Your People Shall Be My People
By Don Finto
Don Finto is known throughout the Messianic world as a pastor to pastors. He is an elder statesman in the community of faith. This book, its title taken from the book of Ruth, provides a solid foundation for understanding the Jewish roots of the faith.
The author builds a strong case for the historicity of the "Jewishness" of followers of Y'shua. He elaborates on how the believing community became "gentilized" over time and the tragic toll of the anti-Semitism which followed. Finto combines clear exegesis with practical instruction for disciples of Jesus. He will challenge the reader to become a bridge-builder with our partners in destiny, the chosen people of Israel.
On a personal note, I met Don when Katharine and I were on an intercessors team for a Promise Keepers meeting at the Arizona Diamondbacks Bank One Ball Park. While we prayed from the skybox for the 10,000 pastors attending, Coach Bill McCartney shared his growing understanding of the centrality of Israel and the Jewish believers to the church in this time. This was a pivotal time. Shortly after this meeting Coach "Mac" left Promise Keepers to begin Road To Jerusalem, a ministry focused on the one new man.
Don Finto's ministry, The Caleb Company, sent me two boxes of his book to distribute free of charge to the pastors in the Bay area. His commitment is an inspiration to us all. This book is available from all the usual sources.
Buy an extra one and give it to your pastor!