Episode 110 - As Arab Israeli Who Loves The Jewish People? (featuring Robert “Ruby” Bishai)
Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.
Summary
How do you reconcile being both Arab and Israeli in a land of deep divisions?
For Robert "Ruby" Bishai, this tension is not only part of his personal journey but also the heartbeat of his ministry. Ruby, an Arab Israeli believer in Yeshua, has found a profound calling to serve both the Jewish and Arab people of Israel. Growing up in a Jewish town as an Arab Christian gave him a unique perspective on the challenges and beauty of these two cultures colliding.
Today, Ruby is a bridge between these worlds, striving to foster unity and bring the hope of Messiah to those who seem divided by history.
Through Fields of Wheat, the ministry Ruby serves with, he mentors young believers and supports soldiers during times of war - often being a living testimony of love across cultural boundaries. His passion stems from a deep sense of destiny, recognizing that God has called him to stand in the gap between Arabs and Jews, seeing the promise of Isaiah 19:24,25 come to life.
Ruby’s story is one of identity, reconciliation, and the unshakable hope that peace and salvation will come to both Arab and Jewish people.
Takeaways
Living as an Arab Israeli in Israel comes with its challenges, but Ruby Beshai embraces his unique identity and serves both the Arab and Jewish communities.
Fields of Wheat is a ministry in Israel that focuses on developing the youth and young adult believers and fostering unity between Jewish and Arab believers.
Ruby Beshai has had the opportunity to supply soldiers with equipment during times of war and has also shared the gospel with them, seeing an openness among the Jewish people.
Despite the conflicts and tensions in the Middle East, there is hope for peace and the salvation of both the Jewish and Arab people.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Setting
01:24 - Ruby's Background and Identity
03:20 - Growing Up in a Jewish Community
04:17 - Embracing a Unique Identity
06:16 - Fields of Wheat Ministry
07:13 - Ministry During Times of War
09:10 - The Impact of the War on the Next Generation
10:39 - Identity and Perception
13:07 - Perception by Jewish People and Arab Brothers and Sisters
14:03 - Arab Israelis and Palestinians
16:00 - Struggles with Identity and Faith
19:21 - Hope in Fulfilling the Potential of the Jewish People
21:16 - Hope for Peace in the Middle East
22:12 - Perceptions of Israel and the Conflict
25:06 - Unity Among Arab Israelis
29:50 - Freedom and Hope in Israel
31:43 - Hope for Peace and Salvation
35:41 - Bringing Good News to the Jewish People
36:08 - Sharing Perspectives and Bringing Understanding
Many thanks to our friend, Joshua Aaron, for permission to use his song, “Every Tribe” as our Season 6 bumper music intro. You can listen to more of his music at joshuaaaron.tv.
And thank you to Joshua Royal, for writing our closer song now running six seasons straight. Listen to him at Joshua Royal Music.