A Jewish-Arab Couple's Testimony: 29 Days in Israel's War Zone

Rhoda and I flew back to Israel to be with our families and friends. Israel is at war. 350,000 thousand men and women were called into the reserves, whole cities were evacuated, rockets are flying in the south, rockets in the north… Arabs and Jews fighting, people and families divided, and if you watch the News, it may seem absolutely surreal.
This is the documentary of what it is like here. The question we try to answer -- is peace even possible?
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00:00 Intro
01:30 Flight to Israel
06:13 Ben-Gurion Mural
09:10 Arrival
11:48 Streets
14:00 Economy
14:48 Archaeology
16:19 Jews & Arabs
18:39 Our Marriage
21:38 Did it connect?

[@victoriacharlesworth7099]

Before I watch I just want to say I am so glad to see you guys! Praise The Lord you are both safe. Been thinking of you and praying for you. 🥰✝️

[@markstancliff9514]

Me too, I was praying that Stergio & Roana didn't get kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist madmen!!!

[@lauradillingham1842]

💙🇮🇱

[@City1Tiger]

@@lauradillingham1842 🇵🇸 ♥️

[@lainy7740]

Same, so glad you are fine

[@genevagardner5083]

Yes me also glad your well both of you. I love you all brothers and sisters to the moon. Waiting patiently to see you all soon 🙏🌹🕊️

[@margaritacamarillo8497]

When I first heard about the war, I thought of you two and was like “Sergio and Rhoda!?”. I prayed for you two and your families. This is an answered prayer. I was praying you two, your families, and other believers would be the peacemakers over there in Israel. Praying for you all to be examples of Christ to others regardless of cultural differences. Praise God for this video and His faithfulness. Thank you for sharing Sergio and Rhoda. 🥹❤️

[@podermanifiesto18]

🇮🇱🇮🇱😀

[@elizabethheeraman167]

So Israel not sending bomb to Gaza….? Dumb deaf and blind

[@NenengTarigan]

I am an Indonesian Christian. Allow me to share your testimony, to spread peace around the world as our Lord Jesus Christ taught us to do. Thanks to you both, Sergio and Rhode. Stay blessed ❤

[@melaniegarcia3070]

I'm glad to hear that you both are safe. When I heard about the war, I started praying for your safety. I will continue to lift you all in prayer. God bless from Washington State USA.

[@GodsKid777]

Beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes several times. I have followed you guys for years. Thank you for creating this and sharing your families love with us. ❤️

[@dianawright8334]

When War broke out I was like oh what about Sergio and Rhoda and their families. We prayed for you.

[@petrosinaway1631]

Yeah this is what i think

[@rheag6946]

This video brought tears to my eyes. Our Lord is God of reconciliation 🙏 You’re both His beacons of light, we can learn so much from your families ❤

[@Zhana808]

First time here, just wanted to thank you for the awesome video. I absolutely enjoyed your amazing story, journey, and testimony. May God continue to bless the both of you 🙏❤️

[@MooJoo]

Thank you for this video! My husband, who was a Messianic Jew, went home to the Lord 2 years ago. I've been wanting to go visit his sister again in Israel (she's an orthodox Jew) and I'm praying about it now. I miss her and her family so much. Your video made my desire even stronger!

[@sem5199]

I missed you guys ❤️ may God bless you and continue to protect you !

[@JosiahJohnMeyer]

This was exceptional. Thank you for sharing your stories and the unity we have in Christ Jesus. Praise the Lord.

[@Robloxthor99]

Hi Sergio & Rhoda! Thank you so much for capturing this video of Israel during the war with Hamas. We appreciate your service and insight and how this all connects together! ❤

[@suzannewalls1002]

My favorite video of all time! I am overwhelmed. God Bless you all precious people.❤

[@LEE-gi1uk]

When the captain on the plane said welcome to Israel I had tears in my eyes because you both made it safely Home!❤🙏🙏

[@idaselinahobbs9031]

Me too and then l continued crying until the end of the video ♥️

[@sawsanyasen2063]

فلسطين

[@onthekingsside2760]

Sergio and Rhoda. I’ve been watching your channel since the beginning and this video touched my heart like none other. I love your Big Beautiful Hearts in Jeshua. You ARE THE SALT AND LIGHT. Your families are a testimony of Jesus bringing down the barrier wall of hostility because HE IS OUR PEACE. I love you and appreciate you all so much. Seeing you, Shilo, Yossi and others fight for peace and love in Israel touches my heart. What a wonderful example of the compassion and love of Christ. As Isaiah declared “Comfort, Comfort my people” and you all have done just that. We love and thank you. May Jeshua bless all of your labor and multiply it among the nations because of the depth of your love. God bless you

[@purrrfect6032]

