Last Words From Father James Bernstein
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- The founder of Jews For Jesus and my old friend, Father James Bernstein, is nearing the end of his earthly sojourn. He has some final words for us before taking up his heaven abode.
UPDATE 6/17/24: Father James Bernstein has reposed in the Lord. May his memory be eternal!
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Death is defeated!
Thank you for your service to the Lord Father Bernstein ☦️☦️☦️
As an inquirer into the Orthodox Christian faith, I met Fr James at St Thomas in Snohomish. He came up to me, introduced himself and his Beautiful wife. After introducing myself, I told him about my Protestant background, my family and a few other things. He got up and said I’ll be right back and went and got me his book “Surprised By Christ” and opened it up and wrote a personal paragraph to me personally. I was so thrilled that he did that for me. I couldn’t wait to go home and read the book and that’s exactly what I did. God used this man to reach me. He is such a wonderful gracious loving
man. I wanted to personally tell him how much I loved his book but I haven’t seen him since last year.
This video breaks my heart, I’m sad that I may never in this life get to tell him about how much his book has helped me. If anyone reading this message gets to see him, please thank him for me. My name is Jamie and we last spoke Feb 1 2023 @ St Thomas. I will pray for him and his family.
Thank you Fr James for being that light that God tells us to be ❤️. Love you.
What a blessing!
Lord bless Thy servant! We love you Fr James! Christ is risen!!!☦📿🙏
We pray that Fr. James will peacefully and joyfully transcend consciously, the shedding of the prison of flesh, freeing his soul into the bliss of Spirit. Love and blessings to you Fr. Tryphon and your dear brother/friend Fr. James. With gratitude ...
A Jewish man who found the Truth in Holy Orthodoxy. Today's age is difficult as a Christian and thinking about those responsible can bring bitterness and anger. Seeing this man has softened my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Lord have mercy on your servant James!
I pray our merciful and loving Lord gives Father James the strength to depart in peace. ☦
I have a lot of love and respect for Fr. James. He brought a lot of Jews to the Church, and he did much to help non-Jewish laymen (including myself) to learn the deeper connection to the Hebrew roots of Orthodoxy.
Fr. James (and Fr. Tryphon), I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet you through this small interview. You will most certainly be in my prayers. Glory be to God in ALL things
I remember seeing Fr. James walking through an Antiochian conference in Houston about 10 years ago. It felt like witnessing a saint in real life, and I’m certain that’s the case. May the Lord have mercy on him, on his family, and on all of those close to him who are losing a great spiritual pastor and father in the faith. His journey is inspiring, and I pray we can learn from his example to live out our Orthodox faith with more and more humility, love and grace.
I am so saddened to hear this news. As a Jewish convert myself, Fr. James' story was such an inspiration for me.
ברוך הבה בשם יהוה! ❤🙏❤️
It is so wonderful to hear of Jews coming to Christ, it’s like our elder brother is returning home to us. God bless you!
Even though his departure is sad, there is a certain beauty in the faith and love of two brothers sharing those final moments. Thank you, Father's, for sharing this with us. I pray the Lord receive Father Bernstein into his kingdom and bless you both! 🙏
Christ is Risen! My husband, Archpriest Gregory and I both converted to Orthodoxy 30 years ago and we were touched by your books. You and Matushka will be in our prayers!
Lord have mercy and bless Fr James🙏🏼☦️🙏🏼
And Fr Tryphon🙏🏼☦️🙏🏼
Surprised By Christ was the book that convinced me to be Orthodox and I could not be more grateful for Fr. James for writing it. His impact is felt worldwide.
Fr James book Surprised By Christ was the first book I ever read about Orthodox Christianity and that was back in 2016. I (and my husband and children) have been part of the Orthodox Church for three years now and I thank God for Fr James part in the beginning of that journey. May God grant him a peaceful falling asleep when it is his time. I will keep you closely in my prayers.
I deeply pray for Fr. James on his way. May he not suffer (too much, his disease is very severe), may he and his presvitera/khuri Martha/Bonnie and his children be in peace. Blessings, ברוכות רבות, פרםא, prot. Alexander
Even though this man is dying , his face looks like he has so much life left in him . Memory Eternal.
Fr James's looks so natural with his beard and his cross this is interview with a holly person what a beautiful human
Living next to my in laws, last year we saw my FIL, a person who grew up on a Toppenish farm and who could work this retired Marine into the ground go from cancer diagnosis to passing in less than two weeks last June . 4 months later my mother in law, still beside herself with grief, was diagnosed with terminal lymphoma. I spent almost every day and most nights for two months bedside until she passed just before Christmas. The lessons we learned about ourselves and life could fill books.
