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    Detained for Hours by the Police - Men Spit on the Name of Jesus. My Day in Jerusalem


    Detained for Hours by the Police as Men Spit on the Name of Jesus. My Day in Jerusalem
    By Michael Brown Published on May 24, 2018
    https://stream.org/detained-hours-po...day-jerusalem/

    I'm writing from the quiet of my hotel room in Jerusalem at midnight, but today was anything but quiet. (If you're impatient and want to jump ahead, watch this short video now. You'll see things got pretty intense.)

    I was with a small team in a mixed area in Jerusalem, getting video footage to use on Christian TV. Some of the people were very religious, others more secular. But my goal was to interview the more religious Jews and, if they were interested in talking more, connect them with some local believers.

    Soon enough, some of the religious Jews started yelling "Missionaries!," at which point we shut down the interviews, not wanting to create a scene.

    But as we tried to leave quietly, one agitator started following me and yelling "Missionary!" in the crowded market place. He was then joined by other ultra-Orthodox Jews who started to surround me and challenge me.

    At that point, I decided that this was the perfect opportunity to share my faith boldly and clearly. I had someone offering free (albeit loud and very negative) publicity. I told them that, yes, of course, I believe in Yeshua (Jesus), and yes, I'm still a Jew.

    I turned to the onlookers, many of whom were not religious, asking them, "Is this illegal? Is it illegal for me to preach openly here? Is it illegal for a Jew to believe in Jesus?"

    Of course, they told me it was not illegal. One of them even asked me, "Are you for Trump?"

    When I said yes, he sung my praises to the onlooking crowd. Seriously. (I'll talk about this more in another article, but you'd be amazed to hear how much President Trump is respected by many Israelis.)

    Falsely Accused of Violence...



    ...Taken Into Police Custody...



    ...'For This One Time, I Wish You Success!'...













    This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity (futility) of their mind, having the understanding darkened...
    (Ephesians 4:17-18)

    Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly...
    (Psalm 1)

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    Many Ultra Orthodox are modern Pharisees

    Yet they still need to hear the gospel and have a revelation of their real Messiah Jesus

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    Veiled. Some day they will look upon the one they have crucified.

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    Just want to make sure you realize GIMJ just posted the headings for the second half of the article and not the whole article. Just making sure. A great testimony!

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    Senior Member Valiant Woman's Avatar
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    Wow! That was insane! I had no idea they were that hostile against Jesus.
    When your praise match your prayers, the answer will come.
    https://www.facebook.com/Valiant-Wom...1103844642026/

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    You should post the whole article .. the headline is somewhat misleading

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    Dr. Brown did local believers no service as he swiftly escalated conflict where we have been trying to build dialogue. In hours he did more damage than can easily be estimated. He caused doors that have been slowly opening to be slammed, perhaps permanently. He did not give a soft answer. He did not turn the other cheek. He was provoked and he responded to the provocation. He opened wounds that may never heal. In short, he presented a distorted and ugly image of the loving Messiah we call Jesus.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tehilah Ba'Aretz View Post
    Dr. Brown did local believers no service as he swiftly escalated conflict where we have been trying to build dialogue. In hours he did more damage than can easily be estimated. He caused doors that have been slowly opening to be slammed, perhaps permanently. He did not give a soft answer. He did not turn the other cheek. He was provoked and he responded to the provocation. He opened wounds that may never heal. In short, he presented a distorted and ugly image of the loving Messiah we call Jesus.
    Interesting angle. Some times we think that big names do good simply because they are spending their vast resources on what they claim is "furthering the kingdom". I'm not commenting on Michael Brown specifically as I wouldn't know but sometimes the exact opposite of "furthering the kingdom" is what happens when they acquire then spend their vast resources. Someone being reached is inevitable but what is the actual net effect ?

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    Not saying that this is the case with Dr. Brown but many high profile ministries are more focused on self promotion than they are kingdom building. A good indicator is often a camera crew to document whatever happens. It reminds me of Sam Kinison's bit about not giving the starving kid a sandwich until they finish the shoot because it only works if he looks hungry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colonel View Post
    Interesting angle. Some times we think that big names do good simply because they are spending their vast resources on what they claim is "furthering the kingdom". I'm not commenting on Michael Brown specifically as I wouldn't know but sometimes the exact opposite of "furthering the kingdom" is what happens when they acquire then spend their vast resources. Someone being reached is inevitable but what is the actual net effect ?
    If KC was there this would have never happened.... just saying....

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