Thank you Rhoda and Sergio for a beautiful story. It's the most wonderful feeling when all come together in Yeshua! Sisters and Brothers in Christ no matter what part of the world, nationally we are one in the Father. Thats just the way it is in Heaven. So good to see you both safe and family friends and the Church body!! Continued prayers for the peace of Israel.🙏📖🕊👑❤️🇺🇸🇮🇱💙

[@notofyourneed5728]

Why don't you Jews tell the whole truth , tell them that she Christian also and Christian has nothing to do with Arabs , Arabs=Muslim, yeah there are Christian who living here from the time of Jesus and speaks Arabic, but it Christian has no to say for current situation

[@terryulmer969]

Yechezkel (Ezekiel) 37: 21And say to them, So says the Lord God: Behold I will take the children of Israel from among the nations where they have gone, and I will gather them from every side, and I will bring them to their land. כאוְדַבֵּ֣ר אֲלֵיהֶ֗ם כֹּֽה־אָמַר֘ אֲדֹנָ֣י יֱהֹוִה֒ הִנֵּ֨ה אֲנִ֚י לֹקֵ֙חַ֙ אֶת־בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל מִבֵּ֥ין הַגּוֹיִ֖ם אֲשֶׁ֣ר הָֽלְכוּ־שָׁ֑ם וְקִבַּצְתִּ֚י אֹתָם֙ מִסָּבִ֔יב וְהֵֽבֵאתִ֥י אוֹתָ֖ם אֶל־אַדְמָתָֽם:22And I will make them into one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel, and one king shall be to them all as a king; and they shall no longer be two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms anymore. כבוְעָשִׂ֣יתִי אֹ֠תָם לְג֨וֹי אֶחָ֚ד בָּאָ֙רֶץ֙ בְּהָרֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל וּמֶ֧לֶךְ אֶחָ֛ד יִֽהְיֶ֥ה לְכֻלָּ֖ם לְמֶ֑לֶךְ וְלֹ֚א יִֽהְיוּ־ (כתיב יִֽהְיֻה) עוֹד֙ לִשְׁנֵ֣י גוֹיִ֔ם וְלֹ֨א יֵחָ֥צוּ ע֛וֹד לִשְׁתֵּ֥י מַמְלָכ֖וֹת עֽוֹד:23And they shall no longer defile themselves with their idols, with their detestable things, or with all their transgressions, and I will save them from all their habitations in which they have sinned, and I will purify them, and they shall be to Me as a people, and I will be to them as a God. כגוְלֹ֧א יִֽטַמְּא֣וּ ע֗וֹד בְּגִלּֽוּלֵיהֶם֙ וּבְשִׁקּ֣וּצֵיהֶ֔ם וּבְכֹ֖ל פִּשְׁעֵיהֶ֑ם וְהֽוֹשַׁעְתִּ֣י אֹתָ֗ם מִכֹּ֚ל מֽוֹשְׁבֹֽתֵיהֶם֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר חָֽטְא֣וּ בָהֶ֔ם וְטִֽהַרְתִּ֚י אוֹתָם֙ וְהָֽיוּ־לִ֣י לְעָ֔ם וַֽאֲנִ֕י אֶֽהְיֶ֥ה לָהֶ֖ם לֵֽאלֹהִֽים:24And My servant David shall be king over them, and one shepherd shall be for them all, and they shall walk in My ordinances and observe My statutes and perform them. כדוְעַבְדִּ֚י דָוִד֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם וְרוֹעֶ֥ה אֶחָ֖ד יִהְיֶ֣ה לְכֻלָּ֑ם וּבְמִשְׁפָּטַ֣י יֵלֵ֔כוּ וְחֻקֹּתַ֥י יִשְׁמְר֖וּ וְעָשׂ֥וּ אוֹתָֽם:25 And they shall dwell on the land that I have given to My servant, to Jacob, wherein your forefathers lived; and they shall dwell upon it, they and their children and their children's children, forever; and My servant David shall be their prince forever. כהוְיָֽשְׁב֣וּ עַל־הָאָ֗רֶץ אֲשֶׁ֚ר נָתַ֙תִּי֙ לְעַבְדִּ֣י לְיַֽעֲקֹ֔ב אֲשֶׁ֥ר יָֽשְׁבוּ־בָ֖הּ אֲבֽוֹתֵיכֶ֑ם וְיָֽשְׁב֣וּ עָלֶ֡יהָ הֵ֠מָּה וּבְנֵיהֶ֞ם וּבְנֵ֚י בְנֵיהֶם֙ עַד־עוֹלָ֔ם וְדָוִ֣ד עַבְדִּ֔י נָשִׂ֥יא לָהֶ֖ם לְעוֹלָֽם: 26And I will form a covenant of peace for them, an everlasting covenant shall be with them; and I will establish them and I will multiply them, and I will place My Sanctuary in their midst forever. כווְכָרַתִּ֚י לָהֶם֙ בְּרִ֣ית שָׁל֔וֹם בְּרִ֥ית עוֹלָ֖ם יִֽהְיֶ֣ה אוֹתָ֑ם וּנְתַתִּים֙ וְהִרְבֵּיתִ֣י אוֹתָ֔ם וְנָֽתַתִּ֧י אֶת־מִקְדָּשִׁ֛י בְּתוֹכָ֖ם לְעוֹלָֽם: 27 And My dwelling place shall be over them, and I will be to them for a God, and they shall be to Me as a people. כזוְהָיָ֚ה מִשְׁכָּנִי֙ עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם וְהָיִ֥יתִי לָהֶ֖ם לֵֽאלֹהִ֑ים וְהֵ֖מָּה יִֽהְיוּ־לִ֥י לְעָֽם: 28 And the nations shall know that I am the Lord, Who sanctifies Israel, when My Sanctuary is in their midst forever." כחוְיָֽדְעוּ֙ הַגּוֹיִ֔ם כִּי אֲנִ֣י יְהֹוָ֔ה מְקַדֵּ֖שׁ אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל בִּֽהְי֧וֹת מִקְדָּשִׁ֛י בְּתוֹכָ֖ם לְעוֹלָֽם:

