MAY 2001 VOLUME 23, NUMBER 5

“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for is that they might be saved.” – Romans 10:1

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is a believer, and he is in our prayers. Z ■ Israel vs. Israel...... p. 3 — Zola ■ Zola’s Bulletin Board...... p. 4 ■ A Note from Zola...... p. 5 ■ Two Witnesses to Israel...... p. 6 ■ Letters to Zola...... p. 8 Why I’m Not Afraid ■ Editorials...... p. 10 ■ Arafat Has $20m...... p. 13 By Joseph Farah, of Sharon Christians for Israel Today peace and prosperity for the United If you accept the international media’s peace. I remember having concerns States. And his decisive actions led characterization of Ariel Sharon, you myself about this man having his ultimately to the demise of the believe he is a warmonger, a hater of finger on the button. Soviet Union. Arabs, a hard-liner, maybe even the man responsible for the uprising Why? Because Reagan didn’t mince I believe Ariel Sharon’s ascendancy surrounding the Temple Mount in words. He didn’t proclaim evil good to the office of prime minister, once . and good evil. He didn’t pretend almost unthinkable to most Israelis, that the U.S. could negotiate away should be viewed through the prism its differences with the Soviet Union, of the Reagan parallel. which he characterized accurately as an “Evil Empire.” He spoke frankly Reagan showed the world conclu- about rebuilding the U.S. military. sively that real peace can only be When he talked about “peace,” he achieved through strength. Deter- said it could only be achieved rence is the most powerful weapon through “strength.” in the arsenal of any free people. Weakness, or the perception of You can’t be a wimp weakness, invites aggression. Ehud Barak has bent over backward when you’re deal- to be conciliatory. He chose appease- ment as a prescription for a settle- ing with bullies. ment with the Arabs. What did he get for his trouble? Rejection. After I was a loyal Democrat back then — essentially offering Yasser Arafat As an Arab-American who has met like the overwhelming majority of everything he had previously asked Sharon and carefully observed his my journalist colleagues. I believed for, he got more inflammatory rhet- military and political career, I do not the spin. I accepted the distortions. oric, he got more violence, he got accept any of these assumptions. I bought the lies. And I voted for more threats and he got a Middle Apparently, neither do most Israelis. Jimmy Carter. There is no vote I have East on the brink of war. cast in my life that I regret more. For- All the scare-mongering reminds me, tunately, back then, most Americans Think about it. Who was the only as an American, of the 1980 presi- were more perceptive than I was. And Israeli prime minister to achieve a dential election. Back then, I recall, Ronald Reagan won a landslide victory. lasting peace agreement with an the U.S. media establishment was Arab nation? equally vociferous in proclaiming The rest is history. Reagan’s election Ronald Reagan a threat to world ushered in eight years of relative CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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The late Menachem Begin — another a disproportionate response from leader who was perceived as a hard- the Israelis during Barak’s reign. Americans Strongly liner. One doesn’t need to study much history to know that principled tough- They have felt little fear as they push- Back Israel ed children out into the frontlines ness, firmness, and determination Christians for Israel Today works in politics and leadership. of unprecedented street violence. That dynamic will change with A Gallup poll revealed that Americans I’m reminded of President Teddy Sharon in power. And that’s a good strongly back Israel amid continuing Roosevelt’s axiom of “speak softly thing. Peaceful coexistence in the Palestinian violence against Israel. and carry a big stick.” Middle East between Arabs and 51% of Americans say their sympa- Jews is unlikely as long as Israel is thies are with Israel while only 16% The Middle East is, indeed, a tough perceived as weak, spineless, inde- say their sympathies are more with neighborhood. You can’t be a wimp cisive and fainthearted. the Palestinians, according to a new when you’re dealing with bullies. Gallup poll. Support for Israel during F Perhaps Ehud Barak has learned Sharon doesn’t scare me. And he the current round of violence has that lesson. But it’s been a costly shouldn’t scare Israelis and others increased as the attacks have inten- lesson for Israel. around the world who want to see sified. Shortly after the Palestinian justice and lasting peace in the Middle violence started at the end of Sept- Make no mistake about Sharon being East. He will, believe it or not, com- ember, 41% of the American public in any way responsible for the current mand a healthy respect from the Arab said their sympathies were with intifada, either. His visit to the Temple world. Oh, sure, Arafat and the Arab Israel. The findings are consistent Mount was an excuse for the violence, leaders will condemn him with harsh with the strong support Israel has not the cause. The blame for killings words. They will portray him in the historically enjoyed from the Ameri- lies squarely with those who have worst possible light. Yet, Barak got the can public. Sympathy for Israel resorted to urban guerrilla warfare same treatment in recent months — reached a peak of 64% during the tactics in the streets of Israel. and a lot worse. height of the Persian Gulf war in February 1991, according to Gallup. O The main thing that prevents limit- Ariel Sharon is no guarantee of peace ed violence from escalating into a in the Middle East. But he just may broader conflict is fear. Arafat’s for- represent the best chance for peace ces have felt little fear of prompting at this moment in history. ■ 1

HEBREW LESSON BY JOHN J. PARSONS Hebraic Insight In this verse, the word translated “mind” (yetser) is used elsewhere in Scripture to refer to some- thing formed or shaped, like pottery fashioned by the hand of a potter. Just as a potter purposes a shape in his or her mind before forming an object, so that which is intended within the (ISAIAH 26:3 KJV) mind will shape or form our character and dis- position, especially with regard to our relation- ship with God.

The mind that intends to “stay upon” (sahmookh) the LORD will lean upon, or lay hold of, the promises and presence of God (the best known use of this root is in the laying on of hands on the head of a sacrificial animal). When we act- ively purpose to “stay upon” the presence of God and to lay hold of the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus as our Sin Offering before God, we are given great peace, since we are trusting in Please Tear Off and Send Entire Page God’s wonderful provision to put us into a right relationship with Him. And by continuing to abide in that trust, we are “changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord” (2 Cor. 3:18. see also Rom. 8:29).