He looks happy and at peace. God bless him. May him rest and be with God eternally.
Christos Anesti🙏🏻☦️🙏🏻. Fr. James will be in our prayers☦️
Baruch Dayan Ha Emet Blessed is the Lord the True Judge 🙏 This is what I say when someone passes away.
Thank you Father, it is so important for us to witness the proper way to approach death.
Dumnezeu să - l ierte și să-l odihnească în pace întru Împărăția Sa pe Părintele James 🙏
Să avem parte de rugăciunile sale
Cu ale sale rugăciuni, Doamne Iisuse Hristoase Fiul lui Dumnezeu miluiește-ne pe noi și ne mântuiește! Amin 🙏🙏🙏
So very very saddened to hear this from you, Father James.
You surely are unaware of the extremely strong impact that you have had on the life of this poor soul.
My prayers are always with you, even more so upon hearing this turn of events in your life.
Please forgive me for unabashedly recommending the story of your conversion to Orthodoxy, "Surprised by Christ."
It is an excellent read, on an excellent life. - God be merciful to you.
When i was wandering from Pentecostalism, non-denominationalism, and agnosticism, I bcriefly dabbled in "messianic judaism." His book helped me on the way home to Christ in His Church. Pray for us, Father!
Memory Eternal, Fr. James.
Dear Jesus, please comfort and help Fr. James and Fr. Tryphon and fill them both with your peace and joy! Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
Memory eternal Father James.
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen!
Thank you for everything, Dear Father James (and Fr. Tryphon)! May the Lord have mercy on all of us!
Praying for you in Budapest,
Subdeacon Philip Champion,
assistant to Metropolitan Hilarion of Budapest and Hungary
May his passing be peaceful.
Only recently I ordered his book "Surprised by Christ". God bless you James, I'll keep you in my prayers ☦️🙏!
We will miss you father James please pray for us . Irene/Armodios kids. Anna Chrysie. Nicholas and Katherine Maria and Sophia. We always listened to your videos
I am not worthy to pray for you father but I will.
Memory eternal!
God bless you.
May the Lord be pleased with his faithful servant James
Father James, may God give you and Matushka Martha good strength.
Our beloved Father James! Thank you so much for posting this as I have not seen him in weeks and it is so good to see his sweet smiling face. Lord have mercy on Father James! 🙏🏼❤️☦️
I am reading his book right now! May God bless him and keep him!!! I will pray for him!
Not only was he a genuine Orthodox Christian, but he was also a genuine Israelite, a true Jew!!!!! May he intercede for us,unworthy sinners up there in Heaven with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob!!!!!
Shema Yisrael, Adonai Elohim Ehad
You’re helping the youth discover orthodoxy. Thank you.
God bless his soul. 🙏🏻
Our Lady all-saint and ever pure Theotokos, interceded to our Lord that He will grand your servant father James with a peaceful honorable departure of his soul from this wold in dignity. Father please forgive his trespassing and receive him is your kingdom by Your grace and Love. Kyrie eleison.
That is hard to watch, cancer is a hell of a thing. I pray that Fr. James goes peacefully. Soon may it be soon that pain, sickness and even Death is defeated soon.
Seeing such a humble, faithful servant of God makes me fear for my soul
Very beautiful ... just shows how special our Orthodox Faith is. May Father James fly to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and may his memory be eternal 🙏. As a final thought, it is important if we all did a memorial service at the Divine Liturgy during the 40 days for our dear Father James.
I discovered Fr. James Bernstein within the last year when I was looking through an Orthodox bookstore here in Romania and one of his books was next to Fr. Josiah Trenham’s, both translated into romanian. I knew Fr. Trenham but reading through Fr. James’ book was a pleasant surprise and I bought it a while after. And now here he is, next to Fr. Tryphon, and they have known each other for decades. Small world… Glory to God, may he have a blessed time left on this Earth and Life in Christ for eternity! Amen!
The Lord keep Fr James!
Fr James’ book is beautiful.
Thank for sharing this father. I met this man when I was an inquirer. If my eyes can be trusted, I say he was radiating peace.
There is a quote from the Tao Te Ching that says, "Man's highest aim is to become as rough and common as a stone."
I found myself in the back of the Nave of St. John the Forerunner Monastery in Goldendale, WA during a meeting of Clergy and there was this Priest next to me. I didn't realize who he was, but the above quote was running through my mind. His face was weathered and very dignified and he wore a very rough wool cap on his head. I found out later that it was Fr. James Bernstein, whose books I had read! Fr. James embodies everything a Priest of the Most-High God ought to be and everything I aspire to as a man and an Orthodox Christian. Father James, Pray to God for us sinners!!!
