Winter 2010

Shalom and greetings in our Messiah:

With the spring festivals quickly approaching, my favorite is Passover! Passover is a wonderful time because of what it means to the Christian; God passed over us by providing His Son—the Lamb of God—whom John the Baptist says takes away the sins of the world!

In Jewish missions, it is possibly the greatest occasion for evangelism because it creates conversation. For instance, the one Harry Ironside had with a Jewish rabbi when he asked, “Where is your lamb?”—a good question.

Jewish people were to celebrate the Passover without interruption. It was to be a perpetual ordinance, but without a priest, a temple, and a lamb how can they celebrate?  Harry had the same question that Isaac had for his Father when he too wondered, “Where is the lamb?”  Perhaps two of the greatest questions ever asked in the Bible were, “Who do you say that I am?” and “Where is the lamb?”

The Passover answers both questions because who and where are found in the person of Jesus the Messiah—He is the Lamb! At a recent Passover, a Jewish man who had been attending a congregation I was leading came to a Seder and announced that he was a believer in Jesus. Wow, that truly is the meaning of the Passover, and there was no better place to make such a profession. It was at this Passover that he spoke and answered the question we asked during that entire Passover season, “Where is your lamb?” This man believed John the Baptist who said, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!”

Passover has a special place in my wife’s and my hearts because it was at our very first Passover Seder that we decided to enter into Jewish missions. God used Passover to bring me into the ministry, and he has continued to use it in my ministry as a means to an end. I have seen many Jews and Gentles come to faith because this Lamb is for both! Jesus said in John 10:16, “And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.”

Perhaps you have never experienced a Passover, or maybe you have but have not celebrated it for quite some time. There’s no better occasion to introduce the Gospel to both your Jewish and Gentile friends alike!  

PLEASE PRAY FOR . . .

The Gospel, that it would first spread rapidly and be glorified in the hearts of ‘‘the lost sheep of the house of Israel,'' and also for the salvation of the Gentiles with whom I share the Gospel message.

• Two people who came to faith at a recent church meeting.
• The Jewish lady who is still searching.
• A continuation in my financial support during these difficult times.
• A receptive response from the many churches my wife Sandy and I call.
• The Lord’s grace in giving me good health so I can continue to serve Him and you.
• An autistic child.
• My health.

OUR APPRECIATION

We are so grateful to you for being such a crucial part of the Lord’s work through us. Without your prayers and financial support, we would be unable to continue and survive as the Lord’s ambassadors to the Jewish people. Thank you for your commitment to our ministry.

Please send all future giving designated for, MICHAEL & SANDRA CAMPO to

CJF Ministries
PO Box 345
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78292

In Messiah’s love and ours,

Michael and Sandra Campo