[@keephim1st247]

I cried in joy and happiness to hear this absolutely beautiful story!!!! So glad we are family in Jesus!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@ajruel1]

Beautiful message. So happy you both made it back safely. I'm still praying for you both and peace.

[@lisasmith8517]

I've watched the two of you off and on for a while and had no idea one was Jewish and one was Arab - that's actually really beautiful right now. My heart is heavy with pain for the suffering of all the innocent on all sides in this - but it gives me hope to see you two as a couple who have found a way to coexist with one another in love and peace. While I know that's not likely for everyone, it still makes me happy to know. I appreciate your videos. I am unlikely to ever get to visit Israel, and seeing it through your eyes has been truly wonderful. May all of your family and friends remain safe and protected by God!

[@Danielle-zq7kb]

Arabs can be Jews. He carefully does not mention her religion. There is prejudice between light and dark-skinned Jews, but they are allowed to marry in Israel.

[@jazzysid]

@@Danielle-zq7kb Since Sergio mentioned Yeshua, I'm thinking both he and Rhoda are Messianic Jews or Christians.

[@geofiggy]

I was sent this link by a good friend. You two are amazing. Love you both 💓 May "God" keep you and your families safe and bring peace in the area where His Son came to earth as a Man and was born there. Rake care and stay safe. 🤟🏼🖖🏼🇨🇦

[@rosaavila1067]

Hi Sergio and Rhoda. So glad you are both safe .what a journey you both have been on. To see God's protection and then greeted by family returning home. That's awesome. It's beautiful to see family together in this tough times we live in. Keep safe and take care of yourself.

[@janetwray7277]

Sergio...your dad is so wise. "In Christ there are no differences!! We are all one in Christ Jesus!!" ❤ I love that!! "Yeshua is the Prince of Peace."

[@cpp1390]

I couldn’t imagine living in a country where even the plane has detectors on it to make sure missiles don’t hit it! That’s crazy! You guys are amazing, shows what family will do in a time of true emergency. ❤

[@user-ec4ut3rq5e]

THIS IS WHY US ISRAELIS ARE CRAZY IN LOVE WITH OUR SWEET ISRAEL😍😍😍

[@denishahaver5092]

CHRIST IS THE CONNECTION...JESUS SAID LOVE ONE ANOTHER... HE didn't say hate someone bc they are different than you!

[@eden55272]

Converted white European sephardi,ashkenazi,black Ethiopian jeews,conveted yemei,indian jews, Chinese kaifei jews are not indeginous in middle east

[@Realist411]

Why? You rather have a plane that can get hit? 😂. We are safer in Israel than NEW YORK OR CALIFORNIA. But l am thankfully in the South part of USA. Jesus the ultimate JEW!

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Come to USA where everyone has drugs or guns or both ! X-D

[@Wiradjuri_]

What a beautiful testimony. I happen to come across your page and I’m so glad I watched it to the end. Our church has been consistently praying for the war over there. Love, blessings and prayers from Cherbourg, QLD Australia

[@cirojezreel6918]

ATOS 17:24 e 4:10 a 12, 2 CORÍNTIOS 6:14 a 7:1, JUDAS 1 a 4 e 25, APOCALIPSE 18:4 e 22:11 e 14 e 15, JOÃO 3:16 a 21 e 4:19 a 26 e 10:1 a 30 e 12:35 a 50 e 20:30 e 31 📖✝️🙏😄🫂 FORÇA ISRAEL

[@vetsutube]

I watched your current video with my family and appreciate you showing us how connected two families can be previously before war and in Christ strength, continue to share His love not only with one another but include us too. Thank you for sharing this journey with us! ❤ We are uplifting you and yours in our prayers.

