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 …
December 19, 2020 | The First Christmas, Part One: The Virgin Birth
Merry Christmas! Today as we eagerly anticipate December 25th, we’re opening up a two-part series on the first Christmas. Chris shares little-known details about the Jewish context of the virgin birth of Jesus this week. From prophetic instructions in Isaiah to details of Joseph and Mary’s relationship in the Gospels, the Old Testament and New Testament converged in a miraculous …
October 10, 2020 | Interview: Steve Herzig, Update on Israel & the Middle East
Israel has sure been busy lately. This week we’re covering the most encouraging development in the region: Israel’s recent peace deals with the United Arab Emirates and with Bahrain, which we’re discussing with Steve Herzig, our director of North American Ministries here at The Friends of Israel. As positive as the agreements are, they may be just the beginning of …
July 25, 2020 | Prophetic Justice in Amos, Part 4 (REBROADCAST)
This program is a rebroadcast from September 28, 2019. This week we’re concluding our series on the book of Amos. Learning about true justice, biblical justice, gives us a glimpse into what is close to God’s heart. The prophet Amos was called to shine a light on God’s imminent judgment that was coming for Israel. There was an abuse of …
July 4, 2020 | Prophetic Justice in Amos, Part 1 (REBROADCAST)
This program is a rebroadcast from September 7, 2019. One word we seem to hear often in our society is “Justice.” Sadly, the word is being redefined from its true meaning. We’ve selected a favorite past episode to air this week, “Prophetic Justice in Amos.” Where can we find the true meaning of justice? God’s Word! It’s interesting that many …
June 13, 2020 | Understanding the New Covenant, Part 1
Surrender! That was the prophet Jeremiah’s message to the people of Judah. God was going to use Babylon to judge His people, and the Israelites’ disobedience meant nothing could stop the disaster to come. But in one of their darkest moments, God made a new promise to His people. This week we’ll begin our series analyzing this New Covenant that …
June 6, 2020 | IMG In Depth May/Jun – Interview: Bruce Scott
Israel’s enemies are relentless. For as long as the Jewish people have existed, powerful nations have tried to dispossess them of their identity, land, and lives. Israel never seems to get a chance to catch its breath since it always faces destruction. It’s a good thing God is Israel’s protector! This week Chris speaks with Bruce Scott to talk about …
March 28, 2020 | What Does the Bible Say About Coronavirus? Interview with Jim Showers & Steve Herzig
How are you holding up during this global pandemic? For many of us we are staying inside as much as possible and practicing social distancing when we are in public. You might be scared or feeling lonely and we want you to know, God is there! “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we …
February 15, 2020 | Here We Stand | Things to Come, Chris Katulka
As 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 have a …
September 28, 2019 | Prophetic Justice in Amos, Part 4
This week we’re concluding our series on the book of Amos. Learning about true justice, biblical justice, gives us a glimpse into what is close to God’s heart. The prophet Amos was called to shine a light on God’s imminent judgment that was coming for Israel. There was an abuse of power and oppression of the poor. Sometimes it feels …