The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

John 12:9-11, “The large crowd of the Jews then learned that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He raised from the dead.
10 But the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death also;
11 because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and were believing in Jesus.”

I love Jewish people! They love to debate –and so do I! We never get mad – at least, I don’t. I just stay with the core aspect of the discussion and relate it to the Scriptures.

One of my friends in college was a Jewish believer. When we lived in Florida, the man across the street was Jewish. We became good friends and spent some good time playing tennis. His son (much nearer my age) and I quite amiably discussed the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He was so close coming to Christ when he suddenly left for Israel.

Most of the Jewish people I have met were either very interested in Jesus, or they simply wanted to debate. Enroute to Australia, the man across the aisle was Jewish. I gave him our Team paper to read. He read every word, then turned to me and said in a rather gruff tone, “Why does everyone want to blame the Jews for crucifying Jesus?” To which I calmly replied, “Because they did! –and so did I.”

Have you ever thought of yourself as being one who crucified Jesus? Probably not. Yet, in reality, failure to trust Him as your Savior is virtually the same as saying, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”

We are currently in the Resurrection remembrance era. Read the whole of the Gospel of John during this time. Recognize that Jesus gave His Life for Jews as well as for Gentiles. His death and resurrection were for everyone! Yet, no one belongs to His New Creation until they have asked serious forgiveness for their sins. All sin is really against Jesus, and He alone can forgive sin. What a joy that we can come to know Him in this very, holy Resurrection Season! I will be praying for you who do not know Him.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom