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Was Jesus a Zionist? (Part 2 of 2): Last week we studied examples from Jesus’ life that demonstrate that He was undeniably a Zionist who understood the inextricable link between the Jewish people and the land of Israel. But after Jesus’ death and resurrection, did that special connection become irrelevant? Is Jesus still a Zionist today? Chris finds the answer …
Was Jesus a Zionist? (Part 1 of 2): Anti-Zionism is spreading throughout the world. Recently, college campuses have become hotbeds for this form of antisemitism, as protesters against Israel chant, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free.” But the land from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea is the nation of Israel’s. The fierce wave of …
The History and Heart of the Tabernacle, Part 6: Journeying through ancient Israel’s Tabernacle, we have examined the altar of sacrifice, the laver, the table of showbread, the menorah, and the altar of incense. Finally, we arrive at the inner sanctum to find the veil, the ark of the covenant, and the holy of holies. This was the Lord’s throne …
The History and Heart of the Tabernacle, Part 5: As we continue exploring ancient Israel’s Tabernacle, we pass beyond the altar of sacrifice, the laver, and the table of showbread to find the sacred furnishings in the holy place: the menorah and the altar of incense. The menorah provided light and allowed the priests to minister before the Lord. The …
The History and Heart of the Tabernacle, Part 4: After studying the altar and the laver within ancient Israel’s Tabernacle in recent weeks, we now continue into the sanctuary, the holy place, to find the table of showbread. Here 12 loaves of bread remained arranged before the Lord. The symbolism and practicality in this image is profound: God was hosting …
The History and Heart of the Tabernacle, Part 3: In Israel’s ancient Tabernacle, the Israelites immediately arrived at the altar, where they met the Lord through sacrifice. Just beyond the altar in the courtyard stood the laver, the bronze basin where the priest met God through cleansing. As the altar demonstrated God’s desire to forgive sinful man, the laver demonstrated …
The History and Heart of the Tabernacle, Part 2: The altar of Israel’s Tabernacle was a sacred place. Why? Because God Himself established it as a place to meet His people in covenantal faithfulness! In part 2 of our series on the Tabernacle, Chris offers a plethora of valuable truths about the altar, where ordinary Israelites were allowed to go …
The History and Heart of the Tabernacle, Part 1: What was the purpose of Israel’s ancient Tabernacle? Exodus 25:8 explains it well: “Let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst.” God wants to dwell with His people! We begin a series on the heart of the Tabernacle this week. Though God needed to maintain distance …
Combating Antisemitism and the Christian’s Responsibility, Part 1Jewish people around the world are targeted for persecution. Will you come to their defense? This responsibility has always been at the heart of The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, and we rejoice when we see other Christians around the world taking it on too. Chris begins a three-part series on believers’ mandate …
Biblical Essentials for Being A Friend of Israel, Part 2Why does it matter how we interpret the Bible? One major reason concerns God’s Chosen People. We believe that God blessed the Jewish people—the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and made specific promises to them. However, the growing belief in Replacement Theology, which considers the church as the “true Israel” and …