[@thecrooner4jc]

Well done my friends. There is always hope for the children of God. Thanks for the uplifting and encouraging video amidst these perilous times. I'm praying for you guys ❤

[@kellyszymanowski5715]

Aw guys!! Love seeing a more personal story of yours!! So sweet to be introduced to your family, your history together, and your unique insights. May God bless you ❤

[@safecyclistpd]

Did it connect?? Are you kidding me? I'm crying right now, shamefully trying to hide my tears from my 8 year old son. I'm a 53 yr old man, born again and serving Christ and this video is just so full of annointing. God Bless you. In Christ, we're all ONE. 🙏🙏

[@daelon86]

Glad you're both safe.

[@christinepatrick1610]

So glad that you are safe been praying for you all 😢 Care about you so happy that you and your family are safe. Sigh of relief. Appreciate you let us know that you’re doing well. Blessings overflowing I’ve been following you for so long. Love you both in Christ’s family.

[@felicialaing4331]

This testimony is so powerful to see both Sergio and Rhoda's love marriage prevail in Christ and possible of the different races to live in harmony and peace because of Christ is them the hope of glory!!

[@jeweligcse4461]

It's beautiful that both your families came together too. Thanks for sharing your lovely story.🙌

[@DawnS457]

Praying for you, your families and Israel every day. So glad to hear from you.🙏🙏🙏

[@eden55272]

Converted white European sephardi,ashkenazi,black Ethiopian jeews,conveted yemei,indian jews, Chinese kaifei jews are not indeginous in middle east

[@lizsyms4218]

Praise God you both are safe and your families are safe and I cried when I heard what your father!❤❤ So humble❤❤ words can't express, so humble. My heart is feeling joy❤❤ Thank you

[@jlleibold1974]

The video brought tears to my eyes. In a world that's being divided you talked about coming together. I've also been constantly getting updates on the war. So even though I know there's hope..... You just put it in such a beautiful way. A simple way that touches people's spirt. I am very glad to see that you were both okay. It is wonderful to hear that your families are safe.

[@lizzyhart1781]

What a ray of hope in such dark times! The love that you have for the Lord and for each other just shines through. ❤

[@annmiller6480]

My grandmother has known about you guys for some time now. When we heard about what happened on the news, one of the first things she asked was about your well-being. I'm so glad you've arrived in Israel safely! God's still working, even now.

[@beckybroussard2078]

Glory to God. I love your stories, faith, life style, families. Wow, on many levels for me. Your wedding pictures are lovely. You as a couple, are the same, and I can see how God is using your videos to reach many with a reality that speaks in real time, in real truth. Thank you. From Texas, USA

[@t.j.m3987]

So glad for the update. God bless you all🙏

[@cathrinagroiss604]

חברים, תמיד אמרתי לכם שאתם מרגשים אותי, אפילו שאני לא מאמינה כמוכם או בדרככם... This part in English: I believe in people like you. I believe in friendships, and curiousity and love and respect of one another despite our differences. Looking for what we share as humans, rather than what sets us apart. And I a always greatfull that you two share your love of this country send it's people, regardless of their beliefs. Someone said this is the only country people come back to in times of war, rather than run away from... i'm not sure where the numbers are, but i'm glad you chose to be on the first group. Keep safe! ואולי, יום אחד,. תחליטו גם לספר על העבודה שוברת הלב שחלק מהארכיאולוגים מצאו עצמם עושים בדרום. וכאמור, שמרו על עצמכם, ותודה שבחרתם למצוא אור ברגעים האלה.

[@LtrishaMartina]

I had to come back and comment again. This episode was extraordinary , I cried , I have shivers - I know the Holy Spirit is orchestrating behind it all. God bless you guys ! Because at the end of the day we will die and leave all this behind and question will truly be , did we love others enough? Incredible Sergio and Rhoda ❤🙌🏽

[@lFunGuyl]

The question will be "Did we accept Jesus's sacrifice on the cross for our sins?" No amount of doing good or loving others will ever atone for the sins you and I have committed. Don't leave Jesus out of your fire insurance plan.

[@LtrishaMartina]

@@lFunGuyl of course but I mean in terms of the Christians who live their lives for themselves - selfishly and don’t want to take time to serve others. “If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭4‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

[@lFunGuyl]

@@LtrishaMartina Agreed 👍

[@sharonromero128]

I am so thankful you, your family and friends are well and safe. My prayers and thoughts are for everyone and everything happening in that region; for love, peace, safety, healing, helping hands and hearts. Oh, that we could all dwell in love and peace. Many blessings

[@MuliMuli-mt6bd]

You guys are such a pure humans ❤️ your wife's face and her entire mannerism is like a small child ❤️ may our sweetest Lord keep you both safe ❤️

[@user-id6bq9im6h]

Such a beautiful testimony of peace. Only God could do such a thing. We love watching you and taking us to places we will probably never get to visit in person. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I pray for blessings and safety on and for you, Rhoda, your families, Israel and all our brothers and sisters in Christ.

