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The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 3 | November 30, 2024

The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 3Surrounded by a litany of beliefs about the world, the Colossian believers needed a clear understanding of God’s Word. So, the apostle Paul provided it by writing an epistle filled with doctrine for them. Over the last two weeks, we’ve studied how Paul taught about the supremacy of Jesus Christ and …

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The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 2 | November 23, 2024

The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 2The apostle Paul’s message to the Colossians rings true for Christians even today: Beware of false teaching! Surrounded by a plethora of philosophies amidst a pagan world, the Colossian believers were susceptible to being led away from the pure truths of God’s Word and the authority Jesus Christ deserved in their …

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The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 1 | November 16, 2024

The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 1The apostle Paul set out on a mission when he wrote his epistle to the Colossians: It was all about Jesus Christ and guiding believers to love Him more. Paul offers much doctrine to help believers grow spiritually mature in the book of Colossians, which we’ll spend the next four weeks …

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Finding Messiah in Christmas | November 9, 2024

Finding Messiah in ChristmasIt’s never too early to celebrate Christmas by studying Jesus’ First Advent! One truth we often forget at Christmastime is that Jesus’ birth is a Jewish story through and through. Our Friends of Israel representatives offer a deeply insightful study in our new devotional Finding Messiah in Christmas, a wonderful addition to anyone’s Christmas traditions.  Chris shares …

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Celebrating Simchat Torah | November 2, 2024

Celebrating Simchat TorahDo you take God’s Word for granted? If you feel like one of many Christians who do, you should take notes on the Jewish people’s approach to Scripture: They dedicate a holiday to celebrating it each year! They sing and dance and read the Scripture on Simchat Torah, the special holiday of rejoicing over the Law, or the …

Sukkot—The Feast of Tabernacles | October 26, 2024

Sukkot—The Feast of TabernaclesAfter contemplating the solemn Day of Atonement last week, we’re following the Jewish calendar’s shift in gears and studying the festive Feast of Tabernacles this week! Also known as Sukkot, this holiday originates in Leviticus 23 as a reminder of Israel’s wilderness wanderings and a celebration of God’s provision and guidance for His people. This holiday is …

Yom Kippur | October 19, 2024

Yom Kippur—The Day of AtonementLast weekend, as the Jewish people observed Yom Kippur, Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon fired missiles and drones at Israel. The brazen attack disturbed what should have been a quiet, somber day of reflection—one with which Christians should be familiar. This week, as we study Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, we’ll set our focus on …

Interview w/ Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Operation Lifeshield | October 12, 2024

Interview w/ Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Operation LifeshieldIsrael is surrounded by enemies. Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, all backed by Iran, attack Israel relentlessly from many sides. Antisemitism is running rampant toward both the Jewish nation and Jewish people around the world. Is there any hope for Israel? God’s Word is clear: There will always be hope for Israel! God made …

FOI Solidarity Trip to Israel | October 5, 2024

FOI Solidarity Trip to IsraelOne year has passed since Hamas’s brutal massacre of 1,200 Israelis and kidnapping of hundreds more on October 7, 2023. Life in Israel has changed significantly since then. As the Israel Defense Forces have spent the past year battling terrorists, many Israelis have been called to duty, while those who remain live in the war’s shadow. …

Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Steve Herzig | September 28, 2024

Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Steve HerzigWhat is a ketubah? What’s the purpose of a year-long betrothal? And do Jewish weddings today follow the same customs they did long ago? On this week’s show, The Friends of Israel’s vice president of North American Ministries and our resident Jewish sage, Steve Herzig, offers an expert look at the purpose …