The Friends of Israel Today

Does the Old Testament ever say that God would have a son? The answer determines our right to place our faith in Jesus! In part 4 of our series on the Davidic covenant, we see why it matters that, throughout Scripture, the king of Israel is called the Son of God. This week’s show will illuminate God’s promise to David, showing that it would find its fulfillment in Jesus, the Son of God and King of...

Jael Kalisher is a uniquely gifted Friends of Israel field representative in Israel. Continuing a family legacy of service to the Lord in the Holy Land, Jael is using her musical talent to glorify the Lord through the LIGHT tour, a series of concerts throughout Germany and the United States in which she performs Hebrew worship songs and stirs up love and support for Israel and the Jewish people. L...

Even when we are unfaithful to God, He is faithful to us. What a blessed promise! In part 3 of our series on the Davidic covenant, we examine how this covenant was not rooted in the faithfulness of David or any of his descendants but in God alone. So even when the kings that succeeded David on the throne walked in sin, God ensured that his line would never be removed from the throne of Israel. Let...

If you’ve felt so overwhelmed by the Lord’s glory that you feel compelled to worship him, you’re in good company! Though he was an exalted king, David desired to build a Temple for the Lord that would sit higher than his own. In response, God made an eternal covenant with David, promising him a kingly dynasty that would last forever through his greatest descendant: Jesus! Learn about David’s humbl...

God’s promise to King David in 2 Samuel 7 is a foundational truth that touches so much of Scripture, including Jesus’ birth, identity, and Kingdom reign. But before we learn about David, we’re starting with a study of Jacob’s blessings to his sons. In part 1 of our series on the Davidic Covenant, Chris examines why Judah, Jacob’s fourth son, received his father’s inheritance over his first three s...

The psalms of David mean so much to so many of us who love God’s Word. Steve Conover, executive vice president and The Friends of Israel Today co-host, joins Chris this week to share his love for these psalms and to discuss his Israel My Glory magazine article “The Sweet Psalmist of Israel,” teaching the significance of the recurring themes of safety, mercy, provision, and deliverance that permeat...

God’s glory is awesome and overwhelming—and yet God is willing to reveal His perfect character to us! In part 2 of our series studying the moment when God showed Moses His glory, we look at three more biblical figures who, in very different circumstances, understood the Lord’s glorious character: David, Jeremiah, and Jonah. They knew and recorded in Scripture that He is merciful, gracious, patient...

Have you ever wanted God to show you His glory? Moses did. The Israelites’ sin with the golden calf caused Moses to ask the Lord for this privilege, and God’s epic response on Mount Sinai offers us an unforgettable look at His character. Chris teaches about the Israelites’ spiritual failure and God’s glory in part 1 of our series on monumental moments from Moses’ life. Take a close look at the Lor...

Hamas’s brutal attack on Israel and the ensuing war interrupted our series on Paul’s letter to the Romans in October. So this week, we put a bow on our series on the life-changing truths of Romans with a look at Israel’s distinct place in God’s plan of redemption for the world. We’ll see God’s goodness displayed through the gifts He gave Israel, which allow even Gentiles to enjoy the incomparable...

“There is no panic in heaven, only plans.” This Corrie ten Boom quote sets a tone for where our focus should be as believers. But many times we tend to worry about things around us. Did you know worry and anxiety have a negative effect on us physically, emotionally, and spiritually? This week, Chris shows us examples in Scripture of how we should and should not respond to hardships in our lives.

We trust you are enjoying time with family and friends this Christmas season, and we hope you take some time and reflect on the reason we celebrate: God sending Jesus to Earth! Last week we began a two-part series on the incarnation of Jesus, when the Word became flesh. This week Chris focuses on Jesus’ divinity. Being both human and divine, Jesus made a way for us to live and not die—the greatest...

Merry Christmas! We are excited to take some time out of this busy season and reflect on the reason we celebrate: God sending Jesus to earth! We begin a two-part series on the incarnation of Jesus, when the Word became flesh. This week Chris will focus on Jesus’ humanity, coming to live a perfect, sinless life and to die for our sins.

