April 16, 2022 | The Importance of the Afikomen in the Passover Seder

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 …

April 9, 2022 | IMG In Depth: Interview with Linda Craft

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 …

April 2, 2022 | Up to Jerusalem Tour Update with Steve Conover

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 …

March 26, 2022 | Why Christians Should Support Israel and the Jewish People, Part 2

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 …

March 19, 2022 | Why Christians Should Support Israel and the Jewish People, Part 1

Israel Still Matters to God!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, …

March 12, 2022 | Cameron Joyner: Will We Recognize Our Loved Ones in Heaven?

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 …

March 5, 2022 | FOI in Action: Carrie Gould, New Jersey

North American Field Ministries Representative, Carrie Gould 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 …

February 26, 2022 | AWAKEN Conference Sneak Peek: 2 Thess. 1

AWAKEN Sneak Peek: 2 Thessalonians 1Our 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 …

February 19, 2022 | The Year of Jubilee, Part 2

The Year of Jubilee, Part 2Last 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 …

February 12, 2022 | The Year of Jubilee, Part 1

The Year of Jubilee, Part 1Everybody 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 …