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Don’t think for a moment that agreement, perhaps based on strict In Israel, unlike many longer-estab- the Israelis are unified in their territorial lines. The two sides would lished nations, there exists a society response to the ongoing Arab conduct normal relations as to busi- of pioneers, or settlers. They are crusade against them. An ancient ness and commerce, but they would roughly equivalent to the American Jewish adage has it that where there truly live separately. This idea of pioneers of the 19th century in that are two Jews, there are three opinions, “unilateral separation” is a new idea they are settling empty lands away and indeed the Chosen People dis- on Israel’s part, motivated by the pre- from the cities. Theirs is a dangerous agree. As a matter of fact, their style sent unrest. More dovish elements life since, like the American pioneers of studying their own law books is within the military and the govern- before them, they run afoul of local characterized as a debate, or even ment would rather continue some residents. In America, these were the an argument, in which one side main- sort of the status quo, living togeth- native Americans with a perfectly tains a given position of a specific er through thick or thin. legitimate claim to the land. In the law and the other side attacks it. The Israeli situation, the Israelis are the situation in the yeshiva, or Orthodox Israeli society at large is probably natives— the original residents have Jewish school, is similar to an Ameri- more discouraged with the peace returned. can courtroom, where the defense process than the present govern- and the prosecution argue before a ment is. (As we go to press, the The cover story on the November 6, neutral panel or a neutral judge. government is negotiating with rival 2000, Jerusalem Report covered the One side in a rabbinical unique circumstances of debate is referred to as the the settler-Palestinian sustainers or fulfillers of the Israel vs. Israel (Part III) differences. law, and the adversarial side as the “destroyer” of the same – continued from the March LEVITT LETTER article The conditions for Jewish law. And so our Lord, a rabbi “Enter the Antichrist” vigilantism exist: the in His own right, pointed anxiety about safety; out that in the debate over By Zola Levitt the sense that the gov- certain laws He gave in the ernment is not allowing Sermon on the Mount, He the army to respond was not the destroyer but the with sufficient force; and fulfiller of such laws in front the Palestinian desecra- of a neutral Jewish public. tion of Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus and the ancient We could only wish that the Shalom Al Yisrael synagogue crucial Jewish debate of today on the outskirts of Jericho. had only two sides, but in reality, factions to create some kind of coali- “We were very scared about how the the government, the military and tion, embracing a wider consensus settlers would react,” says Shlomo the society at large differ on the of the societies’ views. Or in plain Dror, the spokesman for the coordi- peace process and other factors in language, the leftists are calling on nator of Israeli activities in the terri- this difficult time. One could char- the rightists to form a more centrist tories. “People in Beit Hadassah (in acterize the left wing in Israel as government.) Hebron) have had bullets fired into doves, in American parlance, the most their homes. They have sandbags on extreme of whom hope for peace at And let’s face it, a certain ever-grow- the windows. But none of them has any price. They would be willing to ing portion of Israeli citizens is sick taken out a gun and fired. The settlers try to share Jerusalem with the Arabs and tired of the peace process, the see the peace process collapsing and (although no Jewish citizen would land-for-peace craziness, and all the they don’t want to do anything to agree to give up all of Jerusalem). And rest of the pretentious dealings with change that. The Palestinians are on the extreme right are those who people who they know in their heart doing the work for them.” favor “transfer,” which means to peace- of hearts are simply out to kill them ably but forcibly deport Arabs from and take their land. One can posture Settler casualties, by mid-October, the Israeli society across some certain only so long to please the American were also low. Hillel Lieberman, a line and leave only Jewish citizens government, the United Nations, or resident of Elon Moreh near Nablus, behind. Obviously, these extreme whomever, and finally, one comes to was the one man attacked and killed views don’t have many adherents, the end of one’s patience. A certain by Palestinians. Lieberman set off but there are many shades of com- amount of Israeli people believes that in the direction of Joseph’s Tomb — promise in between. In general, the giving up land for peace will promote where he helped establish a yeshivah government and the military, at this the next war, and this writer certain- [school] — when he heard it was moment, still hope for some peace ly can understand that view. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 MAY 2001 P.O. BOX 12268 • DALLAS, TX 75225-0268 • (214) 696-8844 • WWW.LEVITT.COM 3 ZZOLAOLA’’SS BBULLETINULLETIN BBOARDOARD

September and Airing Updates The Revival Channel broadcasts our TV program on the Sirrus II December in Jerusalem Satellite, serving 58 European Nations, plus Syria, Lebanon, Israel, , Turkey, southern Scandinavia, North Africa and (The following dates are tentative.) in Southern Alberta western Ireland. In Canada,Zola CJIL-TV,Levitt Presents The Miracle Channel, has This fall, our Deluxe Tour departs on September expanded from carrying 3 and returns on September 13. Our Grand to two direct-to-home digital systems and on about 600 cable Petra Tour departs on August 30 and returns on systems, giving them an audience of almost seven million. September 13. Our Grand Athens Tour includes Canadians can see Zola on Saturday afternoons at 4:30. a Mediterranean cruise and runs from Sept- ember 3 – 18. The cruise returns on the 13th. The Ultra Grand Tour (all of the above) begins August 30 and ends September 18. Zola on Internet Radio This winter we intend to host tours to the Holy In addition to our TV program, Zola Levitt Presents, www.levitt.com Land Experience in Orlando, FL. We’ll keep now carries Zola’s teaching audio cassettes and the soundtracks of you posted. For more information, please call his TV programs on Internet Radio. Tony at (214) 696-9760 during office hours or Monday through Saturday at 7 PM Central Time: Go to 1-800-WONDERS (966-3377) anytime. www.levitt.com and click on “Zola on Internet Radio” or go directly to www.worshipradio.com Sunday through Friday at 9 PM Central Time: Go to www.pbnra- dio.com or tune in Sky Angel, PBN channel 9766.

