PRAYER LETTER March 30, 2026,  Kirjath-jearim. 1 Chronicles 13:5-6
Dear Prayer Partners,

I have been in Israel since Jan 8, 2026.  It has proven to be an eventful 3 months. The Jewish remembrance of Purim was on March 3.  The salvation of the Jewish people from the evil plans of Haman by Jehovah using His servants Mordecai and Queen Esther was celebrated. The main city of the deliverance was in Shushan, Persia. Persia is the ancient name for Iran. The history is recorded in the book of Esther in the Bible. Two days before Purim the USA and Israel attacked Iran. That war has been going on for a month. I am blessed to be here, which gives me a better understanding of the war and helps in my prayers for the war.

The Jewish Passover will begin on April 1. The Christians have past Sunday remembered Palm Sunday. It was then Jesus Christ presented Himself as Israel’s King, their Messiah. Zachariah 9:9 was fulfilled. I bought matza, unleavened bread, for the 8 days of Passover-Unleavened Bread. Passover is one day and Unleavened Bread is 7 days. Leviticus 23:4-8  

“Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.” 1 Corinthians 5:7

I am thankful for the contacts I have had in Israel since returning after a six-year absence. I am 10 miles west of Jerusalem, which is a 30-minute bus ride. Most visas in Israel have been extended for 3 months. I therefore plan to stay until around July 4. I could hardly believe it when I heard about this gift to stay 3 more months in Israel. My dentist needs 3 months to finish the work on my teeth. “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church of Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

I ask for prayer for my brother Jim (born in CA.) and sister Lauri (born in MA.). Jim recently had a knee replacement that became infected. He will have an operation tomorrow (March 30) in Jacksonville, FL dealing with this infection. My sister Lauri has a large mass in her abdomen. This will be cut out. There is no date yet for an operation. She also lives in Jacksonville. I was born in Jacksonville, FL.

After Jesus Christ returns to judge the nations and Israel, He will set up His Messianic Millennial Kingdom. His capital will be in Jerusalem. Isaiah said of this time: “…for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.” Isaiah 2:3. But now the word of the LORD must come to Jerusalem.

Christ’s servant,Michael  D Bentley
Michael David Bentley 
Isaiah 58

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