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Chosen to Proclaim

The Irrevocable Call of the Jewish People to World Mission

Avi Snyder

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Publication Date: March 17, 2026

The Jewish people are still chosen, but for what?

What does it mean that the Jewish people are “chosen”? For many, the word evokes confusion, pride, resentment, or even hostility. In Chosen to Proclaim, Avi Snyder clarifies this often-misunderstood idea, showing from Scripture and history that God’s irrevocable call upon Israel has always been missional: to be a light to the nations and to proclaim his salvation to the world. Yes.

Remarkably, even during times of unbelief, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob has used the Jewish people to draw gentiles to himself. And if he can use his people in their unbelief, how much more will he use them once they receive and share the gospel they were created to proclaim? In Chosen to Proclaim, Snyder challenges readers to recognize why the Jewish people are essential for the gospel to reach the ends of the earth.

Endorsements

Chosen to Proclaim is a much-needed book for these challenging times! Avi has intricately woven both the need and urgency for us to engage in speaking the truth of Jesus to all including the Lost Sheep of Israel. I highly recommend this book to you, your congregation, and all who wonder about evangelism in an age where it is less and less popular, but more and more needed. May the words of the apostle Paul be reflected in your life: “Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them [Israel] is that they may be saved” (Romans 10:1).

Steve CohenFounder, The Apple of His Eye Mission Society
Simple, compassionate, kerygmatic—just like the gospel. Logical, sharp, argumentative—just like the epistles. This powerfully proclaiming, sometimes combative, voice of a small, New York-born Jew is that of the apostle Paul—passionate in his love for his Jewish brothers first, but also for the gentiles. Both the historical and reflective parts of this book are witty, rich in anecdotes, easy to read, and will, hopefully, reach and touch many hearts and minds.

Tibor FabinyProfessor of Hermeneutics and English Literature,Károli Gáspár University, Reformed Church in Hungary
Avi Snyder both challenges and inspires us through his deep insight in the Scripture and by his passion for his people and world evangelism. This is a book that should be read, studied, and practiced by all of us.

Rolf Gunnar HeitmanFormer CEO, Norwegian Church Ministry to Israel
Here is a deeply heartfelt book addressing a significant biblical theme. Through a compelling overview of the Scriptures, Avi Snyder explains God’s purpose to use the small and persecuted Jewish nation in his plans for the salvation of all peoples. Dismantling misleading stereotypes, he explains the calling of the Jewish people, why God has preserved them despite times of rebellion, why they need to hear the good news of Yeshua the Messiah, and what this means for Jewish and gentile believers alike. At a time of global turmoil, here is a perspective on mission we should not neglect.

Jonathan LambAuthor, teacher, and minister-at-large for Keswick Ministries, UK
Chosen to Proclaim is an eloquent and passionate step-by-step analysis as to why the Jewish people were originally called “chosen” by God. The book argues that unless those who call themselves followers of Yeshua Jesus purposefully reach out to the Jewish people first—because of their continued calling—world evangelism will never have the kind of impact intended, as it did initially. Avi Snyder writes with the kind of urgency and sincerity we find in Paul’s epistle to the Romans, as a man who has given his life to follow the calling of his Lord. This is a word we need to hear.

Sally Klein O’ConnorComposer/Artist/Director, Improbable People Ministries
If the words “chosen people” make you uncomfortable, you are not alone. Both Jews and non-Jews struggle to understand the intention behind this often-misconstrued term. In Chosen to Proclaim, Avi Snyder offers wisdom and insight into God’s purpose for choosing the Jews—for the purpose of blessing the world with the knowledge of the Lord. This book is a reminder that if we recapture God’s irrevocable call, the flow of his abundant blessings just might be unstoppable.

Steffi RubinArtist, Composer, Author/Playwright
Avi Snyder is a great storyteller. And from his long life as a disciple and a messenger of Jesus—starting almost fifty years ago—he has a lot of stories to pick from. He never uses them only to entertain his readers, but to make his point clear in the most convincing way. He makes it sound so obvious.

Bodil SkjottLausanne Catalyst, Jewish Evangelism
In Chosen to Proclaim, Avi Snyder serves us one of the better biblical theologies on what a kingdom of priests was meant to entail. When Avi speaks, the heart of a passionate evangelist beats! He has proven himself over a long career to be a battle-tested warrior who knows whereof he speaks. I heartily commend this book to anyone wanting to understand and appreciate the sacred call of God upon his chosen nation, Israel.

Irving Salzman"Messianic Pastor/Rabbi,Beth Messiah Messianic Congregation, Livingston, NJ"