May 30, 2020 | Encountering Jesus, Part Three: The Syrophoenician Woman

Jesus’ Encounter with the Syrophoenician WomanJesus spent much of His ministry among the masses, but He also had several life-changing, one-on-one encounters with people who needed exactly what He offered. In part 3 of our three-week series, we’re examining Jesus’ radical encounter with the Syrophoenician woman found in Matthew 15. This encounter may seem confusing and harsh to those of …

May 23, 2020 | Encountering Jesus, Part Two: Woman At the Well

Jesus’ Encounter with the Woman at the WellJesus spent much of His ministry among the masses, but He also had several life-changing, one-on-one encounters with people who needed exactly what He offered. In part 2 of our three-week series, we’re examining Jesus’ surprising yet divinely planned conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4.  On the surface, …

May 16, 2020 | Encountering Jesus, Part One: Nicodemus

Jesus’ Encounter with NicodemusIf you have read the gospels, you know that a lot of times Jesus spoke to the masses. Jesus had quite the following during His time ministering on earth. But we also find in the gospels a few personal encounters with individuals. We’re beginning a new three-week series looking into key conversations Jesus had with individuals. This …

February 15, 2020 | Here We Stand | Things to Come, Chris Katulka

Things to ComeAs Christians, many of us read our Bibles, go to church, are involved in a small group or Sunday school class, and pray regularly. But for many of us, if someone asked us to explain with Scripture why we believe that God is not finished with Israel and the Jewish people or why is prophecy important, we would …

February 8, 2020 | Here We Stand | Good Works & Salvation, Mike Stallard

Good Works & SalvationAs Christians, many of us read our Bibles, go to church, are involved in a small group or Sunday school class, and pray regularly. But for some, if we were asked to explain what the Trinity is—God in three persons—or why we believe God created the world in seven days, we would have a hard time giving …

January 18, 2020 | Here We Stand | Jesus & The Word, Steve Herzig

Jesus & The WordAs Christians, many of us read our Bibles, go to church, are involved in a small group or Sunday school class, and pray regularly. But for many of us, if someone asked us to explain with Scripture why we believe that God is not finished with Israel and the Jewish people or why the inspiration of Scripture …

July 13, 2019 | The Gospels Speak to Everyone: Mark (REBROADCAST)

This program is a rebroadcast from October 15, 2016. The Gospel of MarkLast week Chris kicked off our series with a look into the book of Matthew and its message to a Jewish audience. We continue our study of the Gospels this week with Mark. With only 16 chapters, this shortest Gospel was ignored throughout history. Many thought it didn’t …

June 8, 2019 | Christ’s Love for His Bride (REBROADCAST)

This program is a rebroadcast from August 11, 2018. Christ’s Love for His BrideWe’ve selected a favorite past-episode to air this week. We hope you enjoy! There is something here on The Friends of Israel Today radio program that we strive for:  to explain the Scriptures in their original context. What does that mean exactly? Well, we want to take …

April 20, 2019 | Israel My Glory: In Depth-March/April 2019

Interview: Dr. Mike Stallard — The ResurrectionHappy Easter everyone! We are celebrating the resurrection of our Messiah, Jesus! We welcome Dr. Mike Stallard on the program to discuss in depth his article from the March/April issue of Israel My Glory magazine, “Because He Lives: Why future and present blessing depend on Christ’s resurrection from the dead.” The beginning sentence of …

March 23, 2019 | The Common Thread, Part 11

Abrahamic Covenant Fulfilled in Jesus’ Second ComingWe’re wrapping up our 11 week series on The Common Thread. We’ve seen how the unconditional, never-ending covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis 12 connects the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. As we conclude, Chris will share what will happen when God ultimately fulfills His promise to Abraham. The Jewish people thought …