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How Did the Average Israelite View Jesus?: We all see Jesus differently! Over the past two weeks we’ve explored how the Romans dismissed His ministry and the Jewish religious leaders of His day considered it a threat. But the common Jewish people were much more interested in our Savior. We hear about “The People of the Land,” the average Israelites ...

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How Did the Religious Leaders View Jesus?: Even though He came to offer salvation from sin, not everyone loved Jesus. We saw that fact last week through the eyes of the Romans, who were more concerned with their empire than with the Lord of the universe. This week we look at Jesus through the eyes of the Pharisees and Sadducees. ...

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How Did the Romans View Jesus?: Everyone views Jesus differently. Some think He was a prophet, others think He was a teacher, and still others think He was a common man. Of course, Christians worship Him as our loving Savior, the One we live to please and around whom we build our lives. For the next three weeks we’ll study ...

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Simeon's Song: The third and final Christmas song of Luke’s gospel belongs to Simeon, a righteous man who met baby Jesus at the Temple. Simeon’s life was marked by waiting—not in passive resignation, but in faithful expectation rooted in the promises God made to Abraham that He would bless the world. Simeon’s song reflects this theme, as he found joy ...

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Zechariah's Song: This week, we’re studying a Christmas song, but not a Christmas carol—we’re analyzing the timeless song of praise sung by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist! As Zechariah blessed the Lord, he knew the Messiah’s mission would transcend political deliverance. He was coming to fulfill God’s ancient promises to rescue, redeem, and restore His people. His arrival ...

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Mary's Song: Do you have a favorite Christmas song? Many of us do, sometimes based on nothing more than its tune or the warm, holiday feelings it gives us. But the heart of many timeless Christmas carols is in their lyrics—unique expressions of love for the Savior born in a manger. Predating the carols we sing each December, the book ...

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Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Dan Price: God is sovereign over the entire universe. But what happens when we reject His sovereignty over our lives? Dan Price provides the answer this week as he shares insight on the foolishness of rejecting the sovereign God of heaven and Earth from his latest article in Israel My Glory magazine. God ...

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Temple Structure & the Gospel, Part 3 of 3: The major theme of Leviticus is the distinction between holy and common, clean and unclean. God’s Law provided for unholy human beings—the children of Israel—to live in the midst of their holy God. When we get to the book of Ephesians, something amazing happens. The apostle Paul explained that through Jesus’ ...

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Temple Structure & the Gospel, Part 2 of 3: In Ephesians 2, the apostle Paul laid out a brilliant truth—one best understood when we take note of the Second Jewish Temple’s structure. He explained that Gentiles, who were once far from God and didn’t know Him, now have access to Him through Jesus, the Son of God. But does this ...

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Temple Structure & the Gospel, Part 1 of 3: Herod’s Temple was an architectural marvel of the ancient world. But it was much more than a grand building. It was the heart of the Jewish people’s worship of the Lord God. This fact was evident in the purposeful design of the Temple, as it separated sections of the structure to ...

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FOI in Action: Are you looking for ways to live out God’s call to bless His Chosen People? The Friends of Israel has just what you need! Love for Israel and the Jewish people necessitates tangible acts of service, and we are happy to offer many unique teaching and training programs designed to mobilize your ministry. FOI offers life-changing trips ...

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Combating Antisemitism and the Christian’s Responsibility, Part 3Studying the striking imagery of Isaiah 62, we rejoice in the fact that Israel’s salvation is coming—and with this salvation comes its Redeemer too! God has provided no shortage of reasons for believers in Jesus to thank Israel and support the Jewish people wholeheartedly. Chris shares several major motivations for loving the Jewish ...

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Combating Antisemitism and the Christian’s Responsibility, Part 2It’s become increasingly popular to hate Israel and the Jewish people. That’s why it’s so important that Bible-believing Christians stand boldly for them! As we continue our series on Christians combating antisemitism, we take a look at the watchmen of Isaiah 62, whom God trusted as spiritual guardians of Israel. Today, God continues ...

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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 ...

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SukkotThe joyous, biblical celebration of Sukkot is upon us! Also called the Feast of Tabernacles, this holiday draws attention to God’s provision, protection, and presence in our lives. As God commanded in Leviticus 23, the Jewish people today continue to make “booths,” or temporary shelters, called sukkahs to remember how the Israelites lived during their wandering in the wilderness thousands ...

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Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Bruce ScottDays of great suffering are coming for Israel. Scripture teaches that the Jewish people will endure persecution in the Tribulation. But their trials have a purpose—God will use this time to purge and refine the nation, drawing the people to repentance. Bruce Scott, The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) director of Ministry Mobilization, ...

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Who Are "The Least of These?"When Jesus spoke of caring for “the least of these” in Matthew 25, to whom was He referring? Many believe He spoke of the poor and needy. While we certainly should be helping such people, as God commands, the context of Jesus’ words help us determine that He spoke of another group of people. In ...

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Who Are "The Least of These?"Jesus’ words in Matthew 25 concerning “the least of these” have driven many ministries seeking to help the poor and needy. Their work is a wonderful display of love for the Lord. But is it possible that this worthy drive for humanitarianism has caused some to miss the target of Jesus’ message? We’re exploring this ...

