Why is the Land of Israel so Important to God?
Chris examines the reasons why the tiny land of Israel is so dear to God.
“I believe God’s vision for Israel and the Jewish people is a global vision, it was a global vision in the Old Testament and I believe God still has a global vision for Israel today. That through this tiny plot of land and the Jewish people (who bear in mind only make up less than 1% of the world’s population) God would impact that world!”
by Bruce Scott
How can you know the fullness of Jesus unless you study the Old Testament pictures of Christ? Dig into the major and minor Jewish feasts and festivals. Discover that much of what Jesus said and did—which sometimes seems mysterious to us—suddenly makes complete sense when we understand the rich symbolism behind the holidays and feasts of ancient Israel.
Ministry Highlight: G’sherim Internship Program
G’sherim is a nine-month internship program for young adults, hosted by The Friends of Israel. Hebrew for “Bridges,” G’sherim is a challenging, life-changing ministry opportunity for young people to receive hands-on experience building bridges with the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Listen to Chris interview Becky Meisner (leader) and Jonathan Palmer (intern/graduate) about this vital ministry. You’ll hear how God is using the work they’re doing and how this work is impacting their own lives.
Apples of Gold—All that Glitters is Not Gold
Zvi is faced with a choice. To worship God or money. Listen and hear how choosing to do the right thing and serve God leads to and opportunity to share his faith and the love of God.
“By now, our conversation had attracted the attention of several other officers. They too wanted to know about me because it was hard for them to believe a man who did not cover his head would speak about faith. Anyone who speaks about the Lord but is not dressed like the ultra-Orthodox is suspected of being a missionary—a word that has a bad connotation in Israel. But this does not scare me, and I asked them if they knew the meaning of the word missionary.”
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:
»Nocturne in C minor, B. 108, Frédéric Chopin (Diana Hughes)