[@jimmytphillips8828]

I really Love these Guys... What a Beautiful Example of how to live a life of Shalom without barriers of Nationalities. I'm a Gentile Engrafted into Israel. Faith in Yeshua and Following Yah's Sabbath, Commandments and Feast Days!!! Love, Prayers, Blessings and Shalom Ya'll!!!!

[@karenwhetstone5181]

So glad to hear from you both. What a beautiful story you guys have. So encouraging. Praying for the peace of Jerusalem and Israel.

[@angelatakano6072]

Thanks so much for reporting on this, you two are an example of what the future could be for Israelis and Arabs, it breaks my heart to see all the suffering. God willing , this will end soon , however it’s hard to imagine this in a short term. My live and peace hoes to you and your families.

[@delishme2]

I really needed to hear this today. My heart is so heavy after two months. The voices screaming at each other across the globe, so loud, it was like salve to my soul. I'm so glad you all are safe and together and having fellowship with so many others. You made me realise the only Peace in Israel is in Christ and with Christ. That hit hard. God bless, Merry Christmas, stay safe and thank you !! 🫶🇦🇺🇮🇱

[@terryulmer969]

The Christian's bibles are just very badly mistranslated and corrupted versions of the Torah/Tanach (The Real Word of G_d) with a lot changed including names, a whole lot added, and a whole lot taken out. Everything that G_d said not to do, Christianity did! Christianity lies! NO Hebrew/Jew was ever named Jesus, nor John, nor especially James. There is no letter J in the Hebrew alephbet nor does any of the Hebrew letters even make a J sound. Try actually reading the scriptures where G_d gave the Torah and the Commandments to Mosche and the Children/Nation of Israel on Mt. Sinai. G_d specifically told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to Never veer to the right nor left of the Torah/Tanach! Never!!! Do you understand what that means? G_d also told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to Never accept anybody else's religion! Never!!! Do you understand what that means? The One True Creator G_d also warned not to add to, nor subtract from the Torah/Tanach, but Christianity did it anyway. Christianity adopted way too many idolatrous and pagan beliefs contrary to what The One True Creator G_d actually said. The One True Creator G_d specifically said in no uncertain terms that there is Only One G_d! And besides G_d there is NO OTHER SAVIOR! Christians are a blind people who have eyes and deaf ones who have ears! Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 43: 1And now, so said the Lord, your Creator, O Jacob, and the One Who formed you, O Israel, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you, and I called by your name, you are Mine. אוְעַתָּ֞ה כֹּֽה־אָמַ֚ר יְהֹוָה֙ בֹּרַֽאֲךָ֣ יַֽעֲקֹ֔ב וְיֹֽצֶרְךָ֖ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל אַל־תִּירָא֙ כִּ֣י גְאַלְתִּ֔יךָ קָרָ֥אתִי בְשִׁמְךָ֖ לִי־אָֽתָּה: 2When you pass through water, I am with you, and in rivers, they shall not overflow you; when you go amidst fire, you shall not be burnt, neither shall a flame burn amongst you. בכִּי־תַֽעֲבֹ֚ר בַּמַּ֙יִם֙ אִתְּךָ־אָ֔נִי וּבַנְּהָר֖וֹת לֹ֣א יִשְׁטְפ֑וּךָ כִּֽי־תֵלֵ֚ךְ בְּמוֹ־אֵשׁ֙ לֹ֣א תִכָּוֶ֔ה וְלֶֽהָבָ֖ה לֹ֥א תִבְעַר־בָּֽךְ: 3For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I have given Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead. גכִּ֗י אֲנִי֙ יְהֹוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ קְד֥וֹשׁ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל מֽוֹשִׁיעֶ֑ךָ נָתַ֚תִּי כָפְרְךָ֙ מִצְרַ֔יִם כּ֥וּשׁ וּסְבָ֖א תַּחְתֶּֽיךָ: 4Since you are dear in My eyes, you were honored and I loved you, and I give men in your stead and nations instead of your life. דמֵֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר יָקַ֧רְתָּ בְעֵינַ֛י נִכְבַּ֖דְתָּ וַֽאֲנִ֣י אֲהַבְתִּ֑יךָ וְאֶתֵּ֚ן אָדָם֙ תַּחְתֶּ֔יךָ וּלְאֻמִּ֖ים תַּ֥חַת נַפְשֶֽׁךָ: 5Fear not for I am with you; from the east I will bring your seed, and from the west I will gather you. האַל־תִּירָ֖א כִּֽי־אִתְּךָ־אָ֑נִי מִמִּזְרָח֙ אָבִ֣יא זַרְעֶ֔ךָ וּמִֽמַּֽעֲרָ֖ב אֲקַבְּצֶֽךָּ: 6I will say to the north, "Give," and to the south, "Do not refrain"; bring My sons from afar and My daughters from the end of the earth." ואֹמַ֚ר לַצָּפוֹן֙ תֵּ֔נִי וּלְתֵימָ֖ן אַל־תִּכְלָ֑אִי הָבִ֚יאִי בָנַי֙ מֵֽרָח֔וֹק וּבְנוֹתַ֖י מִקְצֵ֥ה הָאָֽרֶץ: 7Everyone that is called by My name, and whom I created for My glory, I formed him, yea I made him. זכֹּל הַנִּקְרָ֣א בִשְׁמִ֔י וְלִכְבוֹדִ֖י בְּרָאתִ֑יו יְצַרְתִּ֖יו אַף־עֲשִׂיתִֽיו: 8To bring out a blind people, who have eyes, and deaf ones who have ears. חהוֹצִ֥יא עַם־עִוֵּ֖ר וְעֵינַ֣יִם יֵ֑שׁ וְחֵֽרְשִׁ֖ים וְאָזְנַ֥יִם לָֽמוֹ: 9Were all the nations gathered together, and kingdoms assembled, who of them would tell this or let us know of the first events? Let them present their witnesses, and they shall be deemed just, and let them hear and say, "True." טכָּֽל־הַגּוֹיִ֞ם נִקְבְּצ֣וּ יַחְדָּ֗ו וְיֵאָֽסְפוּ֙ לְאֻמִּ֔ים מִ֚י בָהֶם֙ יַגִּ֣יד זֹ֔את וְרִֽאשֹׁנ֖וֹת יַשְׁמִיעֻ֑נוּ יִתְּנ֚וּ עֵֽדֵיהֶם֙ וְיִצְדָּ֔קוּ וְיִשְׁמְע֖וּ וְיֹֽאמְר֥וּ אֱמֶֽת: 10"You are My witnesses," says the Lord, "and My servant whom I chose," in order that you know and believe Me, and understand that I am He; before Me no god was formed and after Me none shall be. יאַתֶּ֚ם עֵדַי֙ נְאֻם־יְהֹוָ֔ה וְעַבְדִּ֖י אֲשֶׁ֣ר בָּחָ֑רְתִּי לְמַ֣עַן תֵּ֠דְעוּ וְתַֽאֲמִ֨ינוּ לִ֚י וְתָבִ֙ינוּ֙ כִּֽי־אֲנִ֣י ה֔וּא לְפָנַי֙ לֹֽא־נ֣וֹצַר אֵ֔ל וְאַֽחֲרַ֖י לֹ֥א יִֽהְיֶֽה: 11I, I am the Lord, and besides Me there is no Savior. יאאָֽנֹכִ֥י אָֽנֹכִ֖י יְהֹוָ֑ה וְאֵ֥ין מִבַּלְעָדַ֖י מוֹשִֽׁיעַ: See! No so-called Jesus is ever needed!!! Never has been!!! Never will be!!! We follow the instructions of the One True Creator G_d, not the lies of Christianity.

