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What 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 of marriage and the wonderfully unique world of …
The glory of God isn’t a concept we can’t wrap our minds around. It’s the very substance and presence of God! Over the past two weeks, we studied how God’s physical manifestation dwelled with His Chosen People. But God’s substance, having resided in the Temple, left before the Temple’s destruction through the Mount of Olives, leaving the Israelites without His …
As Christians, we praise God for His glory—but what exactly is God’s glory? Last week we identified it as His substance, His physical manifestation dwelling with His people, and studied the consequence of disrespecting His it. In part 2 of our series on God’s glory, we take a look at a healthy fear of and love for it. King David …
We often praise God for and speak about His incomparable glory. But do you really know what His glory is? Could you define it? Understanding God’s glory is key to understanding His character. Scripture shows that His glory is not an abstract concept—it’s His substance, His physical presence. Chris kicks off a 3-week series on God’s glory beginning in the …
Why does Israel face tremendous hostility from its neighbors? Why do many Middle Eastern nations want to wipe Israel off the face of the earth? From groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Authority to countries like Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, existential threats are never far from the Jewish nation. Our May/June issue of Israel My Glory magazine provides a …
God’s wonderful plan of redemption stretches to everything in creation, but Israel is the key to its fulfillment. God gave the Jewish people special covenants and a special role in His plan. The apostles Peter and Paul highlighted these truths, linking Israel’s repentance from sin to Jesus the Messiah’s return and the restoration of God’s Kingdom. The Friends of Israel’s …
The life of David, the “man after God’s own heart,” was filled with a vast range of experiences. Having been a lowly shepherd, a fierce warrior, a reflective musician, and an exalted king, David drew from his eclectic life to pen about half of the biblical psalms, which mean so much to so many of us who love God’s Word. …
As we welcome the Christmas season, many people’s minds are flooded with thoughts of the perfect Christmas present. But only one gift is eternally fulfilling, and it’s offered freely to everyone: Jesus! Because we are sinners, we can never keep God’s holy Law on our own. That’s why He sent His Son, Jesus, to make an end of the Law …
Are you afraid that you can lose your salvation? Don’t worry—Scripture makes it clear that you can never lose it! If you trust in Christ for salvation, His promise to save you lasts forever. If you have any doubts about your eternal security in Christ, this week’s show will reassure you that your salvation is everlasting from the moment you …
Does the Old Testament still matter today? Yes, as much as ever—for so many reasons! This week, Meno Kalisher, pastor of the Jerusalem Assembly in Israel, teaches us how Paul used the Old Testament to teach the Jewish people foundational truths about the Law, Jesus’ deity, and the unity of Jews and Gentiles in the church. Meno shares insight from …
