"The LORD's Law (Hebrew: TORAH) is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward" (Psalm 19:7-11).
"You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 5:39; 8:31).
" 'These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Torah of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.' And He [Yeshua/Jesus] opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures" (From Luke 24:44-45).
The following article by Herb Keinon written 10/12/2011 appeared in The Jerusalem Post (JPOST.com); December 12, 2011; 12:43IST:
NETANYAHU RE-ESTABLISHES PM BIBLE CLASS
Taking a page out of David Ben-Gurion and Menachem Begin's playbook, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will begin hosting a regular Bible study group in his official residence for researchers, public officials and invited guests.
Netanyahu announced the establishment of the study circle on Friday at a ceremony marking 30 days since the passing of his father-in-law, Shmuel Ben-Artzi. The study group will be named after Ben-Artzi, a noted poet and Bible teacher.
Both Ben-Gurion and Begin, when they each served as prime minister, hosted regular Bible study groups.
Netanyahu said he was establishing the class to perpetuate love of the Bible.
Last Sunday, at a ceremony in Sde Boker marking the 38th anniversary of Ben-Gurion's death, Netanyahu recalled the first premier's Bible study class, saying that his father-in-law used to attend.
"Ben-Gurion understood that the Book of Books is our mandate for our country, as he said in that same unforgettable statement before the Peel Commission in 1936,' Netanyahu said. 'He viewed the Bible as the wondrous story of the Jewish people, the unique spiritual, cultural and historic heritage of our people, and also as one of the cornerstones of all of human culture."
As the love and respect of this Prime Minister for Holy Scriptures continues to find its way to the surface in public testimony-from remarks to the United Nations, to Scriptures quoted from the Parasha upon the release of Gilad Shalit, to his public resolution to study the Bible each Sabbath with his son Avner (who last year won the International Bible Contest in Jerusalem)-we feel more and more convinced that his claims regarding the Bible's importance to him are not mere political rhetoric, but betoken a genuine spark. With the possible exception of Ariel Sharon, the almost 30 years since the premiership of Menachem Begin have seen little evidence among Israel's Prime Ministers of a serious respect for the Hebrew Bible-not to mention that it might in any ways serve as "mandate for our country." But Netanyahu seems to be different. We are not saying that he righteously zealous for the Word, nor for the God who has breathed forth the Word. But the Lord seems to continue calling our attention that there is, at least, an aroma of smoke. As intercessors we would do well to not extinguish a dimly burning wick (Isaiah 42:3) by our skepticism, but breath it into a flame.indeed, please God, into a "blazing torch" (Isaiah 62:1) through our intercession on his behalf.
".to this one I will look, to him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My word" (Isaiah 66:2b).
PLEASE PRAY:
*That God would bless this Bible Study with His presence; that the study in the Prime Minister's home will awaken those who attend to investigate the Word further on their own, and that the Holy Spirit would guide them into Truth.
*That Prime Minister Netanyahu would continue to read his Bible.that he would be led earnestly to seek the Lord's face (Psalm 27:8-9).
*That he would guided by the Holy Spirit in discovering the counsels of the LORD in his reading (Psalm 33:11), that he would be led in understanding how the Book of Books contains the "mandate" for the country he has presently been chosen to lead.
*For Sara Netanyahu, the Prime Minister's wife. Her father, Shmuel Ben-Artzi, after whom this Study will be named, earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Bible, literature and Hebrew language. Although he for many years lived a secular lifestyle, during his last years he returned to a religious lifestyle. It was he who assisted the Prime Minister's 15-year old grandson Avner in preparing for the International Bible Contest last year, which Avner won. During the last months of his life, he lived in the prime minister's residence where he was cared for by Sara. Pray for Sara to come to see the necessity of God's help in carrying on her role as First Lady.
*For the Netanyahu family to receive a powerful move of the Holy Spirit.to come to know not only the written Word of God, but the Living Word through whom the LORD made the heavens (Psalm 33:6; John 1:3, 10) in whom is Life and the Life is the Light of all humankind!
potions taken from the Israel Prayer list
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