This program is a rebroadcast from November 16, 2019. Can Christians lose their salvation? The Bible says when we become believers in Jesus the Messiah we become a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). God’s free gift of salvation cannot be taken away. It is not a conditional gift. God’s Word also says that our flesh is at war with this …
May 28, 2022 | Rebuilding the Temple (Rebroadcast)
This program is a rebroadcast from May 25, 2019. We 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 Emperor Julian …
May 21, 2022 | IMG In Depth: Interview with Steve Herzig
Which 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 Christ. From God’s covenants with Israel to Messianic …
May 14, 2022 | Diggin’ It with Abigail Leavitt
Archaeology 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 joins the show this …
May 7, 2022 | FOI in Action: Ukraine Update
Europe 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 invasion began in February, our workers have …
April 30, 2022 | The Feast of Firstfruits
Springtime 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 Firstfruits was meant …
April 23, 2022 | Interview: 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 it’s so important that the truth of the Holocaust …
April 16, 2022 | The Importance of the Afikomen in the Passover Seder
Most 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 you celebrate Passover …
April 9, 2022 | IMG In Depth: Interview with Linda Craft
It’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 in our magazine, Israel My Glory, to explain …
April 2, 2022 | Up to Jerusalem Tour Update with Steve Conover
Shalom! 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 the Holy Land this …