BACK TO JERUSALEM - official press release

BACK TO JERUSALEM -  OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FOR:

BACK TO JERUSALEM: FIRST THE MANY. THEN THE ONE. CHRONICLES A JOURNEY OF

FAITH, SERVICE, AND HOPE IN ISRAEL

Steve Martin shares firsthand experiences from Israel, offering a faith-centered account that highlights

compassion, biblical prophecy, and enduring hope during a pivotal moment in history.

Norm Leo, BrightKey, New York

BACK TO JERUSALEM: FIRST THE MANY. THEN THE ONE. CHRONICLES A JOURNEY OF FAITH, SERVICE, AND HOPE IN ISRAEL

Steve Martin shares firsthand experiences from Israel, offering a faith centered account that highlights compassion, biblical prophecy, and enduring hope during a pivotal moment in history.

New York, NY, July 7, 2026 — Steve Martin announces the release of Back To Jerusalem: First the many. Then the One., a Christian inspirational memoir that recounts his experiences serving alongside fellow believers in Israel during a significant period of recovery and reflection. Written during his thirtieth visit to Israel and his fortieth published book, Martin offers readers a deeply personal account of faith, service, and the enduring connection between biblical history and present day events.

In Back To Jerusalem: First the many. Then the One., Martin reflects on his time in Jerusalem with his wife, Laurie, while serving alongside Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem. Through personal stories, vivid observations, and more than 150 photographs, the book documents encounters with people rebuilding after the devastating events that followed October 7, 2023. Blending travel memoir with biblical reflection, the narrative explores themes of compassion, restoration, and the importance of standing with those experiencing hardship.

The inspiration for the book arose from Martin's desire to document both the challenges and the hope he witnessed while ministering to individuals affected by conflict. By writing many chapters as events unfolded, he preserves the immediacy of his experiences while sharing his conviction that acts of kindness, encouragement, and faith can provide comfort during times of uncertainty. His goal is to invite readers into a journey that is both deeply personal and spiritually meaningful.

Beyond recounting his travels, the book explores the broader significance of Israel within biblical prophecy and Christian faith. Martin reflects on themes of peace, reconciliation, and God's enduring promises while encouraging readers to consider the role of compassion and service in their own lives. His observations invite thoughtful reflection on faith, history, and the shared hope for a future marked by peace and restoration.

The book is intended for Christian readers, Bible study groups, ministry leaders, and individuals interested in Israel, biblical history, and faith based travel narratives. Readers seeking a personal perspective on contemporary events through the lens of Scripture will find an engaging combination of testimony, historical reflection, and spiritual encouragement.

Steve Martin is a Christian author and the founder of Love For His People, a ministry dedicated to encouraging believers and supporting the people of Israel through faith, prayer, and service. With Back To Jerusalem: First the many. Then the One., he shares the experiences of his thirtieth journey to Israel, offering readers a heartfelt testimony of hope, compassion, and steadfast faith.

The book is now available — secure your copy here: https://a.co/d/0d99RrOc

For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:

Steve Martin

Email: loveforhispeople@gmail.com

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Love For His People Ministry was founded in 2010 by Steve & Laurie Martin. Charlotte, NC USA

ANNOUNCEMENT: Free E-book Feb. 3 -Feb. 5, 2026. Steve Martin's new book "BACK TO JERUSALEM". (Also available in hard cover $15.95, paperback $12.95, and audiobook $3.99 formats)

          

Free E-book Feb. 3-Feb. 5, 2026. 

New book "BACK TO JERUSALEM"

To get your free e-book (you do not need Kindle to download to your computer or phone) go here:

Click here: Back To Jerusalem free e-book

The hard cover $15.95, paperback $12.95 and audiobook $3.999 versions 

are also available at special prices.

Look here: Back To Jerusalem optional versions

INTRODUCTION

From Oct. 16, 2025, to Jan. 12, 2026, my good wife Laurie (48 years of marriage and counting) and I had the most incredible time in Jerusalem and many parts of Israel. We had come to serve with Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem, as needed.

As I sit on the back veranda of the apartment they provided for us, I watch the sun rise over the southeast as another of His glorious days begins. My heart is full of the love of Yeshua (Jesus) for this, His chosen city, His chosen Land, and His chosen people, the Jews.

We came to bring comfort to His people coming out from a heartbreaking war on the eight fronts the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were fighting, after the horrendous, murderous, home destruction years since October 7, 2023. The Israelis had been fighting for their lives, their families, their land promised to them by the Living God of Israel. We hoped to bring His love to them as Christians, standing on His Word.

