Interview—Dr. Jim Showers

Today Chris sits down with Dr. Jim Showers, executive director of The Friends of Israel. If you are new to our ministry, then you’ll especially enjoy this interview as Jim lays out the mission and vision of The Friends of Israel. This is a great overview of what the Lord has done and is doing through this ministry, which He raised up 77 years ago. Jim also discusses ways you can get involved and join with us in this exciting work.

 AskFOI | Do Israelis Today Speak the Same Hebrew From the Bible? (@12:32)

Eliezer Ben‑Yehuda (Hebrew: אליעזר בן־יהודה‎‎ pronounced [ɛli’ʕɛzeʁ bɛn jɛhu’da]; 7 January 1858 – 16 December 1922) was a Litvak lexicographer and newspaper editor. He was the driving spirit behind the revival of the Hebrew language in the modern era.

More information on the father of modern hebrew—Wikipedia, My Jewish Learning

Apples of Gold | “Not This Time” (@19:24)

It’s 1981 and the military are calling up reservists. In his conversation with military officials, Zvi reminds them that victory is in the hands of the Lord and that his confidence rests in God alone, not military might.

Music

The Friends of Israel Today and Apples of Gold theme music was composed and performed by Jeremy Strong.

Also heard on this weeks show:
Jesus, Thou Divine Companion, Timothy Shaw
From the CD, Hymns: Timothy Shaw at the Piano.
Varshaver (Eastern Watershed Klezmer Quartet) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0