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have virtually written Israel out of of God,” John 12:43). Their treasures End Times prophecy. In fact, they seem to be here on Earth, and they barely study End Times prophecy are getting their earthly rewards. A Note at all. A Note I might say in passing that my wife’s My wife came home from BSF (Bible particular BSF class started like all Study Fellowship) today, and talked others — with a few ladies, and it From about her lesson. She was excited now has 600 members! From to hear of Israel and End Times See the Holy Land and you’ll under- prophecy in good measure in that stand a whole lot more on these ladies’ group. Friends of mine who Zola subjects. Our next tour is June 5th – go to the Precepts groups are just Mark 15th, and we can still sign you up if as excited about Israel. One of our Dear Friends, you call immediately. TV cameramen, who has been with am dictating this part of the us for years, is an instructor in BSF Also, our Ultra Grand Tour of Greece, Levitt Letter just before leaving and is totally knowledgeable about Israel and Petra will occur this com- Ifor our Spring Tour of Israel, and Israel and End Times prophecy. I ing September with many tour option as usual I am very excited to go to wish I could say the same for the packages. Depending on the options the Promised Land. average seminary graduate, who is you choose, tours will run between practically an idiot on those subjects. August 29th and September 16th. I have taken 70 tours to Israel, and I While I will be unable to join the tour still can’t fall asleep the night before It’s not as though in June, I will be personally guiding I leave. The only way I can commu- the people in this tour. Our Fall Tour brochure will nicate to you what a wonderful place these Bible be coming out around mid-May. This it is is to take you there and show it study groups may be our last tour to Israel this year, to you. Our people simply cannot are being as we believe the popularity of our believe their eyes, after seeing the taught some- tour of The Holy Land Experience obnoxious pictures on CNN and the thing strange in Orlando, Florida, will persuade other networks, at what a beautiful, or perverse. us to go again in the winter. We’ll serene place Israel truly is. The anti- inform you in this letter when we Semitism of the media is to be ex- BSF know for certain, but in any case, we pected in the End Times, but in a and intend to resume tours to Orlando way, even this prophecy teacher is Precepts after our September tour. You can surprised at its virulence. go verse reach Tony, our travel manager, at by verse (214) 696-9760 during office hours, I remain amazed at the traitor-like through or dial 1-800-WONDERS anytime. commentaries of Jewish American the Bible, reporters, principally Mike Wallace, something that I’m not sure the semi- We will be filming our new series Thomas Friedman, Anthony Lewis, naries really do anymore. They may Thy Kingdom Come: The Future of Robert Novak and Ted Koppell, think they’re doing the Believers during among others. They do not prefer that, but somehow our Spring Tour in to be known as Jews, but they are their graduates The anti-Semitism of the Israel, and it should Jews, and turncoat Jews because come out with be ready by the lat- they criticize Israel for money. very abbreviated media is to be expected ter part of the sum- knowledge of Israel mer. This will be You may be saddened by the idea and prophecy, in the End Times a twelve-program that some Jewish people turn their which are obvi- series that will pre- backs on Israel, but consider our ously among the most important sent a thorough examination of churches and our seminaries and Biblical topics. what will happen after the Rapture what they have done lately toward to those who are saved, rather than the Promised Land. With Progres- It seems that the Bible study people the typical focus on what will hap- sive Dispensationalism, Replace- are interested in teaching the Bible and pen to the world. ment Theology (in subtle forms) and seminaries are into building build- Remember to pray for the the other anti-Israel philosophies, ings, founding banks, increasing enrol- peace of Jerusalem! Moody Bible Institute, Dallas Theo- lments, and getting accreditation from logical Seminary, and the others secular sources (“for they loved the Your messenger, praise of men more than the praise

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Our ministry just sent its first missionaries. Naturally they situation we all agreed to the necessity of their intense went to Israel, since that was the Lord’s request (Matt. 10: 5-6, scrutiny and the rationale behind it (i.e., PLO intifada Rom. 1:16). Kevin Parker is one of our Israel tour leaders, terrorism). From this common ground we can proceed and Todd Baker is our ministry’s theologian. Below is a report of their experiences. with genuine love, encouragement and ultimately shar- ing the gospel according to Y’shua. In 1 Peter 3:15 we are instructed to “Always be prepared to give an answer Two Witnesses to Israel to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope (Part One of Two) that you have.” Another opportunity presented itself upon our arrival at By Kevin L. Parker Ben Gurion Airport in . One of Todd’s suitcases was missing and at the “lost and found” area we were At twilight on Friday the 23rd of March able to witness to a rabbi who was missing one part of (Shabbat), Zola and the Shalom Shalom Congregation of his luggage. The common ground to both parties was Dallas, Texas commissioned Todd Baker and me to witness “missing luggage.” to the Jew first (Romans 1:16) in the . Zola read Acts 13:2-3, “While they were worshiping the Lord Our typical message contained the following elements: and fasting, the Holy Spirit said ‘Set apart for me Barna-bas and Saul for the work • The reliability of the Tanakh (Old Testament) to which I have called them.’ So after • The everlasting land covenant with they had fasted and prayed, they placed Abraham, Isaac and Jacob their hands on them and sent them • The return of Israel from the dias- off.” On behalf of the congregation, pora as prophesized (supernatural) Zola placed his hands on us and sent • All oracles from God came through us off with a blessing. This essential inspired Jewish people Scriptural event marked the beginning • The Tanakh and the B’rit Hadashah of our evangelism in Israel. (New Testament) came through inspired Jews The mission statement was laid out • Y’shua was a Jew by Him Who was without sin. Y’shua • The Apostles were Jews said, “Therefore go and make disciples • The first church was in Jerusalem of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father • The first Christians (i.e., and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them Nazarenes) were Jews to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am • All Scripture is inerrant and infallible with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matt. 28:19-20). • The Tanakh and B’rit Hadashah are united through After His resurrection from the dead on First Fruits, Y’shua the person Y’shua further defined the mission to be “His witnesses in Jerusalem, • Prophecies concerning the and in all and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” Messiah (predicted and (Acts 1:8). That would be our starting point — Jerusalem! fulfilled) Baker Todd • The necessity for “blood”sacrifice Our sovereign LORD, Who is marvelous in our eyes, bless- • The Perfect Lamb of God ed us with an opportunity to witness from the beginning • The Gospel according to Y’shua at the international airport in Newark, New Jersey. Be- • Our personal testimonies cause of the continuing PLO intifada that recently includ- ed the assassination of a ten-month-old Israeli infant, Our typical day began with prayer. In our prayers we included: EL AL was on a heightened security alert for terrorism. Todd and I were detained, questioned and searched for • Show us the opportunities three hours. During this time the LORD gave us the in- • Give us people with ears that hear, eyes that see, etc. credible opportunity to witness and encourage the Israeli • Give us wisdom from Above security personnel. They were courteous, professional, • Give us the Holy Spirit that convicts and regenerates kind, extremely thorough, and listened to His encour- • Make us tender and gentle agement through our words. This would be the first of many “opportunities” to come. Prayer (before, during, after) proved to be the most important ingredient for successful witness to the Jew I will digress for a moment to explain “opportunities.” In first, and then the Gentile in Israel. On one occasion, order to be an effective witness one must always be pre- after prayer in our room we found a Jewish man pared and actively searching for “common ground” to and his child literally sitting on our doorstep. begin communication. For example, in the EL AL security CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS OR DONATIONS, YOU MAY CALL 1-800-WONDERS (966-3377). 6 TWO WITNESSES continued

