Jewish culture is so diverse and complex that it’s impossible to capture its essence in a broad stroke. That’s why we’ve decided to zoom in on the major individual ethnicities of the Jewish people. Each one contributes to the tapestry of Jewish essence, a rich assortment of traditions and lifestyles that compose the Jewish identity. Last week’s program offered a …
January 23, 2021 | The Backgrounds of the Jewish People, Part 1
Our ministry is devoted to loving and helping the Jewish people. To help you do the same, we’re here to teach you about their heritage. Chris teaches you everything you should know about the Ashkenazi Jewish people on this week’s program, part 1 of our 4-week series studying the Jewish people. From their sense of humor to their cuisine to …
January 16, 2021 | Ministry Highlight: Timothy Rabinek and Eastern European Relief
We’re directing our attention this week to an often forgotten part of the world—Eastern Europe. The Jewish people in this region often suffer hardship and need the love of God in their lives. That’s where our International Ministries team comes in! They provide physical care and spiritual comfort to these people in Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. To discuss this arm …
January 9, 2021 | How God Relates With Us, Part Two (REBROADCAST)
This program is a rebroadcast from January 14, 2017. Last week Chris taught us how God relates to us through covenants, a promise initiated by God to a particular person or group of people. We learned how God entered into the Old Covenant relationship with the people of Israel. Some features of the Old Covenant were faith, purpose, and desire. …
January 2, 2021 | How God Relates With Us, Part One (REBROADCAST)
This program is a rebroadcast from January 7, 2017. Today we will look at how our great God relates with His people, both past and present. The God of this universe, Maker of the heavens and earth, wants a relationship with us. First we look at the Trinity, the Father, the Holy Spirit, and Son; God is three distinct persons …
December 26, 2020 | The First Christmas, Part Two: Isaiah 53
We hope you’ve had a very merry Christmas! Looking back on the first Christmas means looking back at the prophecy that foretold of Jesus’ fate hundreds of years earlier. After studying Isaiah 7 last week, we’re heading to chapter 53 this week to study Jesus’ sacrifice that would save His people from their sins. This chapter is particularly noteworthy because …
December 19, 2020 | The First Christmas, Part One: The Virgin Birth
Merry Christmas! Today as we eagerly anticipate December 25th, we’re opening up a two-part series on the first Christmas. Chris shares little-known details about the Jewish context of the virgin birth of Jesus this week. From prophetic instructions in Isaiah to details of Joseph and Mary’s relationship in the Gospels, the Old Testament and New Testament converged in a miraculous …
December 12, 2020 | Hanukkah Roundtable with Steve Herzig, Lorna Simcox and Mitch Triestman
For many of us, this time of year means one thing: Christmas. But for our Jewish friends, this is Hanukkah’s time of year! It’s a special holiday full of joy and celebration. Families make memories together and remember the miracle of the oil and the rededication of the Temple. If you’ve never celebrated Hanukkah before, you might feel like you’ve …
December 5, 2020 | IMG In Depth: Interview with Bruce Scott
One of the most comforting truths about God is that He is a present Helper in our lives. The name Immanuel, meaning “God with us,” reminds us of that fact every Christmas. But such a lovely truth should be remembered and celebrated all year long, not just in December. Our guest this week, Bruce Scott, talks about this special name …
November 28, 2020 | Perspectives on Jesus: The People of Israel
We all see Jesus differently! Over the past two weeks we’ve explored how the Romans dismissed His ministry and the Jewish religious leaders of His day considered it a threat. But the common Jewish people were much more interested in our Savior. We hear about “The People of the Land,” the average Israelites of Jesus’ day, in this program as …