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FOI In Action: Interview w/ Timothy RabinekRecent years have not been kind to the Jewish community of Eastern Europe. And in Poland in particular, a country inextricably bound to the atrocities of the Holocaust, Jewish people need true friends who will love them and support them unfailingly. That’s where Timothy Rabinek steps in. Timothy, FOI’s field representative in Poland, has ...

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How the New Covenant Impacts BelieversBecause its people chased after other gods, Israel became an unfaithful bride to God. But instead of settling for a broken relationship, in His mercy God promised a New Covenant, ultimately fulfilled by Jesus. Now all people have access to a personal relationship with Him! As we wrap up our three-part series on the New ...

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Jesus’ Blood Sealed the New CovenantJesus came to Earth to radically change the hearts of the Israelites and to bring forgiveness for the sins of the world. Because of Jesus’ blood, the New Covenant brings blessing to Israel and all who place their faith in Him for salvation. In part 2 of our three-week series on the New Covenant, we’re ...

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Historical Context of the New TestamentSurrender! 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 ...

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Iran’s Modern HistoryAt the center of all the mayhem surrounding Israel and the Middle East is one powerful, villainous nation: Iran. Every group Israel has been battling—Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis—all take their orders from Iran. But it wasn’t always this way. The nation once aimed to Westernize to usher in a prosperous era, but the Islamic Revolution dashed those hopes, ...

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Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Steve HerzigThe apostle Paul is one of the Bible’s most beloved figures. He was responsible for the growth of the early church throughout the known world and penned much of the New Testament Scripture we cherish today. But before Jesus saved his soul from sin, he was an entirely different man—one who persecuted ...

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From Pamphlets to Podcasts: Antisemitism Redressed, Part 2Candace Owens. Zohran Mamdani. Greta Thunberg. Jackson Hinkle. All of these popular figures use their platform for a sinister purpose: Spreading hatred and lies about Jewish people. After studying how literature rapidly propagated antisemitism in the 20th century, this week we conclude our 2-part series on the evolution of antisemitic messaging by identifying ...

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From Pamphlets to Podcasts: Antisemitism Redressed, Part 1What do Adolf Hitler and famed American industrialist Henry Ford have in common? Sadly, they both hated the Jewish people—and they both spread antisemitism throughout the world. The antisemitism that is so prevalent today, especially online, can be traced back to a pamphlet called The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which propagated ...

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Interview w/ Cameron JoynerLittle did The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) ORIGINS team members know when they touched down in Israel that, within hours, they would be planted in a warzone. In June, our team of young adults unexpectedly endured Iran’s nightly waves of rocket attacks on Israel, and they did it with confidence in the Lord, relying on His protection ...

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Clean vs. UncleanWhy were the priests such an important part of ancient Israel? This week, in part 2 of our series on the priests, we see how necessary they were in separating the clean from the unclean, as God explained in the Law to the Israelites. Did “unclean” indicate sin? Not always. Uncleanness was simply a part of being human ...

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Holy vs. CommonWhile leading His people out of Egypt to the Promised Land, God distinguished between what was common and what was holy. It was the only way He, being perfectly holy, could dwell among His people. This week, we begin a 2-part series on God’s requirements of Israel’s priests and His Chosen People, which shape our understanding of holiness, ...

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Israel’s Unprecedented War With IranOn Friday, June 13, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran’s military and nuclear programs, as the Islamic Republic reportedly almost enriched its uranium to the point of building a nuclear bomb. Israel targeted strategic military locations and leaders, weakening Iran’s ability to retaliate at maximum strength. Still, Iran responded by launching many waves of ballistic ...

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Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Jim ShowersChristians who study God’s Word can easily see how much God loves Israel and the Jewish people—it’s all over Scripture! Yet, so many churches sit on the fence and struggle to endorse Zionism—the Jewish people’s right to their own state in their ancestral homeland. What’s the reason for churches’ lukewarm approach to ...

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The Coming MessiahMalachi’s prophecies unmistakably drive home the truth that Israel’s halfhearted sacrifices were not pleasing to God because the people were far from His heart. But in chapter 4, the prophet turned the attention from Israel’s spiritual complacency to its future filled with divine promise, the opening to God’s great blessing and restoration. The finale of our 4-part series ...

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God's MessengerThe first two chapters of Malachi paint an unflattering picture of the Jewish people after returning to their land. Instead of giving the Lord their best, they offered halfhearted sacrifices to Him. But in chapter 3, God graciously assured Israel He would send His Messenger and that His presence would return to the Temple! Part 3 of our 4-part ...

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The Table of the LᴏʀᴅThe prophet Malachi referred to the Temple altar as “the table of the Lᴏʀᴅ,” indicating a close relationship and fellowship between God and His people. Yet, the Israelites flippantly offered unworthy sacrifices on this table, failing to give the Lord the honor due Him. Part 2 of our 4-part series on the book of Malachi examines ...