I love you fr James!
God love you, fathers.
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Lord have mercy. Thank you for sharing this beautiful interaction between two good friends.
Thank you, Holy Fathers, James and Tryphon, for all your teachings and prayers and service to God and the Church and for your inspiring examples. I pray for you both along with all the Orthodox clergy and hierarchs and shepherds of the faithful of Christ. Please pray for us to grow in Christ and that the Lord may raise up priests and deacons and bishops and lay leaders for this and future generations to carry on the Lord’s work as you have done.😊
Your Prayers,
Dcn Markos Nickolas
Very touching video father. May the Lord bless you in the coming days for your surgery. Christ is risen! ☦
This makes me feel both sad and happy. Nobody likes to see an honorable man die but he will be with the Lord soon and his pain will end and his joy will be immeasurable.
Christ is Risen !!
God Bless you Father James. Thank you for all you have done.
Memory eternal ☦️
Our Life together to God's Glory. Christ has risen. ☦
Glory to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, both now and forever ☦️
two wonderful priests! Fr James pray for our nation when you see our Father in heaven.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son of God, allow Your servant to depart in peace and rest among the saints. Have mercy on his soul and pardon him of all his sins. ☦️
We so need you both in this these present turbulent times for the young people. God bless you both. We will miss you, Father James. "Well done thou good and faithful servant..."
🙏🙏🙏❤️
You have left us a library for us to study. Thank you for everything. Christ is risen!
Father Jame will be in my prayers.
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Amin Amin Amin
God bless! ☦
Wow. Lord have mercy!
This was a blessing to see. Thank you fathers for allowing it! Fr. James has been a staple of West Coast Orthodoxy throughout my life. He has touched more lives than he knows. I will be praying for you both, and the Bernstien family.
Thank you father
Thank you! Elias knew him slightly years ago!
I'm so grateful, Father James, that you consented to speak with Father Tryphon, and with us. Praying for both of you, and for your families.
Farewell Father James- God bless you and your family. Kyrie Eleison. Pray for us, too. The two of you there are a great pair.
I love Fr. James so very much. 🙏🏼💕
I met Fr. James Bernstein back in 2011. He gave me a free autograph copy of Surprised by Christ.
This was a blessing to watch. CHRIST IS RISEN ☦️
Oh, Lord, grant your servant, the Archpriest James, a good ending to his life, painless, blameless and peaceful.
Thank you, Fr. James, for the beautiful work you have done of evangelizing, pastoring and ministering Christ in your capacity as Priest. You are an inspiration to me and to many. May Christ continue to shine through you and give you and all who love you His strength and peace.
I am profoundly grateful to God that Fr. James was my spiritual Father. Lord, have mercy upon dear Father James and Kh. Martha.
Father James, I meet you for the first time here. May the Lord Jesus bless you and hold you in His arms as you journey to His home in Heaven. 🙏🙏🙏. I am early on my journey into Orthodoxy. Father Tryphon thank you for this meeting. God bless you both.🙏
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Dearest Father T, I had a feeling you may have been a Berkeley Radical in your youth…😂 Thank Jesus & Father James, you saw the Light or we wouldn’t have you today. God Bless Father Bernstein for saving many Souls in doing our Lord’s work on this earth. Thank you & God be with you Father James at this very difficult time! 🙏
May the LORD give Father James strength and protection of his soul as his journey home is near! AMIN!🙏🏻❤️☦️
Christ is Risen! Thank you Fathers. It's sad to be losing Fr James but it's also strangely inspiring to see him facing death with such equanimity. We'll pray for you, please pray for us when you get home 🙏 ☦
I greatly enjoyed his book. I recommend it to people (especially those also of Jewish descent) as one of the best primers on true Orthodoxy.
Strong faith really..God bless, Glory to God for all things.
We love you fr James go in peace in the Loving arms of the Lord Jesus Christ
Lord, accept brother James in your arms! Amen.
Dear God please bless this holy priest thru his final days as he passes from life...TO LIFE!!!! 💝☦
God Bless you Father James!!! Met you at the Antiochian Village during a wonderful convention which he was one of the speakers. I had just recently converted to Orthodoxy and the experience of those lectures were just wonderful!! Christ is Risen!!!
God bless you, Father James! Thank you for all you do! May Jesus Christ bless you forever!
Blessing and peace be unto you, dear Father James from a new convert to Orthodoxy.
Father, I can see the love you have for your dear friend. May the Lord bless ❤
Lord have mercy! How beautiful and sorrowful it is to be able to share this moment with a dear friend. Pray for us, Fr. James! I will surely pray for you both.
Blessings ☦️ and mercy be upon Thee Father James...☦️