This I Know--Jews on a Plane
Reverend Joy Philips is the BCOG’s resident expert on interpreting the word of God into language even you can understand. Got a question for Rev Joy? Shoot her a message by carrier pigeon or via email at RevJoy@bestchurchofgod.org
Jews on a Plane
By Rev. Joy Philips
Q:Recently two religious articles caused a scare on a New York flight to Louisville. A “phylactery” and “tefillin,” (prayer boxes that Orthodox Jews strap to their head and arms) were thought to be explosive devises. The report hit the news and was soon broadcast on TV, in newspapers and on the web. In the end, the security fear was all a misunderstanding. I want to know more about these crazy non-Christian articles of faith. Is that OK?
Yours in Christ,
Jew-Curious in Skokie, IL.
A: You’re not alone in your curiosity--and that’s the problem. Thanks to this sacred scare, these religious accessories went from low-profile Jewish toys to top-rated Google search words. Making matters worse, the public is now calling for more cultural understanding. The only thing worth understanding about the Jews is that they are going to hell for not believing in Jesus. John 3:36 “Whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him.”
Not only is it of great concern to Christian America that the populace is becoming more knowledgeable about non-Christian subjects, it is even more concerning that the Jews are once again stealing our spotlight (When are they going to stop milking that whole Holocaust thing?). As the saying goes, all press is good press. We cannot stand idly by while good Christian issues get stuck on the back page of the paper. Whatever the spin, let’s get Christ back above the fold! Can’t you just picture the NY Times carrying a nice headline like “God says: ‘The sun will turn to darkness and the moon will drip blood.’” (Joel 2:31)?
Gay bashing, earthquake blaming, and abortion clinic bombings won’t cut it anymore. Start thinking of creative ways to get Jesus’ name into the media, converting the masses to his overpowering love and judgment. Some BCOG attention getting suggestions:
- Pack a sharpened wooden cross in your carry-ons.
- Pack 3.1 ounces of real Jesus blood (available every Sunday at Best Church of God services)
- Scream out “Jesus is the BOMB!” while waiting to board the plane. (Psalm 47:1 “Shout unto God with the voice of triumph!”)
Do your part to put God back in the headlines. And if all else fails, remember the words of our Savior in Luke 19:27: “As for those who would not have Me be King over them, bring them before Me and slay them.” Dust off your Christmas Day explosive underwear.
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