God 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 are indebted to Israel. And …
March 19, 2022 | Why Christians Should Support Israel and the Jewish People, Part 1
Why do you support Israel? Maybe you support its democratic policies that make it stand out from the rest of the Middle East. If you know your Bible, you might point to a passage like Genesis 12:1–3 as your reason, wanting to honor God’s command to bless the nation. But this week we’ll consider Romans 11:28–29, a short passage Paul …
March 12, 2022 | Cameron Joyner: Will We Recognize Our Loved Ones in Heaven?
People have questions about life after death. We have answers! The Friends of Israel is always ready to share biblical truth that will teach and encourage those who hear it. Cameron Joyner tackled one of those burning questions in our blog, and his writing has resonated with so many of the tens of thousands who have come across his post. …
March 5, 2022 | FOI in Action: Carrie Gould, New Jersey
We often don’t see how God is working in our lives in the moment. But when we look back, we begin to see how God can use any circumstance for His glory. Carrie Gould is a terrific example of this truth. This week Chris speaks with Carrie, one of The Friends of Israel’s newest outreach representatives, about her inspiring story …
February 26, 2022 | AWAKEN Conference Sneak Peek: 2 Thess. 1
Our days are full of trouble and suffering. This life is not an easy one for anybody. It’s even harder for Christians, who live in a world that fights against the Lord. But we have a wonderful promise we can hold onto: Jesus is coming back soon! The Friends of Israel’s free online conference AWAKEN shares this wonderful truth through …
February 19, 2022 | The Year of Jubilee, Part 2
Last week we learned about the year of Jubilee, which God instructed the Israelites to remember in Leviticus 25. Though Jubilee is rarely mentioned in the rest of Scripture, its themes are such a key to Bible prophecy. They show up in the Old Testament, but they also play a major part in Jesus’ message to Israel. In the second …
February 12, 2022 | The Year of Jubilee, Part 1
Everybody needs a reset at some point. When things go wrong, we wish we could start fresh. Thanks to God’s instructions for the Promised Land, Israel had this opportunity! This week and next we’ll learn about the year of Jubilee, a uniquely identifying part of Israel’s culture. Every seven years, the Land of Israel was allowed a sabbath rest. This …
February 5, 2022 | IMG In Depth: Interview with Dr. Bruce Baker
How you read your Bible matters. When people reject what God has clearly said to make the Bible fit their own agenda, they misunderstand Him, and their misguided theology leads to trouble. That’s why people that called themselves Christians have done some terrible things throughout history, including persecution of God’s Chosen People, Israel. Today we see confusion about the Kingdom …
January 29, 2022 | The Friends of Israel DNA Roundtable, Part 2
Our organization has changed in many ways since its origin more than 80 years ago. It has kept up with the modern demands of a ministry that fulfills the God-honoring mission to which we have been called. But one thing that has never changed—and we pledge to never change—is the doctrinal truths of the Bible upon which we stand. Continue …
January 22, 2022 | The Friends of Israel DNA Roundtable, Part 1
You probably know The Friends of Israel serves and blesses the Jewish people and teaches biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, but do you really know what The Friends of Israel is all about? Here to give you an up-close-and-personal look at our ministry are the men who know it best. Executive Director Jim Showers, North American Ministries Director …