The seven-week journey from our bondage in Egypt to the foot of Mount Sinai was fraught with perils and replete with lessons that would secure the foundations of the nation of Israel.
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The Passover is the ultimate picture of mercy and redemption. A story filled with beauty, pain, intrigue, and ultimate love. A story so intricately interwoven with meaning – that only the Almighty Himself could have written and orchestrated this measureless overture.
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For 63 weeks, Yeshua traveled the land of Israel teaching the true Gospel of the Kingdom. For 63 weeks he healed the sick, broken and dying while thoroughly loosing the restraints of Pharisaic religiosity. He repeatedly and purposefully broke the takanot of the Pharisees to demonstrate the true will of the Almighty and set YHVH’s people free from the burdensome and manipulative laws of man.
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One week ago today I collapsed from a heart attack. A second before hitting the send button on a 911 call, my phone rang and Judith, who was unexpectedly in the area, had me to a hospital faster than an ambulance could possibly respond. Today, for the first time in a week, I felt strong enough to put a pen to paper and update you on the harrowing adventure that the past four months have wrought. But allow me linger for a moment on the issue at hand …
Twice in the past two years I was faced with the likelihood that the thoughts racing through my head might be my last thoughts in this life. Both times I was lying prostrate with no ability to determine my outcome. Both times the unexpected question was posed in my mind, “Have I done my best”? Both of these times there was no adrenaline rush from a bullet in the windshield or a suicide bombers head rolling to a stop at my feet. There was no call to action – just a quiet last question.
In that moment I had no time for regrets (though regrets I have had aplenty). I had real peace. An unexpected, inexpressible, heavenly shalom. I was calmly resigned to await the resurrection – confident that I had run a good, yet unquestionably imperfect race. But I also prayed in that moment of reflection – no, I pleaded that I might live to accomplish more. I want to live in order to help more people understand the returning Messiah – The Prophet who sets us free from the manipulation and intimidation of man-made religion. That is what drives me after all these years – and that is the real reason I am so vehemently opposed by the spirits of religion. I prayed to live so that I might continue to declare the reality of the great and glorious God of Creation. I have so much more of the water of life to share with those who are, like I once was – desperate for the truth, but without a clue.
After three exhausting months of painstaking translating and meticulous editing, and twelve days after returning from a three-week whirlwind tour of South Africa and Namibia, I met that morning’s “drop-dead” production deadline for The Chronological Gospels – The Life and Seventy Week Ministry of the Messiah with not an hour to spare. The limited edition, hardcover manuscript version that I produced for South Africa could now be delivered in Dallas on the very day that our Hanukkah/Chronological Gospels weekend extravaganza begins on Friday, December 14th. I could now enjoy a few hours of complete relaxation before preparing for the two hour Shabbat Night Live broadcast that evening. However, three hours later I was sitting with an elephant on my chest – a myocardial infarction of (thankfully) non-apocalyptic proportions. By the next morning an inch-and-a-half stent opened up the clogged artery and I was sent home the following evening. Now, for the first time in six months, I cannot feel my heart laboring in my chest. Interestingly, the catheterization revealed another heart attack from over two years earlier that had shut down the blood supply to the other side of my heart. A collateral artery opened up to take over the burden and I was back on the road after a rejuvenating
21-day detox with no noticeable damage. Now, why do I want to live longer?
This past year we have watched our prison ministry expand far beyond our ability to feed the need. The exponential growth began when we put A Rood Awakening! from Israel on TBN’s The Church Channel, which is one of the few television programs that prisoners are allowed to watch in the Federal, State, and County correctional facilities. Each week we receive testimonials from dozens of inmates whose lives are being dramatically healed by the Word. Muslims are coming to faith in Messiah and rejecting Mohammed. Requests for thousands of dollars in materials are received from prisoners each week – and we send these materials at no charge – even books that we have to pay full price from other ministries. We minister to the needs of others even when it puts our ministry in financial jeopardy. Sure, it takes a lot of money to feed the Internet, broadcast television, and prisons with free materials – while striving to keep the lights on and the children of our staff fed. But I have a Heavenly calling and a Divine mandate to reach this generation with the “leaven-free” Gospel of the Kingdom; to teach the world about the REAL Yeshua – The Prophet that Moses commanded us to “shema” (hear and obey) or face the consequences. I was not given this revelation for my sole personal consumption.
