Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Holy Land”
Is Jesus a Zionist?Last week we studied examples from Jesus’ life that demonstrate that He was undeniably a Zionist who understood the inextricable link between the Jewish people and the land of Israel. But after Jesus’ death and resurrection, did that special connection become irrelevant? Is Jesus still a Zionist today? Chris finds the answer by taking a look at …
Was Jesus a Zionist?Anti-Zionism is spreading throughout the world. Recently, college campuses have become hotbeds for this form of antisemitism, as protesters against Israel chant, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free.” But the land from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea is the nation of Israel’s. The fierce wave of criticism against Zionists, those who …
Israel At War Update—Iran Attacks Israel! Israel has been locked in a war with Hamas since October, but it now faces a much greater enemy: Iran. The Middle East powerhouse launched more than 300 drones and missiles from its own soil into Israel last Saturday night, marking the first time it had ever done so directly without using one of …
Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Operation LifeshieldMeet an Israeli hero who is saving lives in the Holy Land! On this week’s broadcast, Chris speaks with Shmuel Bowman, executive director of Operation Lifeshield, about the amazing work Shmuel’s organization carries out in Israel. Operation Lifeshield places bomb shelters throughout Israel’s most threatened communities to protect Israelis from rocket strikes. Steve Conover, executive vice …
Interview w/ Chris Katulka in IsraelThere’s no better way to teach about Israel than by going to Israel—and that’s what Chris is doing this week! We’re catching up with Chris in the Holy Land, as Steve turns the tables to interview Chris about his time with The Friends of Israel’s Up to Jerusalem tour. After two years of halted tourism, …
Interview: Bassem EidHappy New Year, friends! We’re heading into 2023 with our special guest, Bassem Eid, a Palestinian human rights activist who supports the state of Israel—you read that right! Bassem has lived in East Jerusalem and Jericho, and his experiences there have led him to defend the Jewish nation and expose the injustice of Palestinian leaders against their own …
Joel Chapter 3After studying God’s wakeup call to Israel in the first two chapters, we’re concluding our 3-part series on the book of Joel with chapter 3 this week. After God called His people to repent and return to Himself, He turned His attention to the nations that mistreated Israel—those that scattered its people and divided its land. Joel 3 …
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 …
Interview: Jim Showers and Roni HoubaniWe’re all missing Israel! Travel restrictions have shut down much of the nation’s tourism, so not many people have been able to enjoy the beauty of the Holy Land this year. As hard as it is for those of us hoping to visit Israel, it’s even harder for people who make a living working in …
Early Christian PilgrimagesRaise your hand if you’ve been to the Holy Land or hope to go sometime soon! Israel is in a touring boom right now. Thousands of Christians every year are making their way to walk in the footsteps of the Messiah Jesus and heroes of the faith. The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry has been taking tours to …