After 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 records the …
October 1, 2022 | The Book of Joel, Part 2
God spoke through the prophet Joel to deliver a message of impending judgment to His Chosen People. Chapter 2 opens with a shofar blast, which warned Israel of an army coming. In part 2 of our 3-part series on Joel, Chris describes this warning as a prophecy of both the Babylonian invasion and the future battle of the Tribulation. Despite …
September 10, 2022 | The Book of Joel, Part 1
Prophecy offers us a valuable glimpse into God’s relationship with Israel and His plans for the world. You’ll find this to be true over the next 3 weeks as we study the book of Joel. The prophecies of Joel not only provide a clear picture of a landmark moment in Israel’s history but will also help you examine your own …
July 9, 2022 | FOI in Action: Tom Simcox
Many of us hold title deeds for important possessions, such as our house or car. So what is important enough for God to hold its title deed? Chris interviews Tom Simcox, this week’s guest, about his Israel My Glory article “Unsealing the Title Deed.” Tom provides a helpful look at God’s title deed as it relates to a mysterious topic …
May 14, 2022 | Diggin’ It with Abigail Leavitt
Archaeology is one of our greatest tools for understanding the world of the Bible. Excavations have allowed archaeologists to step back in time and connect to ancient civilizations by unearthing historical treasures. No matter your level of interest in this field, if you are a Christian, archaeology is a valuable resource for you! Archaeologist Abigail Leavitt joins the show this …
April 30, 2022 | The Feast of Firstfruits
Springtime means feast time for Israel and the Jewish people. Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread take center stage, but the Feast of Firstfruits teaches us a crucial lesson about humility and remembering to thank our God for the good gifts He gives. Chris takes us to Leviticus to learn about this feast. The Feast of Firstfruits was meant …
April 23, 2022 | Interview: Sari Granitza, Director of Christian Friends of Yad Vashem
A dangerous trend has quietly taken hold throughout the world today: Holocaust misinformation. Almost two thirds of young American adults don’t know the Holocaust killed 6 million Jews, and more than 10 percent even believe Jews caused it! These beliefs are both a cause and result of growing antisemitism. That’s why it’s so important that the truth of the Holocaust …
April 2, 2022 | Up to Jerusalem Tour Update with Steve Conover
Shalom! 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 the Holy Land this …
March 26, 2022 | Why Christians Should Support Israel and the Jewish People, Part 2
God 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 are indebted to Israel. And …
March 19, 2022 | Why Christians Should Support Israel and the Jewish People, Part 1
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, a short passage Paul …