Shelly and June Volk are Jewish believers. Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age.   

June is a bible teacher and conference speaker who is the author of 3 books: 

The God Who Answers By Fire; A Jewish Saga (2009)   

Drinking from the Wells of Salvation with Study Guide (2014)

The Secret Place – 31 Day Devotional (2019)

Shelly and June have been on radio for over 33 years.

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For Zion’s Sake Podcast

For Zion’s Sake

PSALM 22 Part 1 - Thursday

Podcast Description

In this broadcast of For Zion's Sake, Shelley and June Volk share a message on what it truly means to live "for His sake." Exploring the distinction between fleeting human affection and divine, unconditional love, they emphasize that God's love requires a daily commitment to lay down one's life for others. By drawing from the Old and New Testaments, the Volks explain how God acts to honor His own name and character, calling believers to embody that same standard by representing His name through sacrificial living, daily forgiveness, and spiritual steadfastness.

Key Takeaways


A Daily Way of Life: True godly love is not merely a single heroic gesture or a passing feeling; it is a intentional, sacrificial choice to live daily for the sake of others and Christ.


Overcoming Spiritual Opposition: Believers face spiritual warfare rather than physical enemies; recognizing this helps Christians respond to conflict with grace, forgiveness, and endurance.


Living for God's Name: Just as God protects and stays faithful to His people for the sake of His name (1 Samuel 12:22), believers carry His name and represent His character in everything they do.


Reflecting the Divine Nature: Human effort alone cannot produce godly love; believers must allow Christ's love to flow through them to impact their families, communities, and even their adversaries.

Bible Passages Referenced


John 15:13–14 – Greater love has no one than laying down one's life for friends.


1 Samuel 12:19–22 – The Lord promises not to abandon His people for His great name's sake.

Podcast Description
In this broadcast of For Zion's Sake, Shelley and June Volk share a message on what it truly means to live "for His sake." Exploring the distinction between fleeting human affection and divine, unconditional love, they emphasize that God's love requires a daily commitment to lay down one's life for others. By drawing from the Old and New Testaments, the Volks explain how God acts to honor His own name and character, calling believers to embody that same standard by representing His name through sacrificial living, daily forgiveness, and spiritual steadfastness.
Key Takeaways
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A Daily Way of Life: True godly love is not merely a single heroic gesture or a passing feeling; it is a intentional, sacrificial choice to live daily for the sake of others and Christ.
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Overcoming Spiritual Opposition: Believers face spiritual warfare rather than physical enemies; recognizing this helps Christians respond to conflict with grace, forgiveness, and endurance.
</li>
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Living for God's Name: Just as God protects and stays faithful to His people for the sake of His name (1 Samuel 12:22), believers carry His name and represent His character in everything they do.
</li>
<li>
Reflecting the Divine Nature: Human effort alone cannot produce godly love; believers must allow Christ's love to flow through them to impact their families, communities, and even their adversaries.
</li>
</ul>
Bible Passages Referenced
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DJohn%2B15%253A13-14%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiFxJyl0JuWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQmAE">John 15:13&ndash;14</a> &ndash; Greater love has no one than laying down one's life for friends.
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3D1%2BSamuel%2B12%253A19-22%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiFxJyl0JuWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQmQE">1 Samuel 12:19&ndash;22</a> &ndash; The Lord promises not to abandon His people for His great name's sake.
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</ul>

Loving and Living for His Name Sake - Monday

Hosts Shelly and June Volk wrap up their extensive study on Psalm 22 by outlining core spiritual disciplines modeled through Messiah’s trial on the cross. Examining both Old and New Testament passages, the Volks emphasize how affliction acts as a refiner for spiritual growth, the critical necessity of fervent, ongoing prayer, and the call for believers to embrace endurance and take up their cross daily.

Key Takeaways:


Purpose in Affliction: Affliction serves a divine purpose—testing faith, producing righteousness, and enabling believers to understand and hold fast to God's Word.


Fervent, Energy-Driven Prayer: Rooted in James 5:16, effective prayer requires passion, persistence, and a daily lifestyle integrated with communion with God.


Perseverance to Overcome: Messiah’s endurance on the cross grants believers the spiritual power to endure present-day trials and emerge victorious.


Embracing the Cross: Following Messiah requires a willingness to yield self-will, embrace life's trials, and stand firm in faith despite world pressures.


The Shema Declaration: The program concludes with the traditional declaration of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4), standing in unity with Israel and pointing toward the ultimate return of the Messiah.

Scripture & Bible Passages Referenced:


Psalm 22:1–31 – Prophetic psalm highlighting Messiah's suffering, persistence, answered prayers, and ultimate triumph.


Luke 24:44 – Messiah's confirmation that all prophecies written in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms must be fulfilled.


Ephesians 1:16–18 – Prayer for the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge (epignosis) of God.


Psalm 119:50–75 – Declarations on how affliction revives the soul and deepens understanding of God's statutes.


Hebrews 12:11 – Divine chastening and discipline yield the peaceful fruit of righteousness.


James 5:16 – "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."


Deuteronomy 6:4 – The Shema: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!"