This past year I put everything on the line to upgrade our video studio to meet the new international standards for digital broadcast. Thanks to you and our dear friends in Panama, we met our goal by being HD broadcast ready by our Out of Babylon weekend on September 7th. Our weekly Shabbat Night Live (SNL) went full HD on the Internet that night and caught the attention of The Inspiration Network. Consequently, we began our weekly, two-hour, prime-time, Friday evening SNL broadcast into 127 nations (85 million certified viewers on their network) on Inspiration TV on the night of November 2nd. Thanks to you, our ministry partners, we are now reaching more people with a pure Messianic/Hebrew Roots restoration message each week than any other ministry has done in history. There was a price to pay to reach the goal – and even then we fell short of acquiring the equipment we need. Yet, we are seeing our obedience to walk in faith reaping a great harvest for eternity. Thank you for being a part of believing and taking Yeshua at his word, “THIS Gospel of the Kingdom MUST be preached in all the world!” He said to just do it. He said it MUST be done. I believe that I have been brought to this hour, to do what must be done, in order to make it happen in the digital age. NO ONE is teaching the fullness of the revelation that we are proclaiming – because the Revealer has empowered us by his grace for the task. He has led me on a wild path back to the ancient paths, and you and I have met on that path for such a time as this.
Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day. We entertained our neighbors from Israel at our little apartment in Fort Mill where Judith prepared a traditional American Holyday smorgasbord for our Scottish/British/Israeli guests. We were all thankful to have been raised in countries that have recognized our Creator-given right to pursue a right relationship with him. Today, I am even more thankful that he answered my prayer in allowing me to complete The Chronological Gospels – even as the pressure in my chest continually escalated for the past 4 months. Now I pray that I will be able to complete the task: to lead people into discerning the difference between the sidetracking agendas of the soul – and the reality of walking by the Spirit to fulfill our individual destiny.
Last evening my daughter shared about her friend who had her faith traumatically shaken when she took the time to read the four Gospels before the birth of her first child. First, she was inconsolably confused by the apparent contradictions that plague the reader who approaches the English text of the Bible. Second, she had a “Jesus” already crafted by 33 years of denominational churchianity – and her “Jesus” was nothing like the Jesus of which she was reading. She, like most, had a fantasy Jesus – a god of her own imagination. Ironically, she never knew anything of the Jesus who says to his purported followers, “I never knew you” – she only knew the sloppy-agape, the greasy-grace, the eight-pound-six-ounce-away-in-a-manger baby Jesus of the Church system.
That true story hit me hard. The whole Christian world adores a fantasy “Jesus” who was created in the dark recesses of their fertile imagination. A “Jesus” who cannot stand in the light of critical scrutiny nor measure up to the testimonies of the eyewitness accounts of his glorious reality. Occasionally, the title of a clueless book comes to mind, “Jesus the Pharisee.” I mentally grab the author by the collar and slap him. What a perversion of the Gospel! How could anyone be so utterly clueless? Again, his Jesus is another Jesus as Shaul so eloquently articulated. I want people to know the Yeshua that I have gotten to know over the past 60 years of being directly – and indirectly – led by him. I want to take you on the journey of discovering the real Yeshua and allow him speak directly to you as a mature disciple who is ready to understand the dark, hidden parables that have baffled the pretenders and the disobedient their entire lives. The Chronological Gospels will take you on that journey of a lifetime, upon which only the obedient can embark.
I spent thirteen hours in front of the cameras at the Lester Sumrall Studios to introduce people to the REAL Messiah who fulfilled the Spring Feasts of the LORD as recorded in the first four Gospels – and will fulfill the Fall Feasts of the LORD as portrayed in the fifth Gospel: The Revelation. It took another five hours to introduce people to The Prophet who adamantly warned, “DO NOT follow the takanot and ma’asim of the Pharisees” or any other religious system in: Raiders of the Lost Book. Another five hours to declare the prophetic restoration of the Creator’s Calendar after over 30 years of research. Another 5 hours of video to detail the veracity of the Red Sea Crossing and the REAL Mount Sinai, and the upcoming fulfillment of the eternal covenant between the Almighty and Abraham that will culminate in “Zecharias Thermonuclear War” and the gathering of Israel in the aftermath. Then it took another ten hours in front of the cameras to decipher the most ignored, yet significant prophecy in all of the Scriptures, The Jonah Code. Then we continued with another 50 hours of DVD video teachings…
Now, multiplied hundreds of hours of live teachings on the Torah and Prophets have gone over the aging dam in my life. Hundreds of cities, dozens of countries, several languages, and now by way of video these teachings have reached every continent on the planet – including Antarctica. All this has provided the platform to launch the culmination of my life’s work: to make known the Messiah’s REAL life and ministry through the Corrected King James Version of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, the Acts, and the Revelation of Yeshua Messiah with every word of every single incident arranged chronologically, notated calendrically, and footnoted extensively. Many have asked for the best Bible translation available – here it is. After reading just the introduction, your eyes will be slammed wide open. After all these years of studying the Torah, you will understand why no one can fully understand the Torah until one understands The Prophet that we must shema.
