Dear Friends,

Shalom and thank you for supporting the work of Jewish evangelism! Our family is fine and doing well. Quite often in my ministry I use short pithy statements to get people’s attention and focus on spiritual things. These expressions simply serve as an invitation to interact with me and more importantly, the Gospel. I can’t tell you how many times I have gotten into meaningful conversations about God and eternal reality because I shared something witty and an individual became curious and wanted to know more. Saying something as easy as, “Even though the holidays have come and gone, did you have a merry Messiahmas?” can serve as an icebreaker and lead to some of the most stimulating conversations. There is nothing quite like being used by God, and this is a simple way to get out of our “comfort zones” and share the Good News with someone.

Mindy had shared with me that she has struggled with drug addiction for many years and now wanted to learn more about the Bible; so she attended our local Bible study for the first time. I went through my lesson on how the world would experience seven years of tribulation from Matthew 24 and the Book of Daniel. Mindy marveled at the end-time prophecies of upheaval and tumult, and the international re-gathering of the Jewish people back into the Land of Israel. At this point I explained the Gospel to Mindy. She was literally fruit for the Lord’s harvest just waiting to be picked. That evening, upon hearing the saving message of Yeshua, Mindy prayed to accept the Messiah into her life! We never know whose heart God has ripened and is ready to receive salvation until we ask.

The Bible says we are not only to evangelize but also make disciples of all nations starting with Jerusalem (see Matthew 28:19 and Luke 24:47). Gospel preaching is to begin with Jewish people for this is a biblical mandate. Romans 1:16 says, “the Good News is the power of God unto salvation, to the Jew first and also to the [Gentile]!” If the Gospel is no longer to the Jew first, then it is no longer the power of God unto salvation! At CJF Ministries we have a strong emphasis on discipleship and teaching. As time goes on, I am finding myself doing more and more discipleship.

On Saturday and Sunday I usually teach at local congregations. One of the messages I recently developed is on the eight key covenants of God. These covenants are a testimony of God’s faithfulness and the continuity of His promises. Of the eight key covenants, two are conditional and six are unconditional promises. Three of the eight covenants are with mankind in general, while the other five are all Jewish—including the New Covenant. The Abrahamic Covenant is foundational for the five Jewish covenants. God has promised a Land, a Seed (includes Messiah), and spiritual blessings to the Jewish people. If you think you want to learn more, or your congregation might be interested in hearing this message, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 973-770-3755.

Another sermon I recently developed is a messianic overview of the Book of Hebrews. The author of Hebrews is warning Jewish believers not to go back to rabbinic Judaism because of great persecution from the unbelieving Jewish community. They think they can forsake their salvation and then get it back when the persecution subsides. Hebrews Chapter 6 explains this is impossible (see Hebrews 6:4-6). If you have any questions, please give me a call.

The following are specific prayer requests:

• Mindy’s spiritual growth and ongoing commitment to Yeshua.

• Barry’s receptivity and openness to the Gospel.

• Additional opportunities as a witness, especially to Jewish people.

Paul the Apostle wrote to the church in Philippi regarding incentives for missionary support, “not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account” (Phil 4:17). If you would like to give a gift toward our ministry, please make checks payable to: CJF Ministries, designated to “Parkas” and mail to:

PO Box 345
San Antonio, TX 78292-0345

Shalom and in Messiah Yeshua,

Peter and Diann Parkas