Hosts Shelly and June Volk wrap up their extensive study on Psalm 22 by outlining core spiritual disciplines modeled through Messiah&rsquo;s trial on the cross. Examining both Old and New Testament passages, the Volks emphasize how affliction acts as a refiner for spiritual growth, the critical necessity of fervent, ongoing prayer, and the call for believers to embrace endurance and take up their cross daily.
Key Takeaways:
<ul data-path-to-node="4">
<li>
Purpose in Affliction: Affliction serves a divine purpose&mdash;testing faith, producing righteousness, and enabling believers to understand and hold fast to God's Word.
</li>
<li>
Fervent, Energy-Driven Prayer: Rooted in James 5:16, effective prayer requires passion, persistence, and a daily lifestyle integrated with communion with God.
</li>
<li>
Perseverance to Overcome: Messiah&rsquo;s endurance on the cross grants believers the spiritual power to endure present-day trials and emerge victorious.
</li>
<li>
Embracing the Cross: Following Messiah requires a willingness to yield self-will, embrace life's trials, and stand firm in faith despite world pressures.
</li>
<li>
The Shema Declaration: The program concludes with the traditional declaration of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4), standing in unity with Israel and pointing toward the ultimate return of the Messiah.
</li>
</ul>
Scripture &amp; Bible Passages Referenced:
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2022&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQyQM">Psalm 22:1&ndash;31</a> &ndash; Prophetic psalm highlighting Messiah's suffering, persistence, answered prayers, and ultimate triumph.
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024%3A44&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQygM">Luke 24:44</a> &ndash; Messiah's confirmation that all prophecies written in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms must be fulfilled.
</li>
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%201%3A16-18&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQywM">Ephesians 1:16&ndash;18</a> &ndash; Prayer for the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge (epignosis) of God.
</li>
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DPsalm%2520119%253A50-75%26version%3DNKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzAM">Psalm 119:50&ndash;75</a> &ndash; Declarations on how affliction revives the soul and deepens understanding of God's statutes.
</li>
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2012%3A11&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzQM">Hebrews 12:11</a> &ndash; Divine chastening and discipline yield the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%205%3A16&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzgM">James 5:16</a> &ndash; "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
</li>
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%206%3A4&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzwM">Deuteronomy 6:4</a> &ndash; The Shema: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!"
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</ul>

PSALM 22 part 2 - Friday

Hosts Shelly and June Volk delve into the practical spiritual applications of Psalm 22. Examining the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in the Gospels, the Volks highlight how Messiah’s journey on the cross provides a direct model for believers facing trials today. The discussion centers on three key spiritual disciplines: enduring through perseverance, maintaining a continuous life of prayer, and finding divine comfort and strength through God's Word in times of affliction.

Key Takeaways:


Transformative Knowledge (Epignosis): True spiritual revelation in Christ goes beyond intellectual agreement; it actively transforms how believers endure life’s struggles.


The Discipline of Persistence: Messiah’s endurance on the cross serves as the ultimate example for believers to press forward without losing heart during times of trial.


A Life of Unceasing Prayer: Moving from distress to praise, Messiah demonstrates that prayer should be the primary response—rather than a last resort—in the midst of suffering.


Purpose in Affliction: Affliction acts as a spiritual refining process, testing faith and deepening a believer’s trust in God's sovereign promises.


Comfort in the Word: God's Word quickens and revives believers, supplying hope and endurance when external circumstances are difficult.

Scripture & Bible Passages Referenced:


Psalm 22:1–31 – Prophetic psalm detailing Messiah's suffering, prayer, endurance, and ultimate victory.


Luke 24:44 – All things written in the Law of Moses, Prophets, and Psalms concerning Messiah must be fulfilled.


Ephesians 1:16–18 – Prayer for a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge (epignosis) of Him.


Galatians 6:9 – "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart."


James 1:2–4 – Counting trials as joy, knowing that the testing of faith produces patience and completeness.


Isaiah 53:4–7 – Messiah bearing our griefs, carried our sorrows, and suffering affliction for our redemption.


Psalm 119:50 – "This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life."

Hosts Shelly and June Volk delve into the practical spiritual applications of Psalm 22. Examining the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in the Gospels, the Volks highlight how Messiah&rsquo;s journey on the cross provides a direct model for believers facing trials today. The discussion centers on three key spiritual disciplines: enduring through perseverance, maintaining a continuous life of prayer, and finding divine comfort and strength through God's Word in times of affliction.
Key Takeaways:
<ul data-path-to-node="4">
<li>
Transformative Knowledge (Epignosis): True spiritual revelation in Christ goes beyond intellectual agreement; it actively transforms how believers endure life&rsquo;s struggles.
</li>
<li>
The Discipline of Persistence: Messiah&rsquo;s endurance on the cross serves as the ultimate example for believers to press forward without losing heart during times of trial.
</li>
<li>
A Life of Unceasing Prayer: Moving from distress to praise, Messiah demonstrates that prayer should be the primary response&mdash;rather than a last resort&mdash;in the midst of suffering.
</li>
<li>
Purpose in Affliction: Affliction acts as a spiritual refining process, testing faith and deepening a believer&rsquo;s trust in God's sovereign promises.
</li>
<li>
Comfort in the Word: God's Word quickens and revives believers, supplying hope and endurance when external circumstances are difficult.
</li>
</ul>
Scripture &amp; Bible Passages Referenced:
<ul data-path-to-node="6">
<li>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2022&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQkQM">Psalm 22:1&ndash;31</a> &ndash; Prophetic psalm detailing Messiah's suffering, prayer, endurance, and ultimate victory.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024%3A44&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQkgM">Luke 24:44</a> &ndash; All things written in the Law of Moses, Prophets, and Psalms concerning Messiah must be fulfilled.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%201%3A16-18&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQkwM">Ephesians 1:16&ndash;18</a> &ndash; Prayer for a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge (epignosis) of Him.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%206%3A9&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQlAM">Galatians 6:9</a> &ndash; "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart."
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201%3A2-4&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQlQM">James 1:2&ndash;4</a> &ndash; Counting trials as joy, knowing that the testing of faith produces patience and completeness.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2053%3A4-7&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQlgM">Isaiah 53:4&ndash;7</a> &ndash; Messiah bearing our griefs, carried our sorrows, and suffering affliction for our redemption.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20119%3A50&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQlwM">Psalm 119:50</a> &ndash; "This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life."
</li>
</ul>

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