We have updated our studio and we have active invitations to broadcast on every major Christian television network on the planet – at a time when many old broadcasters are being rejected because they did not do the painful upgrade that we just endured. The door has been kicked wide open for us. Our television department is being led by the former Vice President of Television for the Inspiration Network and head engineer for Sid Roth’s ministry, Tedd Clayton. We have an excited Internet assault team led by my experienced and capable son-in-law who has been with us for thirteen years, Eric Fransen. The Lydia Project, our benevolence ministry to the poor, widows, orphans, and victims of terror in the land of Israel is directed by my wife, Judith, with the assistance of our accountant’s wife, Sheila Vore. We live very close to the edge in this faith walk and Richard Vore, our Financial Director, has been diligently watching that cliff with me for over five years now. Our South American, South African, Netherlands, and London offices are getting materials out to parts of the world that trade in currencies and operate under mailing regulations that make it impossible for us to manage from our U.S. office. Our staff there is spiritually mature and capable.
I am convinced that if every person whose life is changed by this ministry will take the responsibility to share financially with this ministry – there would be no restriction to getting the Gospel of the Kingdom out to the world in these waning days of freedom. We have a narrow window of opportunity to reach the world for Messiah – and he promised to be with us to the end. He promised that his servants would be rewarded for eternity if we invest our lives to get his message out to the world. We are his priests and we will reign with him if we handle our talents in a responsible manner. I have seen thousands of examples of those who do nothing with their treasure, and just as Yeshua said , “even that which they did have was taken away from them.”
I ask of you – no, I plead with you, join me in this last dash to the finish line. This work will outlive most of us because it is the transmission of the living Word in a culturally relevant context that cuts to the very heart of those who have been called. There is no time to coddle the complacent or pander to the easily offended – the world needs a rude awakening – and we have been called to deliver the message before the night comes when no man can work. My recent trip to Namibia found fellowships of believers all around the country who connected because the A Rood Awakening! DVDs were being distributed through the Christian underground. There is a first-world, English speaking country of refuge where one could easily blend in and actually minister.
How much are you willing to bet on the promise that Yeshua makes to those who go “all in”?
At the end of the pagan tax year I am asking you to join with me in making a contribution that will make a real difference – a true sacrifice on the altar for our King who gave everything for us. Please give generously. If everyone just gave only what I have saved them from the Babylonian-winter-solstice-child-sacrifice season, it would be enough – but most give nothing – which leaves the rest of us to shoulder the burden and reap all the rewards. Please give generously now, so that others may have A Rood Awakening – as you have had. Give also so that the poor, widows, orphans, and victims of terror in the land of Israel might know that they have brothers and sisters, followers of Yeshua, who love and care for them in their time of need.
I will see you on TV, the Internet, in Dallas for Hanukkah, on upcoming DVD teaching series of The Chronological Gospels, and on the Sea of Fire and Glass when the smoke clears…
Michael Rood
P.S. I want to send you a HD DVD of one of my favorite Shabbat Night Live evenings as a foretaste of the meaty morsels coming your way as soon as I recover enough to get back in the saddle. Write to me and let me know that we are making a difference for you. Thanks for your prayers and the boost I need to get back on the old mare and ride into the sunset with both barrels blazing. It has been a privilege to ride at your side. Shalom and lehitraot Kemosabe!
With our continued growth and some recent departures we have been given the opportunity to bring on new staff with fresh ideas. We’ve been blessed! Let me introduce some of our new Rood Crew members.
Tedd Clayton: Tedd was brought on full-time in mid-July and has done an incredible job of taking our television, video, audio to a different level. He comes over after spending several years with TBN and Inspiration Network. Tedd has been a great addition to the crew.