On another occasion we desired Bibles to hand out and God provided us with 28 B’rit Hadashot (New Testaments) Left Behind Hits Mark “free” from Immanuel Bookstore in the Old City of Jeru- S.O. – Letter to The Dallas Morning News salem and the Experience in Tiberias. Each day Kaufman, Texas the sovereignty of God amazed us. The vast majority of Israelis readily received our message of hope and en- Re: “‘Left Behind’ review an act of courage” (Religion, couragement. One man actually said, “This is Good News!” Feb. 24). Although I didn’t read Gary North’s review of Left Behind, I read Ed Chytil’s letter about it. I must say We traveled throughout Israel in our rental car without trouble. that, although I am not a premillennialist, I do agree with We did not see any tanks or armored personnel carriers. the majority of what the Left Behind series says about We spent six days in the Old City of Jerusalem without the Tribulation. I just disagree as to how long the Church incident. During our seventeen nights in Israel (i.e., will remain on the earth; I think we’ll be going through Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, the Galilee, the Golan Heights, the Tribulation as well. Mount Hermon, Tel Aviv, etc.) we never heard a gunshot or saw an angry person. As Zola told the Shalom Shalom I find Left Behind not only a hard-to-put-down series of Congregation, “Between the two of them [Todd and me] books (and can hardly wait for the next book in the series they don’t know enough Hebrew to order a cup of coffee.” to come out), but also of interest in seeing what the Trib- Israel is our sister democracy in the Middle East and ulation itself will be like for those who will go through it. English is a required language (fortunately for Todd and I just hope I’m not one of them. But with talk of a peace me). For sure we avoided Palestinian-controlled areas treaty with Israel almost daily in the news, it makes you like Gaza and the West Bank. As always, we both felt wonder just how close we are to the Tribulation, the safer in Israel than in many of America’s large metropol- signing of the peace treaty being the beginning of the 7- itan cities. year period and all. (Of course, that’s only if the Anti- christ, whoever he may be, also signs the treaty. Could In closing, it was readily apparent that American visitors there be two treaties?) were absent in Israel. We saw tourists from the coun- tries of Japan, South Korea, , and even China. Israel’s economy depends on tourism and our State Department’s “Travel Warning” has negatively impacted 1 their economy (i.e., hotels, state parks, vendors, tour guides, etc.).

Israel also depends on America’s strong political support. This is a time when America needs to stand unequivo- Center of the Bible cally with her sister democracy that is surrounded by Arab dictatorships. Please take time to encourage the • What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? president ([email protected]) and the U.S. (Answer - Psalm 117) Congress to support Israel — your phone calls, emails • What is the longest chapter in the Bible? and letters can make a difference. Remember: “I will (Answer - Psalm 119) bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will • Which chapter is in the center of the Bible curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through (Answer - Psalm 118) you” (Genesis 12:3). • Fact: There are 594 chapters before Psalm 118 • Fact: There are 594 chapters after Psalm 118 Todd and I were privileged to be ambassadors for Y’shua • Add these numbers up and you get 1188 in the land of Israel. We thank Shalom Shalom Congre- • What is the center verse in the Bible? gation for their support (i.e., prayers, encouragement (Answer - Psalm 118:8) and financial support). We also thank the gentleman who donated $2600 to Zola Levitt Ministries “to send Does this verse say something significant about God’s evangelists to the Jews in Israel.” And we thank the perfect will for our lives? The next time someone says LORD God Almighty through the blood of the Lamb they would like to find God’s perfect will for their lives Who was slain before the foundation of the Universe and that they want to be in the center of His will, just and the Holy Spirit Who dwells amongst us. God cer- send them to the center of His Word! Psalm 118:8 (KJV), tainly surrounded the two of us with His aura of grace. “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence Amen! in man.” ■ ■