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Give God Your Best Because the Best is Yet to Come!In the last book of the Old Testament, the prophet Malachi warned the children of Israel that they needed to repent of their sin. Having recently returned to the Holy Land from exile, they were guilty of the same sin with which many of us struggle today: spiritual apathy, or ...

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Israel’s IndependenceThe state of Israel is a thriving, bustling democracy. But the freedoms Israelis enjoy today came at the expense of much pain and war immediately at its inception. A recently revealed excerpt from the diary of Israel’s first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, offers an unfiltered view into the tension-filled beginnings of the Jewish state and reminds us of the ...

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FOI IN ACTION: Trevor & Maggie Stewart-Sweet (UK)The Friends of Israel reaches all around the world, and this week, we’re checking in with Trevor and Maggie Stewart-Sweet in the United Kingdom! They are a much-needed light in a progressively darkening climate, as antisemitism’s rising tide in Europe includes a surge in the UK. Chris chats with Trevor to learn more ...

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Biblical Essentials for Being A Friend of Israel, Part 3What is the main purpose of Scripture? Many believe it’s our salvation from sin. While salvation certainly is a major theme, the overarching message of the Bible goes beyond our individual redemption. In the conclusion of our 3-part series on why Bible interpretation matters, we continue studying Dr. Charles Ryrie’s theology ...

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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 ...

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Biblical Essentials for Being A Friend of Israel, Part 1Does the Bible ever confuse you? Do you struggle to understand some of its teachings? Remember, the best method of reading the Bible doesn’t require any special abilities. All it takes is a plain sense, literal reading of the Word! This approach matters greatly—especially when it comes to understanding what God ...

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Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Tom SimcoxLike a composer conducting a symphony, Jesus perfectly orchestrated all the events leading up to His death for the sins of the world. It is important that we take note of our Savior’s intentionality in each action He took on the night He was betrayed by Judas and led to the cross. ...

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Celebrating God's Faithfulness!We’ve got two reasons to celebrate on The Friends of Israel Today! This week, we’re marking the 10th anniversary of Chris Katulka’s service as our host, and we’re commemorating 34 years of broadcasting our radio program! These momentous milestones remind us to take a look back at God’s faithfulness over these happy years on the program and to ...

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The Makings of Today's Middle East, Part 3The Middle East is a mess! As Israel battles terrorists, we’re taking time to track how this conflict came about. This week, in the conclusion of our three-part series on the makings of the Middle East, we’ll analyze Israel’s watershed moment of the 21st century: Hamas’s October 7, 2023 massacre and kidnapping of ...

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The Makings of Today's Middle East, Part 2How did the Middle East become the focus of global attention it is today? Settle in for the story on this week’s broadcast! Chris tells the remarkable story of the 45 young men and women of Kibbutz Hill who spent years secretly producing the bullets Israel’s soldiers would use to fight their War ...

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The Makings of Today's Middle East, Part 1The Middle East is always near the forefront of the world’s attention. Many people look at the region—its wars and geopolitical alliances—and wonder, “How did we get here?” Chris provides the answers in part 1 of our 3-part series on the makings of the Middle East! The defeat of the longstanding Ottoman Empire ...

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Beyond the Headlines: Stories of Israeli DisplacementRecently, Chris led a group of ministry leaders to Israel. More than a sightseeing tour, this trip provided a deeply meaningful opportunity for Christians to love and support God’s Chosen People, beleaguered citizens of a country still at war. While in Israel, Chris spoke with several individuals to gain a clear picture of the ...

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The Ordination of the High Priests of IsraelWhat does truly God-honoring ministry look like? Here’s a hint: It involves less speaking and more doing! In Leviticus 8, when Moses ordained Aaron and his sons to serve as the high priests of Israel, God directed him to place the blood of the ram sacrifice on specific parts of their bodies—their ears, ...

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Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Mike StallardThe Rapture is one of God’s greatest scriptural promises to us. It provides great hope and comfort for believers who look to heaven and await the day the Lord will descend to meet believers in Jesus—both those dead and alive—in the air and bring them to heaven with Him. Yet, some Christians ...

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National AntisemitismThe Jewish people have faced antisemitism for thousands of years, and this shapeshifting prejudice has taken many faces throughout history. Over the past two weeks, we learned about religious and racial antisemitism. In the conclusion of our 3-part series, we examine national antisemitism: the hatred of the Jewish people simply because of the existence of the Jewish State of ...

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Racial AntisemitismLast week, we analyzed religious antisemitism—the hatred of Jewish people for their religious practices and beliefs. This week, we’re taking a look at another evil form of Jewish hatred: racial antisemitism. Unlike religious persecution, which theoretically offers an escape through conversion, racial discrimination against the Jewish people permits no escape. Chris shares an excellent explanation of this deadly sin ...

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Religious AntisemitismFor thousands of years, humanity has fallen prey to a deadly sin: antisemitism. This hatred of the Jewish people takes many forms. This week, we’ll study religious antisemitism, which many carry out because they believe Jewish practices and beliefs prevent peace and progress. This form has reared its ugly head in dramatic ways throughout history—Greek King Antiochus IV’s desecration ...

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