If you’re like most people, your hometown is a special place. It’s part of what developed your personality and perspective in life. In the same way, Jesus’ hometown was a big part of His human background. It wasn’t just some town, or some meaningless blip on Israel’s radar, as some today think it was. Bethlehem was the subject of one …
August 21, 2021 | Kidron Saga, Part 4
Let’s recap our Kidron Saga so far: We’ve seen God’s presence dwelling among people first in the Garden of Eden, then in the Tabernacle, then in the Temple before departing Jerusalem. But this isn’t the end! God sent His Son, Jesus, to dwell among men, which we’ll take a close look at this week. Jesus’ deity was hard for the …
August 14, 2021 | Kidron Saga, Part 3
Our study of the Tabernacle in part 2 of our Kidron saga comes into play this week in part 3 as we study God’s home on Earth: the Temple. King Solomon built this amazing structure for the Lord and His glory, and he put it right in the center of God’s holy city, Jerusalem. The Temple gave the Israelites a …
July 31, 2021 | Kidron Saga, Part 2
The presence of God in our lives as believers makes our relationship with Him so special. But throughout history, God has dwelled with His people physically in several ways, which we’re learning about in our 6-part Kidron Valley series. Last week we learned about the first place God dwelled with man—in the Garden of Eden. This week takes us through …
July 24, 2021 | Kidron Saga, Part 1
Two of the most important mountains in the world are found in Jerusalem: Mount Moriah and the Mount of Olives. But it’s the Kidron Valley sitting between them that has so much to teach us about God’s pursuit of you and me! Chris opens up an awesome six-week series on the Kidron Valley starting way back at the beginning of …
July 10, 2021 | Jerusalem in Prophecy: Interview with Jim Showers
Jerusalem in Prophecy, our exciting, 3-day, online conference, is just around the corner! This week’s radio program offers a taste of what you can look forward to on July 18–20. Our show begins with an interview with Jim Showers, executive director of The Friends of Israel, who will open and close the conference. On this week’s episode he’ll share his …
May 29, 2021 | Interview: Joel Rosenberg, Part 2
While everyone’s talking about Israel, not many people have a factual perspective on the nation. Since they don’t live in Israel, they don’t understand its politics and culture. But this week’s guest is here to help explain these things! Continuing from last week’s interview, Joel Rosenberg offers valuable information about Israel, where he made Aliyah with his family after living …
May 15, 2021 | The Ultimate Ending, Part 2
Our world is broken. God designed it in perfection, but sin has made our universe an evil place to live. But God won’t leave the earth like this. He has plans to restore it and eliminate the evils of the world. In Revelation 17 and 18, John gives us a picture of worldliness in the form of the city of …
May 8, 2021 | The Ultimate Ending, Part 1
This week’s topic is not for the faint of heart: We’re studying the end of the world over the next two weeks! But we’re not talking about the destruction of the physical earth. Over the next two weeks, Chris walks us through Revelation 17 and 18 with a look at how the pandemic shaped our perspective on the end of …
February 20, 2021 | IMG In Depth: Interview with David Levy
Names matter! If you’re a parent, you probably understand well how significant a name can be. Scripture highlights many godly people whose names had special meanings. But the one that matters most, of course, is God’s name. Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God, is not only a unique title; it’s also a very revealing reference to some of God’s most …