MAY 2001 P.O. BOX 12268 • DALLAS, TX 75225-0268 • (214) 696-8844 • WWW.LEVITT.COM 7 Dear Zola, ettersetters Personal Letter, I pointed out that the ugly daughter of I just got off the phone with LL anti-Semitism, Replacement Tonie at your ministry and I toto Theology, was in evidence explained to her that I was already at some seminaries. listening to Moody's Mid- day Connection show and There is no reason on God’s they were interviewing an earth why any Believer would author by the name of George Grant who be “in the dark” concerning Israel. Thanks for wrote a book called The Micah Mandate. As your e-mail. I was listening to the author take calls, a cal- ler called in and said that “because the — Zola church is now Israel, it is important for the church (ie: ISRAEL) to rise up against evil in our culture and bring justice as Micah did.” The author agreed. I contacted the Zola, radio show at (312) 329-4460 and a lady answered and asked me my name, where I was calling from, the call I have been following the great debate in your newsletter letters of my radio station and what my question was. I over Progressive Dispensationalism and Replacement told her that I was listening to the show and had a real Theology with considerable interest. You have repeat- concern about the statements that were being made edly asked that other instances of this false doctrine about the church replacing Israel and she said, “if we being taught in seminaries be brought to your atten- can fit you in, we’ll call you back.” tion…well, I have an example to share with you that is quite amazing, but it still rages on. It is between me and Conveniently, they did “...we’ll call you back.” a professor at Nazarene Theological Seminary, a Dr. Al not call me back. As I Truesdale. Enclosed is Dr. Truesdale’s article on premil- continued to listen to the program absolutely NO ONE lennialism. I took him to task over many points in this challenged this issue and it was scary how many people discourse, but none greater than his statement on page called in with this same idea which was the springboard 5…that the premillennial Rapture of the Church could of the author’s book. It's discouraging that so many peo- not be possible, for it preempts a period of violence and ple are in the dark where Israel is concerned and if they’d destruction (the Tribulation), which would be totally out just read Romans chapter 11, it’s very clear that the of the character and nature of God, specifically the loving church has NOT replaced Israel. nature of Christ. I pointed out to Dr. Truesdale that he would only have to re-read the Levitical law in Exodus My thanks to Tonie for giving me the Scripture references 20 to re-gain an understanding of how God deals with and I will continue to inform those who are truly “in the evil in the world. dark” concerning Israel. Keep up the good work and God bless you and your ministry. We appreciate all you do! The incredible thing in our discourse, Zola, was the reply I received after I rebutted Dr. Truesdale’s paper. He wrote S.C. me and all but told me that since he was a seminary professor, and I was only a lowly pastor, I had no busi- ness challenging his doctrinal study. Zola, I hold cre- Dear S.C., dentials in three different denominations, including the one Dr. Truesdale is in. I have five different degrees from When I was a radio talk show host, truth to tell, we colleges and universities, and I would easily be able to could not get to every caller, and I also had an engineer hold my own in a theological debate with Dr. Truesdale. screening calls (mainly to keep hundreds and thou- The problem is that Progressive Dispensationalists have sands of people from asking, “How do you get three taken high ground which they cannot hold. To state that days and three nights for Jesus in the tomb,” and “when the Tribulation period cannot occur without the presence was the Sabbath changed to Sunday?”). of the Holy Spirit because it is not God’s nature to be less than omnipresent is lunacy! God can do anything He With that said, I’m not surprised to see people repre- desires with the Holy Spirit…He breathed His Spirit into senting Moody Bible Institute subscribing to Adam and took it away from Saul…and God can remove Replacement Theology. We’ve been telling you that this it from the earth, but keep it intact in the body of Christ, would happen for years. Dr. Thomas McCall, a theolo- the Church, at the event of the Rapture. gian with our ministry, pointed out that the “slippery slope” of Progressive Dispensationalism led down into Needless to say, I think you will get a real jolt out of Dr. Amillenialism and Replacement Theology. In our May Truesdale’s dissertation… CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

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...to think that he is filling seminary students’ heads full and frankly, the occupation was quite benign until the of this kind of “mush” is almost too much to handle. uprisings occurred. It might be said that under Israeli So, the struggle goes on…. occupation, the Palestinian life span has extended from 42 to 67 years, and that they are the only Arabs in the Yours in Yeshua, ...almost too Middle East with schools in their villages, doctors, clean Rev. L.J.P. much to handle. water, etc., etc. Thirdly, Israel was given all of the land, A Methodist Church including Jerusalem. See the Abrahamic Covenant, especially (Gen. 13:15). [3] That is correct. Arabs were offered more land by the United Nations than they now Dear Pastor L.J.P., claim, and they refused it. You certainly don’t need to hold credentials in different [4] I appreciate your using the The idea of denominations to argue with a blowhard like Dr. Trues- term “Arabs,” since the Palestin- dale — it’s easy to prove him Biblically wrong. Know that an “ancient ian people, as such, have really you have the mind of Christ, and so do all true believers. never existed. They consist of If you noticed, we did not challenge small denomina- Palestine” is Arabs from several countries who tional seminaries like this one, but rather the nation’s have come into Israel, basically mythical.... largest, and still found basic Biblical errors. since 1948, when the Jews started to build a modern nation. The idea of an “ancient Palestine” is mythical, — Zola and “Palestinians” at no time had an indigenous culture, government, or existed as an independent people. Dear Zola, — Zola

I am sending an article from the San Jose Mercury News, because I found it interesting. I know it was because of Mr. Levitt, the 50th anniversary. In the first paragraph I wondered about statements made. “The Palestinians, descended I very much appreciate your program and your teachings. from Arabs who ruled the land for centuries, are state- When someone is talking and reading directly from the less today and living under Israeli military occupation Holy Scriptures, how can someone else deny what they amid a struggling peace process.” are saying? This has always been the case of your pro- gram and I respect you for this. Just today I first viewed My questions are: your website and I was amazed at the wealth of infor- [1] Did the Arabs actually rule the land or just exist there mation I had found. In recent years I have become very all that time? [2] Have they ever lived under Israeli mili- fascinated by Jewish history and I have learned much by tary occupation? [3] It is my understanding that when watching you. The Holy Spirit has come over me with Israel was granted statehood the Arabs were offered land much learning and a voracious appetite for Bible knowl- for their own state and refused it. [4] Also, when Israel edge and wisdom, and much has been satisfied by the was given the land, did it include all of the land, includ- teachings of your ministry. On the subject of the problems ing Jerusalem, therefore legally, the Arabs have no legal in Gaza, I agree with you. The way the media (CNN/BBC) claim? I personally believe that Israel has no business have portrayed Israel is deplorable! I know that there is giving up an inch of the land that is theirs by Divine right, nothing I can add to this that you do not know, so I will and also legally theirs. They have a moral obligation to just try to obey Psalms 122:6. The best part though is we hold on to what God has given them. Appreciate any know what the future will bring for Israel! I have sub- feedback you can give me. scribed to the newsletter and very much look forward to receiving it. May I end with a sincere “Shalom” to you C.B. and your family and your ministry, and may the Lord bless you all.

Dear C.B., R.T.C.

