ISRAEL FIRST! The Key to Understanding the Blood Moons, Shemitah, Promises to Israel, the Coming Jubilee, and How it all Fits Together - Hardcover

Gidon Ariel is the founder and CEO of Root Source. Gidon made Aliyah to Israel in 1978 at age 14, and spent close to a decade in advanced Jewish studies institutes (Yeshivas) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Raised as an Orthodox Jew, Gidon has kept Jewish traditions his entire life. Quite unexpectedly, in 2005, he felt a personal call from Hashem (God) to begin to reach out to Christians in friendship, to bless and educate them about Jewish life, thought, and insights about Hebrew Scriptures. Bob O'Dell is an evangelical Christian, former high-tech executive with Motorola and Wintegra, and astronomy enthusiast. Living in Texas, Bob has worked with Israeli Jews for over 25 years. Gidon and Bob founded Root Source to promote Gidon s vision of Israeli Jews teaching Christians worldwide.

I was glad to hear about the publishing of the new book. Israel First!, co-written by Gidon Ariel and Bob O'Dell, that offers thorough examination of the Tanakh and its continued relevance in our time. Your dedicated efforts throughout the years to deepen the ties with the Christian community around the world through the establishment of an international joint learning site as well as through this book are worthy of the highest esteem. The support that Christian communities lend to the state of Israel is vital to Israel's public diplomacy in particular and to the future of the country in general. An in-depth Tanakh-based study strengthens these relations. I wish you many more years of fruitful and fulfilling work. Sincerely, Yuli Edelstein MK, Speaker of the Knesset The State of Israel is proud to advance values and technological innovations that serve as a light unto the nations in a variety of ways. As the Minister of Science, Technology and Space I find it to be a great honor to oversee so many of these initiatives. I know that millions of our Christian friends watch the news from our region with a Bible in their hand, as they follow the amazing rebirth of the Jewish people in our historic homeland. My friend Gidon Ariel, who is a long-time activist in the field of Christian Zionism, has shared with me his latest endeavor: his book explaining Biblical prophecy and how important it is to support Israel in our days. I found this book makes an important contribution to the study of this topic. One might not agree with all of Gidon's conclusions, but we can all agree that the Jewish people are extremely fortunate and even blessed to have such good friends around the world. Blessings from Jerusalem, --Danny Danon Minister of Science, Technology and Space --Yuli Edelstein, Speaker of the Knesset; Danny Danon, Israel ambassador-designate to the United Nations

Bob O'Dell and Gidon Ariel raise critical questions and give solid answers on topics long hidden, but recently brought to light. I hope the biblical viewpoints will garner greater support for the Roots Source work in educating all who pick it up to read. The scope of this book stimulates areas of concern for all of us and provokes us to deeper thoughts. Everyone owes it to themselves to read the book. What makes it special is that it is a joint effort by an evangelical Christian and an Orthodox Israeli Jew. Every lover of the Scriptures interested in the future of man should have this information and can do no better than to begin with this book. Sharon K. Sanders, Co-Founder & Director Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem --Pastor Mark Biltz; Canon Andrew White; Sharon K. Sanders Thank you Root Source for bringing awareness to God's signs in the heavens, emphasizing the need to be on God's calendar, and highlighting Israel as the focal point of history. From the beginning, when I originally made the discovery of the four Blood Moons and their related solar eclipses with their historical significance of falling on the Biblical holy days, I prayed and asked that others would bring more things to light on the subject. Bob and Gidon are bringing out their perspective, which is always greatly appreciated as we are all searching for truth. None of us have all the answers and we all need each other s insight. While we may not totally agree on all the details, we totally agree that when it comes to global events, Israel is the apple of God s eye and Jerusalem is becoming the cup of trembling for all nations. There is no way prophecy can be properly understood without seeing the importance of the Jewish Roots of Christianity and the role it still plays today. Thank you Root Source for being at the forefront with other organizations that are building bridges between the Jewish and Christian communities that respect each others faiths without trying to change them. Blessings! Pastor Mark Biltz, author of Blood Moons: Decoding the Imminent Heavenly Signs Founder, El Shaddai Ministries The discussion of Israel is always a highly complex theological, religious, political phenomenon. It promotes feelings of love and hatred. I write as one who spends his life in the Middle East working in Iraq, Jordan and Israel. I see that the Middle East is at the heart of God's plans and purposes. Unlike most people, I ardently love both the Jews and the Arabs and refuse to see that just one side is right. Amidst this entire dilemma is the Land of The Holy One with such profound effect on Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities. Israel First! covers top-of-mind points of discussion amongst much of the evangelical Christian community. This book deals in depth with so many of the issues which challenge the church today; the blood moons the Schechter year and the Messianic age. Here is a unique book written by two unique people, an Orthodox Israeli Jew and an American Evangelical Christian. From them you will get answers to your many questions enjoy this outstanding book. --The Reverend Canon Dr. Andrew White President of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East

