This program is a rebroadcast from May 25, 2019. Rebuilding the TempleWe see throughout the Bible that the Temple is very important to the Jewish people. It wasn’t the building that was important, however; it was who was in the Temple. This week we will learn about the history of the rebuilding of the Temple. We’ll see how 4th-century Roman …
Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview with Steve HerzigWhich seven chapters of the Bible would you choose to tell your story? Your background and your walk with the Lord play an important part in the chapters of Scripture you consider most influential. Steve Herzig’s list gives insight into his Orthodox Jewish background and traces how he came to faith in …
Interview: Abigail Leavitt—Ebal Curse TabletArchaeology is one of our greatest tools for understanding the world of the Bible. Excavations have allowed archaeologists to step back in time and connect to ancient civilizations by unearthing historical treasures. No matter your level of interest in this field, if you are a Christian, archaeology is a valuable resource for you! Archaeologist Abigail Leavitt …
Interview: Dr. Mike Stallard and Dan Price—Ukraine UpdateEurope is still in crisis. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to thousands of deaths and many more injuries and evacuations, many Ukrainians, Jewish Ukrainians in particular, are in great need. The Friends of Israel was firmly planted in the heart of Eastern Europe even before war broke out. And since the …
The Feast of FirstfruitsSpringtime means feast time for Israel and the Jewish people. Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread take center stage, but the Feast of Firstfruits teaches us a crucial lesson about humility and remembering to thank our God for the good gifts He gives. Chris takes us to Leviticus to learn about this feast. The Feast of …
Sari Granitza, Director of Christian Friends of Yad Vashem A dangerous trend has quietly taken hold throughout the world today: Holocaust misinformation. Almost two thirds of young American adults don’t know the Holocaust killed 6 million Jews, and more than 10 percent even believe Jews caused it! These beliefs are both a cause and result of growing antisemitism. That’s why …
Importance of the AfikomenMost of us are celebrating Easter on Sunday, but this weekend is also the beginning of Passover. This week we’re studying this sacred holiday God gave the Israelites in the book of Exodus. Chris helped lead The Friends of Israel’s online Passover Seder this past week, which demonstrates the meaning and methods of the meal to help …
Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview with Linda CraftIt’s not easy to admit when you’re wrong. It’s even harder when you’re dealing with something as sacred as the Word of God. Linda Craft learned how to humbly correct her theology when she found out she had wrongly understood one of Scripture’s great promises: the New Covenant. She wrote an article …
Up to Jerusalem Tour UpdateShalom! This is an exciting week for The Friends of Israel: We’re enjoying our first Up to Jerusalem tour back in Israel since 2019. Executive Vice President Steve Conover calls into the show today from the other side of the world to speak with Chris about our tour and what his experience has been like in …
Israel’s Gifts and Calling are IrrevocableGod gave Israel special gifts and a special calling. They set Israel apart from the other nations of the world, serving as distinct marks of its unique status as God’s chosen nation. He has given the Jewish people covenants, promises, law, patriarchs, worship, and the Messiah Jesus—a blessing we have received and for which we …