[1] The Arabs really never ruled Israel, they simply squat- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ted on the land like a number of other peoples over long centuries when it was a backwater place. Among the others were Turks, Jews, Egyptians, etc. [2] Israel pres- ently “occupies” the West Bank and Gaza. The Arabs liv- ing in Israel proper are not under military occupation,

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Shalom, If you read our Battles with Seminaries book, you’ll know what agony we’ve gone through chasing one awful text- I am fifty-seven, almost fifty-eight, years old, and have book, Robert H. Gundry’s A Survey of the New Testament, been a believer since 1956. Today I started watching a third edition, just to try to get it out of one college, The video that my wife brought home. It spurred me to seek Criswell College here in Dallas. I shudder to think of out your website, and I found the Miracle of the sort of book that we would find if we ever started video. For the first time, I understand the importance of looking into the seminaries with their aberrant doctrines the Passover and of the Bread and the Cup. With tears and their strange positions on Israel and Prophecy. in my eyes I could only look to heaven and say thank you. For He led me to watch the tapes, and He led me They’re not alone, of course — even the secular schools to seek your site, and you explained to me how much He promote mistakes in science texts, as detailed below. loves us all, to give us such a memorial and blessing. — Zola

May you walk in His path all your days, and may He hold you in the hollow of His hand. Since When Must Texts Be Truthful? The New York Times D.R. etters Twelve of the most popular science textbooks used in middle schools across the nation are riddled with errors, Dear Zola, L to a two-year study has found. The errors include maps I do thoroughly enjoy your newsletter, so please con- that show the equator passing through the southern tinue sending it although I can’t send you anything in United States and a photo of the singer Linda Ronstadt return except for my prayers for your continued work. labeled as a silicon crystal. Through your television programs and literature, I “None of the 12 books has an acceptable level of accu- came to understand more about how God’s plan flows racy,” said the study’s author, John Hubisz, a physics through the Bible. professor at North Carolina State. “These are terrible Although I have heard lots of theories and explanations, books, and they’re probably a strong component of why I’d like to know why are the Jews God’s chosen people? we do so poorly in science [on standardized tests],” Chosen to do what? I’ve heard comments at churches professor Hubisz said. about their being chosen to bring the message of Christ’s love and death for our sins to the Gentiles — and they failed to do that? I’m confused because they are the Lots of Pain, but Little Gain true people of God. I thank God that your heritage is By Barry Rubin, my heritage. J.W. Here is a remarkable fact, even more amazing in that it has “...why are the Jews God’s been so much taken for granted by those who lead, study, and write about the Middle East: In this year of 2001, it’s Dear J.W., chosen people?” hard to see any major changes in how any single Arab state is being governed compared to the situation in 1990, God’s choice of the Jews seems to be arbitrary, but He is or even 1980, 1970, or 1960. certainly sticking with it. His Covenant with His friend Decades have passed, the Soviet bloc has collapsed, the Abraham was “everlasting.” The reasons for their being Cold War has ended and a remarkable number of inter- chosen are given in the same Covenant (read Genesis national problems have been resolved around the world. 12:1-3). And if they failed to bring the message of Christ Yet there has been no significant advance toward demo- to the world, it’s because nobody ever brings it to them! cracy anywhere in the Arab world. It is the Church, after all, that has the keys to the King- dom. The Jews have not failed in being good citizens of Of course one could cite small gains in the Gulf Arab every country, in contributing to the medicine, law, states or talk about the influence of satellite television science, art and so forth of all cultures, of never perse- networks, and so on. cuting anyone (including the “Palestinians”), and in many ways have shown that they were a good choice Yet the inertia has been incredible. Civil society remains for a mission that they unfortunately are not equipped extremely weak, with governments continuing to control for due to failures of the Church itself. Thanks for your and repress independent voices. At times freedom of letter. speech seems to be restricted to the right to condemn Israel. — Zola CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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Letters to the Jerusalem Post during our April Tour eum bears witness to the best and worst of the human heart. We must always remember the cruelty of the guilty Sir, – In his op-ed “No mutual understanding” (April 16), and the courage of the innocent. An evil had never been David Kimche ignores the real reason for the Palestinian- so ambitious in its scope, so systematic in its execution, Israeli conflict: the refusal of most Moslems to accept and so deliberate in its destruction.” Israelis as “equals.” Islam cannot Bush made a 45-minute tour of the seven-year-old mus- Islam cannot accept eum — he and the first lady strode hand in hand into a Zionists, Christians, or accept Zionists, candlelit room and lighted one more candle in memory any other religion as of those who died at the most infamous death camp — equals. To do so would Auschwitz-Birkenau. undermine the basic Christians, or any tent of Islam, i.e., other religion as Bush’s tour was guided by a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, Mohammed was the and the director of the museum, Sara Bloomfield. In an latest and the greatest equals. awkward moment, Bush admonished his own guests when of all prophets. they applauded his arrival with hoots and whistles. With a frown, Bush said the museum was a hollowed place and Only when the Israelis accept a status (both political and they should behave. religious) as inferior to that of the Moslems will the found- ations of any peace be laid. He then went on to praise the effort to preserve memories Until then, the most we can hope for is a series of cease- of Nazi atrocities. “So many stories will never be told, fires, similar to that now existing between Islam and those because so many witnesses did not survive. The stories Christian countries which can defeat the Moslems. we have must be preserved forever,” he said. ■ — Macabee Dean

The U.S. pressure on Israel to withdraw from the north- east tip of Gaza was unfortunate and dangerous. It fur- Holocaust Denial Conference thers the legitimacy of the use of terror against Israeli Planned in Amman civilians with impunity by the Palestinian Authority. By Daniel Sobelman, The Jerusalem Post