Many brave men and women serving with the Israel Defense Forces have been wounded while protecting Israel from Hamas terrorists. But thanks to Beit Halochem, which aids wounded and disabled Israeli veterans, these injured heroes have a path to recovery. Edan Kleiman, chairman of Beit Halochem, joins the show this week to talk about the lifesaving work his organization does for Israel’s heroes ever...

The grandson of Nazis might be the last person you would expect to love the Jewish people—but Pastor Kai Hoess fits the description perfectly! Kai, who pastors in Stuttgart, Germany, is the grandson of a Nazi commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camps, and he loves Israel and the Jewish people. Enjoy the story of his inspirational journey as he speaks with Chris on this week’s show!

Christmas is coming soon, and many people are searching for the perfect Christmas present. But only one gift is eternally fulfilling, and it’s offered freely to everyone: Jesus! On this week’s show, International Ministries director Dan Price shares insight from his Israel My Glory article “One Righteous Christmas Present!” concerning our relationships with Jesus and the Law of Moses. As you consi...

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! As we celebrate the holiday of gratitude, there’s no better time to study Scripture’s teachings about thankfulness—specifically the laws for saying “thank you” to God laid out in Leviticus. Giving thanks is a circular act in a relationship with God, not a one-and-done deal. What does that look like for you? Find out in this week’s Thanksgiving-themed episode, and find...

What is life in Israel like right now? Jael Kalisher, The Friends of Israel’s newest field representative, provides an excellent perspective on the Israel-Hamas war from her firsthand perspective as a faithful witness for Christ in the Holy Land. She joins the show to speak about how we can separate fact from fiction concerning news about Israel and the war, why it hurts to see Christians who cele...

Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid offers invaluable analysis of the reality in the Middle East and the suffering Hamas has inflicted on Gaza on this week’s show. He believes an Israeli victory over Hamas will bring Gazans the freedom they have never enjoyed under Hamas. As a Palestinian who advocates for the human rights of his people, Bassem’s insight into the situation in Gaza makes a...

When terrorists killed and wounded thousands on October 7, the world stood behind Israel. But it wasn’t long before anti-Zionists turned the tide of public opinion against the Jewish state. To make sense of this response, Josh Reinstein, Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and President of the Israel Allies Foundation, joins our show with a helpful perspective on Israel’s current chall...

Amid a war as consequential as the one between Israel and Hamas, we can’t afford to be uninformed or misinformed. This week, Chris speaks with Steve about how we can navigate the stream of misinformation concerning the war. Chris also explains all you need to know—concerning Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Gaza, the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority, and the history and geopolitics behind these...

To help you grapple with Israel’s war with Hamas, The Friends of Israel (FOI) Executive Director Jim Showers shares how our FOI workers are doing in Israel, how Hamas’s attack caught Israel by surprise, and how we should think of this war in light of the end-times. Then, Chris discusses how Israel has encouraged Gazans to flee for their safety while Hamas has held them hostage as human shields aga...

On Saturday, October 7, Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing hundreds of innocent civilians, wounding thousands, and capturing more than 100 hostages. This week, The Friends of Israel Executive Director Jim Showers explains the horrors of war unfolding in Israel and how these events fit into God’s biblical plan for the nation. Find trustworthy information and a biblical p...

Are you afraid that you can lose your salvation? Maybe you believe you can sin so much that you forfeit your salvation or that you can outright reject it. Don’t worry—Scripture makes it clear that you can never lose it! Dan Price shares from his recent Israel My Glory article why we can trust in the eternal security of our salvation, knowing nothing can separate us from God’s love because of Chris...

In Christ, we find reconciliation with God and peace in the Holy Spirit. But you may struggle to feel this peace if you’ve been stuck in sin, even after trusting in Christ for salvation. How can you be assured that you are still reconciled to God? Because of Scripture’s teaching on the eternal security of our salvation! Learn why you can be confident that your salvation through Christ lasts foreve...

The bad news: We owe a debt we could never pay on our own. The good news: Jesus’ righteousness paid our debt! In part 3 of our series on the book of Romans, Chris searches the apostle Paul’s Jewish background to show how Christ’s life, death, and resurrection “balanced the scales of righteousness,” covering our sin and saving us from God’s judgment when we surrender our lives to Him. Carry this am...