This is a very welcomed, scholarly project that will no doubt strengthen Jewish Christian relations in times when both respective groups are being marginalized. It is of no surprise that such an initiative is birthed out of Israel and brought into the world by those who love God's Land and His people. I cannot recommend this work highly enough. I too look forward to times of spiritual enrichment through the study of this material. Father Gabriel Naddaf Spiritual leader of the Israeli Christian Recruitment Forum Head of the Christian Empowerment Council The book by Gidon Ariel and Bob O'Dell Israel FIRST! is an adventurous nonfiction attempt at explaining current events in light of Biblical prophecy. This book is about our world and our days but it goes from news broadcasts to ancient Scriptures giving hope as well as education to Christians, who want to discern the times. I like this book because it has elements of Judaism, the Bible, action and adventure in it. A book, which makes the Bible relevant by connecting Jewish and Christian believes is to be lauded. Dr. Susanna Kokkonen, Director, Christian Friends of Yad Vashem If Christians desire to truly understand the scriptures then a paradigm shift must take place. True Biblical understanding can only be found from the perspective of Israel first. Many Christians are suddenly enthralled by the Blood Moons, the Shemitah year, covenant promises to Israel and the Year of Jubilee. Yet without a Hebraic insight and perspective, published information regarding these events is rife with misinterpretation and speculation. This is the very reason Gidon Ariel and Bob O'Dell s teachings are a must for any and all truth seekers. Rev. Gary Cristofaro Director of Development, Ezra International Gidon Ariel is a man driven by a vision - to ignite relationships between Jews and Christians, and to lead a dynamic partnership into the coming period of redemption. Committed to the Land of Israel, he believes with all his heart that the key to the future lies in an unbreakable partnership between Jews and Christians. With incurable optimism, unquenchable enthusiasm and determined faith he has followed this dream, at much personal cost. We admire Gidon for his passion and his persistence in this task he feels laid upon him by the Almighty. We pray that this prophetic new partnership will lead to healing of old wounds, strengthening of ties between Jews and Christians, and blessing for Israel and the church. David and Lesley Richardson, Mount Zion Fellowship Jerusalem Co-authors: The Hand That Writes the Love Song (Also Holds a Gun) If you love the God of Israel, sit down with Gidon and Bob to experience the insights of Israel First! As a Bible teacher and frequent traveler to the Holy Land, my great privilege is helping Christians better understand the Jewish roots of their faith. As a radio host, I strive to share the powerful truth of today's Holy Land with American listeners. Israel First! helps me do both of those things. Followers of Jesus who join Gidon and Bob on this journey will better underst --Trey Graham Pastor, Author, Radio Host --Father Gabriel Naddaf; Dr. Susanna Kokkonen; Rev. Gary Cristafaro; Dave and Lesley Richardson; Pastor Trey Graham, Rabbi Tuly Weisz