God the Father did not fail them. In so many miraculous ways, He protected them, united them, and caused them to cry out to Him for His salvation.

Over 1200 Jewish civilians were lost that day. Over 1000 young men, women, and reserves have since been lost, destroyed by the enemy who seems never to go away.

“We just want peace,” is the cry of our friends’ hearts here in Jerusalem and the surrounding hills.

But, when the Messiah Yeshua returns to this very city, Jerusalem, they will know Him as their Peace King, their Shalom Most High.

 

Come Jesus! Bo Yeshua!

 

As that time of His return quickly approaches, we joined with several hundred Christians, coming from the nations, to comfort, stand in support, and let the love of the Father work through us for them.

In this, my 40^th book, written during my 30^th trip to Israel since the late 1990s, I share some of my stories. Some chapters are in the “present tense” because I wrote them at the time they occurred.

Many Jews are returning to their Land now, as prophesied centuries ago by Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Yeshua Himself. Christians are going to Israel to comfort and support them in their return.

And then Jesus (Yeshua) will return as the King of kings and Lord of lords.

I desire that the Lord Himself will touch your heart, and you, too, will join Him in this glorious work, to see His salvation come to the Jews and Arabs of Israel.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin, Love For His People, Jerusalem, Israel, Jan. 7, 2026

Click here: The hard cover $15.95, paperback $12.95 and audiobook $3.999 versions 

are also available at special prices.

 

My hand on the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Free E-book Feb. 1-Feb. 5, 2026. Steve Martin's new book "BACK TO JERUSALEM". (Also available in hard cover, paperback, and audiobook formats)

Free E-book Feb. 1-Feb. 5, 2026. 

New book "BACK TO JERUSALEM"

To get your free e-book (you do not need Kindle to download to your computer or phone) go here:

Click here: Back To Jerusalem free e-book

The hard cover, paperback and audiobook versions are also available at regular price.

Look here: Back To Jerusalem optional versions

INTRODUCTION

From Oct. 16, 2025, to Jan. 12, 2026, my good wife Laurie (48 years of marriage and counting) and I had the most incredible time in Jerusalem and many parts of Israel. We had come to serve with Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem, as needed.

As I sit on the back veranda of the apartment they provided for us, I watch the sun rise over the southeast as another of His glorious days begins. My heart is full of the love of Yeshua (Jesus) for this, His chosen city, His chosen Land, and His chosen people, the Jews.

We came to bring comfort to His people coming out from a heartbreaking war on the eight fronts the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were fighting, after the horrendous, murderous, home destruction years since October 7, 2023. The Israelis had been fighting for their lives, their families, their land promised to them by the Living God of Israel. We hoped to bring His love to them as Christians, standing on His Word.

God the Father did not fail them. In so many miraculous ways, He protected them, united them, and caused them to cry out to Him for His salvation.

Over 1200 Jewish civilians were lost that day. Over 1000 young men, women, and reserves have since been lost, destroyed by the enemy who seems never to go away.

“We just want peace,” is the cry of our friends’ hearts here in Jerusalem and the surrounding hills.

But, when the Messiah Yeshua returns to this very city, Jerusalem, they will know Him as their Peace King, their Shalom Most High.

 

Come Jesus! Bo Yeshua!

 

As that time of His return quickly approaches, we joined with several hundred Christians, coming from the nations, to comfort, stand in support, and let the love of the Father work through us for them.

In this, my 40^th book, written during my 30^th trip to Israel since the late 1990s, I share some of my stories. Some chapters are in the “present tense” because I wrote them at the time they occurred.

Many Jews are returning to their Land now, as prophesied centuries ago by Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Yeshua Himself. Christians are going to Israel to comfort and support them in their return.

And then Jesus (Yeshua) will return as the King of kings and Lord of lords.

I desire that the Lord Himself will touch your heart, and you, too, will join Him in this glorious work, to see His salvation come to the Jews and Arabs of Israel.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin, Love For His People, Jerusalem, Israel, Jan. 7, 2026

 

My hand on the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem.

#freebook #BackToJerusalem #Jesus #Yeshua #Jerusalem #Israel #SteveMartin #ChristianFriendsofIsrael 

"Back To Jerusalem" - Steve Martin's 40th book. Published January 2026.

                       

"Back To Jerusalem" - Steve Martin's 40th book. Published this month.

INTRODUCTION

From Oct. 16, 2025, to Jan. 12, 2026, my good wife Laurie (48 years and counting) and I had the most incredible time in Jerusalem and many parts of Israel. We had come to serve with Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem, as needed.