The Palestinian Authority is not a responsible government. The Union of Jordanian Writers intends to hold a confer- The real tragedy of the Oslo peace agreement is that it ence in Amman on Sunday whose purpose will be the legitimized an exiled, anti-democratic terrorist cell as the denial of . Palestinians’ official voice. Yasser Arafat is no Mandela, no Nehru. Think of Saddam Hussein, Robert Mugabe or “The Jews lied to us about the Holocaust and we want to Al Capone, and you have a clearer picture. expose this lie to the public,” said one of the conference — Matthew Miller organizers, Hiyat Atiya, a Lebanese author living in Jordan. The conference is being planned in lieu of one which was scheduled to take place on 8 April, and was cancelled by Bush Couple Visits Holocaust Museum order of the Jordanian authorities. The Jerusalem Post A similar conference planned to take place in Beirut was cancelled following significant criticism against Holo- WASHINGTON – President George W. Bush walked through caust deniers by Arab intellectuals. the solemn, marble and brick hallways of the U.S. Holo- caust Memorial Museum, pausing before an eternal flame The Jordanian Culture Minister, Mahmud Kayid, said to pay tribute to those who died in the Nazi death camps. yesterday that conference organizers have not received authorization to hold the gathering, but refused to say The visit was on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day whether Amman would order its cancellation. and Bush arrived with his wife Laura in a cold drizzle. In somber tones, he spoke to nearly 300 guests from a cen- Nonetheless, the minister called on the organizers to tral staircase in the museum. cancel the conference. ■ “This isn’t like any other museum,” Bush said. “This mus-

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Tired of waiting 20 years for CNN and the other networks to show Israel as the modern, beautiful country it really is, Zola and his crew decided to do it themselves. Viewers will be as surprised as our pilgrims to see that this much-criticized nation is at least the equal of our own and in some ways superior! Closed Captioned Please see page 15 to order (3 Videocassettes)

V701 A Place of Birth - From the Kibbutz in Jerusalem, which overlooks Bethlehem, Zola relates the history of Bethlehem from Biblical times through today.

V702 A Place of New Life - We see Russian immigrants being baptized at the baptismal site on the banks of the Jordan River.

V703 A Place of Opportunity - Zola tells us the history of Tel Aviv, the business center of Israel. We also visit a site in nearby Jaffa where Arab and Jewish children regularly come together in peace.

V704 A Place Among Nations - We hear from Israel's Minister of Tourism and also from David Bar-Illan, former editor of The Jerusalem Post and senior advisor to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Come,

V705 A Place of Blessing - We interview a scientist who uses DNA to find those who are direct descendants of Aaron and the High see for Priests and talk with the mayor of Jerusalem, Ehud Olmert. yourself V706 A Place of Healing - From the Dead Sea, Zola tells how these waters are used for healing. He interviews the spa manager at a Dead Sea resort hotel before visiting a vegetarian spa hotel located in the northern Galilee area. just how V707 A Place of Revelation - Tom McCall, senior theologian and author, gives us the history of Caesarea Philippi, now called Banias. beautiful V708 A Voice to the Nations - From Jaffa, the ancient seaport south of Tel Aviv, Zola tells us how David, Jonah, Simon and Cornelius visited here. Israel’s former Science Minister informs us how “high tech” this country has become. and

V709 A Place to Call Home - Zola explains the spiritual significance of Caesarea, nestled along the shore of the Mediterranean. serene

V710 A Place of Peace - Along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Tom McCall reviews the Biblical significance of the area as well as its the modern-day importance. We interview Israelis and visitors from the pedestrian mall on Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem. country V711 A Place of Still Waters - From a vantage point overlooking the waterfalls of Ein Gedi, Zola recalls the streams in the desert mentioned by Isaiah. We visit an agriculture tradeshow in Haifa and an innovative greenhouse in the Desert. of Israel V712 A Place for the King - Zola reviews Jerusalem's history from the beautiful YMCA building. We hear from a city official and the mayor about the modern city of Jerusalem and its issues. truly is. No More Letters The Term “Palestine”= ? from Zola? Which of the following statements are true: __ To erase the name Israel from all memory, Roman Emperor Hadrian changed the name of Israel to Palestine Some of our newsletters are in 135 AD. going straight from mailboxes to wastebaskets. Others are __ The Philistines were Greeks. They had no relationship going to vacant houses or ten- to the Palestinian Arabs, who did not exist at that time. ants who dislike receiving their __ Prior to the 1960s, Palestinians included Jews, Turks, predecessor’s mail. Good stew- Druse and anyone else living in Israel, just as all minori- ardship requires that after more ties in the U.S. are Americans. than a year of not hearing from someone, we suspend his sub- __ Palestine is now a term used to deny the existence of scription and ask if he would like to receive more Levitt Israel as a nation and must be considered political pro- Letters. If you haven’t purchased from or donated to paganda. this ministry for more than a year, then please consid- er making a gift of $10 or $20 – or at least letting us All of the above statements are true. Please see our know that you are enjoying your Levitt Letters. December 1997 Levitt Letter article “Palestine vs. Israel Thanks. as the Name of the Holy Land” at www.levitt.com. ■

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“It is no coinci- Arafat Has $20m. Iraqi dence that Iraqi volunteers have begun military train- Escape Plan ing in order to assist the Palestinians,” the official added. Prepar- Palestinian Authority Chairman ing for all possible Yasser Arafat, over the years, has eventualities, Israeli put aside $20 million, which he officials have stepped has deposited in a Swiss bank up meetings with key Pales- account, a nest egg which Israeli tinians, such as West Bank security sources believe he has Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti and now offered Iraqi President Saddam West Bank Preventive Security Service Hussein in exchange for a safe haven if forced to leave the chief Jibril Rajoub. Palestinian areas, The Jerusalem Post has learned. “A person like Barghouti would be very pleased to see An Israeli security official said yesterday that Arafat began Arafat leave,” said the official. “But Israel must be pre- preparing his latest fallback plan shortly before the out- pared for all possibilities, it is very hard at this point to break of the Intifada last September and sent a delegation, envision the outcome. However it is clear that Arafat headed by West Bank Fatah leader Abbas Zakki, to Bagh- was never really interested in reaching the ‘peace of the dad to clinch the deal. The $20 million is in addition to brave.’” — The Jerusalem Post other funds he is believed to control. ■ “He wanted to ensure his future before initiating the “He wanted to violence,” he said. “[Arafat] Arafat on Going to War Over Religion continues to portray the ensure his future Nobel Peace Prize winner Yassir Arafat has spoken many Palestinians as the victims times on leading the Palestinian Liberation Organization of Israeli occupation, and before initiating into “holy war,” screaming “Jihad! Jihad! Jihad!” Arafat, yet a lot of the funds re- on the subject of going to war over religion, explained, ceived have gone into his the violence....” “You’re basically killing each other to see who’s got the own pocket, instead of to better imaginary friend.” his people.” ■

