Jackie Mason, the comedian, withdrew a lawsuit against Jews for Jesus. They had created another one of their clever little tracts, asking the question: “Jackie Mason…a Jew for Jesus?” He was offended and sued. Jews for Jesus were gracious and attempted more than once to settle out of court, as the scriptures dictate (Matthew 5:25). Eventually Mr. Mason agreed but with patronizing airs.
It is unfortunate that Mason made a statement claiming Blacks being for the KKK is synonymous with Jews being for Messiah. I understand he does not believe Y’shua (Jesus) is the Messiah but his comparison remains ineffective—even if it does articulate his bile.
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Let us consider: if Blacks were for the KKK, it would almost certainly bring about their re-enslavement or deaths. If however, Jews were for Jesus, then it would mean their freedom and eternal life.
Gladly, especially in this season, God sent his Son for both Jew and Gentile. May Mr. Mason become tender to Yahweh and learn that God is not the God of Jews only, but also the God of Gentiles. (Romans 3:29)
I commend Jews for Jesus for the way they scripturally handled a delicate and difficult situation. I also remember fondly the day David “Moose” Garrett of Jews for Jesus and I passed out similar broadsides at UNC-Chapel Hill. May God continue to bless their ministry as they reach out in love to Jewish people such as Jackie Mason. May he ponder with less vitriol the thoughtful words on the tract. (Yes, I was able to find a copy on the Web—though, to be sure, not at JewsforJesus.org!)