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Do you take God’s Word for granted? If you feel like one of many Christians who do, you should take notes on the Jewish people’s approach to Scripture: They dedicate a holiday to celebrating it each year! They sing and dance and read the Scripture on Simchat Torah, the special holiday of rejoicing over the Law, or the Torah. Chris ... Read More The post Celebrating Simchat Torah | November 2, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

After contemplating the solemn Day of Atonement last week, we’re following the Jewish calendar’s shift in gears and studying the festive Feast of Tabernacles this week! Also known as Sukkot, this holiday originates in Leviticus 23 as a reminder of Israel’s wilderness wanderings and a celebration of God’s provision and guidance for His people. This holiday is filled with symbolism—from ... Read More The post Sukkot—The Feast of Tabernacles | October 26, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Last weekend, as the Jewish people observed Yom Kippur, Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon fired missiles and drones at Israel. The brazen attack disturbed what should have been a quiet, somber day of reflection—one with which Christians should be familiar. This week, as we study Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, we’ll set our focus on some of the most ... Read More The post Yom Kippur | October 19, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Israel is surrounded by enemies. Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, all backed by Iran, attack Israel relentlessly from many sides. Antisemitism is running rampant toward both the Jewish nation and Jewish people around the world. Is there any hope for Israel? God’s Word is clear: There will always be hope for Israel! God made a promise to Abraham—one that remains ... Read More The post Interview w/ Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Operation Lifeshield | October 12, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

One year has passed since Hamas’s brutal massacre of 1,200 Israelis and kidnapping of hundreds more on October 7, 2023. Life in Israel has changed significantly since then. As the Israel Defense Forces have spent the past year battling terrorists, many Israelis have been called to duty, while those who remain live in the war’s shadow. The Friends of Israel ... Read More The post FOI Solidarity Trip to Israel | October 4, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

What is a ketubah? What’s the purpose of a year-long betrothal? And do Jewish weddings today follow the same customs they did long ago? On this week’s show, The Friends of Israel’s vice president of North American Ministries and our resident Jewish sage, Steve Herzig, offers an expert look at the purpose of marriage and the wonderfully unique world of ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Steve Herzig | September 28, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Jesus came to Earth being fully God and fully human simultaneously. The unique name “Son of Man” ties these two elements of our Savior wonderfully. He used this title to describe Himself many times throughout the Gospels, showing both His humility as a human and His authority as the God of heaven and Earth. As we wrap up our 3-part ... Read More The post The Son of Man, Part 3 (Rebroadcast) | September 21, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Why is Jesus called the Son of Man? It’s not a name that stirs up thoughts of royalty or majesty like many of His other names do. In fact, it’s used in the Old Testament to refer to lowly humans. Yet this title was used to confront the Gentile school of thought and to portray Jesus in a new, personal ... Read More The post The Son of Man, Part 2 (Rebroadcast) | September 14, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Jesus has many majestic names: King of Kings, Messiah, High Priest. Yet one we find dozens of times throughout the Gospels is Son of Man. It literally means “human being.” But the Son of Man we see in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John is no mere human. It’s the Lord Jesus, the Son of God in human form. We begin ... Read More The post The Son of Man, Part 1 (Rebroadcast) | September 7, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Meet Pastor A! As one of our ministry representatives in Israel, Pastor A has a heart full of love for his Israeli brothers and sisters. We welcome him to the show this week to learn about him and the wonderful work He is doing for the Messiah in the Holy Land. In this compelling interview, Pastor A shares his inspirational ... Read More The post FOI IN ACTION: Pastor A in Israel | August 31, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Day of the Lord, the “man of lawlessness,” and widespread apostasy—there’s a lot going on in 2 Thessalonians! The apostle Paul had much to teach the Thessalonian church, but he offered great hope as he revealed God’s prophetic Word to them. After studying the false teaching influencing the Thessalonian believers on last week’s broadcast, we conclude our 3-part series ... Read More The post 2 Thessalonians, Part 3 | August 24, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The Thessalonians in Paul’s day were confused and troubled. Many of them had been led astray by false teachers who taught that the great and terrible Day of the Lord had already come. But since our understanding of God’s Word affects how we live, Paul knew he needed to teach the Thessalonians correct doctrine right away! In part 2 of ... Read More The post 2 Thessalonians, Part 2 | August 17, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

You may have heard it said that as much as one-third of the Bible is prophecy. But this week, Chris challenges us to consider that the entire Bible is actually prophecy! We open a 3-week study on the book of 2 Thessalonians by taking a look at how persevering through persecution ties to prophecy. Paul begins his second epistle to ... Read More The post 2 Thessalonians, Part 1 | August 10, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Antisemitism is a serious, deep-reaching issue today—and it’s closer to you than you may think. Ty Perry, assistant to The Friends of Israel’s director of North American Ministries, covers real-life instances of antisemitism taking place today in his regular column ALERT (Antisemitism: The Longest-Enduring Racial Trauma) in Israel My Glory magazine. He joins Chris this week to share his expertise ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Ty Perry | August 3, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Everyone loves a good origin story. Learning about the factors that made someone who they are gives us a look behind the curtain and helps us better understand and appreciate a person. This week, we’re treating you to The Friends of Israel’s origin story! In 1938, the world was engulfed in evil, sitting on the brink of World War II. ... Read More The post The Friends of Israel Origin Story | July 27, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

In May, 16 young adults from the United States and Canada traveled to Poland to visit Holocaust sites as part of The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) training program, Encounter. Their trip gave them a sobering perspective on the horrors the Jewish people faced during the Holocaust and helped them deepen their love for God’s Chosen People. Ty Perry, Timothy Rabinek, ... Read More The post Encounter Poland Team Interview | July 20, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

This program is a rebroadcast from October 29, 2022. Jesus is the Holy One of God, and He was called this name by only the apostle Peter and by demons. What does this title reveal about Christ? We conclude our 2-part series on the Holy One of God this week by analyzing Jesus’ epic showdown with a demon-possessed man. The ... Read More The post The Holy One of God, Part 2 (Rebroadcast) | July 13, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

This program is a rebroadcast from October 22, 2022 It’s impossible to capture all of Jesus’ wonderful attributes in just one name, so we learn about His holiness through the many different designations He’s given in Scripture. One such name is the Holy One of God. The apostle Peter called Him this name—and so did demons! What does this title ... Read More The post The Holy One of God, Part 1 (Rebroadcast) | July 6, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Why is antisemitism dismissed in a way that other forms of racism are not? What makes hatred of the Jewish people so palatable? This week, David Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, speaks about the growth of global antisemitism. His analysis of the role of politics in antisemitism from college campuses to city streets will help you ... Read More The post Antisemitism Knows No Party: Interview w/ David Bernstein | June 29, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The glory of God isn’t a concept we can’t wrap our minds around. It’s the very substance and presence of God! Over the past two weeks, we studied how God’s physical manifestation dwelled with His Chosen People. But God’s substance, having resided in the Temple, left before the Temple’s destruction through the Mount of Olives, leaving the Israelites without His ... Read More The post The Glory of God, Part 3 | June 22, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.