Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
2 sets, 1 Bible and many pamphlets were distributed.
The team spoke with a Gentile woman from Moldova. She received the antisemitism pamphlet and a tract, and she said she was following her religion. They explained the importance of having a relationship with God through Jesus and of reading the Bible. They asked whether, when she died, she would have assurance that she would go to heaven. She said she did, but when asked on what basis she believed that, she did not know why. She then said she did not have time to talk because she had to return to work.
As they handed the antisemitism pamphlet to a Jewish man, he told them he knew everything about the subject. They asked him why antisemitism existed. He hesitated, then said people think the Jewish people are controlling the world. They shared that the truth could be found in the Scriptures and explained that the world’s view was very different from God’s word. They spoke about Israel’s election, explaining that the word of God was entrusted to Israel to bring it to the world, and that salvation was from the Jews. They spoke about the Messiah and shared that the hatred was spiritual, and that in the Scriptures this is called an “everlasting hatred”. He received the pamphlet but declined the Tanakh or the Brit Chadashah. Before leaving, they shared a promise of God for Israel from Zechariah 2:8.
The team then went to another mall. One set in French/Hebrew was given to a Sephardic, Moroccan man. They also handed him the Isaiah 53 leaflet and explained that only the Messiah could make one tsadik (righteous) before God. They shared that in the first book of the Brit Chadashah, he could read the genealogy of Yeshua, son of Abraham, son of David, and discover that the book was written by Jewish men who believed Yeshua was the Messiah. They also warned him about false Christians and the unfortunate antisemitism and persecution in the name of Jesus that have occurred and continue today. The member told him that there are many named “Jesus” and explained the importance of knowing who Jesus, Yeshua, truly was as the Scriptures reveal Him. They gave him the Beth Ariel card and shared that their rabbi was from Morocco. He was very interested in looking into it. As they were about to leave, he asked for their names, and they asked for his as well. He was very thankful.
A French Bible was given to a Gentile Arab man. They discussed the difference between religion and a relationship with God and shared that the truth could be found in the Bible. They explained that there could be only one truth, as there was only one way for both Jews and Gentiles to approach and be reconciled with God. They spoke about sin, the fall of man, and the prophecy and promise of God in Genesis 3:15 regarding the Messiah, the Christ, to come. When they spoke about Jesus, he responded that he believed in Jesus! When they asked him if he believed in His deity, he responded that he did not but believed in one God only. They talked about the promised seed in Genesis that came from the woman, not the man, and shared the prophecies in Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6. They told him that Jesus could forgive sins and that only God could do that. They told him that they believed in only one God who eternally exists as three persons and explained that they shared the same nature. They offered him a Bible and told him that he could read about the three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible. He received the Bible, the antisemitism pamphlet, and the Beth Ariel card and was very thankful.
The team had a long conversation with an elderly Jewish man who said he stopped attending synagogue during COVID. He declined anything they offered but wanted to talk. They discussed sin and eternal life versus eternal shame as described in the book of Daniel, and they shared that only a remnant would be saved from both Israel and the nations. This statement revealed the difference between biblical and rabbinical Judaism. They urged him to seek the truth in the Tanakh, noting that life is described as a vapor in the Bible when eternity is considered. They shared their faith in Yeshua, the Messiah, and explained that salvation can be found only through Him and that He came and will return to reign in Jerusalem. Before leaving, he asked for their names and said they might meet again at the mall.
One set in French/Hebrew was given to a Moroccan woman. She received the antisemitism pamphlet, the comfort card, and the set. As they inserted the leaflet on Isaiah 53, they asked her to take the time to read it, as it spoke about the Messiah and the righteousness found in Him. She responded that she would investigate it. She was very thankful and grateful. Both team members agreed that she was very humble and sweet.
They thank God for all the conversations, the sets, the Bible that were given, and the privilege they have to go and share His word. All the praise is His!
Wednesday, June 27th, 2026
2 sets, 1 Tanakh, 1 Bible were given.