[@delishme2]

@terryulmer969 Sorry you feel that way. I'm sorry you missed him, in person. I'm sorry you never heard what he said, and got to feel how that transforms you anew from within, by the holy spirit. I'm sorry you never felt the redemption of that grace. What we got, despite the semantics on language, is a reeeeeeally good understanding of the nature of God, and what he wants from us in order to reach our full potential in his image. I think that is a beautiful, beautiful gift. We thank you for the law, we thank you for rejecting him, because of that we got a prescious gift. Ultimately what makes us differ, is that KNOW we cannot earn our way into the Kingdom of God, we were called to BE the kingdom, here on earth, and the only way to do that is through our hearts. God bless ✌️

[@kimmonroe4127]

So glad you guys are OK. I have been worried about you. Praise God that you are safe!

[@soniawillats4358]

How wonderful.. נהדר ויפה.. That your two families are ONE; good friends.. and that the communities in Israel are meeting and praying together. נהנתי לשמוע.. תודה

[@Revelation213]

I was praying for you both- awesome testimony of the love and grace of GOD upon your lives. Praise Yeshua our Lord - you have been kept safe in HIS arms.

[@katel8622]

I am so happy I stumbled across your video ❤ I have been seeing all the suffering and hate through my screen so much it makes me hopeless about humanity. You guys give me hope for humanity ❤❤❤

[@mountaingirl8124]

What a powerful testimony! Blessings from Tennessee, USA 🙏🏻❤️ Praying for PEACE through Yeshua.