As I sit on the back veranda of the apartment they provided for us, I watch the sun rise over the southeast as another of His glorious days begins. My heart is full of the love of Yeshua (Jesus) for this, His chosen city, His chosen Land, and His chosen people, the Jews.

We came to bring comfort to His people coming out from a heartbreaking war on the eight fronts the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were fighting, after the horrendous, murderous, home destruction years since October 7, 2023. The Israelis had been fighting for their lives, their families, their land promised to them by the Living God of Israel. We hoped to bring His love to them as Christians, standing on His Word.

God the Father did not fail them. In so many miraculous ways, He protected them, united them, and caused them to cry out to Him for His salvation.

Over 1200 Jewish civilians were lost that day. Over 1000 young men, women, and reserves have since been lost, destroyed by the enemy who seems never to go away.

“We just want peace,” is the cry of our friends’ hearts here in Jerusalem and the surrounding hills.

But, when the Messiah Yeshua returns to this very city, Jerusalem, they will know Him as their Peace King, their Shalom Most High.

 

Come Jesus! Bo Yeshua!

 

As that time of His return quickly approaches, we joined with several hundred Christians, coming from the nations, to comfort, stand in support, and let the love of the Father work through us for them.

In this, my 40^th book, written during my 30^th trip to Israel since the late 1990s, I share some of my stories. Some chapters are in the “present tense” because I wrote them at the time they occurred.

Many Jews are returning to their Land now, as prophesied centuries ago by Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Yeshua Himself. Christians are going to Israel to comfort and support them in their return.

And then Jesus (Yeshua) will return as the King of kings and Lord of lords.

I desire that the Lord Himself will touch your heart, and you, too, will join Him in this glorious work, to see His salvation come to the Jews and Arabs of Israel.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin, Love For His People

Jerusalem, Israel, Jan. 7, 2026

My hand on the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem.

Steve and Laurie Martin with the Tristan and Galya Hall family. 

Leaders of Christian Friends of Israel in Jerusalem.

A good picture taken in Israel.

Details: 28 chapters, 224 pages, over 150 photos from the fall of 2025 in Jerusalem, Israel and surrounding areas in the Land.

Will be available in a few days on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and e-book (Kindle).

Steve Martin

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“Back To Jerusalem. First the many. Then the One.” - #1 on an Amazon best seller list. Steve Martin’s 40th book published January 2026.

 

       "Back To Jerusalem. First the many. Then the One.” 

       Steve Martin’s 40th book published January 2026

Jan. 17, 2026 Charlotte, North Carolina

From Oct. 16, 2025, to Jan. 12, 2026, my good wife Laurie (48 years and counting) and I had the most incredible time in Jerusalem, and many parts of Israel. We had come to serve with Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem, as needed.

As I sit on the back veranda of the apartment they provided for us, I watch the sun rise over the southeast as another of His glorious days begins. My heart is full of the love of Yeshua (Jesus) for this, His chosen city, His chosen Land, and His chosen people, the Jews.

We came to bring comfort to His people coming out from a heartbreaking war on the eight fronts the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were fighting, after the horrendous, murderous, home destruction years since October 7, 2023. The Israelis had been fighting for their lives, their families, their land promised to them by the Living God of Israel. Our hope was to bring His love to them as Christians, standing on His Word.

God the Father did not fail them. In so many miraculous ways, He protected them, united them, and caused them to cry out to Him for His salvation.

Over 1200 Jewish civilians were lost that day. Over 1000 young men, women, and reserves have since been lost, destroyed by the enemy who seems to never go away.

“We just want peace,” is the cry of our friends’ hearts here in Jerusalem and the surrounding hills.

But, when the Messiah Yeshua returns to this very city, Jerusalem, they will know Him as their Peace King, their Shalom Most High.

As that time of His return quickly approaches, we joined with several hundred Christians, coming from the nations, to comfort, stand in support, and let the love of the Father work through us for them.

In this my 40^th book, written during my 30^th trip to Israel since the late 1990s, I share some of my stories. Some chapters are in “present tense” as I wrote them in the time period they occurred.

Many of the Jews are coming back to their Land now, as was prophesied centuries ago by Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Yeshua Himself. Christians are going to Israel to comfort and support them in their return.

And then Jesus (Yeshua) will return as the King of kings and Lord of lords.

My desire is that the Lord Himself will touch your heart, and you too will join Him in this glorious work, to see His salvation come to the Jews and Arabs of Israel.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin, Love For His People 

#40thbook #40 #SteveMartin #BacktoJerusalem #Jesus #Yeshua #ChristianFriendsofIsrael #Jews #Christians #Jerusalem #Israel #bestseller #Amazonbestseller