Posted on 04/19/2006 1:08:55 PM PDT by Tim Long
Preacher Zola Levitt dies Known for 'Pray for the peace of Jerusalem'
Zola Levitt Jewish Christian preacher Zola Levitt died today after battling cancer, according to his ministry website.
Levitt, known for the tagline, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem," had a television program seen on the several Christian networks, "Zola Levitt Presents."
He died at home in Dallas, where he led the non-profit Zola Levitt Ministries, Inc.
Levitt was diagnosed with cancer Feb. 10, which had spread from his left lung to his liver and brain, according to his son, Mark Levitt, who posted updates on the ministry website.
Mark Levitt said in a recent post that that in response to the illness, his father was "doubling his efforts to produce extra TV programs and create more informative and outspoken newsletters than ever."
"What a soldier's testimonial – to stay at his post until called away by Yeshua! Happy is the man whose work is his play," Mark Levitt wrote.
Responding to today's news, a follower of Levitt's ministry wrote: "I praise the Lord for the life He granted to Zola; for Zola’s willingness to be used by God in great ways; for the thousands of lives he touched through his ministry and music; and for the grace and peace of knowing that Zola’s reward can be ours, too, someday."
He seemed a very nice, and learned man. Sorry he's gone.
They should have his picture next to "unanswered prayers" in encyclopedias.
Was he the one that was always pushing tours of the Holy Lands?
Prayers for his family.
Ping (sad news).
Prayers from TX
His prayer will be answered when Messiah returns.
Thank you , Zola
God bless him.
This is bittersweet. I loved his writings and his optimism.
Yes, Jerusalem will see peace when Yeshua returns.
I am sorry to hear it. I watched his show many years ago. He was inspiring.
Zola is now at peace in the hands of Yeshua.
Unanswered prayer? How so? Jesus is the peace of Jerusalem, and He's comin'! :-D As for Zola's passing...he said it himself, he's been promoted. He's happy today.
I've listened to him for years, and learned a great deal about Judism, the religion of my Savior.
Well done, good and faithful servant of God. God Bless his family.
Peace in Jerusalem? I mean, sure, there will be someday, but I think it is fair to say that the prayer is unanswered.
RIP, Zola. I learned so much from you.
My prayers go with you, Rabbi.
He was only diagnosed Feb. 10. Less than two months later, he's gone. Amazing.
I loved Zola.
I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.
Godspeed, brother Zola. You will be missed.
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