The money has been carefully invested over the years by Arafat’s business confidante Mohammed Rashid, the Lots of Pain, but Little Gain cont. from pg.11 official added. This is truly remarkable. Political systems that don’t work Last month, it was reported that Rashid had established very well or fail to achieve their goals may be expected to a line of communication between Arafat and Prime Min- be subject to change, or at least serious challenge. Policy ister Ariel Sharon prior to the election. premises that do not accord with external realities, thus A delegation made up of Sharon’s son and aide Omri, producing real international failures, might be corrected former Foreign Ministry director-general Eytan Bentsur, or at least carefully reexamined… and attorney Dov Weisglass met with Rashid in Vienna. Certain Western scholars complained that the main prob- “Arafat is a very good actor but, at the same time, he is a lem with the Palestinian Authority was lack of democracy. cool calculator and realizes that he has to prepare for all Institute a more representative system, they argued, and scenarios,” said the official, noting that many Arab coun- a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians tries refuse to assist Arafat. “Tunis has already distanced would be easy to achieve. itself from him.” The current situation, however, is a manifestation of pop- He added that Israeli security officials are closely moni- ular sentiment. The masses are quite ready to think that toring Palestinian ties with the Iraqi leader, but are pow- the leaders are too moderate, or are eager to believe those erless to act. agitators who say so. Meanwhile, the leaders promote the Last week, Arafat sent a letter to Saddam seeking help very ideas that undermine any chance for them to follow and assistance for the Palestinian people. more realistic and beneficial policies. ■

MAY 2001 P.O. BOX 12268 • DALLAS, TX 75225-0268 • (214) 696-8844 • WWW.LEVITT.COM 13 ISRAEL VS. ISRAEL continued being desecrated, and was murdered, will be to blame — a minority gov- in the book, now called Coming: The his body mutilated and dumped in ernment that has auctioned off our End! Russia and Israel in Prophecy, a cave. During Lieberman’s funeral national assets.” offered on page 15. procession, a gun battle erupted be- tween settlers and Palestinians. It’s I once tried to interview General Peace, Peace, When There Is just such a nightmare scenario of a Ariel Sharon back when he was the No Peace settler-Palestinian war which scares heroic tank commander who mas- Israel’s political and military leaders. terminded the Six Day War. I went to No matter how many people are cry- his office and indicated to his secre- ing out for peace in Israel, in their Settler leaders say they have actively tary that I was writing a book about heart of hearts, they think war is on been trying to prevent any hint of the invasion of Gog and Magog called its way. Like the general’s wife, they’re vigilante action, but they cannot rule The Coming Russian Invasion of Israel. well aware that they have more ene- it out, and there’s no telling how the The general was not in his headquar- mies than those in the land. mood might shift if the Barak govern- ters office, and his secretary simply ment returns to a negotiating process wrote down his home telephone Even the Arab-favoring New York with Yasser Arafat. number for me. That’s Israel! Times columnist Thomas Friedman, one of the most virulent Jewish crit- If the government continues to adopt That evening, I phoned General ics of Israel, has recently tempered a policy of restraint, limiting the ar- Sharon’s home, and his wife answered his views and seems afraid for the my’s response, says Benzi Lieberman, and told me, “Arik is not home. He very safety of Israel itself. Anthony the head of the Shomron Regional has gone to the grocery store.” I did- Lewis, Robert Novak, Mike Wallace, Council, settlers will start to feel as n’t know exactly what to say, but I Ted Koppel and others of the Jewish if they are in Bosnia, and might start asked her if she were aware whether Israel-bashing corps in the U.S. media “acting as if they are in Bosnia. They he thought that the Russians were a are not quite so circumspect, but it feel the government is abandoning danger and that they might one day would seem to the Biblically-informed them,” he says. “I strongly oppose any invade Israel. I talked a little about that the invasion could be just around private action, but my ability to main- the prophecy and explained my the- the corner. tain control of people is slipping.” sis (that, inevitably, ever-widening conflicts in Israel will lead to that But Israel has come into very com- Benny Katzover, a leading settler invasion). She gave an emphatic yes petent hands. The central negotia- figure from Elon Morch, warns that and said that her husband and the tion going on as we go to print is “voices are getting louder” for a pri- other generals were watching Russia between the former prime minister vate initiative. “Whoever is serious,” full-time (back then it was the USSR) Ehud Barak and that same general, he says, “won’t talk about this in pub- and were well aware of at least stra- former Defense Minister and Likud lic. But the chances are growing that tegic military considerations, if not party head and new Prime Minister someone will take the law into his Scriptural ones. I thanked her very Ariel Sharon. ■ own hands. And the government much and quoted from her thoughts

Writing Up A Storm [fromTime magazine editors] You keep sending us loads of e-mails, cards, faxes and letters, and how we love getting ‘em! Last year was one of the best in the past 30 years for hearing from you. As is usually the case, the inspiration for most of the communications came from our stories. In 1996 our choice of Newt Gingrich as Man of the Year and a cover story on the search for Jesus sparked heavy reader interest. Our 1973 cover story on The Last Tango in caused 12,191 readers to pour out their feelings. And last year — well, that election sure helped. Here are our top three year-end mail tallies: 1996 83,663 1973 81,807 2000 80,744 It’s About Time Time magazine publishes a self-serving bunch of statistics every now and then to show how important it is to its readers. The above article is self-explanatory. Time is pointing out that it gets more than 80,000 contacts from its audience per year. That number is dwarfed by this ministry’s contacts from its own viewers. We receive about 120,000 such pieces per year; we just don’t brag about it.

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