Yulia Goldberg: Evangelism and Spiritual Awakening in Israel

Yulia Goldberg's Transformative Journey

• 💡 Yulia shares her personal testimony of overcoming severe drug addictions and an overdose at 17.
• 📖 Her grandfather gave her a New Testament, which she began reading daily after a near-death experience, leading to a profound encounter with Jesus (Yeshua).
• 💖 The story of the Prodigal Son deeply resonated with her, leading her to accept Jesus and experience a complete transformation and freedom from addiction.
• 🌱 Motivated by a deep love for Jesus, she felt compelled to share the Gospel, starting with her family, who eventually all came to faith and now serve God.

Calling to Evangelize in Israel

• 🇮🇱 Yulia, as a Jew, feels a supernatural love for the Jewish people, believing in the biblical principle of sharing the Gospel with Jews first.
• 🎯 She views evangelism as a lifestyle, integrating it into daily interactions in cafes, banks, and hospitals, rather than just organized events.
• 🗣️ Her approach often involves making compliments and engaging in conversations, leading to opportunities to share her faith.

Openness and Opportunity in Israel

• ❌ Yulia challenges the stereotype that Israelis are closed to the Gospel, emphasizing that they are people in need of salvation like any other nation.
• ⚠️ The October 7th events significantly increased spiritual hunger and openness among Israelis, creating a unique opportunity for evangelism.
• 🏥 She and her team actively served and preached in hospitals and affected kibbutzim immediately after the attacks, finding people receptive to the message.

Effective Evangelism Methods

• 🚶‍♀️ Despite common beliefs, street evangelism is effective in Israel, with recent outreaches in Tel Aviv leading to multiple conversions and healings.
• 🌈 Her team has even engaged in evangelism during the LGBT parade in Tel Aviv, finding openness and opportunities for prayer and personal sharing.
• 🙏 Yulia highlights that the preaching of the Gospel is often accompanied by miracles and healings, such as a man's eyes being healed on the street.
• 💬 A common entry point for conversation is asking Israelis about their expectations for the Messiah, as many unknowingly describe biblical prophecies.

Call to Action for Believers

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