[@notofyourneed5728]

Why don't you Jews tell the whole truth , tell them that she Christian also and Christian has nothing to do with Arabs , Arabs=Muslim, yeah there are Christian who living here from the time of Jesus and speaks Arabic, but it Christian has no to say for current situation

[@RebeccaTu-ku5ql]

Powerful testimony from you two and the families. Living proof of the living God! Keep telling your story. Great editing of this clip.❤️🙌

[@andredutoit1131]

Kind Sergio & Rhoda! THANK YOU for sharing. Your love for the Lord Jesus and the sacred land of Israel ministered to me ✡. Thank you for all your loving kindness and support of the people of Israel. Much love ✝. Your brother in Christ Jesus xxx

[@cgar9754]

God bless you and your families….we need more hope and faith in the teachings of Christ. Amen 🙏🏻

[@0711rusty]

Truly amazing!!! Just goes to show we can all get along and live in peace !!! Love the channel definitely subbing !!!

[@juliaweber212]

I agree the issue is getting past past differences

[@M.I.V.22]

Glad to know you're both safe. Praying for you guys and your family. God bless always!

[@benwalker578]

I am so proud to be a part of your Christian family! Your testimony was beautiful! I am American and I just watched the video you posted on KZbin. I look forward to meeting you both one day in heaven! I pray for you both as we await our Lord and Savior! God Bless you and your families!!!

[@lilman3040]

God bless you both Sergio and Rhoda. Thanks for sharing this video. May the God of peace keep the land and the people safe. May He bring back save the men and women who are defending the country of Israel and the people of Gaza. We are praying for you all. ❤

[@profnesamony]

Heartwarming scenes 🎉 Thank you for excellent updates🎉

[@karlamccormick2194]

This is absolutely precious! Thank you so much for putting this video together. I did not realize your marriage was Israeli/Arab. I am so glad both of your families are bonded together in Jesus. What a story!

[@sawsanyasen2063]

كذب

[@mikkymonkey13]

I am not 100 percent sure, but from my understanding, Rhoda is an Israeli Arab. Being Israeli is not necessary a Jewish thing.

[@mikkymonkey13]

As I watched the rest of the video, I can clearly say they are both Israeli. It’s an important distinction. I believe that the west doesn’t truly understand that Arabs can identify as Israelis, and that is a big problem that should be addressed. People wrongly assume that being Israeli is only a Jewish thing, when in reality, the Israeli population is made of of many different ethnicities and religions

[@notofyourneed5728]

Why don't you Jews tell the whole truth , tell them that she Christian also and Christian has nothing to do with Arabs , Arabs=Muslim, yeah there are Christian who living here from the time of Jesus and speaks Arabic, but it Christian has no to say for current situation

[@cindypollard7972]

Good to hear from you two again. Keep safe. I'm praying for you and for Yisrael from Texas. ❤

[@user-pi3ky9nu7g]

I've been praying for both of you since the war started. Praying that God's love would be made evident thru His Church. This video brought many tears of joy. Still Praying

[@user-qn6pf6hw3x]

We pray for you guys !!! From Australia !! Love the content

[@tinkerbell9396]

I love all your videos, this one is perhaps my favorite one! Yes, it all connects, praying for the salvation for Israel & peace in Jerusalem. God Bless you both, your family's & Israel.

[@ddsdesignz5174]

This got me choked up - it was beautiful. Thank you!

[@johnday6504]

Praying for yall from North Carolina..

[@MetroWalt]

Thank you Sergio & Rhoda. This video brought me to tears & also hope. Peace is absolutely possible thru Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior. You guys inspire me as I’m sure you do others as well. To continue to serve God & continue to pray for Peace in Israel. God bless you guys. 🙏🏼

[@AC-gm6bq]

So glad u both safe and well. God bless and protect you and your families.

[@debbieb1482]

So glad to see this video from you, back in the land of Israel, in the fellowship of believers who are one in Christ, in Jeshua! We prayed for safe travels for you to get back, but as you say, it's all always in God's hands, all glory be to Him. The same goes for your beautiful and huge blended family. What a sweet wedding! I've followed you for a while but hadn't seen this or your families together. Thank you for sharing this. I'm excited to see what is the great archeological find! Blessings to you and your friends and families.

[@kathrinalicedellorusso7493]

This is so wonderful. Actually, Nazareth has been in my mind in these days, because I have actually known an Arab Christian from Nazareth many many years ago when I was still in school. Just a few month ago I eventually found out that he had become a Seventh Day Adventist Christian Pastor in his hometown,Pastor Wisam Ali, and that actually believers in Jesus in Nazareth are growing. Very happy to have found your channel. Blessings!

[@suekittle4802]

What a heart warming story . May God bless you and keep you safe. As A Christian I have learned so much during this horrible time for Israel. Thank you for sharing.

[@laurelmack2531]

Thank you for sharing this. The both of you are in my prayers.

[@kbikerider8474]

God bless you both.

[@KapenatedAdventures]

New subscriber to your channel, touching video as it should be in tough times every one should come together as one and not against each other, and stories like this should be in news media…

[@annanimity8697]

...Big hugs and much love sent to you from this gramma in Canada...God bless you!