Donna Clayton: Donna was brought in part-time to assist Richard with a filing project and we quickly realized her abilities in organization, office management, and her strong attention to details. When Lacie informed us that she was moving on for another opportunity, it was a natural move to make Donna our new office manager. We are extremely blessed to have Donna on board.
Christie Tyler: Christie moved to Charlotte from Texas to be closer to the Messianic Fellowships of Michael Rood and Arthur Bailey. After a month of being an intern it was evident that she was committed to Michael’s vision and was a dedicated worker, she was asked to come aboard full-time and we are thankful she accepted. She’s been a great asset to our shipping department.
Anny Reed: Anny comes to us directly from INSP Ministries. Anny has a deep love for Yeshua and people. She loves to talk and pray with you, our partners. Anny oversees our Partner Relations program and is doing a great job, we are so blessed that she has joined The Rood Crew!
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I’m so excited for Michael Rood, A Rood Awakening! International, and you, our partners. My name is Eric Fransen; two years ago, when Michael asked me to come on board full-time as General Manager of his ministry, I was thrilled and our journey began.
As I type this Michael is currently touring South Africa teaching on his new book, The Chronological Gospels and 70 Week Ministry of the Messiah. He’s getting an incredible reception throughout the country and is ready to bring the book back to Dallas for the North American release. If you haven’t signed up for the conference in Dallas yet call our office today! The phone number is 888-766-3610, be sure to tell them Eric sent you and you’ll get a free gift sent out to you with your paid registration!
Over the last 24 months we have worked with a start-up mentality. Except that we didn’t receive stock options, nor venture capital. To be honest with you… it’s been a grind. We have loved every minute of it, but it has been a grind. We’ve all put it on the line, we’ve put our lives into this ministry to help spread the true gospel of Yeshua.
The first seven months of being in the Charlotte area we had three different offices. The first was about 1,200 square feet, and our present office has over 12,000 square feet. In the 17 months we’ve been in our current location we have built Studio A, Studio B, and our Kitchen, which doubles as a kitchen set. We have also built out a control room, audio control room and radio room for Michael’s upcoming radio show. We have built out three professional-grade edit suites for our video team and remodeled the majority of our office week after week. Oh, and we just put in a Hebraic Roots bookstore that will serve the whole city of Charlotte. All so we can serve and fellowship with you our partners and continue to take this message to the world. We’ve been busy. We’ve been blessed!
I believe that Yehovah has a plan for us. I believe A Rood Awakening! International has been preparing for this moment in time for many years. Michael has been preparing for this moment in time for 40 years.
Over the last few months we’ve had the opportunity to bring on new staff with fresh ideas and amazing talents. We have former executives with TBN, and the Inspiration Network. Former marketing stars at Hallelujah Acres. Business owners that basically quit their business, to focus on this ministry full-time.
With all this talent and your partnership, Yehovah is opening doors allowing us to bring both our TV shows, A Rood Awakening! from Israel and Shabbat Night Live! to 127 countries around the world. Our mission is Restoring the Hebrew Roots of the Christian Faith. You are helping us do that. Thank You!
Throughout this newsletter you’ll see opportunities to participate with this ministry. I urge you to be part of The Rood Crew! Right now our biggest needs are the funds to allow us to get more broadcast time in the United States. There are millions of people hurting that need “A Rood Awakening!” With your help today I believe we can reach them. Will you sow a seed today into your ministry? For every $35 we spend on airtime we reach another person. How many souls will you help us reach this month? 1, 10, 100 or 1,000?
On behalf of A Rood Awakening! and Michael Rood I thank you for being a part of this ministry and ask that you help us take the true gospel to the world. Please pray for guidance and if you feel that the Father has given you the resources to help your ministry reach into living rooms throughout the world please call 888-766-3610 or visit www.ARoodAwakening.tv/give.
I hope you enjoy this newsletter and have a little better sense of the inside workings of the ministry.
Eric Fransen
General Manager
A Rood Awakening! International
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Every month we will show a special letter that we receive from a prisoner. Every day we send more and more resources to the prisoners to minister to the body. Please help us continue to do this.
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We are just so thrilled about what is happening to A Rood Awakening! Our Father is truly opening doors only He could open. We want you to know that you are a HUGE part of that. We ask that you continue to send us prayer requests. Each morning the staff at A Rood Awakening! International gathers together to pray for our partners and in return we share praise reports. We encourage that you continue to submit both prayer requests and praise reports. We look forward to sharing November with you!
“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” (James 5:16)
Any Reed
Partner Relations
A Rood Awakening! International
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