This team of three was at a local shopping mall on this day. A team of two first encountered a young woman from Ghana. She was given an antisemitism pamphlet, and they spoke about the Messiah and whether she would be able to recognize Him if He returned. She stated that she did not believe in God but that her parents were Christian. One member asked her to consider a time when there would be no internet or any communication, and that all would be cut off. She continued, saying that there would only be books to read. At that time, God would be there in the words she would come across, words of encouragement and truth that would direct her. She was told that God loved her and wanted to have a personal relationship with her. She became very thoughtful, with tears in her eyes, and accepted the Bible that was offered to her. The team invited her to visit the congregation and to listen to the teachings via the website listed on the contact card she received. She did not answer, but thanked them for their kindness and the gift.
This team then distributed several pamphlets and comfort cards, which led to several conversations, though none were in-depth. They then met a Jewish man who took a set. He stated that he was from Israel but had come with his family to Canada when he was five. He stated that he had traveled the world, served in the IDF, and, as a younger man, had lived in Ukraine. He returned to Montreal and has remained here since. Hearing that the team was Messianic, he had many questions, and they discussed the Messianic viewpoint. He confessed that he had visited many websites to explore different faiths and that he knew a lot about Christianity. However, he was fixed on talking about the war between Israel, Gaza, Iran, and Muslims. The team kept bringing him back to the word of God and to how He was calling him to a personal relationship. Eventually, a team member asked him to read a passage (Isaiah 53) from his new Tanakh, explaining that she had to cancel a Bible study that morning and wanted the passage read to her. He complied and read the entire passage. When he was finished, she asked him if he knew who was being spoken of. He had to read the passage again, as he had not paid attention the first time. When finished, he referred it to the Messiah, but he wanted to remain in his religion. At that point, a third member joined the conversation and asked him, “What is the heart of the Torah?” Together, she and the man recited that it was to love God with all one’s heart, mind, and strength, and to love others. He nodded in agreement as she spoke about the forgiveness of sin that did not come through a mitzvah but through the blood atonement, as referred to in Isaiah 53. She told him that only the Messiah could make him tsadik. They spoke of good works, and he told them that he had asked a rabbi what was more important, “to be a religious Jew or a good Jew,” and the rabbi answered, “a good Jew.” He was assured that forgiveness came through the blood atonement, and he appeared to agree. They said it was a wonderful conversation, and he left, taking the gift set with him.
A report from a team member who had been witnessing independently for a while stated that she had a long conversation with a young couple expecting their first child. They were first offered the antisemitism pamphlet and had a wonderful conversation about the Messiah, emphasizing the importance of receiving forgiveness of sin and that this forgiveness comes through the atonement of blood. They discussed the Messiah and Isaiah 53 and were very attentive throughout. The couple accepted the set gladly and were very happy with their gift.
Then the member met a Jewish woman waiting for her transport. When the member approached and greeted her with a Jewish blessing, the woman was deeply touched and said she felt like crying. She was first given a bookmark and then accepted the Tanakh as well. The conversation ended when her driver arrived.
The team thanked everyone who prayed for them and felt the covering while they were delayed by a security car. The delay did not last long, and they were able to return to their outreach.
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
1 set, and 2 Tanakh were given by the first team.
Report from Team 1
A team of two was out that day and said they had to wait 20 minutes before starting the outing because of the rain.
One Tanakh in Hebrew/French was given to a Moroccan Jewish woman. The team member spoke about the antisemitism occurring and shared about the time to come, Jacob’s trouble, and the importance of understanding what had happened, what was happening, and what would happen. They told her that the important thing was to recognize who the Messiah was, as God had provided prophecies in the Scriptures. When they presented her with the Tanakh, they opened it to Isaiah 53 and inserted the leaflet there. They asked her to take the time to read it, as it was one of the most descriptive passages about the Messiah and the righteousness they can have in Him. The team member shared that she was following Biblical Judaism, not Rabbinical Judaism. They talked about the need for blood for the redemption of sins, the passage in Leviticus 17:11, the death of the Messiah spoken of in Daniel 9, His resurrection, and how the Messiah will come back to reign in Jerusalem. She did not take the Brit Chadashah, but encouraged the team, saying what they were doing was great.
