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Endorsements
This is the best bridge-building book written on the subject of Israel, the Jewish people and the Church! Go on a journey with my friend Don Finto and learn how you, too, can receive Gods heart for His purposes among the Jewish people.
James W. Goll, founder, Encounters Network, Prayer Storm and GET eSchool; international bestselling author, The Seer , The Lifestyle of a Prophet and many more
One cannot read this very timely, truly life-changing book without receiving Gods heart for the Jewish people. Every believer needs to read Your People Shall Be My People .
Cindy Jacobs, co-founder, Generals International
I am grateful to my friend Don Finto for paying the price to give us this highly significant, informative, prophetic book. This is a message from the mind and heart of God. When Jews and Gentiles alike embrace these powerful truths, a significant advancement of the Kingdom of God will become inevitable.
Mrs. Joy Dawson, international Bible teacher and bestselling author
Controversy surrounds Gods plan for Israel. Don Finto presents a biblical and exciting perspective of Gods heart toward the Holy Land. In doing so, he gives us a valuable and inspiring resource for winning our Jewish friends to Christ.
Francis Frangipane, Advancing Church Ministries; founding pastor (retired), River of Life Ministries
Here is a book of passion with good theology. Don Finto is passionate for the fulfillment of the destiny of the Church, which includes being a key instrument for the salvation of Israel. I look forward to seeing great Kingdom gain through the widespread distribution of this book.
Daniel Juster, director, Tikkun International
In the spirit of Ruth, Don Finto has expressed the passion of God for Naomithe Jewish people rejected yet destined for eternal purposes. In humility and loving identification, Finto has expressed the hearts of Messianic Jews to our beloved non-Jewish brothers around the table of our Lord. Dramatically, Israel has returned from exile. Prophetically, this signals a coming rediscovery of Yeshua (Jesus) as our Messiah. Now is the time for the Jewish-Gentile partnership prophesied in the book of Ruth to be fulfilled. Your People Shall Be My People could be your doorway to take part in Israels final redemption.
Eitan Shishkoff, founding director, Tents of Mercy, Kiryat Yam, Israel
In this critical hour when the eyes of the world are turned toward Israel through the events unfolding in that nation, it is essential that Gods people understand the key place the Jewish people hold, not only in current affairs, but in the ongoing plan of God down through the centuries. You cannot read Don Fintos book without having your eyes opened to Gods purposes for His covenantal people. This highly informative book will deeply touch your heart as you glimpse the heart of the Father for His people.
Jane Hansen Hoyt, president/CEO, Aglow International
In a world so confused by bad doctrine and teaching regarding Israel and the Church, Pastor Don Finto stands out as a beacon of truth and a breath of very fresh air! I encourage you to carefully and prayerfully read this important work. I am certain you will come to the same conclusion Don has: God loves Israel, and so should those who say they love the God of Israel!
Paul Wilbur, recording artist
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Endorsements
Foreword by Debbie and Michael W. Smith
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. The Beginning of the End
2. The Greater Riches World Revival
3. IsraelA Nation of Priests
4. The Targeted Annihilation
5. The Early Jewish Church
6. The Gentilizing of the Church
7. DivisionThe DNA of the Gentile Church
8. Return to the Land
9. The Awakening
10. The Resurrected Nazarenes
11. Jew and GentileOne New Man
12. A Time to Pray
13. The Final Exodus
14. Blessed to Be a Blessing
Appendix A: Toward Jerusalem Council II
Appendix B: Recommended Reading
Appendix C: Statement of Repentance to the Jewish People in America and the Nations of the World
Notes
About the Author
Back Cover
Foreword
God has sent a few people into our lives to encourage us, rebuke us, direct us, teach us and above all, to love us and love us well! Don Finto is at the top of our list. And from this man, who not only married us and prayed our children into existence but also guided us on two tours of Israel, comes a work that is a celebration of his passions. Don is passionate for the Word, and he is passionate for Gods people, both Jew and Gentile.
In these years since this book was first published in 2001, we have followed Papa Dons example and learned to love Gods Chosen People more intentionally. We have visited the Land, given more generously, prayed more fervently for the peace of Jerusalem and taught our five children (and now eleven grandchildren!) to honor their Jewish heritage.
One of the joys of being parents is seeing our children walk into their destiny with Gods call burning in their hearts, using their gifts and talents to honor Him. (As a spiritual father to many, Don knows all about that!) A couple of years ago, our eldest son, Ryan, co-wrote the lyrics of a song, The Promise, that has been and is being fulfilled in our day:
Fear not, O Israel, for there is peace still to come
A Word to break the silence, a promise yet to bloom.
The promise to redeem us, One to free us
Break the silence, end the violence in our hearts.
Emmanuel is sure to find us soon,
the mighty Root of Jesse, Star of Truth,
And bring our sons to glory, tell His story,
Heal the broken and restore thee to His name.
The star will guide us to the humble place,
where Christ the King reveals His earthly face
And we will see, Emmanuel,
God is with us, God is for us, God is in us!
We will sing, Alleluia!
We pray that the revised version of this book will be used by the Lord to bring Jewish pre-believers to Himself and remove the scales from believers eyes concerning the ongoing role of Israel in Gods affairs. He opened our eyes through Dons teaching, and now weand our children and grandchildrenpray with new vision and clarity for Gods purposes to be fulfilled for Israel and for the nations. TogetherMessianic Jew and Gentile believerwe will sing, Alleluia!