[@jenniferhillman4844]

I think I cried thru the whole episode! I lost it when I heard the pilot say you were in Israel. I miss the land so much. I want to hear that from a pilot again soon!! Praying for the people of Israel.

[@F-A7]

There is no such things as Israel keep dreaming

[@barriesmith3489]

Love your interpretation of the picture with the baby and temple we can find the Lord in so many places in our lives may the Lord continue to bless you both and all the children of the Lord in Israel

[@SCFNVM]

You both radiate His love so powerfully! Thank you for introducing to us more of our sisters and brothers in Christ! His peace is the only peace. God bless!

[@angiedavies5530]

I was so touched to watch your video. Since 7/10 there has been such a heavy feeling in the hearts of the world watching what had happened and what’s happening now. Watching your video gave me hope. Religion should never divide people and if anything it should bring people together, you may worship/believe in different ideology but you should believe in what’s good. Stay safe guys 🇬🇧

[@brothermike434]

What a blessing!!! I needed this today. Thank you and may our Heavenly Father’s richest blessings be upon you and your families.

[@lindastilley212]

What an awesome story! God bless you and your families! We are all one in Christ💗

[@tamb6404]

Amen!🐏✝️💜🕊🐎🎗🦄🦁

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Tell that to all the homeless war refugees in Rafah...

[@EmelyJ.A]

Thanks guys. I love your content Saludos from the Dominican Republic

[@junryallow]

Hi nice to know you guys...God bless both of you Sergio and Rhoda and your family in Israel..

[@Saved-by-faith]

Thanks for the update. we were praying for you all

[@betelgeuseredstone9082]

I’ll pray for you both, to be safe.

[@Alphonce-jm1hy]

This is so powerful. Much love from Nairobi Kenya

[@AlexandraNMorgan]

So glad you both are safe. Thank you for this update.

[@elainefarr3155]

Prayers for all of you and all of Israel. Thank you for sharing your amazing story

[@rosepetalbee]

An awesome video, Praise the Lord!!! 🤗 I am so glad you are safe. When the war broke out I was concerned for you both. I am so glad all is well! 🥰 Shalom! 🕊️

[@annanimity8697]

...Still praying dear people...big hugs!

[@AnnPagePHD]

Love your personal story!!!!! 💜 Prayers for safety!!!!💜 Thanks for all you do to show the world the truth and joy in Yeshua!

[@michelkleban1645]

So relieved to see you both. And safe!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

[@vanessaschoettle3380]

Listening while getn ready for church. All I can say is we love you, we love Israel and we love the Lord❤🇮🇱!!! WE APPRECIATE YOU BOTH.

[@nickcpv]

Hope you love Palestinian kids as well. Jesus Christ does and died for all of us.

[@sawsanyasen2063]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SliceOfLight251]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with your community! Your message is beautiful! ❤️🕊️✨ It’s so important that we hear much more of these voices!

[@d.terrywhitney1564]

Glad to see you both 'back home', but this video was special because of you history as a couple, and the trials you had to go through simply to get married. I pray for you guys and watch your episodes often. I began watching you when I returned from a two-week trip to Israel, five years ago with a good friend. It changed my life, the way I look at the Bible, and my world view. I pray for your safety and for the continuance of your travels (BTW the driving in Nazareth is horrible.) 😰

[@peacefulgardenministry8092]

Dear friends I am so glad that you are in Israel and doing something very unique to report. May the God of Israel protect you and family ! Oh, this is the best video I’ve ever watched Sergio and Rhoda ! I will try to translate it❤🎉the best is yet to come 😊 Praying for Israel 🎉Shalom!

[@lauriemclean1131]

It all connected beautifully! I knew from watching your videos all these years that you were a marriage of a Jew & an Arab, but I did not know how rare that is. The Bible does confirm that we are all one in Christ. That was so interesting about the airport mural. I would also have made the connection about the man holding a baby to it portraying Simeon holding the baby Jesus according to the Scriptures. But of course the artist could not have openly admitted that for fear people would constantly be trying to deface the mural. Even more than the ungodly hate Jews & Christians, they hate Jesus Himself. So thankful for the opportunity to see glimpses of the mural. Even before the war, I knew there was just no way I could ever see Israel in person, so I am ever grateful for these videos. Even this one, where I share in your dismay at all the changes you see in our beloved Israel. Thank you for sharing the beautiful story of your meeting & your marriage between the two of you and of your families. 💖 How beautiful that you don't fear death as long as you face it together. May we see our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ soon. What a blessing it would be to suddenly come into the Lord's presence without having to pass through the portal of pain & death. 💕🙏💕 Thank you, friends... It all connected so beautifully. 💖

[@deborahryan2654]

Beautifully said…totally agree.

[@peterpan6443]

First time I’ve watched this channel , the love of Christ bringing people together , a video of encouragement, I have subscribed, God bless you both and family and friends and church, from the UK ✝️

[@thesecretplace9860]

Beautiful calendar. Thank you for updating us.