A Hebrew/English Tanakh was given to a Jewish woman. When the team member offered her the antisemitism pamphlet, the woman immediately said that if the team member was either Messianic or a Christian, she was not interested in receiving anything. The team member explained that she was Messianic and believed Yeshua was the Messiah because He fulfilled the prophecies written in the Tanakh regarding His first coming. The woman replied that she did not believe the Messiah had yet come. The team member explained that the Messiah had to come before the Temple’s destruction in 70 AD, since the genealogies were destroyed then. The woman was told that there would be no way to know who came from the tribe of Judah, as the prophecy in Genesis 49:10 announced, and that the Messiah would come from that tribe. The team member asked her if she had the Tanakh, and she responded that she had a Siddur. The team member then offered her the Tanakh and showed her the Brit Chadashah. She was informed that the New Testament was not included in the Tanakh and emphasized the importance of having the Holy Scriptures. They spoke about sin and how salvation could be found in the Scriptures. The team member shared that only God can save and reveal the truth, and that He was calling her. She received the Tanakh and the Beth Ariel card as the team member encouraged her to seek the truth. The woman shared that she had cancer and was now healed. They were able to exchange and share God’s grace. She thanked the team member and expressed deep gratitude.
At that point, the other team member joined the team for the rest of the outing.
They had a conversation with an Orthodox Jewish man. The antisemitism pamphlet was given to him as he asked who they were and which organization they represented. One of the team members shared that she was Messianic. They showed him the details on the back of the pamphlet that indicated where they were from. The man said he respected all religions and the importance of doing good deeds. They pointed out the passage in Isaiah 53 on the leaflet and discussed sin and how only the Messiah could make one righteous. They told him about the true Yeshua in the Scriptures, that there had been many false Christians, and that many had persecuted the nation of Israel in the name of Jesus. One of the members said she had been following the Catholic religion but had left and had come to know who Yeshua truly was and the importance of knowing Israel’s history and place. He received the antisemitism pamphlet, the Isaiah 53 leaflet, and the Beth Ariel card. He was very open and attentive to the conversation. He already had a Tanakh but did not want to take the Brit Chadashah.
One set in Hebrew/English was given to a Jewish man who came from Spain. He received the antisemitism pamphlet and shared that he had family in Israel and had spoken with his sister there the day before. They shared that they constantly prayed for Israel and for everything going on. The set was presented to him, and he received the whole counsel of God, including the Brit Chadashah, with joy. They explained how to read the fulfillment of the prophecies from the Tanakh as fulfilled in the first coming of the Messiah, and that the Messiah would return to reign in Jerusalem. They shared that there were many other prophecies not yet fulfilled, and that he would be surprised to read and see how Jewish that book was and how, unfortunately, many had distorted the Scriptures and the name of Jesus. He received everything, including the Beth Ariel card, and said he would look into it. He was a very pleasant and elegant man, always smiling.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Report from Team 2
We spoke to an elderly Israeli man who was parked in a handicapped parking space. He said he had already received a set from us another time but had not yet looked at it. Surprisingly, he said that when he lived in Israel, he enjoyed listening to messianic music. We gave him a business card so he could listen to the music from the services online. When we asked him why one member’s grandfathers both performed ritual chicken sacrifice for Yom Kippur, he perked up and mentioned atonement. He had no answer for how he currently had forgiveness. He mentioned how universal God’s acceptance was, but we spoke about how the sons of Korah in Numbers 16 were burned up alive for offering strange fire, and that the way to atonement was narrow. We encouraged him to consider the Messiah’s blood sacrifice.
One Jewish woman rushed past us very quickly. A common Orthodox belief, she said, was that we had to do our part to bring the Messiah. We were only able to shout out the importance of reading the Tanakh, to which she said, ‘’Amen.’’ She did not slow down to take anything from us.
A woman, obviously not Jewish, began a tirade on Israel’s ‘’genocide’’ of Palestinians. She was closed to everything we said.
The team thanked God for the wonderful outing. The people they met were all very responsive, thankful, and open to conversation.