—
The Cross gets us into the Kingdom

The message of the CRUCIFIED CHRIST WAS not a friendly message
It was an insult too many and an oxymoron to the Jews
Today we must continue to preach this offensive message

Gentiles viewed crucified men with disdain and contempt and
So the so-called intellectual will always have problems with Calvary
However, we should not allow this viewpoint by the world to
Distract our presentation of the Gospel because we know that
It is the Power of God unto SALVATION

Mark Frank

Copyright 2010

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